Xantia 1.8I Query

[jjmoody]

I bought a 2nd hand xantia some time ago, and until now it has simply been new tyres now and again. Now I need a new driver's side electric window mechanism.  The parts number is different for the 1.8i and the 1.8i 16V. and knowing nothing about cars, and finding nothing on the car's paperwork, I have no idea which of the two I own.  How do I identify my car please?   (I've been lucky with the weather down here in SW France so far, but it is bound to rain soon and I'll want to close my window!)    

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

The 8 valve engine cam shaft cover will be narrower than the 16 valve engine since it only has 1 cam shaft, whereas the 16 valve engine will have 2 cam shafts - so at a guess, the 8 valve cover will be about 150 mm wide and the 16 valve one about 200 mm wide. You can also use your car VIN in the parts diagrams.

[grin factor]

Yrs ago I had a Xantia and many of the parts, other than engine as above, where the same. So I would assume the window mechanism would be the same. Can't see them using different ones to be honest, wouldn't make financial sense.

[paul.h]

The original poster has not been back since making their first post so no point in adding to this topic.