zx and xantia engine/box - are they the same?

juraj · Post by **juraj** » 10 Apr 2008, 23:21

just a quick one, is the zx and xantia 1.9TD the same engine/box? same mounts?

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Post by **CitroJim** » 11 Apr 2008, 07:40

Short answer yes,

Longer answer, yes, but with minor differences in manifolding and possibly vacuum pumps depending on model/year. I believe the ZX uses a top-mounted intercooler whereas the Xantia generally uses a front-mounted one resulting in a different inlet manifold.

The basic engine/gearbox is the same and can be swapped. It will be worth checking the ZX gear ratios/final drive ratio against that of the Xantia but I don't think, again, you'll find a huge and significant difference.

juraj · Post by **juraj** » 11 Apr 2008, 09:59

thanks jim

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 11 Apr 2008, 10:28

years gone by i put a VISA gear box into an PUG 104 with same size engine/wheels/tyres, took it for a drive down the tip road next to were the owner lived, speedo whent up to a ton (100) and we were only doing about 45/50 max
regards malcolm

juraj · Post by **juraj** » 11 Apr 2008, 11:03

sounds like the gearing for the speedo was different though!

hey has anyone replaced the bearing alone in the tensioner roller, ive had the whole thing out and lubricated the bearing, but it didnt last, so now my girlfriend is going out to buy a new bearing for me, but its just occured to me is is it just a standard interference fit or have citroen done something special like gluing or 'locktite-ing' the bearing to the plastic wheel?

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