[205] TU3S Headgasket - :-(

Discussion in 'Peugeot 205' started by Matt, Jan 19, 2005.

  1. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Hi All,

    While changing the plugs and leads at the weekend, I noticed small blobs of
    oil in the expansion tank (never a good sign) - I had the headgasket done
    about 18 months ago but don't know if they did a proper flush of the system
    to remove oil from then. What other symptoms should I check to decide if
    it's gone again? The oil filler cap looks fine to me and there's no
    overheating.

    It is driving rough at the moment (better since I changed plugs/leads and
    leaned off the mixture after seeing the state of the plugs) - it's fine if I
    give it plenty of power but coughs and misfires under gentle acceleration
    (especially when cold) - improves a little when warm but doesn't go away.
    Find I have to use the choke more.

    Admittedly I've now racked up 135,600 miles on original engine

    Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    If anyone has a good TU3S (85bhp model) and facilities to fit it for not
    much money (!!!!!) then it would be greatly appreciated! (Warrington,
    Cheshire Area - UK) Haha!

    Regards,
    Matt

    --
    1991 Peugeot 205 Roland Garros Cabriolet
    TU3S 1.4 Carb
    http://www.205rolandgarros.co.uk
    2003 - Happy 20th Birthday Peugeot 205
    SETI Team "Peugeot 205" Founder (and only!) Member
    http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/stats/team/team_152225.html
    ==
     
    Matt, Jan 19, 2005
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  2. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Check to see if you're burning any oil or coolant (indicated by white
    Hi Andy,

    Yep, it was skimmed - I'm watching the levels at the moment to see what's
    going on.

    Thanks,
    Matt
     
    Matt, Jan 21, 2005
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  3. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Hi Carl,

    My carb is due for a clean-up - I've got a rebuild kit for it, I just need
    time to do it - I'm just going to keep an eye on the levels first to make
    sure it's not all screwed before spending time on the carb rebuild and still
    have a buggered head-gasket.

    I have been looking for an engine but none have turned up yet - there is the
    idea of a 205 TU 1.6 engine but that's probably beyond me! (then again, I'd
    still have my work cut out doing a straight like-for-like swap too!)

    One of the RG guys registered on my site has done the 206 swap - makes for a
    nice car too!

    Cheers!
    Matt

    --
    1991 Peugeot 205 Roland Garros Cabriolet
    TU3S 1.4 Carb
    http://www.205rolandgarros.co.uk
    2003 - Happy 20th Birthday Peugeot 205
    SETI Team "Peugeot 205" Founder (and only!) Member
    http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/stats/team/team_152225.html
    ==
     
    Matt, Jan 21, 2005
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  4. Matt

    Carl Gibbs Guest

    Probably a good idea!
    Which swap is that?
    I've always fancied the idea of 106 XSi bits making there way into the car
    (1.4 TU with MPi), but when you then consider that it still wont be as quick
    as a standard GTi it seems a little pointless. A 106 GTi engine would be
    fun though and i know its been done before.

    See my other post for my little project!
     
    Carl Gibbs, Jan 21, 2005
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  5. Matt

    Matt Guest

    Matt, Jan 24, 2005
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    Matt Guest

    Matt, Jan 26, 2005
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