Will this work

louis1 · Post by **louis1** » 20 Mar 2004, 21:12

I have a zx TD with f&%ked engine, the only things worth having is the fuel pump and turbo, So could i put a normal 1.9 (non turbo) in their and put my turbo on? or would a 1.7 turbo deisel be ok? or is there any mordern diesel's that will fit without to much hassle e.g HDI,2.1 TD,etc.
Thanks Louis

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 20 Mar 2004, 21:27

Turbo's are stronger than non-turbo's and presumably the alterations weren't done for fun. - there are numerous alterations - larger oil pump, different pistons, stronger head etc.
your ZX will have a vacuum pump either on or driven from the camshaft. I don't know if the fixings are the same as the hydraulic pump pulley on a 1.7TD but this will have to be provided for. 1.9 TD as fixed to Xantia generally uses a pump driven from the alternator drive and not the camshaft.
Can't you get a proper 1.9TD?
jeremy

oilyspanner · Post by **oilyspanner** » 20 Mar 2004, 21:34

you can get around the vac pump problem by using a belt driven unit from an old 309/205/405
Stewart

sooty · Post by **sooty** » 21 Mar 2004, 03:33

I think I'm right in saying, that the compression ratios are higher in a non turbo compared to a turboed unit. Therefore if you fit a turbo unit to a non turbo unit it will probaly blow its top or something along those lines. Then you'll have another 'f&%ked' engine to replace?? Either leave it as a non turbo or get a proper turbo unit.

James.UK · Post by **James.UK** » 21 Mar 2004, 03:51

Louis. John in York had a 1.7.TD for sale last week that would fit a ZX? (phone 01904 651900) Dunno if he still has it though.. Its worth a call?

John and his two sons run a small repair/scrappy place and deal %90 in Citroens.
They sold me my Volcane interior for £50, fitted it for another £50, (the job took almost 4 hours and involved him and his son a lot of the time) and found/fitted me a nice black leather volcane steering wheel as a free bonus. [:D] [:D] I would recomend them to anyone. [:)] [:)]