Diesel car engines Peugeot 305

Diesel engine specification
Total information Type - 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engines with overhead camshaft and compression ignition of the mixture. Transverse mounting with 30°back rotation. The gearbox is located on the left side of the...

General information about diesel engines
The 4-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft is mounted transversely and tilted back at an angle of 30°. Gearbox stand on its left side. Both the head and the cylinder block are made of cast iron. Toothed timing belt...

Ongoing maintenance
The procedures listed below should be performed at the intervals specified in section " Ongoing maintenance " at the beginning of this guide. Checking the oil level 1. Put the machine on a level ground, turn off the...

Basic operations possible without removing the engine from the machine
The above operations can be performed without removing the engine from the machine: A. Timing belt - removal and installation. b. Camshaft - removal and installation. V. Cylinder head - removal and installation....

Timing belt — inspection, removal, installation and tension
1. The timing belt drives the camshaft, injection pump and water pump and is controlled from the sprocket at the front end of the crankshaft. If it breaks while the engine is running, it will cause the pistons to hit...

Timing belt tensioner and right engine support bracket — removal and installation
1. Engage the handbrake and jack up the right front corner of the machine until the wheel is just off the ground. Support the machine and shift into 4th or 5th gear so that the engine can be turned over by turning the...

Timing belt intermediate roller — removal and installation
1. Carry out the operations indicated in section 5, paragraphs 1-9 . 2. Remove the engine mudguard under the right front wheel arch. To create more space to work, drain the cooling system ( see chapter 2 ) and...

Cylinder head — disassembly, alignment and assembly
1. With the cylinder head removed (see previous section) remove the distributor. 2. Pull out the pushers together with their washers and arrange them in order so as not to be confused (see photo). 3. Disconnect the...

Cylinder Head Bolt Identification and Tightening — All Models
1. Cylinder head bolts on early models (until September 1986), which do not need to be tightened to a certain angle, have a conventional hex head and a smooth body. 2. Cylinder head bolts on models since 1986 that are...

Cylinder Head and Pistons — Decarbonizing
1. With the cylinder head removed (see section 9) it is necessary to clean the valve heads and adjacent surfaces of the cylinder head from carbon deposits. Use a dull scraper or wire brush to work and be careful not to...

Oil seals — replacement
Note: The oil seal replacement procedure described here applies to the engine standing on the machine. With the engine removed, skip the instructions regarding preparations to gain access to the oil seal. Camshaft oil...

Pallet — removal and installation
1. Apply the handbrake and jack up and support the front of the car. 2. Place a suitable container under the motor. Unscrew the drain plug and allow the oil to drain from the sump. 3. Wipe the drain plug clean,...

Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
1. Remove timing belt ( see section 4 ). 2. Remove the sprocket and key from the crankshaft (if the last one falls). 3. Remove the pallet ( see section 13 ). 4. To turn out bolts and to remove the case of a forward...

Pistons and connecting rods — removal and installation
1. Remove the cylinder head. 2. Remove the oil pump ( see section 14 ). 3. If there is a wear protrusion on the top of the cylinders, it must be removed with a scraper or special tool in order not to damage the pistons...

Flywheel — removal and installation
1. Remove the engine from the gearbox and disconnect them (see sections 19 and 20 ) (or remove the box). 2. Make reference marks and gradually loosen the clutch basket bolts. Remove basket and clutch disc (see photo)....

Engine / gearbox mountings — removal and installation
Right cushion 1. Attach a hoist to the engine or support it with a jack by placing a wooden block under the pallet. 2. Remove the nuts and remove the right support bracket. 3. Unscrew the bottom nut of the pillow (under...

Engine — Removal Method
1. The engine with gearbox is removed through the bottom of the engine compartment. 2. The box can be removed individually through the bottom of the engine compartment, after which, in theory, it is possible to remove...

Engine and transmission — removal
1. Remove the hood cover or lift it up until it stops. 2. Lock the cover in the up position. 3. Engage the handbrake and jack up and support the front of the machine so that there is at least 60 cm between the bumper...

Engine and transmission — disconnection
1. Clean the engine and gearbox removed from the machine from external dirt. 2. Loosen the bolts and remove the T.M.T. sensor. (see photo). Remove screws and sensor holder. 3. Using a hex wrench, unscrew the bolts and...

Engine disassembly — general part
1. Thoroughly clean the outside of the engine with a water soluble solvent. Make sure that dirt does not get on the injection pump and generator. 2. If possible, disassemble the engine on a clean work bench. A concrete...

Engine — complete disassembly
1. If not already done, drain the engine oil. 2. Remove the brake booster vacuum pump ( see chapter 8 ). 3. Pull up the special clip, loosen the spring clips and remove the two sections of the casing of the timing...

Oil level and temperature sensors — general information
1. The oil level sensor is not on all models. Where present, it is located on the rear of the engine (flywheel side) ( see D/photo 22.18V ). 2. On some models since 1985, an oil temperature sensor is installed. Where...

XUD7T and XUD9TE Engines — Disassembly
1. The disassembly procedure is the same as in section 22 . The only thing added is that the turbocharger must be dressed at the same time as the manifolds. 2. When the engine is completely disassembled, remove the...

Inspection of the engine and putting it in order — the general part
1. After complete disassembly of the engine, clean all its parts and carefully inspect them, as indicated in the relevant sections. 2. Use rags, a soft brush and kerosene or other solvents to clean the parts. Do not...

Engine Parts — Inspection and Tidying
Block and cylinders 1. Inspect the casting of the cylinder block for defects and cracks. 2. Remove 2 plugs if necessary (at the rear of the block and in the flange below the oil filter) and clean the oil line. When...

Engine assembly — general part
1. Before starting assembly, check that all parts are clean and that all necessary new parts have been purchased. You will need a complete set of gaskets and engine seals. 2. Replace all bolts, nuts and studs with...

Engine — complete assembly
1. Place the cylinder block upside down on a work bench and wipe clean the main bearing housings in the crankcase and the main covers. 2. Wipe off the protective grease from the new bearings and install the upper...

Engine and gearbox — connecting to each other
1. Support the engine and lift the gearbox into place. It may be necessary to rotate the gearbox a little in order for the splined drive shaft to enter the clutch disc. 2. Install the box on the pins, insert the bolts...

Engine and Transmission — Installation
1. The engine with gearbox is installed in the reverse order to that given in section 19. Pay attention to the following additional points: A. When installing the right drive shaft, use the final drive oil seal...

First engine start after overhaul
1. Check for oil in the engine and box, coolant and fuel, and make sure the battery is well charged. 2. On early models with a Roto-Diesel fuel filter, unscrew the pump plunger. 3. Turn on the ignition to energize the...

Engine Troubleshooting
A malfunctioning fuel injection system can produce noises that are characteristic of failed bearings. In order to identify the cause of the noise, the nozzle fittings should be loosened one by one while the engine is...