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Forum maintenance Thursday 18/10/2017 -Completed

by xantia_v6 » 18 Oct 2017, 19:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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Following our recent technical issues, the forum is moving to a new VPS server. The software has been installed and (subject to a little more testing) is ready to go.

To move the site it needs to be taken off-line for a period of 1 - 2 hours, to allow a backup and restore cycle and to allow the updated DNS record to propagate.

I intend to do...

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The Forum does appear to be running much better now.

Perhaps it might be a good time to remind people that this forum is funded by sticker sales and donations, and the move to a new server might be a good excuse to exercise the buttons in the forum header. :wink:

Good idea :)

For the record, sticker orders come through to me and I always try...

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19 Oct 2017, 09:31
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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13 Oct 2017, 18:06
New Forum Post Bookmark feature

by xantia_v6 » 28 Sep 2017, 19:49 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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You may notice a new Bookmarks button in the forum header and a bookmark icon: bookmark.png at the top of each forum post.

These are part of a post bookmarking extension that we are trialling. Please try it, and give us some feedback.

To bookmark a post (or delete the bookmark) just click the bookmark icon in the post. You may add a short...

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You always could do that by opening another tab (Ctrl-click) or window (Shift-click) on the post's individual header and then copying the URL of that post. I've just checked and it still works.

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05 Oct 2017, 09:24
FCF LDS Fluid Discount

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 12:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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When researching some LDS Fluid suppliers, I looked into one retailer Nielson CDG that Elis (EDC5) referred to me for comment. On looking at their description of the LDS, they were referring to Citroen as having 'Hydrolastic' suspension etc. - needless to say, I did contact them and explained the systems used by Citroen and the distinction between...

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Just wanted to thank GiveMeABreak and all others that recommended Nielson CDG.

Ordering was a pleasant experience - communication clear and straight forward - delivery was on time.

I haven't opened the package yet - but positive feedback thus far.

My thanks to Steve at Nielson too.

Andle.

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27 Sep 2017, 20:12
FCF Member Discount - EasyDiagnostics

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Jun 2017, 16:16 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a 15% discount for FCF members from Easydiagnostics as of 17th June 2017. This is for members only and details are in the following link in the members' section:

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17 Jun 2017, 16:16

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The Citroen "cool picture" thread

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i cant seem to find any threads showcasing the amazing achievements of Citroen...so i thought id start one. Ive got a bucket load so here is a snippet...you got any more?

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Just a nice winter pic of my previous C5. From February when I went to the Swedish Rally. The snow is coming, soon..
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13 Oct 2017, 16:43
A suprise addition

by citroenxm » Yesterday, 11:49

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Something I NEVER EVER thought Id have in possesion again mainly due to rareity and prices... but im proud and pleased to present:

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Looks like that should clean up to be an absolute cracker. One of our neighbours back in the early 90s had a red BX, and I remember as a youngster thinking that it looked massively futuristic compared to most other cars. I also remember it having a truly epilepsy inducing black and white striped velour on the seats and door cards...never managed...

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Citrojim's Activa, Saxo, 207 and Bike Tales

by CitroJim » 25 May 2008, 19:50
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before getting stuck into a blog proper, a bit of history might be in order :)

My entry into the world of Xantia ownership happened somewhat by accident. Until I acquired a Xantia, I had been a confirmed Peugeot owner, having run 405 diesels for a good few years and branching out into the ownership and restoration of a Peugeot 205GTi for fun....

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She looks lovely. Look forward to meeting her. Last time I was up close with a Saxo/106 would have been when I was still at the garage - so 2005 or earlier. Be a bit of an interesting trip down memory lane to see.

Happy to lend a hand for underbody rustproofing etc if that's helpful... especially as that's going to be high on the to do list for...
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Eifion's Peugeot 205 Van

by eifion » 13 Aug 2017, 21:19
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I knew this van for a few years before I bought it as it was owned from new by a local woman. When she retired from driving she gave it to the local garage who had always serviced it. They'd then used it as a courtesy and staff car and while they'd looked after it mechanically, it was rarely washed and was full of rubbish.

A few weeks ago my...

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I wonder if getting a dimmer switch from a higher spec 205 (or similar) would allow that to be available to you?
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Re: Bargain Odd Spec VSX and V6 Loveliness

by yannbeam » 10 Dec 2016, 20:52
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Collected my purchase this morning in the pouring rain. Not in bad condition overall. The body work is quite respectable for a 22 year old car. Does need a really good clean though. The only real problem I can see is the heater mattrix appears to be leaking #-o Ironicly the dash needs to come out of the TD which is partly why I bought this one...

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Another issue I've noticed today is the rear suspension dropping when it rises up from the low position. It drops suddenly about 10/15 mm, pauses and then carries on to the correct height. Its quite a jolt when it does it. I tried it many times in case it was air in the system, but it doesn't seem do it every time. The spheres are quite old so...
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Yesterday, 23:18
Hi.......................... im back......

by citroenxm » 21 Feb 2017, 22:44
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After a small absence im back. Not full time but enough to report on the current situation..

Ive been handed a Xantia HDi 110 Exclusive to sort out.

Car was bought for 150 quid. On a W plate.. in silver. . With slightly rarer cream leather and suede leather trim door cards. Pictures to follow when ive taken them.

Its NOT mine.

So. What do we...

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.... Meaning 'Shall I stop sending? - Stop sending'
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Life on the edge - the diary of a C5.

by Xantianut » 04 Sep 2012, 18:15
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Ay up!

I am a part time mechanic and tutor at a training centre mainly for kids with learning difficulties. We also have a couple of groups of NACRO kids doing a Modern Apprenticeship. Fifi is being maintained in the perfect place. Its the old Sunbeam Factory.

Fifi is my daily transport and about to begin a major tidy-up. A deal for leather...

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Hello, friends.

Papas rib still is not up to sorting my balljoints so they are on hold.

He has, however, joined the ranks of Old Gits and bought some reading glasses. He says they're for delicate work on his modelling workbench but I have my doubts!!

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20 Oct 2017, 18:16
Elmas Xantia V6 and Musical Stuff

by elma » 04 Nov 2014, 07:58
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Back On the 18/10/14 I bought myself a nice old Xantia from a young lad in Liverpool.
He was off to uni and needed to free up the funds.
My vans kingpins, amongst other things, had failed the MOT despite the repairs being simple and cheap I did not have time to do them and get to work.

So having seen these pictures on Gumtree I went over to have...

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Wish I had more skills and knowledge!

All the knowledge you need is on here Rob... I just wish you were a lot nearer and I could offer some of my skills... A lot of the work you need doing i did just a couple of weeks ago and Possibly some more I'm doing right now ;)
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20 Oct 2017, 17:51
Confessions of a Citroholic

by RichardW » 28 May 2008, 16:10
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I already have a Citroen (ish - there hasn't been much Citroen activity recently!) blog on the BX Forum:

RichardW's Blog

I'll try and put a post on here when I update it.

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I believe that Westray - Papa Westray is the shortest commercial flight in the world. IIRC it has taken 53 seconds from take of to landing once.
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20 Oct 2017, 12:54
Davie's french attraction.

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Hi guys. Ive been around here for a while now, good some good advice when I had a C5 a few years ago. Had a Pug 107 for last 2 years, so was thinking I was a bit of an imposter, cos it's not really French, well the badge on the bonnet maybe is! I've made a deal to swap it for a C4vts, coming over from Belfast on Saturday. I'm saying deal, I mean...

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I would say the tyres are 3 years old nearly and done nearly 15000 miles. The fronts would do quite a few more, just need to be careful in the wet, and the rears would last forever lol
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19 Oct 2017, 21:17
FakeConcern's C4 VTS

by Fake Concern » 19 Mar 2013, 18:39
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Having seen that everyone else with a black C4 Coupe (Citroening, Captain Slower & Davie) all have a thread on their cars, thought I'd better do one myself!
Bought the car last year after writing off the last one(don't ask!)
Love the look of them from all angles, so different from usual Golf/Focus/Auris etc. Inside the speedo pod is digital...

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How about some pictures of the C4s?
Both are currently tucked away at the moment Peter, but when they come out I shall try and remember, I am looking forwards to getting my teeth stuck into them. :)
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18 Oct 2017, 10:00
Zel's Fleet Blog - Pug 107, Saab 900, Lada Riva, Skoda Estelle & Sinclair C5

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So this will document the chaos, madness, tears and general day to day antics of my fleet. Generally focusing on the Xantia and 107, but probably with the odd appearance from my Saab and Skoda.

So today I finally got around to changing my fuel filter...got fed up of the new one rolling around the boot every time I went round a corner!

Bolts out...

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Have to admit I'm really looking forward to seeing someone getting enjoyment out of it. Seeing the poor thing sitting on the drive getting so little use has really been bothering me. Think it was out maybe a half dozen times since the last MOT.
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17 Oct 2017, 21:45
Mikaels "garage"

by citroenguy » 12 Oct 2017, 21:38

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This is my current fleet:

The C5 is an SX model with optional Leather/Ambiance pack, 2 liter 136hp EW10J4 engine with the manual box. Only one previous owner and Its an ´04, so it has the stainless exhaust and superior :) drive by wire throttle.
About 100k uk miles on it, the interior is in very good condition. The exterior needs some work...

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Thanks - I have been misinformed then.
Pleased to hear it is home-grown :)

I did hear that when Volvo released the 850s that they had said it was the last engine they would design and develop themselves as the cost of doing so was astronomical for such a small manufacturer.

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16 Oct 2017, 17:53
MikeT's C5r 1.6 hdi Estate

by MikeT » 21 Jun 2015, 20:32
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Today I took posession of a 2005 C5 1.6 Estate with under 70K on the clock. It wasn't in the red I wished for (it's just a grey like every other car out there which I'm sure will provide much merryment in large car parks) but it does have towbar. electrics, roof bars and a dog guard.

It also comes with it's acquired faults, like the tailgate loom...

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Not much to report as the car is giving sterling service still. On my second bottle of Millers and the flatspot/hesitation is largely still kept at bay.
The cold air intake gaffa tape is holding well (saved me £50+), but it's interesting to note the MAF (which is located after the air filter) still shows a higher air temperature than the manifold...
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14 Oct 2017, 15:19
Xantos and Xantia madness

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Well I'm now in my 3rd year of Xantia ownership, so I decided to start this thread to keep track of things done and of course to get some help from forum members if a problem occurs. So far I got loads of help so THANK YOU FCF MEMBERS!

My first Citroen that I bought was an Activa TCT MK2 in silver and I didn't know s**** about hydraulic...

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Quite a few others, it is all down to end plugs and seam sealer :)..............ohoower Matron !
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06 Oct 2017, 20:29
My latest Xantia Activa

by Quackers » 15 Jun 2017, 17:11
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Recently purchased Sl4yer's W/2000 Xantia Activa . Really regret letting my old Activa go back in 2011 and whilst the phase 2 C5's are really nice in there own way and the X7 C5's are just amazing, nothing made up for the zero body roll feeling on the country roads and roundabouts. So with it down to just 24 Xantia Activa's left road legal i...

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Looking absolutely lovely :) I consider £1500 is excellent value for what has been achieved... Not expensive at all and well worth every penny...

As David says, it is so good to see an Activa being really properly loved and appreciated :)
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05 Oct 2017, 05:36
Tales from beyond the grave AKA Dan & Emma's Black & White Xantiae... & a 206

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As some of you will already know I recently swapped my running/driving & MoT'd 406 2.1DT for another member's Xantia, a '95 N plate 1.9D automatic with cambelt & camshaft failure.

This morning the swap was completed and I had a quick shufty round under the bonnet to see where we stand... It appears it's going to be more involved than just...

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I do diesels and don't flinch with rust, but having just got a 1.9 td,,,,,,,,,,,
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22 Sep 2017, 18:46
Simon's new Xantia V6 and Peugeot Ion blog

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Hi Everyone,

I thought it was appropriate to start a brand new blog for the arrival of the new Xantia V6, and not tag it onto the existing 130+ page behemoth of a thread... :lol: I'm hoping this blog will be a lot shorter, happier, and more of a documentation of the fettling and upkeep of the car rather than the diagnostic nightmare thread...

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The brake caliper slides are remarkably reasonable!

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
0000444009 SLIDING SLEEVE 1 5.35 GBP 6.42 GBP 6.42 GBP

0000444010 SLIDING SLEEVE 1 5.35 GBP 6.42 GBP 6.42 GBP

They appear to be C-Zero/ Ion only. The caliper yoke is £37 if that's worn.

Hey that's...
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12 Sep 2017, 07:34
All Things V6 & a Turbo!

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Just thought I'd start a big of a blog thingie.

In 2007 we purchased this Xantia V6 with 27,000 miles on the clock from the daughter of an elderly gentleman who had died.

Since we've had it we've given it a full set of spheres, set of new Michelin tyres and plugs and leads as it started to miss quite badly.

There's a scuff on the front bumper...

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It's interesting that in any car cull we both opt to keep our Activas David... Says a lot about them I believe.

I nearly lost mine though... Thank goodness the sale fell through....
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02 Sep 2017, 07:53
C5, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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As I did a blog on the Synergie I really ought to do one on the C5 to keep things all together and up to date.

I bought it last week in Borrowash near Derby and it's more or less what I wanted, being a 2004 Series 1 2.2 hdi automatic Exclusive estate with leather and satnav.
I actually wanted the 2.0hdi not the 2.2 but it's turned out ok and it...

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I don't recognise it either but mine is a 2L 8 valve.
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Last post by myglaren
29 Aug 2017, 20:43
Dean's Activa/XM blog

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...never thought i would be typing that with all my body parts still attached but so far she's been ok ish with it :lol:

Driven it 3 minutes home and although it has no go at all, its smooth as silk and handles like a go cart, all be it a big go-cart.

Anyway this will be a bit quiet for a good while ive got two weeks off to do the kitchen and...

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I hope so Jim, just came back from two weeks in Ireland last Sunday and both the Wife and i have decided we could get away more often and enjoy life a bit more rather than sleep walk through it with a Camper, the hope is we can nibble the savings a little to buy a Camper but not lose any money by getting a van that's at the bottom of it's...
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23 Aug 2017, 21:41
MikeT's Dashcam captures

by MikeT » 11 Jun 2017, 13:26
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Does anyone else feel they've developed a sixth sense regards other certain roadusers? No, it wasn't the "Out of EU" sticker that troubled me, it was his lack of lane discipline I found unnerving.

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I was passed yesterday in a 50 zone by some moron who must have been doing damn near a ton through the solid white line hatch marks on the A48, have it on dash cam but couldn't work out how to post it here.
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14 Aug 2017, 17:09
Travels & travails with a C15 (& other vehicles)

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Just got the C15 back up to London (with the benefit of its £30 Devon MoT). Not exactly a fun drive but it gave me time to reflect - & I came up with this idea!

I'll try to do a retrospective to put this into some sort of perspective but, for the moment:-

Last weekend had tyre (one of a pair I had bought earlier) fitted in place of the flat...

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Yes, the P6 and the 2.5PI are my choices :)

I still lust after a nice P6... One day maybe...

Re-wind far enough & the PI would've been a regular sight in your neck of the woods, fully utilising its more than reasonable performance to the full, between N'mptn & Newport Pagnell.

Used to want one of those v. late 3500S's with leccie windows,...
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11 Aug 2017, 01:07
Herc the c15

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In January 2017 I was scouring the classifieds and auction sites for a cheap as chips van to help me move my beloved vespa and some other stuff from Kent to Normandy. I stumbled across an ad on eBay for a vandalised ex fleet citroen c15 1.9d I put in an offer of 125 English pound notes but was turned down my missus discovered what I'd done and...

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Personally, that's exactly what I'd do with it - but know the French do have a few hang-ups about originality, so you may not have that option.
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26 Jul 2017, 00:30
Across the Pond

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I realise my Xantia already have its own thread , but I feel it can actually deserve another (and I think - once you've read this - you'll agree).

As you therefore also know, my Xantia recently got a new paintjob. But that's not all it got. It has several fixes down to it, to prolong its life. And after the last visit at the shop, two Citroën...

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Hehe, yeah, it was a fun place to eat. Now, a lot has happened since then, as you can probably tell from my journal. I am now near the West Coast.

Meeting Citroën people over here is a lot of fun. And even meeting people who recognise the brand is interesting. Older people over here remember them from back in the day where they were sold over...
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21 Jul 2017, 03:58
C6 - The adventure continues........in blue

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Okay, this should be fun, never done this before, but, hey ho. Bought the car a month ago, after years of wanting one, a 2.7 V6 Exclusive. There were a couple of issues and debates with the dealer. mainly over the lack of mats, and yes they are expensive £98 a set plus the dreaded VAT. from a different dealer, it does pay to shop about, the...

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So the next job on the agenda, is to tackle the faulty speedo, this has completely failed, it's totally blank. I understand they are prone to a couple of blown resistors and some potential dry joints........ lucky a fellow Citroenist has repaired a few of these and will be getting this job too..........
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05 Jul 2017, 06:11
The C8 bus blog

by bxzx16v » 28 Jun 2015, 19:41
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After having two attempted break ins on the berlingo I decided enough was enough and decided a replacement was in order .I came across this C8 in a garage just down the road from me ,it's a 2009 2.0 16v hdi Sx ,it comes with the full complement of seven seats with the front two being captains seats, it's also got climate control ,cruise control,...

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I know the Freelanders not French but it does have a French heart , nearing two years of ownership and very happy I am too , it's not needed much other than a pair of rear shockers and a new throttle body due to the old one playing up . It was treated to a full set of Pirelli Scorpion Atr's but we didn't get the weather to test them . It's...
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01 Jul 2017, 22:26
C5 2.0HDi (110bhp) LX Est - Typical cooling fan problem

by wurlycorner » 12 Feb 2015, 22:25
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A few pics of what I've just bought for £650, MOT'd till Sept.

The mark 1 C5 is not a looker from the front IMO...

But is smart from the back

It needs a clean but the interior is in great nick really;

Typical modern engine bay, covered with plastic crap everywhere, but in good nick and I know when the cambelt was last done;

Tiny dent...

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There isn't cover.
I had it off during fitting the fan, because I needed to re-route the cable slightly and wanted to check overall tension on it from start to finish, as well as give the connectors in the Relay box a quick check over at the same time. All refitted now.
It's annoying that the cover of the Relay box has 4 clips, but the back of...
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13 Jun 2017, 22:18
wurlycorner's silver s2 CX Gti Turbo - troublesome sod...

by wurlycorner » 28 Nov 2016, 21:09
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First proper appearance on here of this particular CX of mine.
I've owned it for something like 20 years. It's been off the road for about 12 of them. Can't remember what caused me to buy this one (I already had inherited another previous to it :lol:
Short summary of the 'entertainment' that this particular one has given me over the years......

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I could probably be persuaded to part with one, tbh...
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12 Jun 2017, 20:34
GEEEE'z what an adventure!

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I think I'll have a go at documenting my Xantia tales :D
I suppose a bit of history is in order to start us off.

My first car was the most basic 3cyl 1ltr W reg Corsa B which I purchased from my boss at the time, the day before my 17th birthday. That was the car I learnt to drive in when not with the instructor. The insurance was a bit eeek at...

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Great to see an update Kev :D

Don't worry about enthusiasm, it naturally waxes and wanes... Totally normal...

You have a good plan... It looks to some as if I may have lost a bit of enthusiasm but I've not, it's just I do loads of other things too...

The XM will wait patiently for you ;)
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29 May 2017, 17:50
Shock Renault content! Megane Coupe 16v

by djoptix » 16 May 2017, 09:31

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Bought a Megane Coupe as a fun motor to run alongside the C5 which does general load lugging duties. £400 bought unseen (well, there was a picture, I'm not completely insane) from eBay, it's only done 62k and amazingly everything electronic works!

It's the Privilege spec which means leather and AC (but still no decent cupholders). This one has a...

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F4R was my first Renault engine and it's a damn good one. I take it yours is the non vvt version at 140hp, it's better than the vvt 170hp version, I had nothing but problems with Renault vvt. Watch out for the pencil coils, they fail almost daily. Other than that I had no issues. Keep the clutch in good order too, the gearboxes seem to wear out if...

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16 May 2017, 10:15
Tales of a C3, a Goddess and some BMW's.

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After reading the blogs of other members its time for me to contribute.

Having spent some time enjoying the thrill of running an BMW e30 M3 and a Dax Cobra I had built complete with a Jaguar V12 engine and manual gearbox, in 1995 I needed a change of direction in my motoring (families :roll: ) which is where Citroën came to the rescue as I can't...

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Best check tomorrow that she has not shrunk in the wet !

And turned into a GS ;)
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13 May 2017, 06:51
Mickey's Musings.

by mickeymoon » 05 May 2017, 18:19

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Well, I have a Berlingo 2.0 HDi on an 04 plate, with a 123bhp remap, and my wife has an 07 plate 207 1.4 sport, in a lovely blue.

The Berlingo has just turned over onto 130,000 miles and the Pug has done 83,000.

A while ago, that nice man James Hell Razor (not Alistair) picked me up some VHT black paint from Lidl as I was unable to get there....

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Thought I'd post the results as people were vaguely interested when James mentioned the paint in the Lidl/Aldi thread..

I'll do the rusty bits of the calipers and front hubs later when I change the pads. They're only half worn but they have no feel and aren't great (think I was skint!) and I have a set of new Brembo pads here...

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06 May 2017, 07:30
Louise's 308 CC

by xantia_v6 » 02 Nov 2015, 21:13
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In danger of being kicked off the forum for lack of (an available) French car to write about, we bought a 2011 (pre-facelift) 308 CC THP 156 HP automatic.

The car is still a bit dirty, as it was not cleaned properly by the previous owner, and not groomed by the dealer, but here you go:

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Excellent news Mike :D
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01 May 2017, 07:18
Xantics latest blog

by Xantic » 23 Apr 2017, 21:18

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Ok where do i start.

In another post i was asking about reyro fitting electric leather seats in a C5.

Well i found a C5 exclusive 2.0 hdi manual with leather seats today and nagged the guy to open up his lock up for me to see it as i didnt know when i could get to him during working hours due to my job.

Ok he agreed in the end but what i did...

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Hoping to collect this car on Friday.
Chilling out tonight in Wincanton it will be nice to be home tomorrow to sort things out.

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27 Apr 2017, 18:37
It's been a while (C5 Adventure)

by Trainman » 24 Feb 2017, 11:42
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Well, It's been a while..........

My DS4 got stolen and burnt out almost a fortnight ago, so I decided to get a stop gap car for now. I was looking on eBay and found a 52 plate 2.0HDi Estate with full service history, an A4 envolope full of receipts. The car has had both the timing and cam belts done, The water pump replaced, new Discs, pas and...

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That was a bargain Steve :D
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16 Apr 2017, 15:58
Citroen Synergie 1.9td.

by demag » 28 Oct 2016, 14:58
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Well I'm not quite sure where this will lead to but I'll try and document what I do to the new arrival.
First off the controls have settled in over the years and miles and are quite heavy so I'll treat it to a new throttle cable, clutch cable and maybe a new set of gear change cables. Throttle cable will be delivered later today so providing the...

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I think its been tracked slightly off centre hence the pull.

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28 Mar 2017, 13:49
Xantia, Activa & XM - just another French Citroholic

by Green fluid » 05 Mar 2017, 19:03

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Hi everybody,

It's time to present my cars now...
So... as said, I've been crazy about cars for as long as I can remember. One year ago, after my graduation, the question was : what would my first car be ?
I wanted it to be recent enough to be able to drive it on a daily basis (without being afraid of missing an essential part for months), I...

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Lovely selection of cars, perfect colour combination too!

You can get special leather treatments which form a barrier to prevent the dirt from sticking, I bought some from the Manchester Classic Car Show last year.

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23 Mar 2017, 09:17
Activated V6 driver

by Koukku » 29 Apr 2009, 14:06
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My journey with a V6 Activa. :)

My first experience with a Citroen is from 1976 at the wheel of my grandfather's 1975 CX 2200. I was two years old at the time, but I do have a picture to prove it. ;)

After getting my license I drove some Mitsubishis, Nissans, Fords, and even couple of Opel Astras, until I ended up with my late...

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James, that would be excellent :)
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10 Mar 2017, 10:57
My dark grey C5 :)

by b12cky » 22 Feb 2017, 16:29

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This is my limo...:)
It's '02 2.0 16v with AG LPG conversion that has been done when the car had only 25km on odometer (29.05.2002.)
This C5 was imported from Holland back in 2009. It was a friends car and I bought it from him 3 months ago.
I have every service record and every invoice. :)
I'm a freak about cars, so every plastic has to be right...

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Same colour as mine. I have found that the colour does not show up the dirt so much. IE. it gets dirty, but does not seem to get any worse. I have not washed my car in 18 months. It really does not look that bad either. Maintained to high standard though. I just wont wash a car unless the body work is perfect. I feel I am only polishing a turd, so...

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04 Mar 2017, 23:34
Forum change

by Paul-R » 22 Feb 2017, 20:30
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Um, well I'm not too sure this is an improvement. I like to look across the posts for three sections only (For Sale, Citroen and Peugeot). Just looking at the Citroen section I find it very difficult to get an overview. I would have to go in to each sub-section and back out rather than just refresh a single page. It just takes too much time.

I...

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A Poll will be created later today which will run for a fortnight. As no further time and effort will be expended on taking this work further at present, the Forum structure will be returned to the previous state so that posts are not split into several locations for longer than is necessary.

A revised announcement and the Poll will be posted...
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25 Feb 2017, 16:44
My Activa got some fresh paint

by svip » 19 Jan 2017, 12:53
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And a new bonnet, front bumper and headlights as well.

Don't worry, it was painted in its original colour.

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Looks gorgeous 8-)
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04 Feb 2017, 12:36
jgra1 blog

by jgra1 » 20 Oct 2008, 12:37
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hi all...

I think I should have a blog here to help me think aloud and leave the main forum to more 'succinct' postings

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For anyone that doesnt follow the verbose stuff I normally natter on about..

I have a series 2 TD xant, which I brought blind on ebay (Oct 07) and has had a patchy previous life. I have been running it on...

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A bottle of Forte might be a good call too John ;)

Maybe just condensation or old coolant (from before the change) still milling around perhaps?
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03 Feb 2017, 16:05
My "love" of all things xantia...and Xm...and Cx..

by davetherave » 29 Apr 2009, 18:56
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Heres my first blog!

My obsession began when when my first car a fiesta was writen off (long story not my fault but technically was) there fore i was given the xantia that my grandad had given my dad. Yep it was owned by three generations!

I recieved it with a measly 190,000 miles on it (estimated due to broken odometer)

Then i thought wahey...

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Good to hear from you Dave. I'm impressed by your commuting!

At least you've managed to experience a C6 for a while even if it didn't end quite as smoothly as hoped.
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12 Jan 2017, 12:50
Xantics latest C5

by Xantic » 21 Feb 2016, 19:02
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This is my latest C5, the type i have been looking for ages.

Stickyfinger gave his input on this car as well as a nice gentle ride in the Activa. :shock:

Anyway it's a 2.2 HDI Auto with 96k on the clock
Cambelt done at 80k. Dpf topped up along with a new pump

New brakes front and rear. So far just put diesel in and go, once i have used the...

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Hello, and may the best of 2016 be the worst of 2017.
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29 Dec 2016, 10:49
Back to bicycles.

by Gibbo2286 » 02 Dec 2016, 12:50

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There was a run of bicycle pics earlier, can't remember which thread but I thought I'd post this.
I was looking for info on a road I lived in back in the 50s, Potter's Hill in Birmingham, now gone the way of redevelopment. came across this:

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Viewing a couple on the road, I have to presume that most of the riders were killed off :? . Cycling on winding country roads with tall grass verges and sporting a "flag" on an aerial; due to forward motion rendered it the thickness of the material(!!) was bl...y dangerous in my view. The riders were lying almost horizontal and could not...

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06 Dec 2016, 22:28
Hello Again.

by tim leech » 27 Jul 2009, 14:30
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Howdie guys, been a member on here for over 3 years, but kinda forgot about the site! :oops:

Anyway heres some updated pics of my current fleet.

1989 BX 16TRS 43000 miles from new, FSH.

1990 BX 16v, 140000 miles, aircon, money pit! (now sold and scrapped)

1985 BX 19GT MK1 53000 miles from new, uber rare (famous and a keeper)

1994...

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It was made for the conservative budget buyers who wouldn't buy a funny complicated foreign car and sold like hot cakes so did what it was required of.

Torsion bars and leaf springs were quite the norm back then...

It did have minor derived suspension but none was interchangeable
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05 Dec 2016, 08:50
Completely OT I know ...

by xantiamanic » 29 Nov 2016, 22:07

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... but from my time on the forum I know that one or two of you 'afficionados' out there enjoy tinkering with old AV equipment so I guess I'm at liberty to ask.

I have 'acquired' an old Technics system, amp, tape deck, tuner AND importantly a turntable (SL-B2, the missus wanted to blow £300 on a new one but that's not an option in my book) BUT it...

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First off take a look at the belt. I've seen them where part is more flexible than the rest causing issues.

Most likely though I would reckon is dried up old grease. With the belt off give the turntable a spin by hand, it should take a good while to coast to a halt and do so very smoothly, and obvious braking effect shows something is amiss...

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02 Dec 2016, 20:16
Delayed retirement.. again. A conversion...

by citroenxm » 21 Nov 2016, 20:47
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Continued attempts to retire just doesnt happen, and while waiting for some parts for ANOTHER XM, blogged else where, another arrived today safely ...

The Car: Late W reg, V6 24v Auto

The Issue: No forward drive, only reverse, real awfull noise comming from the box.

The Job: Bin the awfull ZF 4HP 20 and replace with a Manual Box!

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Good news, Paul.
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29 Nov 2016, 08:36
Pauls HDI Xantia Exclusive.

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The dreaded MOT loomed on the Xantia Exclusive due 5th December....

So after adressing a bottom ball joint on the nearside I thought ok.. lets go for it!

So went in today, at 228,000 miles and sat patiently waiting while watching the MOT man go around...

The result, a PASS.... Yaay... Only one dust cap on a drop link, a rear brake pipe slightly...

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The HDi had been owned and driven many miles by the last but one owner before you who was a particularly rotund chap Jim :)

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25 Nov 2016, 20:47

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