Looking for tuner that's a mechanic

ScumLord

I'm having some problems with a citroen 1.6 HDi engine. The problem is surrounding the anti pollution filter choking the engine. I'm looking for a mechanic that can fix that problem, I also want to take out the standard air filter and replace it with the likes of a K&N. The air filter position in the C4 is stupid and I think I'll save money in the long run by putting in something where you don't have to remove the wiper assembly to change the air filter.

I'm also looking to increase the power of the engine and change the camber on the front wheels, (they're wearing on the outside of the tyre so I want to get more even wear).

I can find tuning companies online but I want someone who can fix the engine troubles on top of tune it.

Alanstrainor

The problem is with the air filter? What exactly is the issue you're having? Is it idling rough? etc

I'm generally wary enough of K&N filters...they can cause issues since they are a wet filter.

Surely you just need your tracking done to fix the tire wear issue?

ScumLord

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The problem is with the air filter? What exactly is the issue you're having? Is it idling rough? etc

The problem is with the soot burning filter (I'm told). The problem I have with the air filter is it's down in behind the engine, so you have to take off the wiper assembly and it's a major job to change the air filter. The windscreen was cracked the last time it was changed. With a K&N filter all that hassle is gone. It wouldn't have to be a K&N filter just one that move the air filter from where it is behind the engine.

Surely you just need your tracking done to fix the tire wear issue?

The tracking is fine it's just the wheels are too straight so when I go around a corner it's leaning on the outside of the wheels thread so only the outside of the thread is wearing, tracking won't do anything to stop that, it's a camber issue.

JC01

You don't need a "tuner" you need a competent mechanic to correctly diagnose the engine problem and fix it.

As said I'd avoid K&N filters. Plus I'm not even sure they'd produce a model for that car? Fair enough you could butcher one on but I really don't see the point. Same thing with getting more power. The cheapest way to do that is to sell the car and buy a more powerful one. And that's coming from someone who loves fiddling every last bit out of an engine, yours is just the wrong one to go at in that way.

As for the camber, get the car properly aligned and make sure you've the correct tyre pressures. If that doesn't remedy the problem I'd bet you have worn suspension links.

Chimaera

K&N filters are not a good idea. They provide less efficient filtration than a standard paper element filter so there's more crap getting into the engine. When it hits the compressor blades on the turbo especially, it causes accelerated wear. The oil can also cause problems with certain types of MAF sensors.

Paddy@CIRL

I presume it's the DPF filter you're referring to? If so, you can remove it and have it mapped out of the car. It's worth keeping in mind that removing the DPF from a car originally fitted with one is a fail on the MOT in the UK. Seeing as the NCT usually copies the MOT, this might be an issue in the future.

You're basically looking for an induction kit to relocate the air filter. I'm not sure if there's one available for that engine, but it would be worth contacting K&N directly or checking their site.

Alanstrainor is right on the last part, you need an alignment. You should be able ask the mechanic to dial in some negative camber on the front if you feel this is what you need.

ScumLord

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

I presume it's the DPF filter you're referring to? If so, you can remove it and have it mapped out of the car. It's worth keeping in mind that removing the DPF from a car originally fitted with one is a fail on the MOT in the UK. Seeing as the NCT usually copies the MOT, this might be an issue in the future.

Yes, it's the DPF filter, it's also a commercial van and I'm told the DFP filter isn't tested in the commercial test. I've been told I should just take it out but I would be worried they'd start testing for a DFP filter in a year or two.

You're basically looking for an induction kit to relocate the air filter. I'm not sure if there's one available for that engine, but it would be worth contacting K&N directly or checking their site.

More than anything I just want to move the air filter out from where it is, I saw that the K&N filter basically moves it on top of the engine and makes changing/cleaning it straight forward compared to the hassle it currently is.

I do want to add power to the engine, I just want to get the engine running properly at the same time.

mullingar

The DPF filter is just a soot filter. It does not convert nasty chemicals that a Catalytic converter would. In saying that currently the only emissions test that is performed on a diesel is the opacity test. A missing DPF would not influence the gaseous content/result.

Regards K&N, they are an oil based filter. If you want to go down the road of an aftermarket filter, get a quality foam one that needs no oiling.

corkgsxr

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The problem is with the air filter? What exactly is the issue you're having? Is it idling rough? etc

I'm generally wary enough of K&N filters...they can cause issues since they are a wet filter.

Surely you just need your tracking done to fix the tire wear issue?

Chimaera wrote: »

K&N filters are not a good idea. They provide less efficient filtration than a standard paper element filter so there's more crap getting into the engine. When it hits the compressor blades on the turbo especially, it causes accelerated wear. The oil can also cause problems with certain types of MAF sensors.

I'm opinion there no gain over a standard filter. Bmc are far better.

If your having Mac issues over it you've over oiled it. And with being more restrictive. It's the same issue. Over oiling.


Forget the k&n. Get the dpf and cat mapped out and removed that will give you what your looking for. There far better without

ScumLord

corkgsxr wrote: »

I'm opinion there no gain over a standard filter. Bmc are far better.

I had a look at the BMC filters for my car and it's a flat one, I don't see a full induction kit just the actual filter, I'd still have to replace it the same way as it's currently done.

Forget the k&n. Get the dpf and cat mapped out and removed that will give you what your looking for. There far better without

Now I know what I want to do but I'm looking for someone reliable that can take out the cat and DFP filter along with remapping the engine and slightly changing the alignment.

Paddy@CIRL

I've not used him, but he comes highly recommend: Joe Power of www.tdr.ie