Willsy's 309 GTi - Latest update 04/09/2018 - Page 4 - Saxperience

bobertmate · 4th February 2014, 14:04

309 ftw

willsy · 5th February 2014, 00:23

Got one of my priority 'to do' jobs completed this morning and it did end up taking most of the morning- the passenger door wouldn't open.

Stripped everything off the door to gain access to the lock mechanism inside the door, everything bloody solid and seemingly the strike pin bit was also stuck. Eventuly got it freed up, door open at last.

Met with a mass of muck and dirt and a very poorly neglected mechanism so with the door open I could now remove it, clean it up and apply some lubricant. The door now functions perfectly as it should do - job well done

Pics will come once I've cleaned the disgraceful mess around the door seal & door shut.

LSOfreak · 5th February 2014, 02:05

i love how regular the updates are with these resto threads lol

willsy · 5th February 2014, 09:22

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Originally Posted by LSOfreak

i love how regular the updates are with these resto threads lol

Lol every opportunity I get at the moment I'm pottering in the garage, really enjoying this one already :-) this month will be mostly spent with general cleaning and maintenance in particular getting the interior cleaned and dry.

Then when the XSi sells I'll get cracking on servicing the engine and hopefully spring some life back into it.

willsy · 7th February 2014, 17:11

Really happy to have found a brand new genuine full lock & ignition set aswel with the correct Peugeot logo embossed keys.

I had one key for the drivers door, a different key for the boot lock, another key for the ignition switch and no key atall for the passenger lock - nightmare.

Andre21 · 7th February 2014, 19:25

Great news men! In my Citroën AX, i took out the lock mechanism and after i clean up with water and detergents, i clean again when dry with WD-40, and after that i put selicone oil! Was a reall big Job, but it´s perfect!

m4tt274 · 10th February 2014, 10:24

I think a strip down and rebuild may be the best option, not literaly rebuild, but just to strip so that access to clean is better!

The progress so far is good though! Good luck!

Jamie · 10th February 2014, 11:27

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Originally Posted by m4tt274

I think a strip down and rebuild may be the best option, not literaly rebuild, but just to strip so that access to clean is better!

The progress so far is good though! Good luck!

I think I agree on all.

This project has potential!

Anton_vts · 10th February 2014, 16:12

Cant wait to see more updates from this looks great!!

willsy · 10th February 2014, 20:33

Cheers guys, been down to London for a few days so not much to update on yet. Had a few hours tonight though which I spent washing and starting to clean up the window seals which I'd taken out of the passenger door, all takes time and not particularly interesting as an update but given that they were covered in conifer, moss and mould they're coming up really well. Leaving them to soak in hot water & washing up liquid makes them nice and supple again.
They're drying off now then I'll treat with some rubber care tomorrow. The soft flocked type texture on the inner seals seems fine and there's no cracking or degradation of the rubber seals due to its age or neglect so I am pleased.

willsy · 10th February 2014, 20:35

And as many have said or suggested I am doing a complete strip down and rebuild in stages. Some parts will just need some cleaning and tlc but it'll definitely allow me to be very thorough with it.

jpsaxo · 11th February 2014, 01:42

you've got a massive job on your hands here Matt, but if anyone can do it - you can!

Once complete it will be one of the best 309's in the UK

Good luck mate, I hope to come and see it in the summer and see the progress

willsy · 11th February 2014, 20:25

Oh I know mate, this is much much more of a challenge than the last projects.

Spent most of the day again today doing more bits and bobs.
Got the passenger door window seals finished, they look almost new :-)

Then thought I'd continue to clean up the passenger door, despite it being hidden this kind of mess annoys me

Some hours later and the panels looking much better

And I cleaned out no end of crap from within the bottom of the door and cleared the drainage holes

Door accomplished I used the remainder of the pack of baby wipes to start on this

To this

Got a bit cold outside then so spent the last hour before dinner cleaning some more interior trim in the warmth of the house

And this'll do for the day

vtectransplant · 11th February 2014, 20:57

Absolutely loving progress on this, keep giving me inspiration for mine lol!

Think I'll be bringing in the interior piece by piece now it's in my garage.

Keep it up dude great work.

willsy · 11th February 2014, 21:19

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Originally Posted by vtectransplant

Think I'll be bringing in the interior piece by piece now it's in my garage.

I keep telling my Mrs that having an assembled car interior in the living room is modern art lol, I have quite a bit of it assembled in there now & it's looking good :-)

vtectransplant · 11th February 2014, 21:25

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Originally Posted by willsy

I keep telling my Mrs that having an assembled car interior in the living room is modern art lol, I have quite a bit of it assembled in there now & it's looking good :-)

Lol! Should've seen my wife's face when I brought the Accord TypeR rear seats in before! She actually suggested we get rid of one of the couches!

Tom_K · 11th February 2014, 21:50

Down inside the rear quarters, at the seat belt anchor points was where the rust started on mine. After your clean up, that looks solid, lovin the effort your putting in.

willsy · 11th February 2014, 21:52

Cheers Tom, the passenger side in the rear quarter bit seems pretty good. Hopefully the drivers side is ok too. We'll see how things progress

Andre21 · 11th February 2014, 22:55

Perfect!

1100desire · 11th February 2014, 23:15

Loving this progress thread, always loved 309's, I really should motivate myself to clean up and service the 205.