53 reg y20dth

**madmanc** · 3rd October 2010, 13:44

just bought above for wife, struggling starting so i did all the things i could find on your forum (which is very inforrmative thanks alot)
got it starting ok, next day started it let it idle for a few mins while i had diagnostic on it. next was very unpleasant , crash bang wallop timing chain had slipped, basically mechanic took a look and confirmed i need a full new engine.

(car has done 6 miles since i bought it her)

its a 16v y20dth, finding one is proving difficult, my question is can i put a 8v y20dth in ok? or even a 2.2 diesel engine in it.

engine i get will have pump and injectors so can i get replaced and turn the key or do i need to start getting stuff coded?

also how much loss of power from 16v to 8v and how much more power from the y20dth 16v to a 2.2 diesel?

thanks very much for any help wifes killing me to get car back running,

**Celes** · 3rd October 2010, 14:22

All Y20DTH are 16v engines.

**bigmac** · 3rd October 2010, 14:37

There's loads on ebay scrapping,you will need your fuel pump when swapping over engines though as there coded to car

**James24** · 3rd October 2010, 14:52

Also try specialist Vauxhall breakers like http://www.megavaux.co.uk/Engines.aspx

**madmanc** · 3rd October 2010, 15:54

Originally Posted by Celes

All Y20DTH are 16v engines.

definatley are not mate theres 3 on ebay y20dth all 8 valve ,wish you was right though

can i slap a 2.2dti in this if i use the variable turbo? dont mind a few mods to wiring etc...

also if i wanted to use the new pump and ecu from engine i buy , how do i go about that as im sure theres a intermitent problem on the original pump and ecu.

cheers again

**Celes** · 3rd October 2010, 16:33

The DTi's are SingleOverHeadCamshaft engines with 4 valves per cylinder. I think that even the first 2.0Di X20DTL was a 16 valve

**jonnybravo** · 3rd October 2010, 19:59

Celes is right bud SOHC 16valve chaindriven 2.0 litre

**madmanc** · 3rd October 2010, 21:26

Originally Posted by Celes

The DTi's are SingleOverHeadCamshaft engines with 4 valves per cylinder. I think that even the first 2.0Di X20DTL was a 16 valve

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123

ask the guy if its 8 or 16v i can go and get 8-10 8v y20dth tomorow no problem for as little as 250 quids, all i wanted to know was if would go strate in and if there would be any poweer difference that would bee hugely noticable.

thanks any way

**DaveW555** · 4th October 2010, 07:33

Was it a private sale or from a dealer? If it was a dealer of any sort they have to give at least 3 months warranty with any second hand car they sell so get them to sort it out for you. There is no way in gods green earth you should have to fork out for that.

**madmanc** · 4th October 2010, 21:04

Originally Posted by DaveW555

Was it a private sale or from a dealer? If it was a dealer of any sort they have to give at least 3 months warranty with any second hand car they sell so get them to sort it out for you. There is no way in gods green earth you should have to fork out for that.

i wish you was right i bought it at the auctions...........i got the receipt out and it says no warranty