Mi16 Servo Removal

[Ryan 99]

Is there an easy trick to removing the servo with an Mi16 in the way? Besides undoing the upper and lower engine mounts and dropping the engine down.

 

I've removed the master cylinder and undone the four bolts holding the servo to the pedal bracket and the pin to the brake pedal, but there just doesn't seem to be enough space to wiggle it out.

[yeti-dj 7]

hello,

 

last time I did this I just undid the top engine mount and pulled the engine as far forward as it would go

 

enjoy

[DrSarty 90 1 Cars]

I've got the joys of this venture this weekend. Can't say I'm looking forward to it, so any other recommendations appreciated.

 

ALSO: What servo replacement options are there please? My parts supplier said "it's a minefield of options" and that they'd appreciate me supplying the brand and part number of the servo I'm removing. Can anyone help with that info OR can I use one from say a 406? I'm already using a 406 (23mm) M/C.

[Anthony 1,002]

You're quite limited by what sized servo will fit on a RHD 205 - pretty much anything bigger than the GTI servo isn't going to fit without fouling the scuttle panel.

[nixonmi16 5]

Berlingo servo fits fine bit tight just have to remove master cylinder first then the servo. I did this on a std mounted mi16 alloy block

[DrSarty 90 1 Cars]

Thanks for your replies. I think the iron block doesn't help here as it's about 11mm taller; but it's still going to be tight or more likely an engine mount and shift it forward solution as mentioned above.

 

Currently it's the pushrod that goes to the brake pedal I cant get clear of the bulkhead mount/plate/pedal 'box'. Only about 15mm needed and even contemplated cutting a slot in the plate to get the rod through. But I think I'll be moving the engine forward next week when my replacement servo arrives.

 

Got one from eBay (entire assembly) from a 1.6 GTI with only 51k on it! Still anodised gold.

 

Lesson learned from me - despite having removed and fitted plenty of engines from 205s - is that it pays to remove the master cylinder to save clouting it and having to do all this crud! A refill and bleed is a small price to pay.

 

Still, she'll have fresh brakes again to help tame the 203 horses. ????

Edited July 10, 2016 by DrSarty