2001 Peugeot 307 Rapier from UK and Ireland - Comments

Indicator stalk renewed 4 times.

Head gasket replaced due to oil leak.

Modification to rear suspension.

New shocks fitted due to damage from modification.

Radio control stalk replaced due to sticky buttons.

Can anyone tell me if there is a black plastic cover placed between the radiator and the engine block covering the manifold?

My dealer assures me that there is only one for the diesel engine, but I am certain there was one, even though mine is a petrol, before it went in.

I have a Jan'02 1.6 manual. There is no black plastic cover between the radiator and the engine block covering the manifold. Indicator has been replaced twice, still indicates left itself. There is a strange whine off the engine when idle, and if you rev it a little. Is this normal? Dealer said it is. Rear suspension modified last Dec, now makes a creaking and cracking sound along with a bad rattle from one side. Occasional banging and creaking from front of car also, anti-roll bar adjusted, still the same. Horn faulty from new, only works sometimes. Dealer has tried twice to fix it. Overall a nice car to drive, especially on long journeys. Little problems are annoying.

Just bought a 307 and when I have turned right the indicator instead of returning to the off position indicates left all by its self. Is this a common fault?

Yes the horn problem is common, mine was intermittent, but has now ''fixed'' itself.

Rear suspension struts also a weak point. my nearside strut was leaking and creaking at only 13,000 miles.

Ditto on the cyl ' head gasket and the dodgy indicators!!!

My girlfriends 307 rapier has the same fault with the indicator stick. When it switched from a right indication automatically it just flops down and indicates left. Bit unnerving really and no doubt caused many people to swear at me. Have a problem at the moment with the engine overheating and the STOP sign lighting up. Oil and coolant levels are OK though.

Not very happy with this car at ALL.

My problem is the stop sign coming on, temp flying up to boiling when only just turning the car on. I am losing water, but there is no water in my oil, or any water leak. Does this sound like a head gasket? Is this a common fault with 3o7's.