View Full Version : Changed head gasket on peugeot 206 now car won't start
kavkas6
Sep 11, 2008, 02:40 PM
Hiya can some one help!!
I just changed the head gasket in my peugeot 206 and now the car won't start and battery died, I tried to jump start it but that didn't work, has anyone had this problem or know what's wrong with it, please advise!
CaptainRich
Sep 11, 2008, 07:28 PM
hiya can some one help!!!
i just changed the head gasket in my peugeot 206 and now the car won't start and battery died, i tried to jump start it but that didnt work, has anyone had this problem or know whats wrong with it, please advise!!
After reassembly, the battery was fully charged and the timing was properly preset?
Won't start? Doesn't turn over or won't fire up?
Tell us what you did to preset the timing. And why did the head gaskets require replacement?
Which manual did you use for your rebuild?
Be specific, and help us help you...
kavkas6
Sep 12, 2008, 03:13 AM
Hiya thanks for your response. The head gasket was replaced because I had oil mixing with water and was advised by three garages that the head gasket had gone. We used haynes peugeot manual for the rebuild. I put the timing belt back as it was. The car does turn over but won't fire up, the battery was charged but now is dead from trying to start car.
CaptainRich
Sep 13, 2008, 09:37 AM
Obviously, the battery will require recharging.
Double check all the connections along the engine harness, paying particular attention to the ignition system and fuel system connection.
Let us know...
mechanickid
Sep 13, 2008, 09:43 AM
Have you checked for spark? And Gas in the cylinder?
Also when you say you put the timing back as it was, what do you mean?? Did you align it to the starting position, or did you just not spin your crank and cam and assume they would line up.
Please describe how you went about setting your timing