205 GTI Project Thread
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Well over a month since any updates, im neglecting the old gurl. Honestly the whole summer show season has been so hectic this year i've been spending too much on the 197 ( as usual ). So put a few bob aside this month for the GTI and got some goodies.
10 piece silicone coolant hose kit to replace the old tired originals:
Oil breather silicone hose kit, to compliment the above:
Uprated engine mounts, old units were unservicable and originals are no longer avaliable:
And the intercooler for the 7psi turbo conversion im doing... Only joking, alloy radiator to replace OEM item. These cars are prone to overheating, this should help keep temps down:
I'll have them fitted asap, maybe next weekend for you all to see. Thanks for reading.
10 piece silicone coolant hose kit to replace the old tired originals:
Oil breather silicone hose kit, to compliment the above:
Uprated engine mounts, old units were unservicable and originals are no longer avaliable:
And the intercooler for the 7psi turbo conversion im doing... Only joking, alloy radiator to replace OEM item. These cars are prone to overheating, this should help keep temps down:
I'll have them fitted asap, maybe next weekend for you all to see. Thanks for reading.
Okay projects really slowed down lately due to work commitments, so got the weekend to myself and managed to sort out the biggest problem, the tatty interior!
First things first, stripped the entire interior to see what im up against:
Unfortunately fair amounts of rust under the carpet:
So got the misses to sand down the area and apply a little kurust
:
And then my welder, aka brother, to come clean up and weld any weak areas:
This brought its own problems though, when a spark went down the steering column and set light to the engine, we struggled to get the bonnet popped in time and put it out quick enough. Wiring loom, new cambelt and bonnet all got ruined:
First things first, stripped the entire interior to see what im up against:
Unfortunately fair amounts of rust under the carpet:
So got the misses to sand down the area and apply a little kurust
:And then my welder, aka brother, to come clean up and weld any weak areas:
This brought its own problems though, when a spark went down the steering column and set light to the engine, we struggled to get the bonnet popped in time and put it out quick enough. Wiring loom, new cambelt and bonnet all got ruined
:
Bad news mate. Sounds like it's going to be a pain. Stick at it though mate, you will have one great car when you have finished it.
Saw a totally rally prepared 205 GTi on a trailer on Saturday morning heading north up the M6 and thought about this project. Glad you have updated.
Saw a totally rally prepared 205 GTi on a trailer on Saturday morning heading north up the M6 and thought about this project. Glad you have updated.
So anyway back to the interior, took the bright red carpet to get professionally steam cleaned, came out brand new. They even fixed some previous fag burns, result!:
Then got the new leather seats i aqquired earlier this year out of storage, a quick wipe over and they're ready to go, fitted and really make the interior look that little more complete. Now all i need is some dash trims and clocks etc and im not far off:
Also got to the scrappy early sunday to see what i could salvage, amongst a few random bits and bobs i found a gem. Genuine rear reflector panel, rare as hens teeth and excellent condition, all for £20!:
Thanks for reading. next time i'll be fitting the silicone hoses to the engine bay in a bid to get it started
Then got the new leather seats i aqquired earlier this year out of storage, a quick wipe over and they're ready to go, fitted and really make the interior look that little more complete. Now all i need is some dash trims and clocks etc and im not far off:
Also got to the scrappy early sunday to see what i could salvage, amongst a few random bits and bobs i found a gem. Genuine rear reflector panel, rare as hens teeth and excellent condition, all for £20!:
Thanks for reading. next time i'll be fitting the silicone hoses to the engine bay in a bid to get it started
Some big developements in this story lately, i keep forgetting to charge the digi cam so no pics though! I'll try get some tomorrow but the project has hopefully got some much needed momentum behind it.
Edit: Managed to find a few cheeky pics to give away an idea:
Trailer and van borrowed from work to get me there:
A couple hours at the workshop later:
Edit: Managed to find a few cheeky pics to give away an idea:
Trailer and van borrowed from work to get me there:
A couple hours at the workshop later
:
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Used to be in the army mate for 6 years, i've been out nearly 2.
Unfortunately nothing quite as exciting as a 2 litre conversion
I'm trying to keep it OEM classic so same engine will be going back in.
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