205 STDT - Restoration

[Poodle]

The tensioner is very similar to the XUD9 one, i'll have it off and take come pics and measurements once Charli is done with her last week of school, too busy to sort it this weekend.

There are still issues with the electricals, but the charging system seems to be one of the few bits that works as it should 100% of the time lol. Need to start reading through wiring diagrams i think; the headlights, heated rear screen and a few other bits appear to be connected to a permanent live rather than ignition live, which probably explains the slight battery drain when the car is left standing. Meh, all the wiring will be stripped out and replaced over the summer holidays, it's looking more and more like it's going to be easier than tracing the chronic amount of bodgery about the place.

The garage hasn't got any less busy, every time i clear something out i buy more parts. Matt, you'll like it even more now i've added two engines and three turbos.

Thanks, Tom.

That's not a bad idea, will try it out, cheers. Although this tensioner may be past that - it's got a fair bit of play in it and rattles constantly when running.