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 Topic: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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Sim
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 Forum: Project Cars Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2024 11:26 am Subject: Re: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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Finally got some time off to post an update:)
[quote="Sim"]I decided to spray the rear bumper in situ, because taking it off may lead to snapped bolts under the arches[/quote]
Scratch that and jus ... |
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Topic: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Sim
Replies: 4
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Forum: Meet Photos Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:09 pm Subject: Re: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Cheers buddy, was great to see you there again in your EZW Grey swapped-180! 
And here are the non-206 photos (apologies for the delay due to "life happened":) https://www.206info.co.uk/Forums/vi ... |
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Topic: Pugfest '24 photos (non-206) |
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Sim
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Forum: Meet Photos Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:00 pm Subject: Pugfest '24 photos (non-206) |
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Here're all of the other Pugs, first the eclectic collection, followed by individual appearances:)
[img]https://i.imgur.com/mbOFJSf.jpeg[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/qfZwxIH.jpeg[/img]
[img]htt ... |
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Topic: Oil change. HELP. |
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Sim
Replies: 1
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 11:56 am Subject: Re: Oil change. HELP. |
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Hi,
I assume your particular engine has the "tall" element oil filter type with a plastic "leg" down the middle and a seal at its end.
This very leg is what you might be holding in your photo, ... |
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Topic: RC (GT180) Wiring Diagram |
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Sim
Replies: 3
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:05 pm Subject: Re: RC (GT180) Wiring Diagram |
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You can PM me the VIN and I'll be able to extract the RPO (aka RP or DAM) number from it, which identifies the day your car rolled off the conveyor belt, and helps to source the exact parts for it (mo ... |
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Topic: Front wheel bearing odd problem. |
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Sim
Replies: 1
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 11:49 am Subject: Re: Front wheel bearing odd problem. |
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I had the exact same problem on 1.6 16v with Febi's hubs, they had different taper and are 0.5mm longer than the factory ones, so you end up squeezing the hub instead of the bearing when torquing up t ... |
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Topic: RC (GT180) Wiring Diagram |
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Sim
Replies: 3
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Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:54 pm Subject: Re: RC (GT180) Wiring Diagram |
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Hallo!
I commend your determination to repair everything wire-by-wire, but the exact GTi 180/RC engine wiring diagrams are hard to come by, also for example the Haynes manual doesn't cover this par ... |
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Topic: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Sim
Replies: 4
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Forum: Meet Photos Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2024 2:26 pm Subject: Re: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Cheers stevo, awesome work kudos to you both! Can't wait for the build thread:)
EDIT: I've added more videos to the main post, and also a summary here:
Usher's 20v GTTi BAM [url=https://youtu.be/T ... |
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Topic: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Sim
Replies: 4
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Forum: Meet Photos Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:51 pm Subject: Pugfest '24 photos |
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Another year, another PugFest:) We had rain, shine, rinse, repeat, what a day!
And a great turnout too:)
[img]https://i.imgur.com/DqmYggF.jpeg[/img]
As per the usual, [b]206info members[/b] are g ... |
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Topic: engine light |
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Sim
Replies: 6
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:48 pm Subject: Re: engine light |
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Something borrowed, something (with no) lube?:)
Where is it coming from? I bet you located the source by now, if not: use an automotive stethoscope (or just a metal rod with one end against your ear ... |
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Topic: Possible Electrical/ECU/Wiring problem? |
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Sim
Replies: 13
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu May 23, 2024 11:36 am Subject: Re: Possible Electrical/ECU/Wiring problem? |
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Congrats on firing her up!
It's not unheard to fry the ignition part of these ECU circuits by fitting a replacement coil-pack and/or other misfortunes with voltage spikes.
So your ECU might have c ... |
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Topic: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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Sim
Replies: 34
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Thu May 23, 2024 11:33 am Subject: Re: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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No worries pal, she's in good hands:) (I'm speaking on Jimmy's behalf here:))
It's possible PAS pipes took the beating when loading her onto the beaver-tail. At any rate, will keep an eye out on th ... |
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Topic: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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Sim
Replies: 34
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:22 am Subject: Re: The "Sexy Beast": GTi 180 Preservation Project |
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[quote="VorTechS"]14. Sills?[/quote]
14. Sills!
Here's what happened when I placed an axle stand in prep for swapping out the rear beam last year:) Both car and I had a sinking feeling to the sl ... |
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Topic: Adventures with the HDi 2.0 16v DOHC cylinder head rebuild |
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Sim
Replies: 6
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:59 pm Subject: Re: Adventures with the HDi 2.0 16v DOHC cylinder head rebuild |
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Fitted waterpump (new one comes with paper gasket, been advised to apply thin layer of black silicone sealant for better measure:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/ANqwKBu.jpeg[/img]
[url=https://www.ebay.co ... |
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Topic: Project sleeper |
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Sim
Replies: 1289
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Forum: Project Cars Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:20 am Subject: Re: Project sleeper |
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As always, clean as a whistle!
Thanks for pointing out how to refresh brake fluid hydraulics. Didn't like when bleeding brakes I pressurised the reservoir (2bar as PP2000 said) on our CC, and befor ... |
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