Peugeot 206 Dynamic Tensioner



After just over a year and  of replacing the dynamic tensioner a.k.a belt tensioner, my lion is whining once again. The last time it cost me about RM400 to get this replaced. Damn expensive part which does not last long. The other part which gives way often is the Idler roller. This cost RM150 to replace.

What gives way on this tensioner is the pulley(the plastic round thing with the bearing in the middle). Sadly spare part shops do not sell this pulley. The only sell the whole tensioner.

Undeterred, I started to search for the pulley, and after months of searching I finally found it!! :-).

This is an original part replacement. Fits the dynamic belt tensioner perfectly

I also managed to find the Idler Roller. 

Now you can get both of these at RM149 each on my online store at http://www.foreverdeals.asia/Online-Store.html

Peugeot 206 Power Steering Pressure Switch

Into my 5th year of owning this car, the  power stering pressure switch started to leak again. This would be my 3rd time changing it. The previous 2 times, this switch was replaced under warranty.

This is the place where it leaks

At first I thought it was leaking at the oil seal, but after taking out the switch, I was able to see that oil was leaking thru the switch. This problem seems to be a very comment problem with almost all Peugeot/Citroen models

Alas...nothing can be done except to replace the switch.

This is the switch I bought. Part No : 401509 / 9677899580 You may purchase it here, It is shipped worldwide.

Engine Oil and Filter, Routine Maintenance

Over the years, I've been asked many times about oil changes..how often to do it? what type of engine oil to use? What should I do to keep my car in excellent condition.

 Here I Share what I've been doing the past 5 years, and has so far clocked 170,000+kms.

 Oil Changes are done every 10,000kms using Semi Synthetic Oil. I don't see the point of using Fully Synthetic Oil for a 1.4 8V engine. Mineral Oil would also be good enough. I usually use either TOTAL Quartz 7000 10W-40 or Petronas Syntium 800 10W-40. Lately I've been using Petronas as its much easier to get.

Always use genuine oil filter. Never compromise on that. Back in 2009 the oil filter used to cost almost RM50. Now you can get it as low as RM20 from my online store  here

Once a year, regardless of mileage, change the air filter. I also open up and clean the rear drum brakes. Tighten undercarriage. 

Every two years or 40,000kms, I change my brake fuild, power steering fuid and engine coolant.

For the Gearbox, I change the AL4 gearbox oil every 40,000kms or once a year.

Check all rubber bushes and mountings every 20,000kms.

Change timing belt every 80,000kms.

The rest just change parts when they are worn out.