Making Good An Unfortunate Purchase . .

[nige_gti 0]

Hello,

 

Apoligies if this is the wrong section

 

I managed to join the forum today, but noticed a while ago that I now own a car that gave a lot of you some laughs http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=104667

 

Right, now there is now way the car is running 155BHP, however it is extremely quick off the mark (comparable to my old MCS works)

 

There are a couple of issues with the which I wuld like everyones opinion;

 

How do I check the head / pistons (being ported /forged) easily? (personally I do not think the have any work done)

It has an FSE valves - should I remove it?

As above but the Starchip?

It makes a tapping when warm, no smoke, not loud, just a light tapping not getting louder with revs - is this normal?

 

Does anybody know of a good rolling road around Bristol / omersetthat I could get a be figure for the car?

 

I look forward to your responses

 

Nigel

[Batfink 201]

remove the FSE boost valve. My old car suffered bore wash from one of these at minimum settings.

remove the starchip. The 205 engine is about as complicated as a tractor lol

Look up Mark Shillaber on the devon/cornwall border for a rolling road

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Best bet is to remove the inlet manifold and have a look, There are quite a few companies out there that makes things worse instead of better and claim X but never get it.

I don;t mind the old FSE valve if set right, I;ve got one on my CTi and is spot on even on a std engine

 

The Starchip isnt a chip, as said the ECU is stone age and doesn;t have a Central Eprom, Not seen one but if its the same as the Super chips one it's a couple of varable resistors on a seperate PCB

[nige_gti 0]

Thanks for the input!

 

I have a standard fuel regulator, so I may swap it over. I also have a ported TB and inlet, I have used thse on previous engine with good results but the general consenus here seem to be a big no no.

 

I take it the manifold is easy to remove, so i will have a look!

 

(Miles I think I emailed you re the 4.4cwp on that auction site, I am still looking to get it done, need to make sure the car is running right first)

[Mark205T45 0]

Nige what colour is your gti and was it you i was speaking to in the shell fuel station nr barrow gurney??

 

I was in a 205 rally car

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

They come and go pretty quick, Keep in touch and when one come's in I'll yet you know

[nige_gti 0]

Mark - No I don't think so, although I spoke to a guy in Blockbuster's in a White Rallye. The car is graphite grey with white wheels (No rear seats)

 

Miles - That would be good, unlike the previousowner I don't want to 150mph Been there done that

Edited October 15, 2009 by nige_gti