madaxgt 0 Posted July 10, 2007 I'm going to look at a car with this engine in with the view to use it as a transplant been told runs perfect etc but i have limited experience of this engine. Any engine specific things to watch out for on this engine like hydr tappets, head gaskets etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 71 2 Cars Posted July 10, 2007 normally an execsive tap in the head is a sign of previous pulley/belt failure. Look at history check for regular belt changes and make sure you put new on when you buy it for peace of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisaGTi16v 1 Posted July 10, 2007 The cambelt tensioners must be done with the belt. Recommended 40k or less intervals. When I bought my Xsara its belt had been done 5k before. When the cover was taken off a few K later due to a noise there was a mad amount of slack due to worn tensioner. Garage didnt know how it hadnt slipped Should idle nice and evenly, oil temperature should take quite a while to get up, mine barely moves after the 7 minute drive to work but will eventually budge. Should rev nice and cleanly to 7250 (some rare P1 306's were rumoured to be 7400) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
