205 stdt for sale!

[Wayne (2)]

hi,
Does anyone have one for sale or any info on one?, uk chester area preferred. Does anyone have a buyers guide or helpful info on them?

cheers

wayne.

 

[Julian Stafford]

"Wayne" wrote:

hi,
Does anyone have one for sale or any info on one?, uk chester area preferred. Does anyone have a buyers guide or helpful info on them?

There is a 205 GRDT in this weeks buy/sell (mid Cheshire edition) 1400 tel 01829 260364. I think that is Frodsham or Runcorn. They are like rocking horse shit really, any info would be the same as for the normal Diesel, the boosted non intercooled engine is _maybe_ more likely to pop a head gasket than the normal engine, but that is mainly a maintenance issue IMHO.

Julian.

 

[G.T]

Hello Julian,

horse shit really, any info would be the same as for the normal Diesel,

the

boosted non intercooled engine is _maybe_ more likely to pop a head gasket than the normal engine, but that is mainly a maintenance issue IMHO.

Really maybe. My brother's 205DTurbo doesn't heat that much (it stays at 90C on the clock). He does a lot of motorway miles, and expects to cover 20,000 miles this year. He had two fails since he has it, after over 15000 miles : a fuel pipe cracked, which stopped the car, and a blown water hose, probably due to the 1.4bar water cap he had on it (instead of the 1bar normally fit). I've never heard of a particular popping head on these engines. The intercooled version has a persitent reputation of overheating on 405s, though.

Regards,
G.T

205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : http://205d.fr.st

 

[Julian Stafford]

"G.T" wrote:

I've never heard of a particular popping head on these engines. The intercooled version has a persitent reputation of overheating on 405s, though.

FWIW I agree with you, it's just that so many people on this group seem convinced that this engine has a problem that I thought it worth a mention, I'm convinced it's more a maintenance issue, i.e. blocked radiators and low coolant levels causing localised overheating, prolly also failed electric fans, stuck thermostats and a whole host of other issues that owners are oblivious to.

BTW I have just put a new radiator on my 99 306TD (old one leaking) This new one is a Valeo aluminium one that weighs about 1/2 the factory copper core original, it cools much better now, before the temp would climb to 90 if worked hard up a long incline, now it stays at about 81.

Julian.

 

[G.T]

Hello Julian,

I'm convinced it's more a maintenance issue, i.e. blocked radiators and

low

coolant levels causing localised overheating, prolly also failed electric fans, stuck thermostats and a whole host of other issues that owners are oblivious to.

And don't forget to change coolant every two years, too.

BTW I have just put a new radiator on my 99 306TD (old one leaking) This

new

one is a Valeo aluminium one that weighs about 1/2 the factory copper core original, it cools much better now, before the temp would climb to 90 if worked hard up a long incline, now it stays at about 81.

So I can assume the factory fit iron radiators. What is surprising is Valeo is one of the most common suppliers on OE & spare parts, at least on french cars. Perhaps the radiator type changed between your car assembly and now. That's quite amazing, as my mum's '88 405 already has an aluminium rad ! My '93 205 apparently has an iron one - this tends to show there's no absolute rule.

Regards,
G.T

205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : http://205d.fr.st

 

[Julian Stafford]

"G.T" wrote:

! My

'93 205 apparently has an iron one - this tends to show there's no

absolute

rule.

I think you mean copper (Cu) and not Iron (Fe) core radiators, BTW they both have plastic end tanks.

You're correct, It appears that the TD engine 306 got a different radiator to the 306D, but towards the end of production (like mine a 99 model) they reverted back to a 306D radiator, this is good news because it is cheaper They also mucked about with that nasty bayonet (a French word!) fitting on the bottom hose.

I guess they just use more than one factory or supplier.

Julian.

 

[G.T]

Hello,

I think you mean copper (Cu) and not Iron (Fe) core radiators, BTW they

both
I'm surprised they still use copper rads, I fought they were made of steel for a while. Well, that's what I meant : not aluminium.

have plastic end tanks.

Er, separated tanks on 205s, AFAIK.

I guess they just use more than one factory or supplier.

Yes, of course ! PSA had near 600 suppliers (that was what I read in an article dealing with year euro transition, in 1999 or 2000), I guess it's still increasing, due to electronics. But Valeo remains the most important, IMO - they can produce almost every part you need : lights, wipers, bumpers, radiators, and of course, electrics & electronics.

Regards,
G.T

205 Diesel & turbo-Diesel : http://205d.fr.st

 

[mj1]

Hi I have a dark metalic grey pug 205 stdt for private sale. I have bought myself a 406 so the 205 must find a new home.

the car has 90,000 miles on the clock and 11 months mot, and has had 3 owners inc me. the interior is very tidy and the body is in very good condition! there is also a wad a bills and mot's...

features inc pas/large sunroof.f/elec windows gti suspension/sports seats/gi style bodywork/45 to 50mpg and group 8 insurance!!!

New/nearly new things include

new battery/nearly new front discs andpad/front fogs in good condition!,nearly new rear drums and shoes.. new rear shocks/new lower suspension arms/new exhaust back box/and new tsw apex alloys with new tyres!!!

lexus lights and the tax disc(11 months) can be supplied at extra cost.

I would like £1495 (rough ones go for £1000)for the car due to the vehicle's condition however I am open to reasonable offers!!! I believe you won't find much better! so any one interested? contact me on for further details...

thanks from marcus

 

[Tim Anderson]

I would like £1495 (rough ones go for £1000)for the car due to the

vehicle's condition however I am open to reasonable offers!!! I believe you won't find much better! so any one interested? contact me on

Maybe I missed it but what year is it?

Tim