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Fri 9 Feb 2007 19:15
Peugeot/Citroen TD / XUD starter - local yokel
I've just done this, and as a novice, found it quite easy the engine is the same for all 90s Peugeots and Citroens inc. the 306, 405, Zantia and ZX.

You will need - replacement starter motor - get it from a breaker for £20, and get free practice in removing it!

8mm Allen bit with a ratchet, assorted metric ring spanners and a flat head screwdriver.

Disconnect the -ve terminal of the battery first - and note your radio code if needed.

Remove the air cleaner - the big box on the right, by unclipping the three fasteners at its base. Disconnect the three pipes that go in by loosening the jubilee clips. The large rigid plastic pipe that crosses the front needs to be disconnected on the left, and the inlet pipe taken off above the radiator.

The starter will now be seen centrally, on the front of the engine, about five inches behind the radiator, and about half way down the rad. Disconnect the two incoming wires.

The three bolts that attach it undo from the right of the motor, and the front two withdraw fully, (note that the top one is longer than the lower one). The rear bolt will not withdraw fully, but can be left in place. Do this one last.

Twist the motor to remove it from the engine bay.

Offer up the new motor, noting that a 3/4" long ring assists in locating the top, front bolt. It may have stayed on the engine, or perhaps come off with the starter. Do up the top two bolts together, and then the lower bolt.

Reconnect the two wires on the starter, replace the air filter box and pipes, and reconnect the battery.

Job done.

Should take about an hour to an hour an a quarter if you are a novice like me.
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Sat 10 Feb 2007 09:11
Peugeot/Citroen TD / XUD starter - ib33
Thanks for your write up on this local yokel.
I also still like to do my own maintenance and am considering this type of older type diesel (possibly a Rover 218 if I can find a good one still).
Have you done the cam belt on this engine? If so are they easy to get at?
Cheers, Ian
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Sat 10 Feb 2007 11:24
Peugeot/Citroen TD / XUD starter - RichardW
The cam belt on this engine is awkward to say the least - the book time is 4.5 hours in a Xantia with A/C! Getting the covers off is a right pain - there is a bolt right down the back of the engine that you can't see, can hardly feel and is obscured by the turbo pipes - and it's a different size to all the others! Getting the timing pin in the flywheel is interesting too.... On the upside it's got a very robust spring tensioner, so that part of the job is easy to set up.
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RichardW

Is it illogical? It must be Citroen....
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Sat 10 Feb 2007 13:11
Peugeot/Citroen TD / XUD starter - ib33
Thanks Richard for the cam belt info.
My AX diesel was pretty easy to change surprisingly for a little car.
Cheers, Ian
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