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Peugeot Citroën PSA TU engine

Peugeot Citroën PSA TU engine

 The PSA -TU engines are a series of small four-cylinder in - line engines used in various Peugeot and Citroën cars. The engine was introduced in 1986 with the launch of the Citroën AX , replacing the X Series, with many components in common with its predecessor. The TU is available either as a gasoline or diesel version, which bears the name TUD for distinction. The performance of the TU engines ranges from 29 to 92 kW (40 to 125 hp). The gasoline versions have capacity of 954, 1124, 1294, 1360 or 1587 cc, the diesel 1360 or 1527 cc.

The TU engine is or was used in the following vehicles:

  • Peugeot : 106 , 205 , 206 , 207 , 309 , 306 , 307 , 405 , Bipper , Partners and Hoggar .
  • Citroën : AX , Saxo , C2 , C3 , C4 , BX , ZX , Xsara , C15 , Nemo and Berlingo .
  • Fiat : Fiorino .
  • Proton : Tiara .

Name, Code 

Each TU engine is identified with a version code, for example TU3MC (KDX) stamped on a riveted aluminum plaque.

The badge contains the following information:

  • The fuel used, which is indicated by the first two or three letters: TU (petrol) or TUD (diesel).
  • The first number indicates the hundredth position of the cubic capacity : TU3 thus stands for petrol engine 1 3 60 cc.

The remaining letters or numbers in the sequence give additional hints:

  • M indicates that the fuel of an electronic Monopoint - intake manifold with (single injector) is injected.
  • C shows an electronic ignition without distributor . ("Dormant" ignition system)
  • F indicates that the engine block is made of cast iron.
  • A is a change (A for "improved") of an earlier version.
  • S is a sporty variant with a higher performance than the base engine.
  • J indicates that the fuel is supplied via a multi-port electronic fuel injection system with four injectors (one per cylinder). J immediately followed by a 2 ("J2") shows two valves per cylinder (eight in total), followed by a 4 ( "D4" or "JP4" ), this indicates the presence of 16 valves (four per cylinder).
  • P stands for a controlled carburetor .
  • 2 or 0.2 shows a carburetor with two throttle valves .
  • 4 or 0.4 shows a double carburetor .
  • TR shows a version with a reduced compression ratio .
  • K means "without catalyst ".
  • Z means "with catalyst".

TU9

The TU 954 cc was the engine with the smallest displacement. Its bore is 70 mm with a stroke of 62 mm. There are five versions. Its power is 29 kW (40 hp), 33 kW (45 hp) or since the introduction of electronic fuel injection with catalyst 1992 37 kW (50 hp). He equipped the entry-level versions of the Citroën AX, the Peugeot 205, the Peugeot 106 and the Citroën Saxo. The normal compression ratio was 9.4. The production has been discontinued at Citroën Saxo and Peugeot 106 since the entry into force of the European emission standard Euro III on 1 January 2001.

versionpowertechnologymodels
TU9 / K (C1A)32.5 kW (45 hp)carburettorCitroen AX 
Peugeot 106 
Peugeot 205
TU9 / W (C1B)45 hp (32.5 kW)carburettor
TU9 TR / K (C3A)29 kW (40 hp)Carburetor, reduced compression ratio (8,2)Citroën AX
TU9ML / Z (CDY)33 kW (45 hp)electronic intake manifold injection , catalytic converterCitroën AX 
Citroën Saxo 
Peugeot 106
TU9ML / Z (CDZ)37 kW (50 hp)electronic monopoint injection, catalystCitroën Saxo 
Peugeot 106

TU1

The TU1 has a capacity of 1124 cc with a bore of 72 mm and a stroke of 69 mm. The power was initially 40.5 kW (55 hp), but with the introduction of the electronic injection and the catalytic converter in 1992, it was increased to 44 kW (60 hp). The introduction of multi-point injection led to compliance with the Euro 3 standard while maintaining power, with only a small increase in torque. This engine was since 2009, the entry-level model for Citroën C2 and C3 and the Peugeot 206th

versionpowertechnologymodels
TU1 F2 / K44 kW (60 hp)carburettorPeugeot 106
TU1 JP44 kW (60 hp)electronic intake manifold injection , catalytic converterPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 206 
Citroën Saxo 
Citroën C3
TU1 M / Z44 kW (60 hp)electronic injection, catalystPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 205 
Peugeot 306 
Peugeot 309 
Citroën AX
Citroën Saxo
TU 1 / K40.5 kW (55 hp)carburettorPeugeot 205

TU24 

TU24 has a capacity of 1294 cc with a bore of 75 mm and a stroke of 73.2 mm. The performance was 70 kW (95 hp) for the Citroën AX Sport, as well as for the Peugeot 205 Rallye in a slightly more powerful version 76 kW (103 hp) with a shorter intake manifold for a direct air intake. A new version with electronic Magneti-Marelli injection and a 74 kW (100 hp) catalytic converter was developed in 1992 for the Peugeot 106 Rallye.

versionpowertechnologymodels
TU2470 kW (95 hp)twin carburettorCitroën AX Sport
TU24 / K76 kW (103 hp)twin carburettorPeugeot 205 Rally
TU2 J2 / Z72 kW (98 hp)electronic intake manifold injection , catalytic converterPeugeot 106 rally

TU3 

Peugeot Citroën PSA TU engine

The TU3 has a capacity of 1360 cc with a bore of 75 mm and a stroke of 77 mm. At the beginning there were also versions with a single or double carburetor . The electronic fuel injection was introduced in 1990 for the Citroen AX GTI and Peugeot 106 XSI, this made for an increase to 73.5 kW (100 hp) at 6600 min -1 . Versions with carburettor gave way to the versions with electronic fuel injection in 1992, while the sports versions were adopted in 1996.

versionpowertechnologymodels
TU3 A48 kW (65 hp)carburettorPeugeot 405 
Peugeot 309
TU3 A (autre)55 kW (75 hp)Double carburetor , catalyst 
TU3 A / K51 kW (70 hp)carburettorPeugeot 205
Peugeot 309
TU3.2TR / K52 kW (71 hp)carburettorPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 306
TU3 F2 / K55 kW (75 hp)twin carburettorPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 306
TU3 FJ2 / K72 kW (98 hp)electronic intake manifold injectionPeugeot 106 XSi 
Citroën AX GTi
TU3 FJ2 / Z69 kW (94 hp)Injection, catalystPeugeot 106 XSi 
Citroën AX GTi
TU3 JP55 kW (75 hp)Injection, catalystPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 206 
Peugeot 306 
Peugeot 307 
Citroën Saxo 
Citroën C3 
Citroën ZX
TU3 M / Z55 kW (75 hp)Injection, catalystPeugeot 106 
Peugeot 205 
Peugeot 306 
Peugeot 309 
Citroen AX
Citroën ZX 
Citroën BX
TU3 S62 kW (84 hp)twin carburettorPeugeot 205 
Peugeot 309 
Citroën AX GT

TU5 

The TU5 has a displacement of 1587 cc with a bore of 78.5 mm and a stroke of 82 mm. There are versions with eight and with 16 valves. The power ranges from 66 kW (90 hp) to 92 kW (125 hp). The TU5 was used by both Citroën and Peugeot in motorsport.

versionpowertechnologymodels
TU5 JP65 kW (88 hp)Injector , catalystPeugeot 206 
Peugeot 106 
Citroën Saxo 
Peugeot 306 
Xsara
TU5 J2 / R376 kW (103 hp)Injector, catalystPeugeot 106 XSi
TU5 JP4 B66 kW (90 hp)16 valves , catalystPeugeot partner 
Citroën Berlingo
TU5 JP480 kW (109 hp)16 valves, catalystPeugeot 206 
Peugeot 307 
Citroen Xsara 
Citroën C3 
Citroën C4
Citroën Berlingo
TU5 J487 kW (118 hp)16 valves, catalystCitroën Saxo 
Peugeot 106
TU5 JP4 S90 kW (122 hp)16 valves, catalystCitroën C2
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Technical
  • Peugeot TU engine Technical details and specifications  (1986-2001) 

    Peugeot 205 1.1L Engine code: TU1 (H1A) 1987-1993

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1124 cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 9.4:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Ignition system Type TSZ-i
    Fuel system Make Solex Type 32 PBISA Carb-FJ
    Diagnostic socket Yes
    Ignition coil Make Ducellier Type 520073
    Distributor Make Bosch No. 0 237 009 601
    Fuel pump delivery pressure 0.25 bar
    Oil pressure 3.0 bar @ 2000 rpm
    Radiator cap 1.0 bar
    Thermostat opens 88°C

    Citroen Model: AX 1.4 4x4 Engine code: TU3M

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1360 cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 9.3:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Ignition system Type TSZ-i
    Fuel system Make Bosch Mono-Jetronic TBI-i
    Diagnostic socket Yes
    Ignition coil Make Bosch Type 0 221 502 336
    Distributor Make Bosch No. 0 237 009 624
    Starter motor Make Valeo Type D6 RA5
    Alternator/Regulator Make Paris Rhone Type A 13N 129
    Voltage regulator Type YV1925 Regulated voltage 13.8-14.5v
    Injector 2.4 Ohm
    Oil pressure 4bar @ 4000rpm
    Radiator cap 1.0 bar
    Thermostat opens 88°C 

     

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