PR-Developments

PR-Developments PR-Developments is an established (2003) Peugeot 205 & 309 GTI specialist in the Northwest

Probably the final mail-order package leaving PR-Developments, I'm far to busy up till 2027.Off the the other side of th...
19/07/2026

Probably the final mail-order package leaving PR-Developments, I'm far to busy up till 2027.

Off the the other side of the world, Australia 🦘

This one includes:

• PRD Custom digital dashboard display
• PRD 205 Mi16 plug-and-play wiring package
• PRD 205 Mi16 Silicone hose kit
• PRD Mi16 cam-sensor bracket
• PRD K20 coil-pack mounting plate
• Sensors and supporting components

Everything has been put together to make the conversion as complete and straightforward as possible once it reaches the other side of the world.

It’s always a great feeling seeing PRD-developed components and wiring packages heading overseas, especially when they’re helping to keep another 205 alive and evolving.

A long journey ahead for this box!

Just a reminder, Pugs & Mugs: The Big Drive Out is next weekend!and tickets are still available!Join us on Sunday 26th J...
18/07/2026

Just a reminder, Pugs & Mugs: The Big Drive Out is next weekend!

and tickets are still available!

Join us on Sunday 26th July at PR Developments from 10am to 1pm, followed by our convoy to Horseshoe Pass for photos, drinks and the Best Sounding Car trophy.

205 & 309 GTi only. Tickets must be shown on arrival, so please have yours ready.

A tale of two green 205s...The Deep Forest Green 205 is finally beginning to come together.For the last few months, it h...
17/07/2026

A tale of two green 205s...

The Deep Forest Green 205 is finally beginning to come together.

For the last few months, it has felt less like building a car and more like conducting an archaeological search for missing parts. Boxes and components appeared to have vanished, only for us to eventually discover that the bodyshop had been storing them all along...

With the parts mystery finally solved, assembly can properly move forward.

At the same time, after nearly four years sitting patiently in the workshop, my own Laser Green 205 has finally made it onto the ramp.

For once, it isn’t being used as a convenient parts donor whenever a customer’s car needs something!

The plan is to begin assembling it properly and slowly turn the collection of parts back into the car it was always supposed to become.

Customer projects will always come first, but it feels good to finally give one of my own cars some long-overdue attention. 💚

17/07/2026

The workshop is looking unusually bare...

Several jobs have now been completed and moved on, giving me a rare gap to spend some time on my own cars before the next flurry of full rebuilds arrives next month.

At the moment, most of the ongoing projects are waiting for parts, paintwork, machining or other third-party involvement. For once, I’m above water, able to breathe and actually see parts of the workshop floor!

I’m now scouting for new full rebuilds and engine builds for 2027, with only two spaces currently available.

Please don’t leave it too late and end up disappointed. These spaces normally disappear very quickly once I advertise them properly.

For anyone considering a serious 205 or 309 project, now is the time to start the conversation.

Back with the 205 that came to me a few months ago after it had undergone a full engine rebuild elsewhere, only to arriv...
16/07/2026

Back with the 205 that came to me a few months ago after it had undergone a full engine rebuild elsewhere, only to arrive impersonating a steam train, smoking heavily and filling the entire yard.

We initially removed and rebuilt the cylinder head after discovering that the valve guides were completely worn out. The amount of movement in them was genuinely some of the worst I’ve seen to date.

Unfortunately, after replacing the coolant, oil and breather system, the engine was still smoking heavily. It had also developed another major problem: oil was pouring from the bottom of the engine where it meets the gearbox.

At that point, the likely suspects were a failed rear crank seal or an oil-gallery plug.

The clutch was completely saturated with engine oil. Once the clutch was removed, we discovered that one of the flywheel bolts was missing.

The remaining flywheel bolts appeared to have been fitted using an air gun and had been badly overstretched. These threaded holes run all the way through the crankshaft and sit directly alongside the rear main journal. With one bolt missing, engine oil had a direct route through the crank and into the bellhousing, soaking the clutch.

I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like it.

With the flywheel removed, we discovered: the engine block had previously been welded and coolant was leaking through the failed repair.

The cylinder head came back off and the pistons were found sitting in heavily contaminated oil. The cylinder-liner seals had failed, allowing coolant into the sump. The engine oil had been diluted so badly that it had thinned to almost the consistency of water.

We then removed the connecting-rod assemblies. Despite the bearings supposedly being new, they already showed distinct polished contact points. This suggests the crankshaft journals are undersized or no longer correctly shaped, possibly after being polished too aggressively during the previous rebuild.

This engine hasn’t suffered from one isolated failure. It appears to have been assembled on top of several serious underlying problems, with each new layer revealing something worse underneath.

The investigation continues...

Feeling very fortunate to have such a nice mix of 205 GTis in the workshop at the moment.Road cars, track cars, rally ca...
04/07/2026

Feeling very fortunate to have such a nice mix of 205 GTis in the workshop at the moment.

Road cars, track cars, rally cars, retro mods, restorations, show cars and a few more outside too, plus one tucked away in the welding booth.

Different colours, different specs and different stories, but all special in their own way.

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, but stepping back and seeing this many 205s under one roof is something I’m genuinely grateful for.

Thank you to everyone who continues to trust PR Developments with their cars.

It never goes unnoticed.

Build #62Well... yesterday's rolling road result was a total surprise.258 bhp and 179 lb-ft, pulling cleanly all the wa...
03/07/2026

Build #62

Well... yesterday's rolling road result was a total surprise.

258 bhp and 179 lb-ft, pulling cleanly all the way to 8,000 rpm with no sign of letting up. There's definitely more, but I'm not prepared to push a 35-year-old standard crank any further.

The car was previously mapped by the Wizard with a safe running-in calibration. With a high-compression engine, plenty of cam overlap, a lazy starter motor and a battery better suited to a Harley-Davidson, getting it to start consistently was a challenge. A new battery and few tweaks later, it's now starting and running exactly as it should.

There's still plenty of testing and shakedown work ahead to fine-tune everything to Tony's driving style, but the results so far have exceeded my own expectations.

From the tired engine that arrived at PRD to the finished package, we've found another 60 bhp, added the security of a dry sump system, and built a car that's ready to take on the hills.

A huge thank you to Guy Higgs Tuning for putting the finishing touches to the calibration and helping extract the very best from the package.

Also, a massive thank you to Graham Bennett for the outstanding fabrication work, suspension setup, and parts manufacture that have all played a huge part in making this build what it is.

Good luck, Tony – enjoy every second. We can't wait to see what it does on the hills!

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL! 🚨PUGS & MUGS – THE BIG DRIVE OUT is happening on Sunday 26th July! ☕🚗🏔️We'll be kicking things off exac...
02/07/2026

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL! 🚨

PUGS & MUGS – THE BIG DRIVE OUT is happening on Sunday 26th July! ☕🚗🏔️

We'll be kicking things off exactly as normal with Pugs & Mugs at PR Developments from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Once everyone's had a coffee, a catch-up and a look around the cars, we'll head off together on our first official convoy through some of North Wales' finest driving roads, finishing at the iconic Horseshoe Pass.

At the top we'll stop for photos, grab a drink, enjoy the views and present the Best Sounding Car Trophy, voted for by all of you on the day. No judges, just the car that gets everyone's vote. 🏆🔊

⚠️ Places are limited!

To keep the convoy safe and enjoyable, there are just 30 driving spaces available.

As always, PR Developments customers will receive priority booking first. Once those places have been allocated, any remaining spaces will be released to everyone else on a first come, first served basis.

What to expect: ☕ Pugs & Mugs at PR Developments (10am–1pm) 🚗 Convoy through some of the best driving roads in North Wales 📸 Photo opportunities 🏔️ Finish at the Horseshoe Pass 🏆 Best Sounding Car Trophy – voted for by those attending 🤝 Great company, great roads and unforgettable memories

This is the first of what we hope will become a regular annual event, and we can't wait to share it with you all.

205 & 309 GTIs only.

Who's joining us on Sunday 26th July? 👇🔥

Quick one for all the 205 owners...What was the moment you knew the Peugeot 205 was different?For me, it wasn't the spee...
01/07/2026

Quick one for all the 205 owners...

What was the moment you knew the Peugeot 205 was different?

For me, it wasn't the speed or the noise.

It was the first time I realised I didn't feel like I was driving the car... I became the car. The edges of the bodywork felt like an extension of myself. Every input, every corner, every movement felt so natural that it was as though the car disappeared around me, my own road legal go-kart

I've driven and built a lot of cars over the years, but very few give you that feeling.

What was it for you?

Your first drive?

Your first GTI?

A road you'll never forget?

Or the one you wish you'd never sold?

Drop your story below and if you've got a photo of your first 205, even better. I'd love to see them.

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Station Road
Sandycroft
CH52PT

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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