Just bought a peugeot

Alpina · 5 Oct 2003, 22:27 (Ref:741371)

Couldn't resist it. 205 Gti 1.9 comes with blown headgasket and engine in bits!
Are these engines prone to head gasket failure? Or can I just slap it back together again?
It is a project car so it won't be going back on the road and it will end its days as a a race warrior providing i can get it going again.

GTV27 · 6 Oct 2003, 04:08 (Ref:741504)

congratulations - no idea about the headgasket eating propensities of pugs (but that's a pretty common engine so it should be OK), but hope you have fun sorting it into a little pocket rocket.

Dani Filth · 6 Oct 2003, 15:56 (Ref:742080)

run it till will broke .. it deserves it ..

.. how much did you pay for it ??? under 250????

Alpina · 6 Oct 2003, 23:41 (Ref:742440)

I paid £150 but the engine was in bits. had to push it on the trailer and tow it with my Scooby. Will try sticking it back together again as I can't see why the headgasket failed.

Dave Brand · 7 Oct 2003, 07:40 (Ref:742662)

The only common problem I know of with that engine is valve stem oil seal wear - anything over 50,000 miles & they are likely to be worn enough to cause a lot of smoking & high oil consumption, so while the heads off it would be worthwhile replacing them. I'd also replace the camshaft oil seals - not, as far as I know, a common problem, but I had one fail on my 405SRi (same engine).

Alpina · 7 Oct 2003, 21:49 (Ref:743399)

I know you have been dying to see the beastie so......

Alpina · 7 Oct 2003, 21:50 (Ref:743403)

and

Alpina · 7 Oct 2003, 21:53 (Ref:743409)

The best bit

**Adam43** · 7 Oct 2003, 22:41 (Ref:743463)

Quote:

Originally posted by Alpina
The best bit

Hey there is a bit missing!

Have fun (to be fair, in the end, I think you will!)...

coln72 · 8 Oct 2003, 07:24 (Ref:743697)

Hey that thing should be a great track day car. Get it going and enjoy. As the heads off, get it machined and throw some cams at it and..........

Dave Brand · 8 Oct 2003, 10:08 (Ref:743850)

As you've bought the car with the head removed, check the position of the liners before reassembly - if the engine's been turned over since the head was removed, the liners may have moved.

Alpina · 8 Oct 2003, 18:08 (Ref:744376)

So I was informed after I cranked it to check the bores! Seems straight enough but I will get them measured before I go any further.
Been offered a Soarer as a swap.....Really!
On the lookout for a cage and gravel spec rear suspension.
I will have to change forums soon as it won't be a road car much longer.

**touringlegend** · 8 Oct 2003, 20:47 (Ref:744511)

Those wheels are worth more than the car..

Seriously, nice little car and there's a lot of them used in competition so there must be something good about them.

Alpina · 8 Oct 2003, 22:49 (Ref:744588)

I think you saw plenty of them at the KNockhill Rallycross!
They weigh less than 900kg and have 130bhp. That is why they go so well.

**touringlegend** · 11 Oct 2003, 09:18 (Ref:747048)

Yeh class of the field they were.

Is that the road car that weighs 900kg ?

My family has suggested to me in the past I should save up for something like a Pug 205 GTi and do hillclimbs and those sort of things with it. Where would be the best place to look for one? (adtrader I imagine..)

Alpina · 12 Oct 2003, 21:40 (Ref:748775)

Yup the road car kerb weight. I suggest yopu wait until I learn how to prepare one and buy it off me at a serious profit of course so I can buy shiney bits for my rally car.

Just watch the local papers.

**touringlegend** · 12 Oct 2003, 21:48 (Ref:748785)

Or you could just prepare mine.

Are you keeping those alloys, btw ??

Alpina · 13 Oct 2003, 10:27 (Ref:749299)

The alloys will be sold. I will pick up standard alloys to run and use the difference for racing bits.
Can't sell them at the moment cos I need to roll the car around. I have a big house move in 3 weeks. Moving from Aberdeen to Fife.

**touringlegend** · 13 Oct 2003, 11:06 (Ref:749330)

Closer to me then...let me know about those alloys because apparently Peugeot wheels fit Fords but not the other way around, would look nice on my Escort...

Should ask what size they are..15, 16" I guess?

Alpina · 13 Oct 2003, 13:20 (Ref:749554)

Peugeot wheels definately do fit Fords but not the other way around. I run 15" speedlines on my Fiesta rally car.
the wheels are "Titanium" 15" with new Heron tyres on them.
I will give you a shout when i can sell them.

I may have another 1600gti 205 coming up. needs work though. Would you be interested?

**touringlegend** · 13 Oct 2003, 16:39 (Ref:749838)

Re the alloys..cheers..as long as the price is right of course..

Not saying yes to the 1600 GTi but, please, let us know anyway..

Alpina · 13 Oct 2003, 18:15 (Ref:750009)

Where are you touringlegend?

**touringlegend** · 13 Oct 2003, 22:33 (Ref:750292)

Check your PM's, buddy

Alpina · 14 Oct 2003, 18:08 (Ref:751187)

pm checked and replied to.

Done a bit of research and it seems 205 gti's are best left alone. Anyone done any tuning to them?

Dani Filth · 29 Oct 2003, 16:05 (Ref:767065)

a question about a 205 .. at what price can you find in UK
a 94 pug 205 5 doors .. and 1000 cc engine... good condition ...
?????

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