1991 Peugeot 205 GL thread: Walk round a scrappy

[calebaaront]

Mini me, Mrs T and I give Tina a wash before it pissed it down with rain! She still needs a polish but looks a whole lot better. 

[calebaaront]

Briefly got Tina the 205 out the garage today for some MOT prep! I’m so glad I was able to by this little nugget back. Won’t be long till it’s back on the road. 

[calebaaront]

MOT booked for the 11th still a bit smokey when warm but I’m hoping a good run will sort it out. 

[calebaaront]

Fueled up and ready for the MOT at 8:30 in the morning, hopefully she passes! 

[calebaaront]

We’ve got a pass! Few little advisories to sort out but nothing major. I’m a very happy man  

[calebaaront]

Looks we’re off the road for a moment! The carb has decided to spring a leak, it seems to be coming out the this bit, looks like I’m going to have to find a new diaphragm for it but not sure where to get one. Any suggestions? It squirts out whenever the throttle is applied 

[chadders]

1 minute ago, calebaaront said:

Looks we’re off the road for a moment! The carb has decided to spring a leak, it seems to be coming out the this bit, looks like I’m going to have to find a new diaphragm for it but not sure where to get one. Any suggestions? It squirts out whenever the throttle is applied 

As it appears to be a Solex Gerrit Rage in the Netherlands is an expert on these.

I bought a rebuilt one off him the best part of 15 years ago and it's still working perfectly, he sells parts as well.

https://rage-keveronderdelen.nl/product-categorie/carburateurs/

[Stinkwheel]

3 hours ago, calebaaront said:

Looks we’re off the road for a moment! The carb has decided to spring a leak, it seems to be coming out the this bit, looks like I’m going to have to find a new diaphragm for it but not sure where to get one. Any suggestions? It squirts out whenever the throttle is applied 

You probably want this, Im guessing you have a solex 34PBISA

https://ebay.us/m/ypg2VM

[N Dentressangle]

Yeah, that'll be the diaphragm in the accelerator pump. You can probably still find the diaphragm for sale on its own if you're saving the pennies, or this kit's a bit cheaper and looks like it will fit: https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1527124024

Increasing amounts of ethanol in modern fuel won't be helping.

[dozeydustman]

@calebaaront I run mine on Super. It’s much happier, pulls better and best of all no pinking - even when timed up right it pinks in E10. Averages 36mph on my way to work on super, and 28 on E10. And needs the choke out for less time.

[N Dentressangle]

2 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

@calebaaront I run mine on Super. It’s much happier, pulls better and best of all no pinking - even when timed up right it pinks in E10. Averages 36mph on my way to work on super, and 28 on E10. And needs the choke out for less time.

I don't put E10 in anything old. Because it's shit.

[Somerset Suffolk]

2 hours ago, N Dentressangle said:

I don't put E10 in anything old. Because it's shit.

" a good point well made " 

[dozeydustman]

4 hours ago, N Dentressangle said:

I don't put E10 in anything old. Because it's shit.

I try not to run moderns on E10 either. For the same reason.

[calebaaront]

6 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

@calebaaront I run mine on Super. It’s much happier, pulls better and best of all no pinking - even when timed up right it pinks in E10. Averages 36mph on my way to work on super, and 28 on E10. And needs the choke out for less time.

When I filled up the other day, I put E5 from Texaco in the tank, I think what’s caused the diaphragm to fail is that the car was sat for awhile

 

[calebaaront]

Just purchased a carb kit! Hopefully it doesn’t take too long to arrive 

[calebaaront]

Limped it to my lockup last night as I’m off to The Netherlands in the morning. The fuel guage has magically started working again! Still leaking though 😕 

Also here’s  a photo of it parked next to a “small” car 

[calebaaront]

Diaphragm replaced! Now running with no leaks. Here’s a photo of the old one, absolutely fooked 

[calebaaront]

I was made aware by a friend that Silverlake Breakers had a 205 so I thought I’d go check it out and try and see if there was any parts left on it that I could make use of. Unfortunately it was pretty stripped! It was also a diesel so none of the mechanical parts were of use to me. I did spot some other chod here though! A nice Vectra for @AnnoyingPentium which still had most of the interior! Also a 106 and a Civic/Accord Wagon. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Nice one. Looks like a runout 1.8 hatch.

[dozeydustman]

I might have to contact silverlake and see how much they want for the seats in the red 205 if they are any good. The ones in mine are shot.

[calebaaront]

27 minutes ago, dozeydustman said:

I might have to contact silverlake and see how much they want for the seats in the red 205 if they are any good. The ones in mine are shot.

They had neat seat covers, not sure if they were original or not. The passenger window was missing though so the interior was quite soggy. 

[calebaaront]

32 minutes ago, dozeydustman said:

I might have to contact silverlake and see how much they want for the seats in the red 205 if they are any good. The ones in mine are shot.

https://www.upickit.co.uk/A660530

[loserone]

1 hour ago, dozeydustman said:

I might have to contact silverlake and see how much they want for the seats in the red 205 if they are any good. The ones in mine are shot.

Do you want the fronts from my XR? I'm putting 206 seats in.

Bad picture of work in progress.   

[dozeydustman]

28 minutes ago, loserone said:

Do you want the fronts from my XR? I'm putting 206 seats in.

Bad picture of work in progress.   

Where are you based? Mine’s a 5-door but I know they will fit without hassle

[loserone]

@dozeydustman Stick a pin in Alston on a map.

[calebaaront]

4 hours ago, loserone said:

Do you want the fronts from my XR? I'm putting 206 seats in.

Bad picture of work in progress.   

That looks comfy! I’m assuming they bolt straight in? Also @dozeydustman the 106 had nice seats I’m not sure if they’d fit though

[loserone]

1 minute ago, calebaaront said:

assuming they bolt straight in?

No, the rails are about an inch further apart, but the seats do fit in the space.  They're a bit higher but I'm a short arse and I like sitting high.

 

My floor had a nice hole in (see my thread) so when I welded it up I put new holes in for the seats from my old 206 gti.  Going to fit the other one soon.  

 

@dozeydustman happy to post the pair off on a pallet if you wanted them, if you can cover the shipping.  Was about £80 when Amelia posted the rear bench for the express up here.

[artdjones]

17 hours ago, calebaaront said:

https://www.upickit.co.uk/A660530

 

18 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

I might have to contact silverlake and see how much they want for the seats in the red 205 if they are any good. The ones in mine are shot.

It looks like that blue denim trim that a lot of later models have. Which disintegrates for fun.

[dozeydustman]

To be fair I have considered, if I can find a pattern, retrimming the seats myself with a tougher material.

If it was a blue car I’d even consider a but of British Rail Trojan.

@loserone if I cannot find anything a little More local I’ll consider your seats!