The Citroën EB2FA is a 1,360 cc, inline-four petrol engine produced between 1998 and 2004. It features a SOHC 8-valve configuration with multi-point fuel injection (MPFI), delivering 55 kW (75 PS) and 110 Nm of torque. Its compact design and smooth power delivery made it ideal for compact hatchbacks and urban runabouts, offering reliable everyday performance.
Fitted to models such as the Citroën Saxo, C2, and Peugeot 106, the EB2FA was engineered for city driving efficiency and low maintenance costs. Emissions compliance was achieved through a catalytic converter and lambda sensor feedback, allowing Euro 2 compliance in early builds and Euro 3 in post-2001 revisions. It served as PSA’s mainstream petrol engine for transversely mounted front-wheel-drive platforms.
One documented concern is premature camshaft wear, particularly on high-mileage units, highlighted in PSA Service Bulletin SIB-ENG-98-013. This issue is linked to marginal lubrication flow in the cam carrier galleries under sustained high-load operation. Later production revisions improved oilway design and introduced upgraded camshaft materials, reducing wear incidence in post-2001 Euro 3-compliant models.
Production years 1998–2000 meet Euro 2 standards; 2001–2004 models comply with Euro 3 (VCA UK Type Approval #VCA/EMS/5679).
The Citroën EB2FA is a 1,360 cc inline-four petrol engine engineered for compact passenger vehicles (1998–2004). It combines SOHC 8-valve architecture with multi-point fuel injection to deliver smooth, linear power and dependable operation. Designed to meet Euro 3 emissions standards in later production, it balances simplicity with urban drivability.
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,360 cc | |
| Fuel type | Petrol | |
| Configuration | Inline-4, SOHC, 8-valve | |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | |
| Bore × stroke | 75.0 mm × 77.0 mm | |
| Power output | 55 kW (75 PS) @ 5,500 rpm | |
| Torque | 110 Nm @ 3,000 rpm | |
| Fuel system | Bosch MPFI (Motronic M3.8.3) | |
| Emissions standard | Euro 2 (pre-2001); Euro 3 (2001–2004) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled | |
| Turbocharger | Not applicable | |
| Timing system | Timing belt (interval: 90,000 km or 6 years) | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-40, API SH | |
| Dry weight | 112 kg |
The SOHC 8V design provides smooth low-RPM torque ideal for city driving but demands adherence to 90,000 km (or 6-year) timing belt replacement intervals to prevent interference failure. SAE 10W-40 oil meeting API SH specs is critical for camshaft and bearing protection, especially under sustained load. Extended idling or short trips may accelerate carbon buildup on intake valves. The Bosch MPFI system requires periodic injector cleaning to maintain fuel atomization and idle stability. Early units (1998–2000) should verify cam carrier oilway integrity per PSA SIB-ENG-98-013; retrofit kits are available to prevent premature wear.
Oil Specs: Requires API SH 10W-40 specification (PSA SIB-ENG-98-013). Compatible with ACEA A2 standards.
Emissions: Euro 3 certification applies to 2001–2004 models only (VCA Type Approval #VCA/EMS/5679). Pre-2001 units meet Euro 2 standards.
Power Ratings: Measured under ISO 1585. Output maintained on 95 RON fuel (PSA TIS Doc. EB2FA-ENG-004).
PSA Technical Information System (TIS): Docs EB2FA-ENG-001, EB2FA-ENG-002, SIB-ENG-98-013
VCA Type Approval Database (VCA/EMS/5679)
ISO 1585: Road vehicles — Methods of measurement of fuel consumption
The Citroën EB2FA was used across Citroën's Saxo and C2 platforms with transverse mounting and shared within the PSA Group for compact applications in Peugeot models. This engine received platform-specific adaptations-shorter intake manifolds in the Saxo and revised exhaust manifolds in the C2-and from 2001 the Euro 3-compliant variants introduced updated catalytic converters and oxygen sensor feedback, creating interchange limits. All adaptations are documented in OEM technical bulletins.
Locate the engine code stamped vertically on the left-side cylinder block near the exhaust manifold (PSA TIS EB2FA-ID-001). The 8th VIN digit indicates engine type ('B' for EB2 series). Pre-2001 models have silver cam covers with ribbed design; post-2001 units use black cam covers with smoother finish. Critical differentiation from TU3: EB2FA has 1,360 cc displacement and SOHC 8V layout, while TU3 is 1,124 cc. Service parts require production date verification - timing belts for pre-2001 engines are not compatible with post-2001 Euro 3 variants due to tensioner redesign (PSA SIB-ENG-98-013).
The EB2FA's primary reliability risk is camshaft wear on early builds, with elevated incidence in high-load or extended-idle usage. PSA internal reports from 2000 noted a significant share of pre-2001 engines requiring cam replacement before 150,000 km, while UK DVSA records link a notable portion of MoT failures to elevated hydrocarbon emissions due to degraded catalytic converters in high-mileage units. Sustained high-load operation and delayed maintenance increase wear risk, making oil quality and timing belt adherence critical.
Analysis derived from PSA technical bulletins (1998-2004) and UK DVSA failure statistics (1999-2010). Repair procedures should follow manufacturer guidelines.
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