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Hello 205 drivers I've joined to get some help with my Citroen Xantia Activa which I acquired over a year ago as a non-runner. I've repaired some hydraulics and the fuel pump to get it running initially and then due to poor condition/history I replaced cambelt, auxillary belt, fuel filter, ht leads, I got it through the first MoT after 5 years off the road. So although I'm a member of French Car Forum and have had some help over there it seems that you 205 drivers running this engine are more plentiful so I reckon my chances of getting some extra help/advice on sorting it better in your hands. Car starts fine, seems to warm up fairly quickly and cooling fans cut in and out fine. There just isn't much power my Xantia HDi is faster. It will accelerate but just not very fast, top speed is 115mph but needs winding up to that, 0-60 mph is around 16 seconds !!! When I changed the timing belt I had trouble with the timing alignment (pulley isn't solid like some Peugeots) so it's possible the timing marks on the pulley are wrong. It has been to 2 garages since it's been back on the road but neither has discovered the problem, no codes quoted just a list of likely problems including: fuel pressure fluctuating/injectors/Lambda sensor/catalytic converter or ECU (ECU has since been sent away and tested no faults found). I've read a few threads that indicate the crank timing can be checked from the flywheel end from a hole near the starter motor but having read the Haynes manual that seems to only be the diesel engine timing procedure? If anyone can loan me a XU solid cast pulley that I can use, just to fit temporarily to confirm my timing is correct that would be great. Once I've confirmed the timing is correct I can then see what's else could be causing the power loss..... If it's not the timing my next thoughts are the turbo boost solenoid ? The local turbo guy has tested the actuator line as OK but didn't want to go any further (turbo turns freely on visual inspection and looks in OK condition). I'm in Darlington, Co Durham if anyone is local? Please help me find my missing BHP if I can get near the standard 150 I think I'll be happy