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Sun 18 Mar 2001 20:12
Which peugeot 1.9 TDs have catalytic converters? P - Giles
Hi,

Looking at buying pug 306 1.9 turbo diesel of some form. However, I hear the uncatalysed versions have more poke, without losing much in emissions. I was just wondering- which 306 turbo diesel models have cats and which don't/ how do I tell? (Just by looking at the exhaust...?)

Also, if anyone knows how a 1.9td performs compared to the 2.o HDI tubo version (which I've driven) it would be very useful.

Thanks a lot,

Giles
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Sun 18 Mar 2001 22:46
Re: Which peugeot 1.9 TDs have catalytic converter - Andrew Tarr
Giles - to continue our exchange - I don't believe cats were fitted to 306 TDs by model, but introduced to the whole range about the middle of 1996, either as an unannounced upgrade or due to legislation. I used to keep an occasional eye on 306 literature and I don't recall cats getting any publicity when they were added - they were just a part of 'continual product improvement'. As a car's registration date may be some time after the build date, you may just have to look at the exhaust ! Andrew
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Tue 27 Mar 2001 11:17
Re: Which peugeot 1.9 TDs have catalytic converter - John Kenyon
All "new" style 306TD's (Peugeot badge on rear tailgate release) have one way oxidation cats fitted. (Apr '97). I don't know about earlier years.

There is no argument as far as the 2.0HDi vs 1.9TD argument is concerned
The HDi drives far better, has lower emissions, and better fuel consumption.

The 1.9 needs an intercooler to screw 90-92BHP out of the engine, the
HDi doesn't need it to get 90.

If you are looking for "tweakability", I would reckon that the HDi would
be more robust than a 1.9.

/John
('97 1.9TD owner)
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