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Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel

bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Mar 31, 2020 19:54:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So I bought this at the beginning of November for £600 as a run about. I didn't start a thread then as there wasn't much of a story to tell, but when the mot ran out in Feburary I realised it needs more work than I thought, I'll let the pics do the talking Seeing as nobody was interested in buying my white 205 ive decided to cut the panels I need from that (which is a bit of a shame as it is solid).


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Apr 10, 2020 18:17:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So I finally managed to get started on the welding


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Oct 2, 2021 19:46:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I draged the pug back into my workshop a few weeks ago, now that I have the time to get it back on the road. I'm really glad that the majority of the welding is done now


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75swb Beta Tester Posts: 1,052 Club RR Member Number: 181	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel 75swb @75swb Club Retro Rides Member 181
	Oct 3, 2021 0:56:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice progress, looks like a few challenges ahead. How come you didn't rebuild the red mechanicals onto the better white shell?


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Oct 3, 2021 7:20:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats a good question. The white car had been off the road for quite a few years and had a few electrical gremlins (which isnt my strong point), it was a 1.6 auto and it was a 4 door, the red one I'd already been driving for a few months so I knew it was good apart from the crusty bits, it is a 2 door and a diesel so better on fuel. Also considering that I'm 6'4 and built like a brick out house I find it hard getting into the white one


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75swb Beta Tester Posts: 1,052 Club RR Member Number: 181	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel 75swb @75swb Club Retro Rides Member 181
	Oct 3, 2021 19:55:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I can relate to the height problems. Did you consider keeping both and using them as rollerskates? 100% with you on the 3 door thing, worth it for that alone. I never 'got it' when I was younger, but now I don't think I'd have a 5 door unless it was a wagon as I just have no need for it!


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Oct 4, 2021 17:40:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 3, 2021 19:55:20 GMT 75swb said: I can relate to the height problems. Did you consider keeping both and using them as rollerskates? 100% with you on the 3 door thing, worth it for that alone. I never 'got it' when I was younger, but now I don't think I'd have a 5 door unless it was a wagon as I just have no need for it! I agree, I could never understand the hype, but now I kind of get it


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Nov 20, 2021 22:31:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Work has been continuing, albeit slowly, but I'm on the home strech now.......I think. I had to remove the back axle and diesel tank to do a little welding. While I was there I replaced the brake pipes and overhauled the drums Then It was onto the boot floor, for yet more welding. Today I removed the gearbox to replace the clutch, and found that I had the wrong clutch, I'm also waiting on engine mounts and bushes to arrive.


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Dez Club Retro Rides Member And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up. Posts: 11,790 Club RR Member Number: 34	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel Dez @dez Club Retro Rides Member 34
	Nov 21, 2021 22:53:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just came here to say your welding is quite nice. I see people complementing much worse anyways, so didn’t think it should go unmentioned.
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vitesseefi South West Posts: 2,300	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel vitesseefi @vitesseefi
	Nov 22, 2021 11:34:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Agree with Dez on the welding, especially as these (most more modern stuff) are made from really thin steel which is all too easy to blow huge holes in! Nick
	1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)

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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Nov 22, 2021 22:31:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks very much guys. I must admit I was a little suprised to find that the 1.5mm steel I'm using is thicker than what most of the car is made of lol


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Mercdan68 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,215 Club RR Member Number: 68	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel Mercdan68 @forddan68 Club Retro Rides Member 68
	Nov 23, 2021 17:41:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice work Mike great to see that car being saved Yep your welding is definitely great👍😁
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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Nov 23, 2021 23:33:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nov 23, 2021 17:41:34 GMT Mercdan68 said: Nice work Mike great to see that car being saved Yep your welding is definitely great👍😁 Thanks Dan, I've had a lot of practice with all those cortinas


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Nov 29, 2021 18:51:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last week I finally managed to get the right clutch, so I managed to get the box back in along with new driveshafts. I also tackled the obligatory snapped bonnet hinge bolt I also picked up my new calipers which will be fitted tomorrow


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dms04 Kinda New Posts: 5	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel dms04 @dimas
	Nov 29, 2021 18:57:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Will you do some engine upgrades? Some time ago saw a 205 using a pg boxer 2.5 block, 12v head, 12mm element fuel pump and gtb2265vk turbo.. it was a kind of fun
	"Old fords Never die, They just get faster"

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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Nov 29, 2021 20:54:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nov 29, 2021 18:57:47 GMT dms04 said: Will you do some engine upgrades? Some time ago saw a 205 using a pg boxer 2.5 block, 12v head, 12mm element fuel pump and gtb2265vk turbo.. it was a kind of fun Not at the moment. For now its going to be my daily as I just feel like a change from driving my vivaro all the time, not to mention that its much better on fuel given the price of it these days.


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Dec 1, 2021 22:28:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I managed to get a bit more time on it over the last couple of days. I fitted my new front calipers, bled the system and adjusted the handbrake Then it was onto the last rust hole (or so I thought lol) A little choppy choppy Then some some weldy weldy Then I decided to investigate some loose underseal with the cup brush Unfortunately I forgot to get a pic of the finished repair. All I need to do now for an MOT is sort out a couple of blown bulbs, get the reverse light working and sort out the intermittent problem on the N/S front indicator.
	Last Edit: Dec 1, 2021 22:29:33 GMT by bigmike5174

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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Dec 13, 2021 17:00:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Its now ready for MOT after spending the last few days finishing all the little jobs off that seem to take forever, like going round checking all the bolts are done up, cleaning up the earth points/bulb holders and spending far too long trying to get the reverse light to work before giving up and running a new wire. While I had the dash apart I thought I'd fit the glove box from my spares car (as this one only had a shelf)


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bigmike5174 Part of things Posts: 108	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel bigmike5174 @bigmike5174
	Dec 14, 2021 18:54:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It now has an MOT. When I've moved into my new workshop I can make a start on the all the less important jobs, but that wont be untill Feburary, unless I'm lucky and get the move done quicker than I think


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75swb Beta Tester Posts: 1,052 Club RR Member Number: 181	Peugeot 205 1.8 diesel 75swb @75swb Club Retro Rides Member 181
	Dec 14, 2021 19:22:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great result! Tidy work too


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