Mr_E 7 Posted February 4, 2009 As title really, i have just got hold of a K reg 205 1.8 diesel with a knackered engine - I bought it to break it but its really quite straight and tidy so thinking of perhaps putting it back on the road. (its still even MOT'd until the end of july) The question is, will the engine or engine and gearbox from an M reg Citroen ZX 1.9 diesel fit it (fairly easily). A mate in work has got a good engine and a fecked car sat on his drive that I could also have very cheaply. Hopefully someone out there can help. Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtdog 4 Posted February 4, 2009 It should be pretty simple. I'm 99.9% sure they use the same mounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jplautomotive 0 Posted February 4, 2009 yeah will go in no probs , i done quite a few 405s, 309,s no probs engine and what have you will be fine just have to have a play with the hoses mix and match probaly be a late fuel filter on stat housing if so just ditch you 205 fuel filter and use the zx one if it has a key pad just remove module on back of pump and fit a early stop soloniod that just needs 12v jonny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_E 7 Posted February 4, 2009 Sounds good!! Which gearbox would you use, the 205 one or will the ZX one drop straight in to save splitting it? Will the 205 exhaust/manifold swop straight over onto the ZX engine too? So many questions!! Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omega 82 Posted February 4, 2009 Sounds good!! Which gearbox would you use, the 205 one or will the ZX one drop straight in to save splitting it? Will the 205 exhaust/manifold swop straight over onto the ZX engine too? So many questions!! Cheers Paul might be a idea to split the box and but a clutch in now,saving a lot of time /cash/hassel later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jplautomotive 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Sounds good!! Which gearbox would you use, the 205 one or will the ZX one drop straight in to save splitting it? Will the 205 exhaust/manifold swop straight over onto the ZX engine too? So many questions!! Cheers Paul i would use the zx one but as omega says put a clutch in it manifold , may be different shape ports early engines had square ports , later ones are oval just keep down pipe off the zx then you can make it fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,526 Posted February 5, 2009 I've half an idea that the inlet manifold on a 306/ZX NA diesel engine will foul the bonnet of a 205; not 100% sure though, but something to check. They have a plastic affair that curves round over the cam cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jplautomotive 0 Posted February 5, 2009 I've half an idea that the inlet manifold on a 306/ZX NA diesel engine will foul the bonnet of a 205; not 100% sure though, but something to check. They have a plastic affair that curves round over the cam cover. dont think it will , i put a 405 1.9 turbo in a 309 with top mounted intercooler was fine . they are same height as the plasstic bit on the N/A ones . is the any more space under a 309 than a 205 bonnet though ? jonny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_E 7 Posted February 16, 2009 We have put the ZX engine and gearbox in the 205 now, only a few minor differences on a few of the sensor connectors etc that we have swopped, havnt put the bonnet back on yet but it does look like it will foul so we will swop the inlet manifolds over. The ZX gearbox is slightly different where the gear linkages connect on so just had to swop over the pivot arm on the top of the box. There is a connector that goes to the base of the 205 fuel filter housing thats not on the ZX housing - anyone know what that one is for? and can the fuel filter housings be swopped over easily? Hopefully will have it all finished off on friday and see about getting it taxed and back on the road! Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jplautomotive 0 Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) the plug is the water in diesel light , i wouldnt bother with it Edited February 16, 2009 by jplautomotive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_E 7 Posted February 18, 2009 the plug is the water in diesel light , i wouldnt bother with it Thoughts thats what it was, but was wasnt sure. Will be hopefully finishing it off on friday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_E 7 Posted February 20, 2009 Its in and its all running sweet...............but we have screwed up with the gearbox! It wont go into 5th or reverse. We have used the box from the ZX, as it was a lower mileage one but had to change the gear linkage arm on the top of the box as they were different. The rod that the arm goes onto (held on with roll pins) did drop into the box a bit so im assuming that this is where the problem is. The question is - can this be fixed whilst in the car and how do you fix it, or is it a box out job? (if its a box out job, i will just put the original 205 box back in it) Hopefully someone can help Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
