Got this from a member on an Aussie forum and as I don't have much of a clue on which engines go in which Pugs, thought I'd ask if anyone can answer it.
"Hi Alan,
My recently acquired 1800 xantia has piston slap.
would you know which motor slots in with minimum fuss?
at present have choice of N5 306 pug motor and BX.
thanks Colin"
I would suspect the BX engine might be unsuitable but couldn't answer as regards the Pug engine.
Anyone here who can shed some light?
Alan S
Engine interchange?
Moderator: RichardW
I'm working on second hand info here, but it seems this is an 8 valve import and the noise is apparently there when cold and if revs are increased gradually.
The owner reckons there was a Pug 306 of about the same vintage that had an engine with this problem that was recalled under warranty, but as this is an imported car, that's not likely to happen here.
I have asked the question whether they had either hydraulic tappets that might be clattering, or as this car had a head recon job just prior to the present owner buying it, do these have shimmed tappets and if so, is it likely to be them doing the slapping?
Alan S
The owner reckons there was a Pug 306 of about the same vintage that had an engine with this problem that was recalled under warranty, but as this is an imported car, that's not likely to happen here.
I have asked the question whether they had either hydraulic tappets that might be clattering, or as this car had a head recon job just prior to the present owner buying it, do these have shimmed tappets and if so, is it likely to be them doing the slapping?
Alan S