BX 16 auto engine and box.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:21 pm

From the fabled "Snoopy" BX that I broke up a while back. The 1.6 petrol engine and auto box are still in my garage, and quite frankly are completely in the way. I have absolutely no need for them, so if anyone wants them, they're free.

I have a lifting gantry, so can assist lifting into the back of your car/van. Come and take them away.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:31 pm

How hard to use the box to convert a manual diesel BX to automatic using that box do you think David? Cheers.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:36 pm

Not really possible: The ratios are all wrong.

Plus the differences between a diesel manual and a diesel auto are quite extensive. You'd need a lot more than just the gearbox.

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:37 pm

Physically it'll bolt straight on, but it would make for a painful drive!

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:38 pm

Thankyou gents.

DavidRutherford · Post by **DavidRutherford** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:45 pm

Given that my "location" to the left there isn't quite accurate, I ought to just mention (for those who don't know) that I'm actually down in Dorset. About an hour south of Bristol, an hour north of Poole or about 1h45 from the M25.

Post by **docchevron** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:52 pm

I read that quickley and thought it said an hour from the north pole!

M · Post by M » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:52 am

docchevron1472 wrote:I read that quickley and thought it said an hour from the north pole!

Only by rendier and sledge.

What about a 1400 petrol with autobox conversion, or would that be painfull too?

stuart_hedges · Post by **stuart_hedges** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:10 am

Why convert? The carb on that needs attention (auto choke typically rubbish) but otherwise they're both low mileage and in good running order - or at least they were at the time of the crash 18 months ago.

M · Post by M » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:36 am

stuart_hedges wrote:Why convert?

Economy for the diesel route, road tax for the 1400 route.

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:08 am

You couldn't attach a 4HP to a TU engine without really re-engineering things, more cost and hassle that it's worth IMHO.

And the N/A diesel auto was a bit cack IMHO.

Now a TD auto, thats most certainly FTW!
I might build myself one oneday when the old leg dies once too often.
And of course a 16Valve auto !

velosolex50 · Post by **velosolex50** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:31 pm

I put an auto box out of a 19trs into a 19 tgd a couple of years ago (more or less the same gearing as the 19 trs is higher geared than other petrols), and it was pretty easy. BUT it wrecked the fuel economy (60 down to 40 mpg with same driver) and made the performance pretty poor. Very pleasant if you and all the people in the cars queueing up behind were patient.... Spoilt a nice car really. I think a TD would probably be ok to drive with an auto.

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:33 pm

velosolex50 wrote:BUT it wrecked the fuel economy (60 down to 40 mpg with same driver)

Probably due in the main to the fact that the auto will not change into 4th until 42mph and drops out again when speed reduces to 38mph.

Aerodynamica · Post by **Aerodynamica** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:22 pm

David/Stuart, what condition was the ignition, HP pump, FDV and Starter before taking off the road?

If noone can take it all I'd be interested in these parts.

G

Post by **docchevron** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:49 pm

velosolex50 wrote: I think a TD would probably be ok to drive with an auto.

Oh, it's better than ok, Citroen REALLY should have built them, a proper made for the job autobox on a TD in a BX is a resplendant thing to drive.

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