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Hi Ron, good to hear you're still working on it. Don't throw the towel! In fact, when I was at your place to pick up some S16 stuff, you did put some ideas in my head with the 3D printing also started on some small side projects, next to the other car projects. One of them is a VEMS retrofit display for my trackday car (not installed yet)
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Hi every one! I’m happy the thread is still alive. Good work Cedric! I havent worked on the car yet sadly and it will take some more time I’m afraid. Keep on posting…..I’ll be back
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Aftermarket ecu coil advice
Ron_Jaegers replied to hcmini1989's topic in Aftermarket Engine Management Systems
@Spesh how did you eventually retain those VAG coils? Did you make an adapter plate? -
Please feed back how the ride is with the bigger bars Thanks.
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Torsion bars arrived today from Jeep Chrysler .......brand new and look fabulous .great service as well eBay item number:325972072773
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The holes will be for the heater footwell vents - did not all cars have these? Perhaps a difference between ph1 and later models?
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Is anyone aware of why some carpets have the two smaller holes infront of the opening for the gear stick, but the majority don't? TIA
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Leaky CTi - Any suggestions for how to prevent?
johnyma22 replied to johnyma22's topic in Body, Interior & ICE
Thanks for your input, I'll give this a shot. RE the rubber sat on the door seal, I think that dropped down from the corner of the hood when I opened the door. RE youngtimers - I've got another CTi with their new rubbers on and I'm not massively impressed with them for the price but it's still better than 30 year old rubber.. I'll come back shortly with my findings Thanks! -
Leaky CTi - Any suggestions for how to prevent?
sp_en_ny replied to johnyma22's topic in Body, Interior & ICE
As said i have not experienced this myself and so is just all guesswork. if you soak up all the water currently there, have a hose on a fine mist as possible and aim it so water hits the windows and runs down on to the scrapers and so into the door then check to see if you have a puddle. I would also check it after about 10-15 mins just in case it takes a while for the water to run its course. If you are getting no water that eliminates them to some extent. If you open the door on the inside at the bottom i think there are 1 or 2 drain holes check that these are clear, also check the door seal to make sure that has not perished but also fitted properly in case water is getting in through or under that. On your first pic there is a puddle of water sitting on top of the door seal, has that come from inside the door or under the door down into the footwell. Also check the door seal is fitted tight in the corner and there aren't any gaps underneath it that would allow water to run down into to the footwell. I am sure someone on here will be able to confirm if this is correct or not, when i stripped to inside of mine summer before last I remember coming across some kind of plastic/ rubber tube that looks like it acts as some kind of drainage from somewhere, i cant remember if this was in the footwell, the door or the wing. I only remember it because whatever it was, was clogged with dirt and so cleaned it all out. In case you are not aware youngtimers i think are preparing another batch of door seals and window scrapers, they are not cheap by any means, make sure you are sitting down if you take a look. but if it is the scrapers or door seals other then buying other used ones also getting on for 30 years old is the only other option but of course no guarantees this is the answer. I replaced mine more for cosmetic reasons because they had badly shrunk and starting to split. -
Leaky CTi - Any suggestions for how to prevent?
johnyma22 replied to johnyma22's topic in Body, Interior & ICE
Yea the window weatherstrips / scrapers have shrunk a fair amount. Is there any way to validate this as a source of the water? When you talk about "seals" do you mean the window scrapers or the weather stripping around the door or the windscreen or A frame or all of the above? Is there a good method to validate if the seals you are talking about are blocked? If so, which method is preferred? Poor a jug of water down past the door glass into the door when the window is down? -
Leaky CTi - Any suggestions for how to prevent?
sp_en_ny replied to johnyma22's topic in Body, Interior & ICE
I cant say i have experienced this with mine, the only leak i did have was under the rear passenger seats and that was via the old vinyl roof that was way past it s best. in recent years it is now garaged and only comes out in the summer and when its dry. My guess would be the window scrapers, have yours shrunk much ? with regards to draining away from the seals have you checked to see if they are blocked ? -
I really hope the exhaust will fit because of the reduced height; exhaust trial fit is the next thing on the list. I will report back once I have found out. I might have some more clearance because of the v-band coupling, but I have an un-butchered manifold as well. Will also test-fit that one. And you at least had your ZX Mei, I had a Fiat Multipla :). But the love for the 205 has shifted a bit to the collectors I guess, insane prices on them don't help either. Anyway, good to see you are still around!
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nice to see more work on this, does the gti6 exhaust manifold fit without changing the angle given the Aluminium XU block is 11mm shorter? My own 205 has not been on the road in about 12 years, was even stored in a real 1800's Barn for a while but is now sat outside at work as a rolling shell/shed
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mi16 conversion to 1.1 205 Mardi Gras
barneys66 replied to Joeygardiner12's topic in XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades
Calling @jackherer !! -
I was about to throw the towel in the ring on this one. Still not 100% sure on the future of the car but I have found some renewed energy to work on it. Currently trying to figure out what the "minimal thing that could possibly work" is. Go to the planning table and start executing. It's not like I did nothing, but progress is slow and when I see the previous dates in this topic it brings tears to my eyes ;). Anyway, some progress: Satchshift handbrake extension Re-built the fuel pump with a high-flow Walbro 255 l/h one Got some more Satchell goodies; eventually will switch to a GTi6 head, but for now get it running first on the LFY one Bit of loom stripping, think I will not need the stuff from the second picture (almost a kilo worth of wire and crap) Position of ECU and PDU Wires! Part of steering wheel buttons and dash position Exhaust prep That's it for now, I am currently building a new alternator tensioning bracket and will start fitting the exhaust manifold to back.
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Hi Jord, Did you send me an email?
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Editing while balancing a project like a car restoration can get overwhelming. I’ve been there, too, when I was helping a friend document his truck build. We started off trying to edit everything manually, and it was exhausting. Hours would disappear just trimming clips and figuring out transitions. What made things easier was finding editing software that was simple to navigate and packed with useful features, like templates and effects, that saved so much time. I came across tools like: https://www.movavi.com/ during that phase, and they’re great for beginners. The ready-made templates and drag-and-drop options mean you can focus more on your content instead of stressing over every detail. You might find it helpful too if you’re juggling restoration and video creation!
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mi16 conversion to 1.1 205 Mardi Gras
Joeygardiner12 replied to Joeygardiner12's topic in XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades
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mi16 conversion to 1.1 205 Mardi Gras
Joeygardiner12 posted a topic in XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades
Hi guys i am wanting to do a MI16 conversion to my little 1.1 , i picked up the mI16 a while as it was a great price with full history and recent service. I have spent a long time looking on the forums about how to do the conversion, unfortunately ive found it a bit confusing. The mechanical side i am more than happy/confident to do. i do not have the ECU for the MI16 and the wiring that came with it is shown in the photos. so my questions are *can you guys instruct me potentially with photos what i need to do electrical wise - idiot proof terminology will be appreciated as i hate electrics. keep it as simple as humanly possible Super eager to do this conversion but really want to understand 100% what needs to be done before i start/purchase parts etc. annoyingly i did find a page on the forum where a guy actually made a loom with super detailed information but unfortunately the wiring diagram pictures he posted are too pixelated to work from. thanks guys lets hope we can do this and get it on the road. Also i have no issue about removing the original engine and not keeping it standard. i really don't care. - Earlier
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Hey all, I was about to install carpets and realized this 205 is holding some water in an usual spot.. The car has probably always leaked I've probably just taken a while to notice it.. It does have a new (3 month old) roof. Any idea 1. Where it might be leaking from? This is the main body of water that is left over after it rains. 2. Why it's not draining away out from the car through the sills? I've tried the hose pipe method and can't seem to replicate the fault, sadly I don't have a pressure washer. The car is parked in a desperately exposed place so is battered by sideways rain a lot of the year (Yorkshire). More pics in link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HD3a2cKBLshLxeWA8
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I understand what you mean about editing being a time-sink when creating content while juggling a project car. I've been in that spot when I used to document my motorcycle restoration project on video. Finding the right editing tools made a difference. It took me ages to edit my first videos because I was trying to do everything manually. Once I switched to software with templates and effects, it cut my editing time in half, letting me focus more on the restoration.
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just wondering if anyone has purchased 309 gti lower control arms recently, and where they purchased them from. thanks Max
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@Berglundracing any updates?
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Lower engine mount.
Leslie green replied to Bremar's topic in XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades
I saw a pic of an auto box and yes there is only one place the stud can mount , on manual gearboxes there are 2 possible locations , I dunno whats wrong but it was there before you got it and may well have been there for many years -
Hey thank you for the heads up ........a good price as well Just ordered new handbrake cables, all coming together now I run 205 1.6gti wheels which transforms the car and have just put the standard steel wheels back on the front which have snow tyres on. The non turbo diesel is great in the snow. I say I run, but it is the other half's car. My daily is a volvo 940 estate with the 2.4 straight six tdic Thanks again !!
