<![CDATA[aussiefrogs - The Australian French Car Forum Since 1999 - Technical & Performance]]> http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/ en Tue, 21 May 2013 18:54:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/images/aussief/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[aussiefrogs - The Australian French Car Forum Since 1999 - Technical & Performance]]> http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/ 505- no heating http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104852&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 07:37:08 GMT hello

checking why there's no heating in the car, both of the hoses going to the heater valve are hot outside the cabine, but strangely just as they pass through the firewall they get as cold as stone:rolleyes:. is it because of a blockage? i would expect that the feeding hose will be hot at least until it connects to the valve.

and how do you remove the ventilation panel? i opened the 4 torx screws on top but it won't move.

thx ]]> 2pac http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104852 Head work between Abbotsford, brunswick, bundoora -ish http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104848&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 03:50:12 GMT
Does anyone know a good head reconditioning place around the fitzroy/brunswick area?
...it would appear that the French recession has hit my french car right in the #4 inlet valve seat.*
I'm prepared to travel a little bit further, but ideally it would be somewhere I can get to on my bike &/or public transport...

Alternatively, I could be interested in a good 505 SR or GR engine if anyone has one...


:cheers:
Binky.

*Not entirely true, but couldn't resist the pun!
]]> Binky http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104848 Why fan switches die http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104837&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 04:17:45 GMT I have experienced recently a number of failures of the fan thermoswitch even though I had it replaced with the correct new part every time. When I got bored of replacing the buggers I just hardwired the contacts on so the fans run all the time when the engine is on (this is a 205GTI we're talking about).

And then one day, I grabbed one of the failed switches and opened it on a lathe carefully turning off the bronze lip that holds the plastic end on the sensor head. Inside, I found signs of water ingress and the contacts were corroded. I looked at everything and found there is a rubber seal running at the base of the plastic bit, under the lip. This seal seems to have failed and allowed water to creep inside, invade the switch and do its nefarious business on the contacts. Everything else was fine. Stupid crappy sender units and their retarted seals and lips. Made in Spain, probably during the siesta. I suppose next time I'll buy one of these I'll run a bead of RTV silicone around the lip just to make sure.

Anyway, hope this might help someone. ]]> schlitzaugen http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104837 Spitronics ECU - Opinions for 205GTI project http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104814&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 05:11:52 GMT Anybody used this ECU? I guess its either this or a megasquirt. Anybody used this ECU?

I guess its either this or a megasquirt. ]]> Pugo205 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104814 Lambda Sensor Wiring http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104808&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:49 GMT Hi All,

Does the lamda sensor wire that is shielded connect to the ECU pin that is labelled "sensor" in the pinout or to the one that is labelled "sensor return"?

Regards,
Michael ]]> aquinian http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104808 Dfz Dkz Engine combination http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104806&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 09:55:04 GMT Hi all
I know I've read about using a dfz block and pistons with the dkz head for higher compression. Just wondering what actually produces the higher compression? I would ideally like to use the dkz engine as it has less kms and rebuild it using dfz pistons if this is possible? I know I could look up all the dimensions and I will but I'm just wondering at this stage.
Chris


Via the aussiefrogs App ]]> Pugo205 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104806 What causes a PAS rack to blow its seals. http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104786&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:39:37 GMT I'm getting really good at removing and replacing fuego steering racks. :mad:
2-3 years is about as long as one lasts before needing a rebuild.
They never seem to get leaks either. Its always monumental blow outs (sorry motor bike riders) with little warning.
Last night doing a trailer run with lots of slow speed manoeuvring it gave way and dumped enough fluid that the rest turned to pink froth. Fuego is now dead.

What helps promote early seal failure??
Is there anything I might be doing to promote the early failure of the rack seal ??


Jo ]]> jo proffi http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104786 Hydraulic Hand Brake http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104759&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 07:42:25 GMT Can anyone advise what is involved in setting up a hydraulic handbrake system? Thought I would look at to replace the cable brake system on my A110 while it is laid up getting work done on other things like installing a R8G motor and 5 speed gearbox. Can anyone advise what is involved in setting up a hydraulic handbrake system? Thought I would look at to replace the cable brake system on my A110 while it is laid up getting work done on other things like installing a R8G motor and 5 speed gearbox. ]]> bazzamac http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104759 505 radius arm fitment http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104748&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 20:16:18 GMT hi

re-fitting the radius arm, i'm not sure as to the correct position of the front metal plates.

mine were originally like this, with the concave side towards the front, but in haynes they seem to be the opposite way.
what's correct?


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]]> 2pac http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104748 Dedicated LPG system http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104747&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 14:28:56 GMT Hi guys, I need some advise on how to upgrade the duel fuel system on my DS to dedicated LPG, I just never use petrol! My converter is an BRC AT90E running to a simple mixer ring above the carby. So, should I get rid of the DS carby and replace it with an LPG throttle body, say off a BA Falcon... Hi guys,
I need some advise on how to upgrade the duel fuel system on my DS to dedicated LPG, I just never use petrol!
My converter is an BRC AT90E running to a simple mixer ring above the carby.
So, should I get rid of the DS carby and replace it with an LPG throttle body, say off a BA Falcon?
Then, convert to closed loop with a DEG-103 Lambda Control Unit?
I would then remove the fuel tank and replace it with an LPG tank and swap the large LPG tank in the boot for a smaller toroidal one.
Basic outcome is to have a much neater more efficient dedicated LPG system... Thoughts?

Cheers,

Harley ]]> Pastinha http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104747 Custom exhaust - Melbourne http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104744&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 11:17:14 GMT I've got a 206 GTi 180. I won an auction for some Cat Cams a while ago, and have been sitting on them for the right time to install. http://catcams.co.uk/acatalog/Citroe...apped_ECU.html

I also just ordered an Peugeot Sport Group N. ECU, which has been out of stock for months, and just come back available.

Seeing as I'll need a re-map and setup of the ecu and cams, I'd like to do a custom exhaust at the same time to maximise the improvement. My questions are:

- Should I be looking at a cat-back system premade from remus, or janspeed or scorpion, or a full stainless system including a new cat from the headers back? Assuming best outcome, not cost is the biggest decider.

- Does anyone know of a great exhaust shop in Melbourne, that won't sniff at my poogot. I've reached out to Magic in Brisbane to see if he'd be keen to make it up there and send it down, but obviously a local shop would be more convenient. ]]> speaksgeek http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104744 Anyone got a welder? I need a small job done.. http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104736&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 02:28:06 GMT I have a lower engine mount fork form my 205 I need lengethened. If there is anyone interested in helping me out. Ill pay you for your time etc. Its a straight forward job, I just dont have a welder in my life.. If theres anyone who can do this for me, let me know. Or if anyone knows of a shop... I have a lower engine mount fork form my 205 I need lengethened. If there is anyone interested in helping me out. Ill pay you for your time etc. Its a straight forward job, I just dont have a welder in my life..

If theres anyone who can do this for me, let me know. Or if anyone knows of a shop that can do this for me in the eastern suburbs that would be great.

Most of the local panel shops and garages dont want to know about it, understandably as its such a small job.

Thanks for looking

Here is an example

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index...howtopic=85678

Cam ]]> cam85 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104736 Kugelfischer run by a chain? http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104729&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:58 GMT It appears that the Sedis drive belt for the K Injector Pump is almost totally unobtanium.
Admittedly I haven't found whether the timing belt shop in UK that Robmac told me about has the right thing.
But I'm inclined to think if it was that simple someone would have already told me the number of the belt.

I have a going belt but if it breaks I would like some way to get it going again.
Surely there's a chain and sprocket option here? ]]> luthier http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104729 any advice on 405 m16 to twin carbs conversion http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104722&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 09:30:58 GMT hi , just wondering if its worth fitting carbs (twin 45,s) to my car, and how to wire, plum in fuel, ignition etc. ive got all the parts.(i think) any advice would be helpful !!!! thanks :confused: hi , just wondering if its worth fitting carbs (twin 45,s) to my car, and how to wire, plum in fuel, ignition etc. ive got all the parts.(i think)
any advice would be helpful !!!!
thanks :confused: ]]> MI16X4 http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104722 Dizzy extension http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104708&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 10:39:36 GMT I bought a set of carbs and a twin carb manifold the other day, but I then found when it arrived that the dizzy doesn't fit in between the branches of the manifold. It must have been used with a long dizzy stalk. This is on a 203/403 engine.
I have explained how unhappy I am about this to the seller and he has decently agreed to accept it returned..
But before I post it, I thought I'd ask you guys if you have such an extension or know an easy way to do one?
It would need to be right out of the original mount, probably sitting with the original base just above the top .

I wonder whether these extensions were ever much good? Did they cause a lot of trouble back in the day? I don't want to introduce a dodgy source of unreliability for such a silly and probably expensive reason.

What do you think? ]]> luthier http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104708