[HOW TO] 16 valve Conversion (with Pictures) - Page 2 - Saxperience

Hewitt · 23rd November 2007, 00:59

Really Helpful Guide

djrem · 2nd December 2007, 20:19

Updated The References Section

Tim_1 · 4th April 2008, 20:55

With regards to the engine mounts when converting from a vtr to vts(mk1) which ones will i use ? im guessing
top left - vtr mount,
gearbox top right and bottom - vts mounts
am i correct?

coolj522 · 9th April 2008, 00:07

ok ive done a vts conversion into my 2003 vtr, ive blocked the fuel return off, however it is running like f**k all!! im nt too sure on how to go about the fuel return tho, could someone please help??

thanks!

williamsvts · 9th April 2008, 01:22

its running like fuck all??? does that mean its not running or its running shit?

Colin · 9th April 2008, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Tim_1

With regards to the engine mounts when converting from a vtr to vts(mk1) which ones will i use ? im guessing
top left - vtr mount,
gearbox top right and bottom - vts mounts
am i correct?

ECU mount you need the VTS one

all the others are fine.

onzakieron · 4th June 2008, 23:56

Just a quickie.

If I'm running a 2000 vtr atm, if I got any old GTI engine, what else would I need to make it work, e.g if it was a 03 plate 3 plug and mile was a 96 1 plug. Don't know if they exist but just to get the example..

If the engine and car were the worst match ever what would I need extra?

ChrisT · 5th June 2008, 16:54

Could you please update the pics as there not working anymore some of em

gavbey · 15th July 2008, 20:34

ye pics dont seem to work any more , thanks

Geetie_Donny · 24th July 2008, 18:45

im in the middle of a gti conversion for my quiksilver, my car is a 1 plug ecu n my 16v is 1 plug ecu!!! and i have the engine loom 2, do i need 2 worry bout the main loom inside the car or is it all the same?

djrem · 24th July 2008, 19:49

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Originally Posted by gavbey

ye pics dont seem to work any more , thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisT

Could you please update the pics as there not working anymore some of em

Make sure you are logged into facebook.

djrem · 28th October 2008, 12:46

just logged into facebook and the photo sections down at the moment.

Will update when its available.

if i dont do it within days, pm me to get my finger out.

Colin · 28th October 2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Geetie_Donny

im in the middle of a gti conversion for my quiksilver, my car is a 1 plug ecu n my 16v is 1 plug ecu!!! and i have the engine loom 2, do i need 2 worry bout the main loom inside the car or is it all the same?

The only loom you change is the engine loom. The interior loom can stay put

willsy · 28th October 2008, 13:28

With regards to the engine mount thats under the ECU it would be well worth keeping the VTS one on the car and getting the appropriate mounting bracket welded on in order to do this (lesser modelled 1.0 and 1.1 has a more basic mount as you've pointed out but im sure this was uprated by Citroen for a reason)

To get the correct mounting bit you cannot buy it direct from citroen but if you do a bit of calling around local scrappys where a 1.4/vtr/vts has already had its engine removed then with a good drill bit and a screwdriver you can take the bracket off and get it welded onto your car fairly cheaply.

Also with the fuel return line a 1.0 and a 1.1 is fortunate enough to already have a return line plumbed in (kinda helpful there) so this is really easy to get around.

For 1.4 and vtr owners you can get the return lines from a scrappy (theyre a pain to remove) or you can buy the parts new from citroen and feed them into your car relatively easily by following the supply line from the engine bay to the pump or vice versa.

If anyone wants the part numbers for the fuel lines i can find these out for you if needed

TU-Tuning · 28th October 2008, 13:32

Lots of awesome info in here. Rem when youve got the pics back up could you post in the thread so it comes up on my subscription thing, then ill download it to a document.

Willsy, any idea if the 1.4 has the strengthened lower mount?

willsy · 28th October 2008, 13:52

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Originally Posted by Ben_Saxo

Willsy, any idea if the 1.4 has the strengthened lower mount?

The bottom gearbox one?

TU-Tuning · 28th October 2008, 14:02

Just generally actually, trying to tot up all the costs now, apart from the obvious ones like engine, box ecu etc etc

willsy · 28th October 2008, 22:23

The 1.4 has all the correct mounting points needed without any potential need for modification

turbotom · 28th October 2008, 22:51

Im a bit confused on the engine mount front lol. Got a MK1 vtr single and i have a single VTS engine to go in. The mounts at first glance look exactly the same. Is this my dodgy eyes fooling me lol

willsy · 28th October 2008, 23:22

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Originally Posted by turbotom

Im a bit confused on the engine mount front lol. Got a MK1 vtr single and i have a single VTS engine to go in. The mounts at first glance look exactly the same. Is this my dodgy eyes fooling me lol

Theyll be the same on yours Tom

Drivers side (under ecu) mount is the only one that varies

1.0 and 1.1 have a very basic mount which is easily identifyable as it doesnt have the 'domed' shape on top or a noticeable spot welded on bracket.

1.4/vtr/vts all have the larger domed shape mount which bolts onto the spot welded bracket on the inner leg.

Ill try and find some pics of mine (should be some in my engine progress thread)