Thinking of attaching 1.7 Turbo motor to auto transmission on my Bx Estate.
Has anyone tried this and if so, what was the outcome ?
Tim.
Is this possible ?
Was not an option - but Xantia 1.9TD autos were made and lasted well after the introduction of the HDi's
I don't know if they used the same box - or a different one that could cope with the leaps in torque better. I'd have thought an engine - gearbox from one of these was a good starting point - but beware of the semi electronic diesel pump on later ones and make sure you know how to wire it.
I don't know if they used the same box - or a different one that could cope with the leaps in torque better. I'd have thought an engine - gearbox from one of these was a good starting point - but beware of the semi electronic diesel pump on later ones and make sure you know how to wire it.
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1.7 TD/auto's
Hello the gearing on the standard BX diesel auto box leaves something to be desired I think. The TD has enough go to destroy the box quite quickly. A Xantia box will cope and the gearing is different and makes for a more relaxed drive and a higher top speed if that is of any interest. The main advantage is much better and safer overtaking ability.
Makes quite a nice vehicle. There could be a problem finding a Gearbox they do seem to be in short supply. Make sure it's the correct box because it looks the same as the as a BX box.
It's about 42/40 mpg around town (1st/2nd mostly not much in 3rd gear) stop start work. 53+ on motorway. It could probably be better but if it's there I tend to use it.
Cheers.
Geoff.
Makes quite a nice vehicle. There could be a problem finding a Gearbox they do seem to be in short supply. Make sure it's the correct box because it looks the same as the as a BX box.
It's about 42/40 mpg around town (1st/2nd mostly not much in 3rd gear) stop start work. 53+ on motorway. It could probably be better but if it's there I tend to use it.
Cheers.
Geoff.
I have a pdf document (2.2Mb) on BX autoboxes - which includes the different gearing ratio variants available.
Cant remember from where I downloaded it - but now its available from my Norwegian CCC friend Brede :
http://www.citroenbx.net/autobox.pdf
Cant remember from where I downloaded it - but now its available from my Norwegian CCC friend Brede :
http://www.citroenbx.net/autobox.pdf
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