Jim Lill's
1986 Peugeot 505 Turbo (N9TE) Sedan
Upgrade and Maintenance Logbook

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Manufactured 7/85, VIN VF3BA7165GS3938xx
As Purchased on 12 June 1998 from original owner with 118,350 miles
Color: Delft Blue

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Log of Work and Modifications since Purchase:

• 13 June
  • repair split vacuum hose
• 19 June
  • replace valve cover gasket using Felpro which is better than factory
  • massive engine degreasing with intercooler and brackets removed. Plugging intake tract and covering of distributor only precaution, instant start. Cleaners etc. used:
    • spray-on/hose-off engine cleaner
    • Kärcher 1150 psi pressure washer
    • brake cleaner
    • Klean-Strip-Green cleaning solvent
    • citrus degreaser
    
  • install Bosch W7DTC triple-electrode spark plugs
  • clean intake tract, air flow meter, and throttle body
  • replace rotted element with Beck/Arnley 042-1502 air cleaner element
  • smoother idle now noted
  • lube front brake caliper slide points
  • § install 87-89 style 8-spoke alloy wheels
  • install Nokia NRH 205R60-15 tires (one old tire had cord showing)
    
• 20 June
  • replace sticky e-flasher dash switch with one from 89 405, noted better construction
  • § install Euro headlamps with 55/50W H4 bulbs
• 23 June
  • started install of VDO gauges in place of ashtray and coin box, with 0-120 degC (310 080) gauge switchable for air-temp pre/post intercooler and water-temp, intercooler. 0-5 bar (350 080) gauge switchable for fuel/oil pressure
• 26 June
  • inspected rear calipers, greased sliding surfaces
  • installed new in-tank pump, main pump now quiet (VW Pierburg 7.21088.52)
  • degreased entire undercarriage
• 6 July
  • started install of VDO boost gauge (150 061) in place of left-center A/C vent
• 10 July
  • install late-style anti-theft radio (Alpine)
  • install new fuel filter
  • ‡ slightly modify airbox and install K&N RU-3580 filter (available at Pep Boys)
    +HP = negligible, est.
• 11-12 July
  • power lock system fails, locked out, contacted last owner, advised how to jumper at ECU to regain access
• 17 July
  • repaired power locks by cleaning and lubing driver door lock mechanism (wasn't the power parts!)
• 2-3 August
  • new or newly discovered oil-leak at front of motor
  • leak mysteriously disappeared next day, much the same as it appeared!
• 7 August (120,000 miles)
  • oil leak ID'd, valve cover again. Need to check bolts or ?
  • ‡another split vacuum hose, started silicone hose install (source info)
• 9 August
  • vacuum gauge now functional, idle=16inHG max boost=8 psi (factory rated at 620 mbars/8.99 psi)
• 14 August
  • retorqued valve cover and discovered oil leak out filler neck. Need new gasket on cap or need to reinstall the foam in the valve-cover that was gone when I got car
  • ‡ installed Magnecor 8mm spark plug wires (source info)
  • designated engine as my own type N9TEX as it is now starting to drift from stock
• 28 August
  • § install Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel using 6807 adapter
    
  • started revised gauge installation, now under radio
• 3-6 September
  • § installed 89 rear spoiler
  • § re-badged as 505 GTI (Euro badge, p/n 8660.65)
    
  • re-balance front tires
  • ‡ add Redline Water-Wetter to cooling system
  • removed Momo wheel, need spacer for better hand-clearance to stalks
  • massive interior clean-up and polish exterior
    
  • more pictures, click on description to view...
    • Front
    • Side
    • Rear
• 15 September
  • ‡ finished gauge install (radio removed)
    
• 19 September
  • † installed Schroth harnessbelt
    
    
• 23-25 September
  • alternator noisy then failed to charge, replaced with Beck/Arnley rebuilt unit
• 27 September
  • caught in hail storm, all horizontal surfaces dented, not severely!
• 3 October
  • realized inadequancy of brakes for hard driving during a Road Rally. Revision of Front calipers under consideration
• 23 October (121,000 miles)
  • discovered weeping on radiator
• 7 December 98
  • off the road for the winter and to start engine work
• March 99
  • started engine work by removing intake system
  • ordered parts for another variant of exhaust, will weld/build my own from scratch
• April 99
  • progress stalled, going to remove A/C, reassemble engine and put back on road
  • removed belt-driven fan
  • started installation of Griffin Aluminum Radiator
  • started installation of Perma-cool dual fluid cooler for engine oil and intercooler water
  • started relocation of battery to trunk
• August 99
  • progress still largely stalled, summer progress:
  • modified ZDJL hub to fit N9T waterpump
  • installed hub and ZDJL pulley on pump
  • ‡ received lowering springs (source info)
  • SS exhaust at welders
• December 2001
  • finally working on it again, things accomplished in last 8 months:
  • looking at a new scheme for alloy wheels, perhaps PLS
  • Torsen rearend removed from donor car, ready to install along with lowering springs
  • swapped Momo adapter for correct 505 type
• The Future... [click here]

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• Legend:
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  • Optional Upgrade
  • ‡ Performance Mod
  • † Safety Mod
  • § Appearance Mod
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• Page last updated 30 December 2001
  
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