Chuck, how the front air dam? I can get the weight specs if you need
them. I wouldn't mix the two suspensions. Go with one or the other
but don't mix. The turbo model was tweaked slightly and may
adversely affect your handling if some 81 pieces are used with it. Make sure
your 85 isn't using the "new" suspension. My 86 STI is much
different in height and stiffness than the conventional older 505's.
> Point 2.
> I was also thinking of transferring the Limited Slip parts from
> the Gas
> turbo rear to the Turbo Diesel rear (maintain the diesel ratio
> of course). Does anyone have any ideas on this ?
>
How are you going to maintain the ratio? Besides, I thought all 505
models, except possibly the wagon, came with limited slip. Heck,
even my 79 504 had it. Does anyone know how to check (with fair
accuracy) the gear ratio? My STI rear is shot (limited slip), and
I'd like to replace it with one I got from an 85 GL (automatic vs
std). I think the autos came with a different ratio than the 5 spds.
Any ideas?
> Point 3.
> Is anyone going to the Import Autofest at the Carlisle
> Fairgrounds (Penna) May 10-12 ? I usaully bring my Volvo but
> there were a few Peugeots there last year and I was thinking of
> bringing the 505. You get to see alot of other imports and may
> even find some good parts for your car. I sold a car full of
> parts last year and met some really nice Peugeot people. Anyone
> else going ?
>
Actually, I'll probably be there. I was planning on going with my
father to see the Citroens and recently learned that the Opel club
(my other list) is going to be present. If we have a good turnout of
Peugeot owners I'll get to see everyone in one place!
> Point 4.
> Is there a kit that you can buy to rebuild your injection pump
> yourself ? Any recommended places to send it ? (I don't trust
> the local places)
>
I don't think so. The pump must be calibrated and pressure tested.
They use a 1/2 million dollar machine from Bosch to do it. The most
you'd be able to do at home is change a few O-rings. What kind of
pump do you have Roto or Bosch? The Rotos don't like the new low
sulpher fuel. We had to rebuild (change all seals) a Roto recently.
It came to about $500 CDN. The Bosch is more tolerant. If your Roto
leaks diesel into your engine oil you're in big trouble. The oil
level wil rise to the point where some may get past the pistons.
This, of course, will act as fuel - unmetered fuel - that will set
the engine racing until it self destructs. Believe me - I've seen it
happen. At best, you'd need head gasket, replaning, and new bolts if
this happens. You can guess what the worst case could lead to. BTW,
the emergency shutoff doesn't help if this happens to you. Just turn
off the key and run!
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