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Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:14 am
by Costadelglosta
Hi my 97 2.0 petrol auto turbo engine is using oil and water and down on power. Considering an overhaul or sourcing a replacement. Parts seem hard to come by for these engines, in particular oversize pistons! I suppose I could try a new set of rings? A diesel conversion might be a possibility. I don't want to scrap this car. Opinions appreciated.
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:40 pm
by xantia_v6
Can you be a bit more specific about how much oil and water are being used? Is the oil in the coolant or water in the sump?
I was under the impression that those engines never wear out, other than an occasional head gasket or turbo failure.
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:45 pm
by citroenxm
Location might also be an idea, but I assume from your details your in Spain somewhere??
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:35 pm
by lankytim
Ha ha, no he's in Manchester I think!
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:38 pm
by citroenxm
Ha.. Thanks Tim.. well its not far for him to come over to me!! LOL..
Ive got a TCT short Block - still attached to an Auto Box - in the shed ill be glad to get shot of!!
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:58 pm
by kingp
Can you actually get to that block though Paul?! Doesn't have 15milliinnothee parts ontop lol
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:44 pm
by southerner
Some times its better to replace engine if you have little time on your hands and other cases its better to rebuild with this you will learn more, if you see what i mean
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:03 pm
by Costadelglosta
Hi sorry for the delay. I'm near Northwich but off in Mauritius getting married at the mo! 3 day Party in full swing. Back to the car - mayo in header tank, breathing heavily, goes from max to min on dipstick in 1500 miles, loosing coolant steadily. I'll come and get that block if it is available.
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:09 pm
by citroenxm
Let me see if I can seperate the auto box.. if not then you can take the box and the block..
the auto box is no good to me. However. Its not a dodgy box.. it a bloody good box with no gear slippage or anything.
Re: Engine overhaul or replace?
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:17 pm
by Dieselman
Surely, it just wants a head gasket?