Hi Phil it’s good to hear you are so busy at work but we all miss your uploads hopefully you can find a good balance between work and your cars stay safe buddy 👍👍😷
Good to see you back pal.. keep it up I know your mega busy with work at the minute as well I’m sure the subscribers will understand... we have to pay the bills...
Hi Phil bet you can't wait to get shot of that Peugeot nice car though and rare just hope you make a half decent profit after all the agg. Can't wait for next exciting episode thanks.
As lovely a car as this I can tell you will be glad to see it finished. The stuff around it has obviously been a faff - the bodyshop, the model specific parts, etc.
Might be worthwhile marking the tensioner bolt, like they do when they build at factory, so they can tell its being torqued, and if you mark to the surrounding area you'll know if it moves!
Identical engine in the 208 GTI. I noticed there are so many things that get in the way so I came to see how you approached taking the cover off. BTW the gasket is the same as the one I have.
Great to see you back again. Just a point of interest though, I'm pretty sure that the engine in the Peugeot is more or less the same as the one in your Cooper S. They did share them for a while. Anyway, top job! 👍👍
I'm not completely sure, but it has forged internals and bigger injectors, at the very least. I'm sure somebody's got a list of differences somewhere, but it's not a completely different engine, more a revision.
@@stephandolby - The block has been reinforced by a specific heat treatment prior to machining to improve durability. New forged pistons with a compression ratio of 9.2:1 were developed by Mahle Motorsport and use a grade of aluminium found in Formula One. This is the first time they have been used in a production Peugeot. ENGINE - The Twin Scroll turbo has been developed to benefit from dimensions ideal for this application and this level of performance. The new steel exhaust manifold with race inspired architecture permits the operating temperatures to be kept higher. - The con rods have been engineered to withstand continued use at high engine speeds and the upgraded bearings - making their world debut on a road car - are covered with a polymer coating that can withstand higher cylinder pressures. - The exhaust has also been modified; linked to the draw of the engine’s air intake, it features an enhanced ‘sound system’ to amplify the sporting character of the new RCZ R’s engine. GEARBOX The six-speed manual gearbox has been reinforced for use in sports to accept the maximum torque of 330Nm. The gear ratios have been designed specifically to maximize the 0 -100km/h sprint and provide the best available mid-range acceleration times. The gears and main shaft are reinforced with special treatment. The drive pinion gears have deep carbon-nitriding case hardening, while the primary shaft has been treated with double shot peening and fitted with reinforced bearings. The RCZ R features a dual mass flywheel and specific clutch. CHASSIS The performance and agility of the RCZ R is the result of fine-tuning meetings and circuit tests, in particular with the Peugeot Sport test drivers. A new spoiler increases rear down force by 15 daN.m, offering more stability at high speed without reducing the drag. The Torsen limited slip differential makes full use of the high torque available from 1900rpm and offers good stability on braking and the ability to hold a tight trajectory inside bends. The suspension has new damper patterns, increased spring stiffness and the anti-roll bar centering has been moved back for greater agility. Toe-in and camber settings have also been adjusted. The front suspension is stiffer by 14% and the rear suspension stiffness has been increased by 44%. The shock absorbers feature multivalve technology that was developed and manufactured internally at the Sochaux production plant. The electronic stability program can be fully disconnected and has been recalibrated for RCZ R. This specific ESP calibration with thresholds for speed allows wheel spin on takeoff and acceleration to fully utilize the limited slip differential. Compared to RCZ, the RCZ R has a lower centre of gravity with 10mm reduction in road height. The exterior footprint of the wheels are further apart by 18mm in front and 12mm at the rear compared to the RCZ which has been achieved at the front by an increase in alloy wheel width of 12mm and an increase in the wheel offset by 3mm. At the rear, with the same alloy wheels, there has been a 3mm reduction to the spacer positioned between the rear hub and the alloy wheel. As a result the front track has increased by 6mm while at the rear it remains the same as the RCZ.
Great to see the RCZ R back up and running. You have done a great job on it. I have an R too in red and it’s a great car, looks stunning and goes very well. Definitely a future classic due to rarity what’s the plans for yours when it’s done?
So frustrating when you plan to do a job on a car and can't complete it because you have been supplied the wrong parts - happened to me a few times! Been a bit of a long march on this one and problems with the bodyshop have made your life more difficult but getting there now.
So you had to go to Peugeot in end to get a rocker cover gasket? I would have cleaned up all that leaked oil before putting the engine mounting back. How about the rest of it below? Also would have made sure the cams had some fresh oil on them before putting the cam cover back since you had it off. How come the mileage was 139,451 at 6:39 but then 86,669 at 16:12?
Hi phill that Peugeot is causing some problems buddy... fair play your doing well to get that back on the road. Do you fancy selling me that Mini project bud?
You seem a bit downcast bro. It seems like this Peugeot has taken its toll on you. Well, you've done a great job to get it where its at now, get it sold and move on to your next project. If you need to take a break from the channel for a while, do it because you need to spend time with your family etc. We'll still be here, don't worry about that 👍
What a bitch this car has been Phil. A real Peugeot mis-mash of bits in what should be a standard engine. Looks stunning, but I would never dream of owning one ! Take care mate 👍😎
its a nice car but must feel like a noose round yer neck also, thats what my previous 306 GTI6 felt like years ago, awesome car but also a pain in the arse :(
@@thecarzarethestarz1370 A weak point that they apparently fixed before they released the 270. Why would it be fine and then be not fine after a trip to a bodyshop?
@@stephandolby it's what did for mine at 6 months old...emptied itself in 140 miles, first I knew about it was when the oil pressure light came on at Mway speed, unfortunately even though I got over quickly the engine was toast.
@@stephandolby it was a long time ago, it had timing side issues from the day I bought it. Spent most of it's time in the dealer getting 'repaired' and finally after this Peugeot accepted my rejection of the car and bought it back. Beautiful car but flawed mechanically which the forums will confirm.
What happened to Peugeot they where reliable that engine is a piece of 💩 the condensation is normal for these ,sorry to say I’ve got one in my Mini but I fix mine myself if it went to the dealer it would have been scraped ages a go 👍👨🏻🏭
