205gti 'MINE'

[Adenauer]

Back in 1988 I got my first company car, it was an E Reg brand new XR3i in hairdresser white, but I really wanted a Peugeot 205gti.

35 years later I have found the cheeky little tyke, and a very nice little tyke it is too.

[Jhonno]

Lovely! Looks very clean! Completely stock?

[Adenauer]

Jhonno said:

Lovely! Looks very clean! Completely stock?

Yep, 100%

[blue_haddock]

Over the years i've had many pugs but the one i loved the most was nigh on identical to this.

D269FDG was the later 115bhp 1.6 and it was a belter!

I really should have kept it!

[Adenauer]

blue_haddock said:

Over the years i've had many pugs but the one i loved the most was nigh on identical to this.

D269FDG was the later 115bhp 1.6 and it was a belter!

I really should have kept it!

This is a 1989 1.6 model and it's listed as 103bhp. Still a nippy little thing though.

I just have to get some cold running (conks out if I don't blip the throttle) and warm running (difficult to start when it's warm) issues out and then it'll be a lovely thing. Even the paint's original and very shiny.

[anonymous-user]

Adenauer said:

I just have to get some cold running (conks out if I don't blip the throttle) and warm running (difficult to start when it's warm) issues out and then it'll be a lovely thing.

They all do that sir. I had a 1.6 GTi, F765 FEA when it was around 9 years old and it was exactly the same. I absolutely hated it because of this and I tried lots of things to fix it (Spark plugs, distributor, rotor arm, HT leads etc.) but never got to the bottom of it and ended up part exchanging if for £1000 because I hated it so much.

I even fiddled with the idle speed, but the issue with this is it partially stopped it stalling, but when warm the idle speed was too high.

This was pre internet forums, be interested to know what the actual problem was?

[Adenauer]

Joey Deacon said:

Adenauer said:

I just have to get some cold running (conks out if I don't blip the throttle) and warm running (difficult to start when it's warm) issues out and then it'll be a lovely thing.

They all do that sir. I had a 1.6 GTi, F765 FEA when it was around 9 years old and it was exactly the same. I absolutely hated it because of this and I tried lots of things to fix it (Spark plugs, distributor, rotor arm, HT leads etc.) but never got to the bottom of it and ended up part exchanging if for £1000 because I hated it so much.

I even fiddled with the idle speed, but the issue with this is it partially stopped it stalling, but when warm the idle speed was too high.

This was pre internet forums, be interested to know what the actual problem was?

I've already had various suggestions but am taking it to a chap over here (in Germany) later in the week who used to race them on the ring in the 80's and is by all accounts very clued up on all things 205gti.
If he can sort it out I'll let you know what you should have done:

[martin mrt]

That sir is a lovely example.

[blue_haddock]

Adenauer said:

blue_haddock said:

Over the years i've had many pugs but the one i loved the most was nigh on identical to this.

D269FDG was the later 115bhp 1.6 and it was a belter!

I really should have kept it!

This is a 1989 1.6 model and it's listed as 103bhp. Still a nippy little thing though.

I just have to get some cold running (conks out if I don't blip the throttle) and warm running (difficult to start when it's warm) issues out and then it'll be a lovely thing. Even the paint's original and very shiny.

At that age it should be the 115bhp engine unless its different over on the continent.

But yes poor idle is very common.

I would recommend joining the peugeot sport club and 205 gti owners forums as there are lots of very knowledgable chaps on there. I used to be on the committee for the PSC and have had some memorable events with them.

[Richard-390a0]

That's a lovely looking old thing. Enjoy!

[EdmondDantes]

Very cool! Judging by your username and AW plate you’re not far from the Nurburgring then!

[Adenauer]

EdmondDantes said:

Very cool! Judging by your username and AW plate you’re not far from the Nurburgring then!

I built my house 300 yards from the Wehrseifen corner back in 2007

Thanks for the nice comments, chaps, I think once the little engine issue is sorted it should be one of the best original examples around.

[750turbo]

Adenauer said:

EdmondDantes said:

Very cool! Judging by your username and AW plate you’re not far from the Nurburgring then!

I built my house 300 yards from the Wehrseifen corner back in 2007

Thanks for the nice comments, chaps, I think once the little engine issue is sorted it should be one of the best original examples around.

103(105)bhp engine is the XU5J - These were notorious for stalling, its an air flow meter of sorts that needs looking at - Someone with Pug experience should be able to sort that.

[B'stard Child]

Lovely - had one same colour and spec (sunroof and window pack)

[RC1807]

Adenauer said:

Jhonno said:

Lovely! Looks very clean! Completely stock?

Yep, 100%

Cracking little 205.

I'll be over on Sunday, ok?

[Adenauer]

I‘ll be here

Edited by Adenauer on Monday 24th April 17:18

[Adenauer]

750turbo said:

103(105)bhp engine is the XU5J - These were notorious for stalling, its an air flow meter of sorts that needs looking at - Someone with Pug experience should be able to sort that.

Is that the SAD thing that people keep going on about?

[rallye101]

Lovely!!!!!
Mine was white with gas shocks and same interior....

[Alex Z]

Very nice. Never went in a GTI, but have very fond memories of driving round in a friend’s 205 diesel with good tunes on.

[emperorburger]

Congratulations! You finally own what is arguably the most iconic hot hatch of all time and it looks like it's a minter. Enjoy.