Douglas C
p.s. This is only a theory but maybe with some merit.
RSeidel908@aol.com wrote:
> Peugeots breaking down and needing a tow truck a myth?
>
> * This summer, 405DL breaks down and needs tow truck. RPM senor and coil need
> replacing.
>
> * Before that, Mi16 needs the hook. Dealer washes engines for the sale,
> engine slowly dies.
>
> * Before that, have 405 DL for one day from (used) car dealer, engine quits
> as I demonstate to the new wife the new Peugeot I just bought (to replace the
> 505 that started only when it was in the mood to start, left her freezing at
> DISNEYLAND for 3 hours that winter). On the hook. Need engine computer
> componant; $1000.
>
> * Above 505 starts when it feels like it, goes through starter after starter,
> one day still will not start at all anyway. Call the tow truck. It needs a
> new starter.
>
> * Before this, with the 504, I could not afford a tow truck. When the
> alternator quit, when the hydraulic cltutch fell out, I found inventive ways
> to get it off the road.
>
> -Ray S.