pug 205 timing problem

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Fri 26 Nov 2004 14:11
pug 205 timing problem - tjobbe
Hey everyone,

I have a problem with my little old peugeot 205, its not a GTI or a diesel, cant find the documents but it is a D reg 1 litre petrol engine.

I think there are two problems:

1] it does not like the wet - at all! if i drive over a puddle, it will sound like its drowning, then cut out and not start for at least an hour - think this is the distributor cap - but i dont understand this as I have had this replaced since the problems started and it is still happening, I was told to stick a plastic bag over it to try and see if that stops it, do you agree?

2] also, recently more than late, the car wont start or run very well, if i put my foot down it splutters like mad, sometimes backfires and then most often cuts out.
it sounds like the enigne is flooded? i was told by my dad this may be a timing problem?

I need some advice on how I can fix this myself, I'm getting a haynes 205 manual so i will have an idea of what bit is where.

do i need to replace parts or just re-allign things?

any advice appreciated, thanks in advance,

Tjobbe
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Fri 26 Nov 2004 14:50
pug 205 timing problem - Andrew-T
I wouldn't try to diagnose a running problem such as your [2] on here. But regarding [1], all the 205s I have owned (several) have factory-fitted 'plastic bags' over the distributor to avoid damp probs (not that I had any). So if there isn't one, fit one - the standard one is heavy-gauge black PVC with an elasticated end. And think about fitting new plug leads.
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Fri 26 Nov 2004 15:11
pug 205 timing problem - tjobbe
thanks very much for the reply, i'll order some new plug leads today and get them fitted tomorrow, is it relatively easy to do?
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Fri 26 Nov 2004 15:18
pug 205 timing problem - tjobbe
do you mean these?

www.pugspares.co.uk/PartsSearchResults.asp?model=2...s

(number - 6435 in specific)
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Sat 27 Nov 2004 10:13
pug 205 timing problem - Andrew-T
Yes, those are the plug leads I meant. But before buying anything at all, identify the real reason for the problem - it could be all sorts of things. I doubt that just driving through a puddle would soak the plug leads, which lie across the top of the engine, at least on post-87 cars. You need to know whether yours has the early X-series engine (chain-driven) or the later TU one with a cambelt. Consult a local indie garage if you can't sort it 'in the family'.
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