Jim, are you going to treat us to a couple of pictures?

I will, bezzer, but at the moment, I'm just waiting until it's been to the garage for its make-or-break check-up. If it makes the grade, I'm sure there will be some highly offensive images!

Also, MrsC has every intention of turning it into an experimental work of art - inside and out.

Still, if our filing cabinet is anything to go by, that might be ok...

Well done Jim. Hope you have better luck with this one.

neilr - sorry, didn't see your post. The switch is apparently a weak point on the electric windows, but in this case I'm not convinced - it seems to click the same as the others and hasn't blown the fuse again. I now wonder if it isn't a motor or - as you suggested - a relay.

The chap on the Facebook group (who it seems also authors the leading fanzine for The Damned...) seems to be a bit of a guru and trades in parts. If the van gets the green light, I can buy a window switch from him for £25. Unless I can find a cheaper one elsewhere.

Have thought of shooting a "wheeler dealers" type video for posting on you tube Jim? Would it be more than 2 episodes? Sounds like you have plenty to keep you occupied!

I've discovered that the 807 shares its window switches with other PSA models, some of which are notably cheaper. Could be useful if it applies to other bits and bobs.

Next quandary is tyres - according to the AA website, it seems that large MPVs are supposed to use reinforced or extra load tyres, although I'd have thought that was a bit over the top in normal circumstances. It clearly didn't bother the MOT tester, as the fitted rubber is definitely nothing more than standard ditch-finder.
It should be said that at least 2 and possibly 3 of the tyres are blatantly illegal in terms of wear, so I'm not 100% confident that the MOT is worth the paper it's printed on.

If the consensus is that reinforced tyres are the way forward, would I be better off going for commercial or domestic?

What does the book say? I'd follow Peugeot's advice, but I'd have thought it'd need high load index car tyres rather than van tyres.

Should of got one of these Jim. lovely looking Pug...



Have you posted any pics yet Jim, haven't looked back..... If no, then it's a Jim dream unless we can see it....

I'd have thought it makes sense to fit what's specified - if only because it stops your insurers from having an escape route.

Agreed - I'll go for what the manual says. Surprised that the online tyre companies don't make the recommendation - after all, they know what the car is based on the reg search.
Blackcircles have reinforced Toyo Proxes CF2's for £65 per corner fitted. Looks ok, but we'll see what the manual says. It's currently in the car and I'm painting a wall, so I'll get it later...!

Very nice little car, Patch - I saw the pics on Facebook. Your daughter will love it!

However, since it would fit in the boot of the 807, with room for the key to wind it up, I think of it more as Thunderbird 4 to the van's Thunderbird 2.

Tomorrow is D-Day for my tired and underpowered French friend, when I find out if it can be safely driven on the roads without spending a (relative) fortune. Tyres will be £260-ish, so I don't want to spend more than another £450 or so at the absolute max.

IF it gets the all-clear, then I might post some "before" pics. The "after" ones will depend on what MrsC does to it...

Well, the 807 had a service yesterday and apart from needing an overhaul of the brakes, a new rear coil spring and some work to the windscreen washer bottle/pump system, there doesn't as yet seem to be anything major to report.

Not entirely sure as I haven't spoken to the garage (I picked it up after they had closed), but I think the idea is to drive it, get new tyres on and see if anything else reveals itself, then get the rest of the work done.

At least there didn't seem to be any major dramas. Unfortunately, after a painfully costly month, I'll have to wait until next month before putting the tyres on and I'd rather not drive it around on slicks, so it will continue to sit on the drive until then.
I got the replacement window switch this morning, but the driver's window still doesn't work, so that needs further investigation...

For those with an inexplicable interest, here she is:





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Thanks Patch. I still don't feel I can really get to know it until the tyres are done, then I can begin to use it. Already have half a dozen "van" trips waiting!

What's the tyre size Jim?

Looks good Jim, especially with the roofbars.

Thanks bezzer! I tried moving the roof bars this morning and to my amazement, all 4 latches release and re-close as they should!

Although the genuine Peugeot overmats are knackered, it occurred to me that I'm not exactly looking after this for some future buyer, so I've removed them to reveal the pristine carpets underneath!

Patch - it needs 205x65x15 speed rating H, load rating at least 96. I had lined up some Toyo Proxes CF2's at a very reasonable £62 each fitted from Blackcircles, but they've now sold out (and I'm skint anyway!)

It's just that I have a few spare tyres that are very good in my back garden. If they had matched they would be yours, they don't, so they're mine !!

These are not too bad, not an exact match but close...Maybe worth putting on the watch list...

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Thanks for the thought about your spares, Patch.

I'd never thought of getting tyres on eBay...

I usually buy tyres from Mytyres Jim, They come from Germany, normally within 2-3 days.

That's what they are listing in your size right now, although there is a gap between 95 and 99 loadrating.

Thanks Pete. I ticked the Xtra Load/Reinforced box and they came up with the Toyos for more or less the same price fitted.

I used the French subsidiary of this company all the time for my coupe in France (123pneus).

Personally, I'd avoid part worns like the plague. You've no idea how they've been treated.

Is 205/65-15 the recommended size or what is currently on? I keep coming across 215/60-15 for the 807 and they do have a 96 load rating as an option. Choice seems better too so probably a bit cheaper.

Of the less expensive tyres, these came out very well on the ADAC test this year:

Hankook Kinergy Eco K425
Nokian Line
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27

Very close in performance to the top four tested tyres and got the same overall rating.

https://www.adac.de/infotestrat/tests/re...rcePageId=31821

Sorry, got that size wrong. The other option was a 215/60-16 tyre, so not suitable wheel size

Thanks anyway, Neil! The 807 came with 15 or 16" wheels, mine has the 15s - as specified on the sticker on the door.
When I'm in a position to buy the tyres, I'll look at all these options again.

szkom - I'm inclined to agree with you!

I've just removed the driver's door window motor, but not sure how to test it before buying a replacement on eBay. The electrics on these cars are so poor, that it could equally be a wiring/ECU fault...

I just found the right motor for £13 "guaranteed working" on eBay. Purchase made...

Will it fit the other door switch?

Unfortunately, Neil, it all goes into a central unit, rather than simply wires from switch to motor. There are several 6-pin and one 16-pin connectors involved, so it's anyone's guess which 2 pins do which job!

I've disconnected the electronics from the motor assembly and there's a very distinct smell of fried circuitry coming from some of the components, plus some brown, tarry residue. Given that the fuse was blown, I know where my money is...

At least parts are plentyful and not that pricey on Ebay.

That's true, especially now I've discovered that most of the non-bodywork bits are shared by any number of PSA (and Fiat) models.

Would a Terraclean treatment be money well spent (when I have some money, obviously)? I've noticed the MPG average (according to the onboard computer) is 30mpg, so if it could restore a bit of efficiency, that might pay for itself.

What do you reckon, Nigel?