1.4 hdi conversion for saxo?

1. jamieb809 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Sevenoaks, Kent Posts: 154 1998 Citroen saxo expose

   #1 5th January 2011, 16:44

   not sure wether someones already started a thread like this, sorry if it cause inconvenience.
   
   i was looking at my mates c3 - horrible car i know lol.
   its a 1.4hdi engine he pays £20 tax for a whole year an absolute joke and its got some go too.
   
   just wondered wether theres any websites that can tell me wether a conversion to my saxo is possible?
   
   thanks.
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=281043
2. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #2 5th January 2011, 16:45

   Not worth the hassle at all. Could be done but wouldnt be cheap, and would be alot of fecking about.
   
   C2 with a HDi lump in??? Or buy a 1.5d
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 5th January 2011, 17:04

   no idea but i'll sell you a 1.4 hdi engine and box
4. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #4 5th January 2011, 17:50

   Possible, Yes
   Easy to do, Unlikely I can think a dozen problems and there are probably many more.
   
   I would not consider it as a cost cutting project but if you just want to do it and are happy to throw time and or money at the car its defiantly possible.
5. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #5 5th January 2011, 17:56

   The main problem would be the electricals, presuming the 1.4hdi came from a 2002 or newer car it'll have a lot of wiring to go with it, then there's fitting a lift pump in a diesel tank.... too much work mate.
6. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #6 5th January 2011, 18:31

   If you're thinking that it might save you some tax id certainly double check with the DVLA before hand and even get it in writing if they do agree to drop the taxation fees.
   
   Certainly theyre very quick to charge extra tax for increses in engine sizes etc, but in terms of decreasing it you should check their policy first.
   
   Also be aware that to officially convert your engine and declare it on the V5 that you now need an engineers report for having the work done professionally.
   
   It used to be that you could happily do the work yourself if you wished and you'd only need a stamped note of approval from somewhere (usually MOT testing centre) to confirm that xxxcc engine with xxxxx engine number is now sitting in xxxxx vehicle with registration xxxxx and xxxxxx chassis number and that they confirm that it is indeed in road worthy condition.
   
   Defo do all the relevent homework before even considering looking at doing the conversion. Im sure itll be possible to do however it may be a completely wasted expense.
7. user_39173 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Hull Posts: 983 01' Ph1 VTS

   #7 5th January 2011, 19:56

   i used to work in a garage that serviced n-power's call out cars, 1.4 206's, we had 4 head gaskets in the space of 2 weeks all at the 30-40k mark. so my opinion on these engines is, dont bother
8. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #8 5th January 2011, 20:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JonCarter i used to work in a garage that serviced n-power's call out cars, 1.4 206's, we had 4 head gaskets in the space of 2 weeks all at the 30-40k mark. so my opinion on these engines is, dont bother

   I work for a Pug dealer, my opinions on these engines is do bother, although I prefer the 1.6 110 HDi myself
9. Andy2907 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Hereford Posts: 326 2001 Fiesta Zetec S - Red

   #9 8th January 2011, 19:20

   I learned to drive in a 1.4 HDi i thought they where a really good little engine ran nice and sweet with plenty of torque