engine change possible!

13th June 2005, 06:27

guys & gals

the Mk2 VTR has now done 93k.... time to start thinkin of a new engine, but wot1! 106GTI, VTS... what exactly is the difference not much i know... but there must be sum!? anyother suggestions please.... prices if possible... or is it cheaper to recon the whole thing and modd as i do that!

13th June 2005, 18:36

difference between what? a vts and a gti engine. no difference really apart from the pug badges.

13th June 2005, 18:39

i would go for a vts engine as there will be more similarities so it would be easier to fit!

13th June 2005, 22:13

I've heard alot of people saying that the VTS responds better to certain mods compared to what the Gti engine does.

14th June 2005, 22:51

no difference what so ever.any engine good enough.check local scrap dealer

17th June 2005, 02:28

My point is that if the engines are the same y does 1 respond better to mods than the other!? not trying to be orkward at all just want to know the lil differences...

30th June 2005, 23:01

If i go for VTS or GTI how much can i expect to pay... any ideas ppl.... recomend any companys... reconditiond if possible...

30th June 2005, 23:55

vts deffinatly better having a citroen badge under the bonnet

30th June 2005, 23:57

i paid £500 for mine which came with everything i need to do the conversion.

make sure you get one from a mk2 saxo though matey as it will make the conversion easier.

1st July 2005, 01:24

Mi16 engine????

1st July 2005, 19:52

SAXO VTS - 106 GTI engine exactly the same, no difference WHATSOEVER apart from as mentioned the badge.

They even share the same part nos at pug/cit

MI16 is a XU engine and wouldnt fit directly, although can be fitted, but needs new driveshafts (custom made) engine mounts (all 3 custom made) some bulkhead cutting and a load of other stuff so would cost meaga £££ where a mildly tuned VTS would eat the engine alive anyways.

Anyone who says that a pug 106 engine or saxo vts engine perform better than one another are talking bollox and you can quote me on that

2nd July 2005, 00:09

Mi-16.... nice thought!! ray can u imagine that!! lots of go-go!!

ok i think ill look for a GTI or VTS which ever is better for value & wear & tear etc...

any mods recomended while the block is out & ready to go in....??????

2nd July 2005, 01:55

cams would be a good place to start also if you wanting head work done.

when you put the engine in change other things like spark plugs and oil filter etc.

2nd July 2005, 20:59

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Originally Posted by danvtr_9

when you put the engine in change other things like spark plugs and oil filter etc.

i'd also change the clutch, water pump, timing belt and oil pump just as a matter of course while the engine is out and to save you doing it in the future.

22nd February 2010, 15:07

i have r reg 1.6sx auto i have to but about 1 lite of water in every week 1ve had the head skimmed new cambelt on they is no sign of leaks underneath its only got 50k on the clock it runs lovely except loss of water there no oil in water or water in oil the oil cap is clean but i do have smoke when fist start it up do i need a engine please help

22nd February 2010, 15:22

dredge mutch?

22nd February 2010, 16:14

For prices mate your looking for about £250 just for the engine. Then £100 for gearbox as a VTR box is crap on a VTS engine. Then loom and ECU will be about £100. Search ebay etc to get a rough guide. im currently breaking my VTS if that helps

22nd February 2010, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestyVTR

Date : 13 june 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by LWS_71

Date : 22 jan 2010

Failmor'

22nd February 2010, 16:50

haha my bad didn't even notice the dates. I guess he ain't still after an engine lol.