Peugeot 205 XR
Discussion
ReverendCounter said:
Can you take the old one to a friendly parts place and get them to compare it and get the right one off the shelf rather than order through parts numbers? Might be a safer bet. I think it would count as an essential journey if there was any question.
In an ideal world, yes, but the old belt was binned a long time ago. The two key DIY mechanics lessons I have learned so far ...:
(i) don't bin the old part until you know the new part fits
(ii) bag up bolts with parts or you end up with a box of bolts and a bunch of parts and no idea which bolt goes with which part ...
Ah. Right. Have you thought of signing up on 205gtidrivers.com? There are plenty of other Peugeots apart from GTis that people get advice about. There's a section for TU engines if I recall.
btw, I also find it useful to take pics on my phone of any part that I'm just about to remove so I can see where it goes back (but I've still got plenty of 'spares' without a home).
https://www.205gtidrivers.com/forums/forum/20-tu-e...
btw, I also find it useful to take pics on my phone of any part that I'm just about to remove so I can see where it goes back (but I've still got plenty of 'spares' without a home).
https://www.205gtidrivers.com/forums/forum/20-tu-e...
ReverendCounter said:
Can you take the old one to a friendly parts place and get them to compare it and get the right one off the shelf rather than order through parts numbers? Might be a safer bet. I think it would count as an essential journey if there was any question.
There is no rule requiring journeys to be essential. If you think that there is such a rule that is because you have been misled about the rules by the Government. The actual rule is that you need a reasonable excuse to go out. Going to buy car parts is a reasonable excuse to go out. Breadvan72 said:
There is no rule requiring journeys to be essential. If you think that there is such a rule that is because you have been misled about the rules by the Government. The actual rule is that you need a reasonable excuse to go out. Going to buy car parts is a reasonable excuse to go out.
Thanks for the clarification.OP, how about this - if you measure the diameter of both the cam and crank pulleys, and then the distance between centres of them, you should be able to draw up a cardboard template of the overall belt 'path' or shape. Then you could take that instead - or maybe use some string or something to plot around the perimeter of the template, so you can see the sort of length belt you're looking for, once you've tied it into a loop.
ReverendCounter said:
Excellent. Will measure.I actually ordered one this morning after using the parts catalogue someone linked earlier to find the OEN. Let's see if it fits...
PrinceRupert said:
Breadvan72 said:
Where are you, OP? My mobile mech is in Worcs. He is about 30 quid an hour and is the problem solver supreme.
SE9. I am quite tempted to get a mobile mechanic round to confirm my timing belt looks properly fitted before I turn the key for the first time...xstian said:
Have a bit of faith in yourself 
Besides, if it all goes horribly wrong it will speed up the 16v conversion.
Besides, if it all goes horribly wrong it will speed up the 16v conversion.
I actually sold that engine hoist I bought earlier in the thread as I kept tripping over it in my small shed. Let's hope I don't suddenly find myself needing one...
Aux belt on this morning and key turned. After it being a little hesitant to catch, its alive! Let it run for a few minutes before turning it off as there was a LOT of white smoke from the exhaust and a little from the engine itself. Normal water/muck/condensation burning off from it having sat for a while or possibly something more sinister...?
The problem you have with 205's is they existed before the current catalogues. My official Peugeot login (dealer parts) wont even refine the parts down to your specific model. Your vehicle data just shows as 'Carburettor TU3'. If i look at the section for 'Alternator and fixings' it shows me every combination of alternator from every 205... Its a bit of a pain. There must be 5-8 different belts depending on configuration.
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