205 GTi Advice

[Donkey Punch]

Evening all,

Just bought a 205 GTi 1.6, and looking for a bit of advice from the PistonHeads knowledge bank. It could do with a decent service, so above and beyond belt / pump / plugs / oil / filters, is there anything I should put on the top of the list to get done? Any and all help is very welcome.

Thanks in advance, DP

[AlexRS2782]

If you haven't found the site already, have a look through & register on 205 Drivers

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com

Best site for everything 205 related & will have all the answers with regards to the usual questions, problems, etc, that will no doubt crop up during your ownership.

[Donkey Punch]

Had a quick look through there, some decent information, thanks. A quick question you may be able to answer, how do I find the engine code/spec so that I can fit the correct belts etc.? Cheers DP

[Caddyshack]

Depending on where you are based I would recommend speaking to miles at pug racing, he is new forest way but can supply and or fit most things and knows pretty much everything about 205's. Also 205 nuts are a good source of bits.

Check the rear beam too as these often need a refurb, a guy in Wales does a fantastic exchange service and advertises on eBay, I have his details if you need them (pm me) I used one of his and it is better than factory fresh.

[tortop45]

Does it tick over ok when cold ?,if not change the S.A.D valve or call the suplementy air valve.

[Blair357ci]

AlexRS2782 said:

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com.

Anybody know if the site is still active? You can't register on it.

[AlexRS2782]

Blair357ci said:

Anybody know if the site is still active? You can't register on it.

Yep still active

Sometimes if admin are away from the forum for a bit of time, new registrations are closed until they're back & can be processed

It took me a few months to get registered at first (a few years back) but was well worth it in the end

[Blair357ci]

AlexRS2782 said:

Blair357ci said:

Anybody know if the site is still active? You can't register on it.

Yep still active

Sometimes if admin are away from the forum for a bit of time, new registrations are closed until they're back & can be processed

It took me a few months to get registered at first (a few years back) but was well worth it in the end

Cheers I'll just have to be patient then.

[HereBeMonsters]

Last update was in April saying new reg will be enabled again "soon".

I've PMd those in charge to get their arses in gear...

[Blair357ci]

HereBeMonsters said:

Last update was in April saying new reg will be enabled again "soon".

I've PMd those in charge to get their arses in gear...

Thanks

[Fatsterjack]

Same issue for me too. May be a great site/forum but no help if you can't fully access the resource.

Hopefully be sorted soon.

[tonyvid]

AlexRS2782 said:

Blair357ci said:

Anybody know if the site is still active? You can't register on it.

Yep still active

Sometimes if admin are away from the forum for a bit of time, new registrations are closed until they're back & can be processed

It took me a few months to get registered at first (a few years back) but was well worth it in the end

It has to be said, the registration(as it was a few months ago) is a little painful but it's great when you are in

[jord294]

Caddyshack said:

Check the rear beam too as these often need a refurb, a guy in Wales does a fantastic exchange service and advertises on eBay, I have his details if you need them (pm me) I used one of his and it is better than factory fresh

thanks toby

[Simes205]

I'm a team manager on 205gti drivers, Sorry for the delay in registrations. The site owner has closed registrations for a short while whilst we tidy up the site.
Under around 500 new registrations have been made and are waiting which are all processed manually.
The painful registration process is in place to eradicate those of a type who may not participate in a helpful and long running online community.

Edited by Simes205 on Thursday 9th May 07:18

[Caddyshack]

I have been reading Gti drivers for about a year, I own a lovely steel grey gti6 plus a Well known 4x4 Cossie powered 205 (Not H20 Cos) and ae been trying to register, I have lots of pics and input to offer plus a rebuild thread on the Ossie and I still cannot register........any help welcomed.

[tonyvid]

Simes205 said:

The painful registration process is in place to eradicate those of a type who may not participate in a helpful and long running online community.

If it keeps the idiots out because they can't be bothered to get through the stages then

[Simes205]

tonyvid said:

Simes205 said:

The painful registration process is in place to eradicate those of a type who may not participate in a helpful and long running online community.

If it keeps the idiots out because they can't be bothered to get through the stages then

Thanks - it really does. The amount of people who give up is amazing!

[HereBeMonsters]

Simes205 said:

Thanks - it really does. The amount of people who give up is amazing!

How do you know they're all aholes?

[craig2003]

Any idea on timescale to start accepting new members again? I too am trying to sign up

[Simes205]

HereBeMonsters said:

How do you know they're all aholes?

Ha ha! Didn't you once try signing up?!

Anyway I'll let you know when registrations Rd open again. You should be able to still search for the answer to your question as most things have been covered.