paulplom Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I just googled that. Live and learn.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 We’re switching to South Africa now, to interview some more real people about what concerns them in these difficult times. This is Ryan. Ryan, you’re a Hammerkop Bird, am I right? Yiss Skizz, thet’s correct, I em. Howzit. And tell us about what’s troubling you, Ryan. Well Skizz, two things. I’m worried about all the prejudice and intolerance in the world. My friend Shona, who’s a Secretary Bird even though that name has connotations of sexist stereotypes, is getting trolled on Insta because of her ‘funny walk’ and people are saying she deserves to be eaten by a Harpy Eagle. That’s like, really wrong. That must be very difficult for you and Shona, Ryan. What’s the second thing that’s troubling you? Well, it’s this bloke. I heard he’s bought a small French hatchback and I’m bloody terrified he’s going to bash out the dents with my head. Jim Bell, gm, davehedgehog31 and 13 others 8 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Ooo a GR. Very nice. There's one near me that's beige through and through. 1 hour ago, UltraWomble said: Your knob is cracked. I suggest some Novoglan I suggest this: Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlsoMike Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 First time this wee beastie has been out of Lincolnshire i think, it has led a sheltered life. And deffo the furthest its been driven in one go in years, so i doff my cap. May it convey you in a suitably gallic fashion. Good to meet you man, pleased it didnt expire on the A1. Skizzer, BorniteIdentity and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, AlsoMike said: First time this wee beastie has been out of Lincolnshire i think, it has led a sheltered life. And deffo the furthest its been driven in one go in years, so i doff my cap. May it convey you in a suitably gallic fashion. Good to meet you man, pleased it didnt expire on the A1. If you're going to leave Lincolnshire, you might as well leave it properly. It was great dancing between the wagons on the big road. It's an unusually decent 5th gear cruiser given its a 32 year old hatchback. BorniteIdentity and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Run Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 8 hours ago, loserone said: LOOK AT THAT HEADROOM! A non-sunroof version of a car you like. Winner! I’ll have a pedal down at some point and check it out, mate - and the Insight. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Gavin. Is there anything bothering you perticularly Gavin? "As a Shoebill Bird, I have been the target of hate and derision since I was but a chick. They call me clog-face, they call be boot-nose. That's not my name. Thats not my name. I hope that in the future, people can be better educated about the differences in life, so that we may all better co-exist in tolerance under a canopy of mutual respect." Careful though. Because I WILL eat your fucking cat. Zie, dome, paulplom and 14 others 4 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thank you J.B. - brightend up the last two days no end ! 10+/10 Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 14 hours ago, UltraWomble said: Your knob is cracked. It's in better condition than mine was. DSCF0455 by timothy jones, on Flickr Are cracked knobs a common problem? BorniteIdentity, UltraWomble, Skizzer and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 My first 205 had a cheap aftermarket knob that would rotate as you changed gear. Not irritating at all. Nice buy! I love the blue tinted dash. Dashboards don't have enough colour these days. BorniteIdentity, Jim Bell and Skizzer 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, BL Bloke said: It's in better condition than mine was. DSCF0455 by timothy jones, on Flickr Are cracked knobs a common problem? Very common. So common in fact that a replica market emerged as they've been nla for a long time. You can get the replica replacements on eBay now at a reasonable rate but the fits not the best. I dunno why Peugeot didn't just fucking thread the lever like normal car companies. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293148949832 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254602073621 Etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Is it possible to remove the knob and tap a thread on the end of the stick? The world would be your oyster then.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I did get a replica shortly after I bought the car which does look better. DSCF0475 by timothy jones, on Flickr Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, paulplom said: Is it possible to remove the knob and tap a thread on the end of the stick? The world would be your oyster then. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk It's been a while since I pulled a knob, but I THINK there's protruding sections from the shaft with vertical splines on to aid the idiotic push fit system. So not simply. Though I may be mis-remembering. BL Bloke and paulplom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 You remember correctly. The top of the shaft is like a cross shape and the knob slides down over it. paulplom and Jim Bell 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: It's been a while since I pulled a knob, but I THINK there's protruding sections from the shaft with vertical splines on to aid the idiotic push fit system. So not simply. Though I may be mis-remembering. The shaft under the knob is cloverleaf and is ribbed for her pleasure. You can't fit universals to these gear levers very easily without taking a few cm off the top. This is the earlier 1980-1985 knob which also fits the shaft, as you can see underneath it takes a square section shaft. EDIT - I see BLBloke got in before me! paulplom and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Am jealous, this is my ideal spec 205. Towbar, 5 doors and 1.4 petrol. When are you going to sell it? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 34 minutes ago, marm said: When are you going to sell it? Everything is always for sale man. Offers perpetually entertained. I've just insured and taxed it though so only just settling into ownership. Marm Toastsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Everything is always for sale man. Offers perpetually entertained. I've just insured and taxed it though so only just settling into ownership. Let's wait until you get bored. Would be even better if that coincides with another forum member having a need to travel from your neck of the woods to south devon... otherwise it's going to be an expensive collection mission... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Neatly a month sans updates. Wagwan? Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Shirley Knott said: Neatly a month sans updates. Wagwan? I have been stockpiling parts like a demented lockdown squirrel with a view to a BIG REFRESH on the 205. The big pile so far consists of: Downpipe, middle section and backbox (with associated gaskets, hangers, bolts and clamps) It's blowing from somewhere up the front, I don't look of this join and the back box is welded to the centre currently. Filters and fluids. Cam belt, water pump, alternator belt. Fuel lines (few bits of clear hose on at the mo, which isn't ideal) Also got some bottom arms, drive shafts, wing mirror to go on at some point. Should be a great, sorted example once it's all done. Coprolalia, paulplom, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 I've no been completely idle mind. I did change the knackered Ariel. The Moog, Shirley Knott, Tickman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 And of course, priorities being priorities, I sourced some nice sexual rubber floor mats to keep the pristine carpets fresh. Tickman, dome, somewhatfoolish and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Oh and a disclok to scare off all the vandals, kindly swapped with @loserone for the tow bar. SECURE!! loserone, BorniteIdentity, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Current fleet. N Dentressangle, scdan4, timolloyd and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 The Insight carries on being the best daily driver anyone could wish for. Still used and enjoyed most days. Still not gotten round to grid charging it, still loving it. It's preposterously reliable for such a complex piece of machinery and it's still getting high 60s mpg just doing 2 mile cold runs to the shops and back. Asimo, scdan4, The Moog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdan4 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 And it now features leaded windows. kitsch. motorpunk, Shirley Knott, spartacus and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 It's got it's knocks, gouges and dents but I think it will shape up to be a fine old crew cab 205. Fingers crossed, touch wood, hail holy Mary. barefoot, derskine, timolloyd and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I think that is the longest it has ever taken for mats to appear to a Jim Bell fleet addition. Jim Bell and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Tickman said: I think that is the longest it has ever taken for mats to appear to a Jim Bell fleet addition. Got there in the end tho. Like British Rail. Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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