C5 Cam Belt Gone

[bertslad]

The cam belt has gone on my c5 , 1.9 hdi estate.  It's done 70k miles.    I've been offered another enginefrom a 2.2 hdi. it's done 140k miles and has had the belt changed at 85k.   Would it be  a straight swop with the engines?   Would there be any problems? Is this the best solution?

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

The C5 did not have a 1.9 hdi so I guess you mean a 2.0 hdi and then depending on its year could be 90 bhp, 110 bhp or 138 bhp. The 2.2 hdi again could be 136 bhp or 173 bhp. I do not know what damage has been done to your existing engine but you could consider repairing it. The higher mileage 2.2 hdi may also be worn out.

 

The larger engine may well fit but there are all the ancilliaries to consider, different turbo, fuel pumps/systems, injectors, electrical systems, exhaust particle filters, the 2.2 hdi also has larger front brake discs and pads. Rather than trying to convert your car to a 2.2 hdi one, it may well be better and lower cost to find the right engine. There would also be the insurance aspects to consider, would your insurer cover you ?

 

The Haynes manual does not cover the 2.2 hdi, alternative sources of information include the Citroen manuals which are available from such as ebay, for the mark 1 C5 136 bhp engine up to 2004 it is covered on the French RTA C5 manual available from such as Amazon. The Citroen parts diagrams can be seen on the service.citroen site, register as another professional, member of the Citroen Owners Club.