Re: 1986 Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel
Bob Bartch (bbartch@jps.net)
Sun, 13 Jul 1997 11:28:24 -0700
Brad Beck wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Anyone have any particular knowledge of the '86 505 S TD. I just purchased
> this car with 134,000 miles on it and found a diesel leak coming from
> somewhere. Also, what size wrench is needed to remove the oil pan plug? I
> understand that the engine is a XD3T and the transmission is a BMW? 4-speed
> and is weak, but I don't know what model it is.
>
> Finally, what recommendations can be made in regards to maintaining this
> car. The interior is in perfect condition.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance,
>
> Brad Beck
> 1986 505 S Turbo Diesel
> Seattle, Washington USA
> bbeck@accessone.com
My guess would be the diesel leak, if coming from engine compartment, is
coming from the "overflow tube" (my terminology) at the injector pump
unless you see leaks at the injector tubing or injectors themselves, or
return line. The overflow tube normally doesn't leak unless the pump is
beginning to fail internally so I hope that's not the case. The tube I'm
talking about leaves the pump near the "inside" rear and points in
toward the block (it just plain "dumps").
I've heard the 4speed is week but Brian knows more about that. If you
don't want to keep it, I live in Sacramento and would love to give it a
try - I'd try to match the 3speed auto trans to that engine and have
been told it's possible.