Project 5AXO Ep39 - Citroen Saxo VTS Turbo - Engine build complete

The engine is finally finished. I get the race alternator on, the inlet manifold bolted on, the freshly powder coated sump goes on and I give you a look at the cam covers.

[@Red_Hamish]

I had a vts in the mid 90’s. I subscribed for nostalgia and have stayed for the quality of the content. This is a great series.

[@SeanPendlebury]

Thanks for following the progress :)

[@clippzone1445]

This video alone saved my vts from being sold... thank you sir ... And by the way That's gonna be a rippa when it's done mate. Jeezus laawwwd Can't wait to see it done. Top scores today sir 🙏👊💥

[@49cchris]

I'm very impressive with the alternator, now I'm learning the processes, feel that I could achieve the same goals, I have a garage, might collect the main parts first then then take my 106 vts, same lump as yours, then get my hands dirty again & start the build god help me! 👍🤔

[@tiagofilipericardotr]

Mate, thanks to u and ur vids, I was able to do a restomod in my Citroen Ax with a 16v saxo engine swap, and I bought a Saxo that I'm doing all motor . Thank you for the hours of knowledge.

[@jamesetheridge3487]

You will have fun with that thermatec gasket. It wouldn't dremel so I ended up cutting with sharp knife...

[@charlestonzandomenico7578]

Lindo trabalho. Tudo de muita qualidade

[@TheDrago1882]

Looking good Sean, some great progress.

[@rajkib]

Great job Sean, looks amazing.

[@russhopkins724]

Looks immense Sean!! Top work mate thank you for sharing!

[@petranx13schannel-yw5kg]

Your project looks awesome, especially the zinc parts. An advice from me, you have to trim more the little peace from the c2 intake on the engine mount side, because now you have clearance to install the intake, but if you want to change an engine mount on car with your engine in position you have to remove intake to have access to the Fourth bolt on engine mount bracket. I figure this out when i install the intake into my car with the engine in position.

[@jannonijenhuis9994]

Beautiful!

[@scattkiwiman]

wonderful !

[@GTiR23]

FYI, Can see your address in the alternator unboxing part mate. Great build as always!

[@Len8vw7]

Good to see your engine build progress! 19:20 I can only warn you about this type of magnetic drain plug though. Had one exactly like this - the magnetic tip came off the first time the engine got hot. The magnetic tip is only glued on. And the glue will fail, as there is very little surface area for it to bond. That piece coming off will most likely stick to the sump. But still an foreign object in the oil pan - probably don´t want that.. When you´re just about finished working under the car - then realize that little piece is missing .. best moment, haha!!

[@SeanPendlebury]

Hiya mate. Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep an eye out for it. Engine will be run in then an oil change so i'll run it for that and then change for a more robust solution.

[@Len8vw7]

@@SeanPendlebury If you want a magnetic plug - the ones from a MA transmission should have the same thread pitch (I think). Easy to get from scrapyard - will probably last better.

[@ReinierRuneScape]

how much horsepower will this be lol I really appreciate the videos, it is really nice to be able to follow it from start to finish

[@andyhopkinson2708]

🤤🤤

[@cronson7]

they are the most flexible AN lines I've ever seen, where did you get them from?

[@cronson7]

just got to the point in the video where you said haha

[@nicolastompouce5067]

Magnifique ❤,c'est possible d avoir la.réference pour commander l'alternateur et sont support ?

[@SeanPendlebury]

spoox.co.uk/alternators/5628-spoox-motorsport-peugeot-106-gti-16v-billet-race-alternator-setup.html

[@carcontrolcommitment]

have you got a link to that alternator set up? Also those valve covers are an absolute PITA to seal without leaks. You'll probably need a therma tec cam cover gasket. An even then a bit of RTV.

[@SeanPendlebury]

It's on the Spoox website mate

[@bespoke500]

The best thing do with cam covers is to run the plastic jp4 ones much better seal And don’t leak also you have a breather on each cover

[@SeanPendlebury]

@@bespoke500 I have AN10 breathers on each cover and thermotec gaskets to run.

[@bespoke500]

@@SeanPendlebury what about having no internal plate on one cover ? I’m not bitching mate I run a 420 bhp 106 and found the jp4 covers work very well 😎

[@carolinanobre7654]

What kind of alternator kit is this?

[@SeanPendlebury]

Spoox motorsport

[@tonatiuhbielettotrejo7685]

Are there any negatives of moving to a smaller alternator from the bigger/OEM one?

[@SeanPendlebury]

Potentially not powerful enough to cope with all systems.

[@tonatiuhbielettotrejo7685]

@@SeanPendlebury Powerful enough to run a stock Saxo VTS/VTR?

[@SeanPendlebury]

@@tonatiuhbielettotrejo7685 yes I should think so

[@benweller]

Do you have a link to where I can purchase the stainless coolant pipe joiner

[@SeanPendlebury]

It was made for me mate. Sorry

[@VeiRoNv2]

its on ebay

[@user-qi1nm5pu9f]

Hallo can you tell me the code number and the label of the alternator please???

[@user-qi1nm5pu9f]

Can you help me by the code of the alternator? Thank you.

[@VeiRoNv2]

Will you not be running a cambelt cover?

[@SeanPendlebury]

No mate

[@VeiRoNv2]

@@SeanPendlebury May i ask why? seems pretty risky for no gains,or it wouldnt fit with your engine spec?

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

En 2012 Citroën avait fait croire qu ils aller la sortir bie turbo de 550 ch porche ferrarie on tout de suite répliquer avec la rs2 et la pista sauf que c était du faut mais c est possible avec ce moteur et les allemands et italien le savent ❤😂

[@bespoke500]

With your dip stick when you fit it’s a good idea to get some wire and tie it down other wise you might find it pops out on boost and you can guess the outcome ! That’s talking from experience and happing to others I know, it’s a very nice clean build though

[@SeanPendlebury]

I've made a bracket for it. It's bolted down.

[@bespoke500]

@@SeanPendlebury nice I think I need something similar 😎

[@SeanPendlebury]

I just cut the original bracket off and made a new one and welded it on. Simples 😃

[@davyarthurs]

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