Technical 2009 Doblo 1.3 multijet engine swap

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Technical 2009 Doblo 1.3 multijet engine swap

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Has anyone decided to ditch the 1.3 multijet engine and replace it with something else? If so, what engines are you using?
 
The 1.3 multijet is a super little engine when working properly, and will work properly for a very long time if serviced on time, and with good oil. I'm not a lover of diesels, but this one I could live with.

As far as I'm aware, the Doblo alternative engine was the 1.4 petrol, initially in 8v, then later in 16v.
The engine ECU (computer) communicates with the body ECU. Connecting a petrol ECU to the original body ECU is likely to fail. Therefore, a swap would need both ECUs, which then means all the locks and ignition switch to avoid immobiliser issues. Simplest way would be a wrecked petrol model as a donor, then issues of disposal of the wreck.

If your engine is broken beyond repair, replacements are usually plentiful, being used in Fiats, Vauxhalls, and some Fords. I think the Bipper and Nemo also used this.

If you just don't like it, swapping the whole vehicle is probably easier, but petrol Doblos are scarce as vans, and most cars are disabled conversions, bringing us back to the wreck donor I suppose.

Good luck.

A V8 Mustang lump is probably too difficult, unless you mount it in the rear.
 
Cut a long story short, The alternator belt shredded and got caught up with the other aux' belt and got pulled off. I was literally a minute away from home, alt' light on and temp' rising a little. Got home engine running ok and I switched off. Hasn't run since! Tried taking the front cover off but stuck as crank bolt will not undo (left thread torx). All fluids out, sump off and I have found 13 needle roller bearings, assume the cam follower roller bearings broken. So now thinking change engine or scrap it. It's a maxi, so a bit longer and may make a useful little shed!
 
Thanks for your reply. I have the Doblo maxi van 1.3 multijet 2009. Had it about 18 months now, but a non runner for about 3 months. It started and ran okay until the alternator belt shredded and got caught up with the other belt and was pulled off(didn't snap). I have been looking to see why and wanted to check the timing chain as it sounds like the timing is out( maybe a jumped tooth). Got the sump off and found needle rollers loose in the bottom, so thinking cam followers broken. I'm at the point where I need to cost up whether it is worth doing. I have for quite a while been into kit cars and have used allsorts as donor vehicles. Mainly Lotus 7 types, but also had a Quantum which was fwd using all parts from a Fiesta XR2 (cvh engine, though some did have zetecs). This is why I asked if anyone has done an engine swap before.
 
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