1989 305 van

[grunty]

Hi
is this the right forum for older pugs?
just got this van and am going to need some experts on hand

I would like to use it for my retro automotive repair, servicing and engineering company so will be sorting it out and using it as my daily.
cheers
Alan

[spider]

Looks OK.

You should be able to get the info you need here, although (personally) its slightly beyond my "age" unless its general questions.

[Oldpug]

Interesting project,what engine does it have? I think the last time I worked on one of those was 20 years ago??.The rear suspension may be a problem? Its unique to 305 vans & estates.The taper roller bearings in the radius arms destroy themselves,you will need special tools to get it all apart.The rest of it is what you may call normal type of design,quite easily taken apart. The man for spares is Dean Hunter http://www.peugeotparts.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I bet he will have everything you want.
If you want to meet up with some 305 owners and may be get some ideas, go to the annual Peugeot Owners Club Rally at Rockingham Castle nr Corby on Sunday 8th September.

[grunty]

Hi
rear suspension is unique
will the 405 etc estate rear fit or just 305?
what is the difference? can it be altered?


hopefully it will be starting its return to the road on sunday

[Oldpug]

Its completely different to 405`s(they are torsion bar) and every other Peugeot model including the 305 Saloon!! Difficult to explain,it has shocks&coil springs that lay flat length wise with the radius arms acting like levers with a ball joint on the end of the shocks. Peugeot designed it especially for the 305 van/estate so nothing protrudes into the loading area.Your best way to figure it all out is to jack it up and get under.

[grunty]

doesn't sound ideal I looked under it and saw that set up but have had no past experience to compare it to.
Do you know of any online diagrams or how to articles?
Would be nice to get my head around it

Engine is 1.9 na dizzle
I will be in devon that weekend so cant do corby

[addo]

You might find it's close to a BX in the rear setup, at least in terms of bearings.

[grunty]

well i spoke to dean and he can do a stock kit for 75 a side. if i buy the kit he will tell me how me and a couple of mates can change it without the special tools

Doesnt sound too bad then does it lol

cant wait to get my greasy mitts on it

[Oldpug]

Good old Dean,he has been involved with Peugeot`s longer than me and has helped me out many times.
I think the bearing kit IS the same as a BX? The main task is to find a coil spring compressor with clamp fingers small enough to fit into the housing? have a look and you will see what I mean? Once you have compressed the spring,disconnected the shock ball joint taper from the radius arm,removing the radius arm is very easy. What you need is a workshop manual,if you can find one.
Mind you have a good look at the rear end?? if it looks OK,no movement etc,leave it alone. As with all old cars "Don't fix what aint broke".

[grunty]

well shes home
was a struggle to get off the trailer so brakes seized :/

front drivers caliper very stiff so pushed in and out with wd40 so seem ok now.
rears need new cylinders and shoes.
also needs new fuel filter primer top.
time to visit the local garage