Ikenna351:


From the external door glasses chrome detailing, it means its either a GL or SR model, unless you fitted them in.

Ikenna

cardoctor:


The GL's didn't come with that type of dashboard. The brown dashboard shown is circa 1982 onwards.

Car-doctor

Ikenna351:


Yes, PAN SR basically have the double round headlights as standard.

From the engine bay pictures you posted, the cylinder head, intake manifold & Air filter are suggesting the engine is not 2.0, unless it was replaced at some point with 1.8 litre cylinder head. However, standard PAN SR had 1.8 litre engines, though were all XN engines as well.

If you want to enjoy better fuel economy and long engine life span, I would suggest you convert the radiator mechanical fan to electric fan. It's very easy and I can guide you. The mechanical fan bolted to that water pump pulley creates a lot of drag as acceleration increases on XN engines in Nigeria, which add heavy load on the engine and consume more fuel. Foreign 504s all had Viscous mechanical fan, not the bolt on type you have. The temperature sensor on the radiator can serve as a trigger for the fan and it works perfectly just like modern cooling system fans in newer Peugeots. It will also help the engine run at optimal temperature for less wear and tear. You will marvel at how less noisy the engine would become, when you remove that mechanical fan.

Ikenna

Ikenna351:
Also,

I would suggest you install thermostat in that cooling system, which I assume is absent/removed from the thermostat housing. The thermostat housing is that metal part where upper radiator hose is clamped on the engine side or where the upper radiator hose stopped on cylinder head (engine), which is shown in one of the engine bay pictures you posted.

If you are interested in installing the thermostat,I can get the factory opening temperature for you. Probably the one in my ZN3J may work in yours too.

Ikenna

brojero:
For the authentic SR look, you also need to change the hubcabs to this;

Chibzee2:
Lovely ride brother, just feel on top whenever you ride .
As for sienna......i guess he was born in a car.....he just knows too much about them cars.., thumbs up bro... ill like to be like you when i grow .

dumo1:
Mr Skeletine pls have you worked on the engine changes Mr Ikenna351 suggested for you?

skeletine:

Thanks Ikenna,

I have consulted with my 'team' and they think it cannot be done. They reckon the electrical fan cannot fit into the space given the protruding part that encases the water pump. I will appreciate your guidance in reworking the fan system.

Regards.

Ikenna351:


That your "team" does not know how to do it does not mean another person outside that circle does not know. I did it on mine since 2011, and the entire cooling system has been working perfectly till this moment, with so many trips I have done with the lion.

Are you in Abuja? If yes, bring the lion to me to do it for you. Trust me, you will constantly smile everytime you listen to engine note because it will start sounding differently once you swap in the electrical fan. And the fuel economy will greatly improve. You will marvel at how good that lion conserves fuel.



However, I can still guide you on how you can do it yourself. I saved pictures of how I did mine. Will find it and guide you with the installation.

Ikenna, the Lion king.

skeletine:


Thanks IK, cant ask for more. I'm in Lagos so I would have to take directions on how to go about it. Please go ahead and educate us. I also recently acquired a 'Best line' model but intends to 'work it' to this generation - I mean replace the 'padded' bumpers with this shiny steel bumber to get the oldies look. Whatcha think?

skeletine:


I wish to do ALL as advised but, like you know: knowledge is power. How can you help please?

0rex:
I just got tired of the factory look & decided to give this one some 'mild modifications'.
It looked very similar to the OP's own initially. I guess they are of the same model.

skeletine:

This cover is not for this generation of 504 SRs.

Siena:
I personally feel those crystal-lensed tail lamps are too "modern" for the 504. They just don't flow well with the overall look.

If I had a Peugeot 504, I would restore it to as factory spec as possible, and that means sourcing ONLY parts that would have been fitted to the car from the factory, when it was new. Or available from Peugeot's Accessory Programme for the 504

I would however install modern, safer mechanicals, like decent brakes. And a 5-speed manual gearbox mounted behind a 5.7 LS3 V8.

Jagermeister:


Siena? You my friend have gone Uber mad! 5.7 litre V8 in a 504. Considering power-to-weight-ratio, you would have just converted the Peugeot to a less-safe Pagani Zonda. With your wicked modifications for cars, you would probably consider a super-charged V8. Do you think the chassis and suspension can handle that much power.

An old thread, but...

...Of course! That would be my ideal Peugeot 504.

kengodson:
hello, i have a 504 2000 with AC, when speeding and i on the AC, the speed drops, what should i do, and what components cause this, because i want to buy another 504

Bossforeva:
Something the Lord Made.

0rex:

Are u serious?

kengodson:
yeah, GL or GR

0rex:

Ok.
Is the A/C factory fitted?
Does the engine smoke?
Is this power loss new?

It is normal for the ac compressor to rob the engine of some horsepower when active. However, you should ensure that the engine is running properly to have as much power as you can get. I would love to see a pic of this ride if you don't mind.

kengodson:
for the record, it's my bros , but I usually drive it most often, don't know the classic 504Gr or the modern 504 best line, which I should go for, must be clean sha , the acceleration of the car is wow , but when u on AC, you will notice a little drop in speed, don't know if there is a way to reduce the power of the AC to allow the engine power to be stable

0rex:

Wow. This is nice.
I personally prefer the best line because of it's body kits & modern look.
There's no way to reduce the power of the AC compressor. Compressing gases and pushing them round constricted spaces continuously is not an easy job na , you will have to manage it like that. I suspect it is not the factory AC.

kengodson:
for the record, it's my bros , but I usually drive it most often, don't know the classic 504Gr or the modern 504 best line, which I should go for, must be clean sha , the acceleration of the car is wow , but when u on AC, you will notice a little drop in speed, don't know if there is a way to reduce the power of the AC to allow the engine power to be stable

Ikenna351:


That your "team" does not know how to do it does not mean another person outside that circle does not know. I did it on mine since 2011, and the entire cooling system has been working perfectly till this moment, with so many trips I have done with the lion.

Are you in Abuja? If yes, bring the lion to me to do it for you. Trust me, you will constantly smile everytime you listen to engine note because it will start sounding differently once you swap in the electrical fan. And the fuel economy will greatly improve. You will marvel at how good that lion conserves fuel.



However, I can still guide you on how you can do it yourself. I saved pictures of how I did mine. Will find it and guide you with the installation.

Ikenna, the Lion king.