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 gtisid
Seasoned Pro  Location: chelmsford Registered: 22 Mar 2003 Posts: 4,992 Status: Offline |
Post #151
braided hoses look shit under the bonnet and dont do anything for looks in my opinion. looking good carl ________________________________________ puglessPhase 1 GTI 6 1996-1997 Subaru Impreza GB270 2007-2008 rare spiderman comics same day international courier |
 Posted 11th Nov 2008 at 20:42
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #152
Well the day is getting close to the car being finished, had a really good session with it today and managed to get the engine in (yay)Lining it up to fit, it does look like it wont fit-  A bit closer, to me to you-  Lining it up to the engine and gearbox mount, had a little mishap with this when i decided to put the gearbox stud in the wrong hole in the gear box, it made the clutch arm hit the bottom of the battery tray, felt a bit of a tit when i realised what i had done. A bit further in, as you can see it is sitting happily on the mounts, just hope it clears in all the necessary places-   Well as you can see the lump is in and guess what i am chuffed to bits as all the places people struggle with i seem to have been lucky, its close to the master cylinder but the exhaust and the front panel are fine (dont worry the master cylinder is going to be replaced, and sohas the fuel filter now  )-  Well up up up, car goes up on the ramp and i fit the subframe, i had to say finding all the bolts was a mission, i had forgot which ones were which, just got to fit my shiney new sump, yes i know but you could'nt leave it looking like it is now - Well thats about as far as i can go now, just fitted all the subframe and ancillaries, bolted all the driveshafts back in and put the wheels back on, it was great to see the car standing on its own feet again-  Its a shane the inlet manifold is covered up by the front panel but ho hum, all thats left to do now is get it all wired up and connect the coolant hoses, managed to put all the fuel lines on and have just fitted the bonnet too. From the bay looking like this-  To this-  ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 01:11
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SteviePut
Seasoned Pro  Location: Down south Registered: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 13,637 Status: Offline |
Post #153
Looks lovely Carl. I'll pop in and have a peek next time i'm up. Should be the end of the month if your about??________________________________________ My old man wrote me a letter from prison once. It said if you don't want to end up in here, stay away from crime, women and drugs. Trouble is, that don't leave you much else to do, does it? |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 01:32
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #154
SteviePut wrote: Looks lovely Carl. I'll pop in and have a peek next time i'm up. Should be the end of the month if your about?? No problem, you know where i am. silky wrote: How much do all these things cost to powdercoat (roughly) ? A bloody fortune, depends how anal you are if like me, loads . A rough guide for you is i get charged ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 01:47
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mattyrallye
Seasoned Pro  Location: gillingham Registered: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,202 Status: Offline |
Post #155
you dont half do things to a propper good standard carl. This looks like an absolute minter.________________________________________ Previous china gti6 and Rallye owner.Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner. Missing he BMW already... |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 02:20
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james_geldart
Senior User  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 943 Status: Offline |
Post #156
I need to find something for you to fix just so i can have a look at this, looks great. ________________________________________ Recommends:'mechanical_repairs' - Leicester 'miles' for suspension & Grp N/A goods Baker BM Mounts |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 05:33
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rich_w
Seasoned Pro  Location: Havant, Hampshire Registered: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,412 Status: Offline |
Post #157
Looking forward to seeing this soon  ________________________________________ Contact Details:rich@lynxpowerengineering.co.uk 07732 822546 |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 15:46
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captaink
Senior User  Location: Exeter Registered: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 579 Status: Offline |
Post #158
I'm rather envious - your 205 GTi6 looks miles better than mine and is in my favourite colour. I would love to see this 205 sometime. Keep up the good work.  ________________________________________ When I got home last night, my G/F demanded that I take her somewhere expensive - so, I took her to a petrol station.1993 L reg 205 with GTi6 engine and GTi6 brakes 1995 M reg FTO GPX manual |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 20:30
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willygti
Seasoned Pro  Location: Exeter Registered: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 5,024 Status: Offline |
Post #159
Looks lovely Carl. This WILL be one of the mintest 205's around and THE mintest 205-6 ever. Just please don't fit morrettes to it ________________________________________ Team Ducati 7482003 Subaru Impreza STi |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 20:39
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danvilla2
Regular  Location: Leamington Spa, oriignally Ross- Registered: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #160
Great little project, something I was contemplating recently but my 6 is costing me a fortune.Whats the reasoning for the XU and not the Mi engine? Were you able to get a much lower mileage XU engine? The Mi goes straight on the engine mounts I think, so was it much work to get the XU to fit? |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 20:44
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pugjim
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sheffield Registered: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1,380 Status: Offline |
Post #161
danvilla2 wrote: Great little project, something I was contemplating recently but my 6 is costing me a fortune. Whats the reasoning for the XU and not the Mi engine? Were you able to get a much lower mileage XU engine? The Mi goes straight on the engine mounts I think, so was it much work to get the XU to fit? An mi16 eninge is an xu, so is a std 8v 205 engine, all use the same mounting points. |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 21:38
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jonnyvandijk
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bungay Registered: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 2,544 Status: Offline |
Post #162
Looks very nice indeed! ________________________________________ Black 306 GTi-6 175.8BHP SCA Norwich ProjectTopaz Blue 205 CTI  |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 21:40
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #163
does look very good, any idea when all be up and running?________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 21:42
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bininoz
Seasoned Pro  Location: Arnside Registered: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 1,408 Status: Offline |
Post #164
looks good carl  Looking forward to seeing it on monday ________________________________________ Team High Boost Supercharged Gti-6™ |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 21:44
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danvilla2
Regular Location: Leamington Spa, oriignally Ross- Registered: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #165
pugjim wrote: danvilla2 wrote: Great little project, something I was contemplating recently but my 6 is costing me a fortune. Whats the reasoning for the XU and not the Mi engine? Were you able to get a much lower mileage XU engine? The Mi goes straight on the engine mounts I think, so was it much work to get the XU to fit? An mi16 eninge is an xu, so is a std 8v 205 engine, all use the same mounting points. Learn summat knew everyday! |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 22:24
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #166
Lot of progress since the last few times I've seen it.Looking absolutely spot on mate Good Work ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 12th Nov 2008 at 23:30
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Carl Chambers
Seasoned Pro  Location: suffolk/norfolk Registered: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2,897 Status: Offline |
Post #167
danvilla2 wrote: Great little project, something I was contemplating recently but my 6 is costing me a fortune. Whats the reasoning for the XU and not the Mi engine? Were you able to get a much lower mileage XU engine? The Mi goes straight on the engine mounts I think, so was it much work to get the XU to fit? Gti-6 goes straight in on the mounts, or it did in my 205! Its just the Mi engines are all getting old now and I for one prefer the 6 engine, it more modern and smoother, the extra weight does not affect the 205 at all! I have driven both and I think in fact the slightly heavier 6 engine is better to help get the power down and make the front more planted. My problem with mine is lack of weight over the rear wheels being as its fully stripped! ________________________________________ Carl Chambersemail; pugnacious.peugeot@yahoo.co.uk . C.M.CHAMBERS CARS Peugeot Specialist Tel; 01379 586101 after 6.30 or 07889 082466 anytime. pugsport-racing.co.uk |
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Posted 13th Nov 2008 at 00:44
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #168
Had it all up and running today for about 40 seconds, all sounds good if not a little loud (has no exhaust)Well chuffed now just got to sort all the little odds and sods out then thats it all finished. Has been a long hog but has been worth it, just cant wait till the nice weather and i can take it out and enjoy it. Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 15th Nov 2008 at 21:15
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gwyn rallye
Regular  Location: Anglesey Registered: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 443 Status: Offline |
Post #169
This looks superb Carl! I must admit I wasn't keen on you changing the car from it's original state initially but, given the attention to detail you've put in I think the results are fantastic, well done mate!!!________________________________________ Bianca white 306 RallyeArctic blue Clio 182 FF Alpine white 205 1.9 GTI |
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Posted 15th Nov 2008 at 21:20
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gtisid
Seasoned Pro Location: chelmsford Registered: 22 Mar 2003 Posts: 4,992 Status: Offline |
Post #170
looks nice carl, did you use the hard mounts as there is virtually no flex with them and the engine hitting stuff when it rocks wouldnt be a problem________________________________________ puglessPhase 1 GTI 6 1996-1997 Subaru Impreza GB270 2007-2008 rare spiderman comics same day international courier |
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Posted 16th Nov 2008 at 01:44
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #171
At the minute it is running more or less standard parts, i will get it all running and try it for a bit to see what i will need to modify.Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 16th Nov 2008 at 07:45
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dangerous dave
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bedford Registered: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 9,890 Status: Offline |
Post #172
Very enjoyable thread for reading on a Sunday afternoon after lunch.You know that I thought this was a horrible, horrible thing to do to a mint 205, but I've come round to the idea a bit now. Should be a lovely thing when finished ________________________________________ You didn't see anything. Right? |
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Posted 16th Nov 2008 at 20:28
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #173
Thanks Dave, when its all done it will still look like a nice 205 but will have a nice engine and a bit more power. YayCarl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 16th Nov 2008 at 20:38
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captaink
Senior User Location: Exeter Registered: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 579 Status: Offline |
Post #174
mechanical_repairs wrote: Thanks Dave, when its all done it will still look like a nice 205 but will have a nice engine and a bit more power. Yay That was the plan with my 205. Nice standard looking 205 but with more power and bigger brakes. ________________________________________ When I got home last night, my G/F demanded that I take her somewhere expensive - so, I took her to a petrol station.1993 L reg 205 with GTi6 engine and GTi6 brakes 1995 M reg FTO GPX manual |
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Posted 17th Nov 2008 at 18:56
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bakes100
Regular  Location: Colchester Registered: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 172 Status: Offline |
Post #175
Carl, thats looking superb, tempting me to whip mine out and paint the bay..hmmmmm  You tilting the master cylinder? Also is that a standard bottom mount bush I can spot in the photos? ________________________________________ 205 GTi-6 = 179.2 Bhp @ 6650Rpm - SOLDSeat Leon Cupra R 225 |
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Posted 20th Nov 2008 at 16:30
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