1995 Peugeot 306 Car wont start.

1995 PEUGEOT 306
140,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • MANUAL
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PETTER70
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Hi a month ago my peugeot 306 stopped on me while i was driving. After closer inspection i found out that some how my camshaf had snapped in half. I went out and got a new camshaft and replaced it after locking off all the timing wheels. I was hoping the car would start straight away but it didnt. After a few pushes down the street whiles turning the key the car nearly starts and thiers smoke coming out the exahust but there seems to be one thing missing while will make it ago again. Has anyone any ideas?
Mar 24, 2009 at 4:41 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Run a compression test I think you may have a bent valve.
Mar 24, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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PETTER70
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How do you run a compression test? Someone mentioned that i might need to ajust my valve clearences? do you think this could be a possible reason for it not starting?
Mar 25, 2009 at 8:02 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes you really need to adjust thr valves. Compression test pull plugs put comp. gaguse in spark pluge hole crank will show PSI
Mar 25, 2009 at 10:50 AM
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THEOPHILUS OMOSA
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my Peugeot 306 stopped on me while I was driving, it can engage the gear but wont move. what might be the problem?
Dec 18, 2018 at 1:27 AM
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STRAILER
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Have you checked the transmission fluid level? Here is a guide that should help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Let us know what you find.
Dec 18, 2018 at 10:40 AM