Xantia Engine ID number WTF is it!!!!!

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 23 Jul 2004, 23:12

Just got my V5c..... OH pooo the V5 says my Xantia is the Forte (which bleeding engine?), the car however is badged a LX......
What the fluff is it..... I did a HPi and that says its a Forte..... deeply worrying (at least i bought from a main dealer) the Vin plate and chassis vin stamp match the V5, but the simalarity ends there.... its got a hell of a lot of poke for a 90bhp which is what its supposed to be.
Cant find the engine number, anyone tell me where it is, and how to ID it, and how do i tell if its teh 110 or 90?
HELLLLLLLLP

Unread post by **RichardW** » 23 Jul 2004, 23:21

Dunno about the engine no, but assuming you're talking HDi then ID'ing a 110 is easy - just check for the air hoses running to an intercooler in front of the engine. No intercooler and it's a 90.
I wouldn't worry too much if the VIN numbers match - the trim level is a bit arbitrary especially where Citroen are concerned!

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 24 Jul 2004, 03:37

Ta Richard, its a 90 (so i fitted my dragon tuning box this evening, i have left it set to about a 15 - 20% gain at the moment)
Rang the dealer, they say the Forte is the LX and vice versa, this car (suplied new by them ) originally had forte badges on the wings and an LX badge on the tailgate.
Weird or what!

np · Unread post by np » 24 Jul 2004, 05:45

My Xantia is badged a VSX,but log book says Athena.