Replace Engine in a VTR

1. MarkyG Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Maldon, Essex Posts: 2470 '03 Posi Blue VTS (R.I.P) 11 Plate Peugeot 'thing'

   #1 14th March 2007, 19:47

   Am needing a new engine me thinks soon, done about 125,500 miles in my VTR (52 plate!!!!)
   
   Lots of driving about and the like. Finally starting to get the car back up and running after 4 years of ownership! Has to be done!
   
   Any ideas what other engines will fit in the engine bay without too many probs? looking to get a VTS engine fitted, but am having trouble finding one with a low-ish mileage. Failing that, what engines would actually fit into the compartment?
   
   Looking to replace everything, ecu, egine, the whole lot! time and money advice would be ideal too!!
   
   Greatly appreciated guys!!
2. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #2 14th March 2007, 22:54

   vts is only 1 which is simple enough the rest will need custom parts and will be a waste as they will be to heavy for the saxo sheel and ruin handleing
3. MarkyG Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 Maldon, Essex Posts: 2470 '03 Posi Blue VTS (R.I.P) 11 Plate Peugeot 'thing'

   #3 14th March 2007, 22:59

   ok, on that note, anyone got a nice vts mk2 engine for sale with ecu, barrel, everything i need basically? low-ish mileage, failing that i'll get rid of my VTR and buy a VTS
4. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #4 14th March 2007, 23:02

   its a hell of alot of miles for the year so wont get to much for it
   
   keeping looking in for sale section son here and on ssc and look on ebay
   
   theres also a lad called tam on ssc who will get you 1 as he owns his own scrap yard
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 14th March 2007, 23:08

   get yourself an advert up in the wanted section and keep checking on ebay and scrapyards mate
6. kenny Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2005 Near St Andrews Fife Posts: 4631 Saxo Westcoast (sold) mr2 turbo

   #6 14th March 2007, 23:32

   tam on ssc is a good bet, was there earlier and hes got a few there. his username is axo16v on ssc.
7. Tobs Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 London Posts: 3416

   #7 15th March 2007, 14:12

   just put another vtr or vts engine in or go all out and put zara 2.0l in it
8. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

   #8 15th March 2007, 14:16

   mate try the breakers yards and ebay for engines complete with loom, ecu and gearbox
9. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #9 15th March 2007, 14:40

   a xsara engne will only go in the back mate dont think it fits in the engine bay without custom work, im sure if hey went stright in a lot of peole would have them
10. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

    #10 15th March 2007, 15:43

    Does the VTS just drop straight in?
11. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #11 15th March 2007, 15:45

    yes mate providing its a saxo or C2 engine
12. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #12 15th March 2007, 15:58

    c2 engine would need lots of work to it to make it work
    
    saxo vts u will need engine and loom ecu and the ecu side engine mount
13. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #13 15th March 2007, 16:03

    only 125,000 miles..
    
    I'd rather stick with a high milleage engine that I knew the history than swap for an unknown. Peugeots if well maintained will do high mileage.
    
    Personally I wouldn't panic. Just keep it well looked after and it'll go on for some time yet.
14. milesg Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Northampton Posts: 587

    #14 15th March 2007, 23:50

    i would of thought the peugeot 106 engines would fit, the gti is a 1.6 16 like the vts,
15. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #15 15th March 2007, 23:52

    the 106 gti engine does fit mate its the exact same engine apart from the peugeot sticker lol
16. milesg Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Northampton Posts: 587

    #16 15th March 2007, 23:55

    lol, thought it would be
17. Foggy Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi

    #17 15th March 2007, 23:55

    Here you go....Clicky
18. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

    #18 16th March 2007, 00:08

    erm would that fit lol
19. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #19 16th March 2007, 00:13

    hmmmm would be nice but will be a tight squeeze, and im not entirely sure it will go straight in, you could either put it in the rear or do a lot of custom work in the engine bay
20. Foggy Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi

    #20 16th March 2007, 00:33

    An amazing tool is a lump hammer!!! LOL
21. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

    #21 16th March 2007, 10:29

    i would want that power in the rear wheels