Tales from beyond the grave AKA Dan & Emma's Black Xantia, pug 206HDi, Daniel's 206 Verve 1.4i, GTi180 plus XUD9TE 206!!

[ekjdm14]

OK further to my last, I'm halfway through that thread now and have seen Falcon's experience of trying to twist off the retaining pin only served to break the part that wasn't supposed to break! Think I will have one more try on the inboard side if I can get the car a bit higher up for access, using the cut/file flat/HEAT the bejeezers out of it and punch straight-on method. At least should be less invasive than wrecking the pushrod.

If the worst happens, does anyone know if the pushrod is available & what it's "for real" name is? Can't find anything on a quick look, maybe a specialists?

[ekjdm14]

Not had a chance to look yet, but 306 recovery day is today (unsure what time yet but should have some carnage to show later with any luck.)

Speaking of carnage, there's a short video of the sickening noises if the link works here [url]

[NewcastleFalcon]

.... have seen Falcon's experience of trying to twist off the retaining pin only served to break the part that wasn't supposed to break! ...

There's a lot of blood sweat and tears in the dusty archives Dan, nice to know some of my struggles from my Xantia days still get and airing from time to time!

Neil