Matthew

AAAAAARRGHHH! Does it come with other handy accessories, like neon lights and all?

For the overhaul (blown head gasket), I used a Murena 2.2 head gasket (by "Glaser"). Works fine for me. The exhaust gasket is a different story: up to now, I use a Murena gasket (the one with 8 thread holes). I managed to order 2 original Curty exhaust manifold gaskets. They were still available (couple of months ago) via Federal Mogul. The part number is JC712. The Payen head gasket (via F-M) is part number BL610.

I've had my Turbo treated with Dinitrol. Before they did that, the car was cleaned with pressurized hot water to remove all the goo. The car was left in a garage to dry for some days. Then they injected this waxy stuff as well as a new underbody coating. It's a brown waxy fluid. New holes were drilled to get access to difficult parts like the rear wheel arches. Unfortunately, I had to work at the fuel pump under the car after a few days so I was also covered with rust-protection... It did cost me 800 euros....

Here's what I've found so far: - Hitec H34810 - PBR K723s (I wrote an email to PBR to ask if these were right for the Girling M12) - Seinsa Autofren D4035 (not 100% sure). Sites: www.seinsa.es www.pbr.com.au I still have to look for the steering rack seals.

Mintex wasn't able to help me with spares

All, Does anyone know which manufacturer still sells replacement parts for the rear caliper of the 505 turbo? Up till now, some brands are Mintex and Autofren, but which will do? Any recommendations on the power steering rack seals? Thanks, Matthew

I'M NOT WORTHY! I'M NOT WORTHY! Cool that you're around! Btw: do you have something special with fet's?

Too bad. Hope he'll be around on this site and add some of his valuable replies.

Wow! Quite some artwork!

Can anyone tell if Joe Grubbs of Sunset Coachmen is still around?

That's the one. Last year I made an unsuccessful attempt to buy one via MatraMagic (I replied to your mail). I wondered if the extra bucks would pay off.

here's a much more active link to purchase the 'competition' grade HG: http://www.matramagic.co.uk/product.php?pr...=248&page=1 A word of warning here: I ordered a reinforced gasket via this link. It took forever, numerous e-mails, phone calls and all sorts of agreements and still I didn't get anything He did collect the money quite fast, though. Kinda made me angry to say the least... Matthew

Thanks for the responses. I indeed didn't mean the "flame" rings that are inserted between cilinder head and exhaust manifold. The ones that love to misalign when you just managed to get the manifold right I meant the o-ring that fits between the "other" end of the exhaust manifold and the turbo. Anyway: the suggestion of creating your own stainless-steel o-ring should work out just fine in case the ring's lost. If my memory serves me right the dimensions are (have to check): 60mm OD 53mm ID 3.6mm high Matthew

The Saab is a damn pretty car! How does it compare to the Peugeot? My other form of transportation is a bike. You know: the Netherlands is a flat country so if we look out of the window at morning, we immediately know if any visitors will arrive during the rest of the day

I'm 35 years old. It's my first Peugeot and I own it for 9 years now. My 1985 turbo was badly treated so I had to invest a huge amount of time to get it right. At the local Peugeot dealer they get worried when I don't appear for a month Fortunately I didn't arrive at the point that I had to choose between the wife and the car

Last year I did a cilinder head overhaul. For the gaskets, I used the gasket set that's made by Glaser. It's a Spanish company that's part of the Dana company. See: www.glaser.es The gasket set can be found under Talbot Murena, N2 coded engine. It's practically the same as the N9T*. Murena/Tagora gaskets fit nicely. The intake manifold gasket is paper, but it's ok. The valve cover gasket was teh cork one. You can also try at Auto Simon in Germany: he's specialized in Talbots. Anyway, the exhaust manifold gaskets are made of the head-gasket material. Seems to hold pretty good. It's mounted using the 8 studs that Talbots use. Does anyone have experience with the Mecaparts reinforced head gasket (ordering/using)? Matthew

All, Thanks for the responses. I agree that reuse is the best possible option...

Yes, you can see it clearly at: http://kotinetti.suomi.net/enkenberg/Peuge...ia_peug_01.html The ring fits the moat-like groove. Maybe V-M can comment?

Hi Everybody, I'm a newbe on this forum though I drive my 1985 Turbo for 9 years now. Reading this forum I'm in awe about the huge amount of knowledge and experience. Having said that, can anyone tell me if the stainless-steel o-ring that fits between the turbo charger and the exhaust manifold has a useable replacement? The Peugeot code is 0374.02. For a brief moment I was thinking about a thin sheet of brass, but its melting point may be far too low. Suggestions are welcome. Matthew