[engine_work] White 205 Gti 6

[NeilGTi85 5]

Hello All,

 

I've been driving my 205 gti6 for about 2 years now as a daily runner, i've slowly been stock piling (sp) parts and now's the time to pull my finger out and start fitting some bits!

 

(Just got myself a 28 day ban for being caught at 108mph so I've got a month of cold nights in my garage!

 

Parts I have to fit:

 

Nissans Rad - Will I need new brackets or frame to fix this in?

 

Cam covers - RTV sealent on the way!

 

Inlet Manifold - Questions on injector fitting and which type of gasket

 

Twin Fan Setup

 

Fuel Filter - Would like to re-position it away from the manifold!

 

Ph2 Rear Bumper

 

Battery box - Move to boot or behind seat

 

Single Wiper Conversion

 

Black Sunstrip

 

SD Weld in cage

 

Buckets + Harness

 

Oil Catch Tank

 

Im sure there's more...

 

I'm going to start work in the evening on taking the front end off, I will then be trying to fit the new rad and the twin fan setup.

 

I will post some picture's with lots of question's once I've taken it to bits.

 

If anyone has any pointers etc that would be great

 

[DanielWatts 0]

I like that. Nice car

[oz. 2]

If the Nissens rad is a 205 one then it'll fit straight on otherwise it might need some jiggery pokery

[NeilGTi85 5]

First question:

 

On the twin fan setup you have 2 plug's:

 

 

One connects to where it was originally pluged in, Where should the other connect to? Will there be a spare plug on the loom? (If so I cant find it)

 

Cheers,

 

Neil

[Atari Boy 11]

That lot will keep you busy! I am about to move the battery to the back of my car as well. I am going to use 25mm cable from this place, VWP. I am also going to using a BMW battery distribution block under the bonnet so that I can still get to the battery points quickly up front. I think it will do the trick, I got the idea from Engine Killer, he has a photo of his setup here.

 

Keep us posted, it’s going to be good.

[NeilGTi85 5]

^^That looks like a good idea, Thanks.^^

 

I've done some research on the twin fan's and im starting to think its not needed.

 

I'll stick with the single fan at the moment and see how it goes.

[Galifrey 1]

^^That looks like a good idea, Thanks.^^

 

I've done some research on the twin fan's and im starting to think its not needed.

 

I'll stick with the single fan at the moment and see how it goes.

 

Depends how often you will be in slow moving traffic, once on the move, the fan does little over and above normal airflow, and probably wont even be switched on.

[NeilGTi85 5]

It was an everyday car, thats why I was thinking of fitting the extra fan. Now its going to be my weekend car so I do not think I would need it tbh.

 

Anyway, more updates over the weekend on other progress

 

edit - What torque should the cam cover bolts be done to?

Edited November 20, 2009 by NeilGTi85

[timmsy19 3]

 

Love this photo Neil.

 

Good plans mate. You'll have to pop over this way again once your back up and running as Oli wants to do a 205 photo shoot with our cars

Edited November 21, 2009 by timmsy19

[jord294 92]

put the twin fan set up in. connect up as usual the one fan, and wire the other fan to a seperate switch via a relay

 

that way you can control when you need extra cooling, if you ever needed it

[Galifrey 1]

put the twin fan set up in. connect up as usual the one fan, and wire the other fan to a seperate switch via a relay

 

that way you can control when you need extra cooling, if you ever needed it

 

Or leave it on and let the auto fan kick in when needed

 

[NeilGTi85 5]

Love this photo Neil.

 

Good plans mate. You'll have to pop over this way again once your back up and running as Oli wants to do a 205 photo shoot with our cars

 

Sounds good to me

 

Quick update, the old rad and single fan have been dumped. New ali rad and fan installed (Still need to flush the system & Connect other fan to switch)and I've put the catch tank in.

 

Question 1 :

 

Whats the best way to flush the coolent? Take the drain plug out the rad and fill from tank with hose pipe while the car is running?!

 

Or as I thought, take the thermostat housing off so you dont need the car running??

 

Question 2 :

 

Ok, I'm going to keep the twin fan and wire up a manual switch.

 

I have no idea when it comes to electric's, so all the help is much appreciated!!

 

The 2 wire's coming from the fan (Yellow & Blue) I take it are + & -

 

If so, I can earth it on my gb and run the other + feed into the car then connect it up to a switched live and a switch?

 

Anyone want to do me a wiring diagram please ?

 

What sort of cable is required?

 

put the twin fan set up in. connect up as usual the one fan, and wire the other fan to a seperate switch via a relay

 

that way you can control when you need extra cooling, if you ever needed it

 

Why do you need a relay?

 

Or leave it on and let the auto fan kick in when needed

 

Auto fan will only kick in on 1 fan though if only one is connected?

 

Cheers,

 

confused.com

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

you need a relay to switch the high current the fan requires.

 

if you dont have one you will burn out the switch or cable to the switch causing fire

[NeilGTi85 5]

Thats what I was worried about.

 

So, I would connect the realy to the switch and 12V from the battery? I have quite a few relay's knocking about from when I changed my lights to morette's, Will these be suitible for the current or is there certain relay's I would need?

 

Cheers,

 

Neil

[pugpete1108 62 1 Cars]

a std relay will be fine from here maybe?:

 

relays

 

and wired up like this:

 

 

pete

Edited November 23, 2009 by pugpete1108

[NeilGTi85 5]

Thanks pete, I understand now. I have some relays at home that'll do the trick.

 

I'll give that a go and see what happens

 

Going to buy a multi meter first

 

Neil

[Galifrey 1]

Isn't there a twin fan relay you can plug into the standard loom available?

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

You can find the Relay box on all 205 TD's, Has everything you need in it to work, You can then use that never used red plug on the 205 hanging around the N/S headlight

[NeilGTi85 5]

You can then use that never used red plug on the 205 hanging around the N/S headlight

 

I cant say I've seen it, it may off been chopped when the conversion was done.

 

When you say I can use it, how do you mean?

 

Thanks,

 

Neil

[NeilGTi85 5]

Where is the best place to get a new ph2 rear bumpr?

 

I have phoned autofive and have been quoted 182.56 for the bumper & fixings.

 

I am unsure whever they are paatern parts or not.

 

Anyone brought one from there?

 

Edit - Just phoned my local pug dealer and was quoted cheaper then autofive?!! So I will order it through pug

Edited November 24, 2009 by NeilGTi85

[Galifrey 1]

I cant say I've seen it, it may off been chopped when the conversion was done.

 

When you say I can use it, how do you mean?

 

Thanks,

 

Neil

 

I believe he means you can use it in conjunction with the diesel twin fan relay for 2 fans

[NeilGTi85 5]

I've orderd a multi meter of fleabay so that'll be here within a few days, then I'll sort the twin fan

 

I'm going to move my battery at the weekend, I've orderd the ph2 rear bumper and some rear beam mounts and also some plus flush locking aero catches.

 

Any advise when moving the battery to the boot? Should I use a distribution block in the front or just extend the cable to the boot?

 

There's a few ways in which you can do this I know but my plan is to:

 

Earth the original - to chasis

 

Extend the + to the boot with cut off switch

 

Earth the battery to the boot floor

 

Will this be safe?

[Cazzo 0 1 Cars]

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Hope it's safe that's the was I did mine

 

 

 

Here is a few pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NeilGTi85 5]

Very Nice, Thank you for the pictures

[NeilGTi85 5]

I am in the process of replacing the cam covers, is there a gasket you can buy from pug or do you only use silcone?

 

Thanks,

 

Neil