307 24000 service - 'Advise' points

Hello Peeps,

April 2004 307 HDi DT went in for its 24000 mile service while I was working
abroad.

All very professionally handled by local dealer with car picked up from home
some time after my wife left for work. Later that day she was called on her
mobile and told how much it would be. She paid by card over the phone and
car was back home before she got in from work.

Couple of interesting things on the 'advise' section of the bill.

1. 'Slight oil leak from rear of engine requires further checks.'

There is nothing can be seen from looking in the engine bay and there is no
oil drips from the car when it is parked overnight etc.
Without putting the car on a ramp, taking off the bottom covers etc it's
imposible for me to see a. where it is from and b. how bad it is.

Anybody else got an oil leak from the rear of the engine (that you know of
cos it drips on your drive I suppose)??

2. 'Flywheel squeeks.'

The alternator was replaced under waranty about 5 months ago - it had
started to make a whining kind of noise. I guess this has nothing to do
with the 'flywheel squeeks' problem .... so anybody else been notified of a
squeeky flywheel? If so what have you done about it?

Other than the alternator problem (sorted under warranty) I have to say the
car has been absolutely trouble free for the 19 months we have had it in
which time it has done about 12000 miles.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Phil C

 

The oil leak could be coming from driveshaft oil seals or it could be
rocker box gasket.or if they got some one in the workshop filling up
your car with oil and a bit went over the top and run down the back of
the engine.2/is the noise coming from the flywheel? its not a fanbelt
sliping is it? you never know.or clutch release bearing.leave it for
couple of weeks and see if it clears. if not return it and they should
do it for you if they are a good garage.(you will probly have to pay )
from Chris Addlestone..

 

I would have thought both points would be covered under the warranty.
I believe my flywheel was replaced before I got yhe car, and that there was
an issue with the HDI flywheels, so go back to your dealer and ask about it.
In any event, they should be able to explain the advisary comments for you.

 

Chris,

Thanks for that. I mkight go and have a chat with the garage.

Phil

 

my 54 reg 307 1.6 hdi 110 ( 23,000mls) has had 2 flywheels replaced
both times picked up by the dealer and replaced under warranty .

 

David,

Thanks for that. The car is now out of warranty but from what you say I
will mention to them that I happen to know it is not an unusual problem on
the car!!

Regards,

Phil

 

Hello Peeps,

Took the car to the local Pug dealer last Monday. He checked on the
computer and it had a 3 year warranty. For some reason I'd got it into my
head it was a 2 year warranty. The car was booked in for Friday to have the
squeaky flywheel sorted and the oil leak investigated. Flywheel was
replaced (or whatever was necessary to stop it squeaking) and the oil leak
was found to be from a pipe associated with the turbo system (a breather
pipe I guess) and that was sorted as well. The car was obviously put the
the car wash as well and all covered by warranty.

So, my second 307, 48000 in the first one and 24000 in this one and I really
can't say either of them have been a major problem - or worse than other
cars I've owned such as Fords or Renaults .. oh yeah and the Lancia ..now
that was bad!!

See ya,

Phil