Xsara Vts In An Xs

[joed66 4]

hello i have a 1988 xs and wanting to convert it to a xsara vts engine and box (purely for the 5 speed)

how easy is it i know you have to change the subframe to a gti or diesel

is anything else big involved or do they just drop in and plug up?.

 

do i need to change the tank and what pump is best to use as mine is mechanical.

do the shaft fit or do they need to be modified

do i need to change my hubs to fit the shafts?

i am sure i will need to change the top engine mount on mine as mine is for a tu engine

will the the standard vts gear linkages fit and work

and i am sure i will need to modifiy my exhaust to match up

is there any work such as cutting and re welding the engine bay?

and do i need to change the radiator or will running 2 fans be enough?

 

sorry i no its quite a few questions but i want as much info as i can on this before i jump in to it.

[welshpug 1,626]

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=137545&hl=&fromsearch=1

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=111991&hl=&fromsearch=1

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Cheers WP, its not all that straight forward, only a handful of TU > XU cars on the fourm.

 

-As you say new tank + new lines as they are on the wrong side and wire the pump in.

-You ideally need GTI clocks, dash loom, and change your lights/washer/wiper etc loom to a GTI item

-GTI subframe

-GTI gear change, linkages, lever

-GTI header tank

-You will want to get some sort of heat shield on the bulk head as TU's don't have them.

-completely new exhaust

-and all the nromal conversion items, I may of missed a couple things!

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Along with Brakes, BE Driveshafts, You need the mount for the header tank too, GTi water pipes, Rad and Rad cowl, 1 fan is fine here.

 

Also being 1988 the top mount will need moving, Best to find a GTi inner wing for this

[allye 530 3 Cars]

I wasn't aware the TU mounts changed miles? I used a 92 xs fine.

[S@m 156]

A good shot of the two different TU mount arrangements can be seen here;

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=120702&st=22

 

Sam

[joed66 4]

I already have 266mm brakes on mine so thats one thing i have lol

I was also planning on heat wrapping the exhaust.

I am thinking of getting a xsara and using as much as i can off it .

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

You missed out the old XY engine, Different mount again

[joed66 4]

How hard is it to v6 the pugs?

[BlueBolt 156]

Quite!! Depends on your knowledge level.

Have a look at James_Pug's build thread of his 205 cab v6...

Edited October 20, 2012 by BlueBolt

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

DIY you need a very good level of DIY and time to get things to fit, Mounts, Driveshafts, Clutch operation, Subframe mods etc

[joed66 4]

I used to be a mechanic so experience isnt realy an issue just want to no whats envolved and whats my best route

[welshpug 1,626]

there is only one route, make it fit, make it work, off you go

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Allot, Stick engine in and work around making things fit, Allot of time and making parts is needed, along with welding, engine mounts so pretty much everything

[jerseypug 1]

When I did mine I stripped the xs shell bare then refitted everything from a gti. I had to weld on a top engine mount and cut quite a bit off the rear arches so they cleared the gti wheels. I used a gti6 engine and had to cut out and cover the bulkhead for the exhaust downpipe to miss. It was a lot of work