hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 the spring that makes the throttle return, on an 8v, cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted February 4, 2009 Enough already!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted February 4, 2009 dont think he did it deliberately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Enough already!! Idiot I'd like to help Stu. Have you looked on here? Why do you a need a pic or photo? On the 8v, is it a long spring which compresses along its axis or a coil spring that rotates like on a throttle spindle? EDIT: Stu - you could close the other topics (bottom left in 'forum options'). Edited February 4, 2009 by DrSarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 its a coil spring that fits around the throttle quadrant, and hooks into the outer cable stop that's bolted down under one of the throttle body nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) well, what the hell happened there? i only made one topic. there is a spring on there but it looks like a bodge as it sticks out and gets stuck at WOT which is quite nerve racking. Edited February 4, 2009 by hexhamstu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 might well just need a tweak, got a pic? here's my pic; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 aaah i dont think that the spring is in that hole, the throttle is really light and returns badly so i guess this is it. im gonna go out side and sort it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted February 4, 2009 Ask 4 times, and ye shall receive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 8!! had a dig around in my hundreds of pictures, but I haven't got an actual one of the offending part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 right found where it was sticking and the spring is all in as it should be, but it is still extremely light! i can live with it, but do you think changing the spring would help? how light is everyone elses throttle this one has literally no resistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted February 4, 2009 right found where it was sticking and the spring is all in as it should be, but it is still extremely light! i can live with it, but do you think changing the spring would help? how light is everyone elses throttle this one has literally no resistance. You really do want/benefit from a decent return spring. It simply has to function such that on lift-off throttle, you can concentrate on other matters and not have the engine doing its own thing and hanging. It's off-putting (behaves like a Vectra ), will be uneconomical and could be downright dangerous. Order a new part from Pug (can't be that much), or remove and trawl the scrappies for something very similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) if it sits in place but is a bit weak I'd add a normal linear spring to it, you have to do this on a Logbooked car so I'll see if I can dig a pic off a mate's rally car on the other hand, as Sarty said; 1654 57 ACCELERT SPRING 3.46 GBP Edited February 4, 2009 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 great, now that the small problems are half fixed, just need a rear beam :| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 DOH! gimme a shout if you need a hand with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 not sure if i should bother rebuilding one or just buy a known ok one. the pugracing.com kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-205-GTi-309-...%3A1|240%3A1318 is that just pug prices + a few quid? and is that actually all the parts i need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygoron 2 Posted February 4, 2009 Swap the beam from your blue one maybe? Then you'll have a known good car to run about in while you fix the blue one back up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 Swap the beam from your blue one maybe? Then you'll have a known good car to run about in while you fix the blue one back up! that was my first thought, but its bit of a faff on to not actually fix anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) that was my first thought, but its bit of a faff on to not actually fix anything. ? Do you want cars to fix or drive? The beam swap is clamping 2 brake lines, drop & refit a beam (6 bolts) and refit the handbrake cables if applicable. Finally, (advisably) a brake bleed. Not that much of a faff! Edited February 4, 2009 by DrSarty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted February 4, 2009 you can get the bearings for less direct from peugeot/citroen under a different part number I would do as mentioned above tbh! you can at least strip the beam apart and source parts as required rather than having to get it all done in one go which can turn out more expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 you can get the bearings for less direct from peugeot/citroen under a different part number I would do as mentioned above tbh! you can at least strip the beam apart and source parts as required rather than having to get it all done in one go which can turn out more expensive. i suppose BUT i dont want the miami to be sitting on axle stands in the student village, to easy to knock off. so what i might do is buy a beam and rebuild that, then swap them over. the car is drivable the way it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 ? Do you want cars to fix or drive? The beam swap is clamping 2 brake lines, drop & refit a beam (6 bolts) and refit the handbrake cables if applicable. Finally, (advisably) a brake bleed. Not that much of a faff! why would i need to bleed the brakes since the lines haven't been removed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 90 1 Cars Posted February 4, 2009 why would i need to bleed the brakes since the lines haven't been removed? Naturally that depends if you swapped calipers/drums in the process. If you haven't, no need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexhamstu 9 Posted February 4, 2009 Naturally that depends if you swapped calipers/drums in the process. If you haven't, no need. ah right. sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
