[car_overhaul] Nickaliath's 205 GTI Overhaul

[nickaliath 22]

Yeah Finally !!!!!!!!

[laldy875 6 1 Cars]

I agree with you that putting an 8v is the best for a proper rebuild like this. Only problem with 8v is the management, just get some carb's on there Good to see silver alloys

 

I have just put in a gti6 after restoring my car. I tend to drive much more chilled since now all the panels are actually the same colour, the trim isn't hanging off, and the engine works- and just enjoy the car. I won't be putting it through a hedge if I can help it I'm sure you've seen how beautiful allye's rallye was before the crash?

 

Have you seen the french 205 forum? http://www.club205gti.fr/ A lot of beautiful original cars. Once you have a look at a few of them you'll be convinced. If there are parts you are finding it hard to get a hold of you could try there? I had a job getting all the grey trim since my car is a phase 1.5, same as yours? Autofive have got everything except the tailgate and passenger side door in grey. Savagely expensive. Those full leather seats are going to look great once finished

Edited May 30, 2012 by laldy875

[Rjuhar 52]

It's really a joy seeing yet another revival. Great work.

[nickaliath 22]

UPDATE:

 

Cars getting on now, mainly engine work left to finish.

- Interior is 98% Complete only a few trim items and stereo bits to finish

- Bodywork is 98% Complete couple of bits to paint and thats it

- Engine is 90% Complete, Injection system is the main parts to finish & Coolant hoses.

- Exhaust is 10% Complete, need to install downpipe, centre and rear box.

- Brakes are 90% Complete, All bleed through but got to re-check O/S/F Caliper as think it may be sticking and not bleeding correctly.

 

So all in all not too far off really

 

Ill get some images up over the weekend to show whats been done.

Edited June 22, 2012 by nickaliath

[damo 17 2 Cars]

Nice work, very nice to see one restored. Being local I should pop round sometime for a chat and a good look

 

Give me a few pointers for my restore job coming up

[Carbs4me 45]

Great work!

 

Where did you get those wings from?

 

Are you not cutting the holes for your indicators?

[nickaliath 22]

Sorry, Havent had much time to get on recently to update.

 

Not too sure what i am going to do with regards to the indicators? The wings were from Allparts in exeter, not to sure of there supplier.

 

Bled the brakes day before yesterday, so they are all complete apart from 1 handbrake cable to fit.

 

Bodywork is basically there, justy a couple little bits.

 

Images to follow

[nickaliath 22]

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Looking good Nick.

 

A nice new fresh set of rear lights would finish it off a treat.

[nickaliath 22]

Yeah they look a bit grubby in the pics, not sure why? they look ok normally

 

 

Got to sort out the rear suspension aswell as its slightly higher on the right side.

[jackherer 543]

Not too sure what i am going to do with regards to the indicators?

 

Take it for an MOT and see what happens. My mates J reg 205 went through 5 or 6 MOTs before a tester noticed the lack of side repeaters.

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

The 205 front indicators do show from the side slightly, so dependant on the tester, you may 'get away with it'.

 

I think it looks a little naked without them

[jackherer 543]

I think it looks a little naked without them

 

I know what you mean but they were sold without side repeaters in Europe and other countries so it's not 'wrong' as such.

[nickaliath 22]

Yeah, I dont mind it without them. Although, i did have them on before it had the replacement wings.

[nickaliath 22]

[nickaliath 22]

Gave the interior a good clean since fitting it all back up:

 

 

Purchased a clifford alarm and immobiliser for the car this week, hopefully will get fitted soon.

 

Car is all but ready now, have had it running and drove it off drive to turn around the other day.

[sensualt101 31 1 Cars]

looking great!

 

i hope you pass the mot and you can always rectify the lack of side repeaters later on.

 

i will follow your progress so please update after the mot and good luck

[SurGie 54]

Looking great nickaliath, i love that colour

 

Did you revert back to the 1.9 ?

 

Im thinking of getting another 205 1.9 gti and restoring that with its original engine, but do things a little different to my current project.

 

I have one of three colours to choose from my favorites.

[nickaliath 22]

Yeah engine is the original 1.9 gti lump .

 

This project has taken far longer than i first expected, but there you go with a wife, 2 kids and a mortgage its not too bad LOL

[nickaliath 22]

Hello All, Sorry for long time updating progress.

 

Car is now on the road Drives absolutely brilliant, tightest 205 i have driven!

 

There is still a few bits to do on it but nothing major. Mainly a new SAD pipe.

 

I will get some pics up by weekend

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Brilliant news Nick.

 

If you're passing in it anytime, pop by.

[nickaliath 22]

Yeah, Will do

[nickaliath 22]

Couple of quick images i took the other day when out.

 

 

[Wes 86 1 Cars]

looks lovely. are you going to the cheddar meet in april?

[nickaliath 22]

Didnt realise there was a meet, but yeah hopefully will do. what date is it on?