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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

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

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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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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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tyres for the xant

by jgra1 » 28 Sep 2010, 14:34

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hi all :D the xant really needs 4 of them, and I am not paying :shock: rather it's current driver is :lol:

she went to her local company whom she always uses, £270 for 4 primewells? fitted etc, never heard of them..

black circles will send me 4 Khumbo's at about £160, and i should be able to get them fitted for another 20-30£ cash... has anyone...

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I've trialled both Kumho Solus and Ecsta in 205/60/15 size on the Xantia - better for me than Yoki C-Drives. Ecsta were cheaper than Solus - odd, for a higher-echelon tyre.

Kumho also make some cheaper tyres about which I know nothing.

Caveat: I run 36/34 pressures not 33/30

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28 Sep 2010, 22:32
New C4

by myglaren » 26 Sep 2010, 15:16

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New C4 review from Yahoo!

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Definitely!
The rot set in with the C5 and it's just gone downhill ever since. With the exception of the C6.

Anyone notice that Spooks are still using their C6?

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28 Sep 2010, 22:05
Cleaning under the bonnet

by Jimothy » 26 Sep 2010, 09:48

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Hi all,

the van needs a few things doing to it (filter changes, fluids renewing, that kind of thing) but under the bonnet is filthy, and I'm just wondering what the best way of cleaning all those nooks and crannies is so as to avoid contamination whilst carrying out servicing.

cheers,
Jim

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Any water based cleaner/degreaser will do, fine brush to work it in, hose off as necessary. Keep away from electrics/airbox.

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28 Sep 2010, 13:19
Dealing with rust and chips

by Jimothy » 27 Sep 2010, 14:32

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Just wondering what the consensus is on the best way to procede with a few common paintwork problems:

1) Rust under paintwork:

2) Stone chip with dent and exposed metal:

3) Chipped/split paintwork caused by impact from i nside (ie bulge, not dent):

4) Surface rust on metal wheels:

In each case my primary concern is preventing the...

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I think the only proper way of repairing surface rust is to use 'wet and dry' sandpaper (Basically sandpaper that doesn't break up and go all soggy when in water) to work your way down to the bare metal and remove all traces of rust. Feather the paintwork around so that you can see all of the different layers gradually going from the top coat...

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27 Sep 2010, 18:28
Question: Subscription Features on SC/ServiceBox

by addo » 22 Sep 2010, 22:19

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Simple quessy!

Is there a level of subscription that allows access to wiring diagrams like the sort Jim occasionally posts?

(Sub-question...) Are they in a form that may be saved by screenshot or other means?

Thanks, Adam.

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thats ok then Adam we cant ave you getting any anky panky, or at least not if im not getting any :naughty: ,

and i belive pin 42 does go straight to the MAP sensor, as it say's
signal output-signal or reference voltage sent to component

regards malcolm

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26 Sep 2010, 22:44
Three in a bed!!!

by f00lzz » 26 Sep 2010, 17:39

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Anybody watching 'three in a bed' today may have spotted one of the contestants driving his XM Estate and that he had an XM Saloon also parked on his property... a Mr Melvyn Firmager of Nut Tree Farm

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Just watching it now, anyone notice the Green Xantia Estate parked up near the Granville in Blackpool (07:30) :oops:

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26 Sep 2010, 18:59
Just for Price Comparison!

by addo » 24 Sep 2010, 10:23

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'93 XM V6/manual
That's a shade under £4850.

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If I stumbled upon a 24V PRV with ECU, I'd look for a Fuego shell.

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24 Sep 2010, 23:36
Worst ever jobs on cars..........................

by arry_b » 30 Dec 2002, 20:02
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Power steering belt on an 87 Espace.
(Also qualifies for the What a bl**dy stupid place to put that award).
ZX D
XM V6 Sei
err... and a Vauxhall.

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Yep, well Renault have kindly made the bulbs completely inaccessible from under the bonnet, instead, there is a removable flap in the wheel arch liners where you squeeze your hand through and feel around. Pretty sure I still have a few scars on my hands from last time!

Later (97 on) 106's are like that (flap in arch liner) although they are very...
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24 Sep 2010, 19:27
Spot The Mistake!

by ACTIVE8 » 24 Sep 2010, 14:56

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Not exactly confidence inspiring! :lol:

Well this web page will take a very long time to construct DER! :roll: :lol:

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The BF link also goes to a none available for your car page.

Phew! That's a relief :twisted:

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24 Sep 2010, 17:33
I Want That One!!!

by brmartyn » 14 Sep 2010, 14:56

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I've seen this stunning Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 HDI SE with all the kit and full Pug service history (check out the interior :wink: ). I really like this one and I also think it's a really good price.

What's everybody's opinion on it?

Pug 406 Coupe

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I say it all the time I know and I'll say it again...

Possibly one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

I adore anything designed by Pininfarina :D

Blue is a great colour for them and so is red.

Shame that one does not have the V6...

And shame it did not become what it was intended to be originally - the Citroën Activa :evil: :cry:

I...

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24 Sep 2010, 13:24
police e-fit picture

by jgra1 » 21 Sep 2010, 14:20
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sorry a bit OT..

I think if this guy asked me for money I would give him everything ! :lol:

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They'll soon have him in the dock

Is that dock green? :wink:

In that case lettuce call him Dixon! :wink:
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24 Sep 2010, 13:04
Write-off "dumped" on drive- what are my options?

by Jimothy » 21 Sep 2010, 20:08

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Hi there,

it's now 40 days since my Xantia was written off by my insurance company, but the damn thing's still stuck on my driveway, which is a right blinking nuisance. Everything the insurance company does seems to drag on and on, and I'm now getting pretty annoyed by the whole thing.

The DVLA have sent me the confirmation that the Insurers are...

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i would tell them if they dont move it ASAP you will be changing your insurance company,

you think I haven't swapped already???

whats the condition and colour of the rest of the car, as i could do with a good shell to swap my scruffy XANT estate into,

Scruffy - it was my work horse (I'm a professional gardener), not a loved family car.

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22 Sep 2010, 07:42
Young Jaramy Clarkson - Citroen 2CV

by vince » 19 Sep 2010, 08:23

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Check out Jeremy Clarkson.....he looks about 21 :lol:

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Plus many many more (I like the comment about the london centric media at the end of this one.....)

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Last post by Xantia Colin
21 Sep 2010, 11:27
Survolt

by myglaren » 03 Apr 2010, 08:54
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Just seen a picture of this on my local dealer's website:

Sunvolt

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That not a GT500 in the first picture, its a T500

ahh.. the shoes on the front :D my gt had a disc, not a good one but still..

nice girl :D
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Last post by jgra1
20 Sep 2010, 09:56
Anyone Microsoft certified

by KP » 13 Jul 2010, 14:14
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As it seems to be a minefield to find the info on what i need for say exams and so forth as im thinking of exam 70-640 and getting the approriate amazon book+CD in the hope that will pass me to be MCTS certified...
my poor little brain...

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Well the consultation period is over and im not at risk anymore :)

I reckon though that there will be anothr round next year :(

On another note finished the course this week but couldn't sit the exam as the prometric system had been changed and wasn't working :(

Also go back in a week to do the exam on friday and then on monday(week tomorrow) i...
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Last post by KP
19 Sep 2010, 19:57
Robyn's passed her test!

by CitroJim » 14 Sep 2010, 17:18
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Just had to post this..

My daughter Robyn has just passed her driving test :D :D :D

She did it a couple of months before her 18th birthday..

I completely forgot she was taking her test today and the first I realised was when she called and said Dad, I've passed my test!!!!

She's now able to pilot her Pug 206 all on her own and that means...

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And never let the 'instructor' leave your side. It helps to sort of imagine that there's someone there, observing and judging what you do. Pretty soon you'll become your own worst critic and sharpen up continuously. Never slack.
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16 Sep 2010, 20:02
Citroen Car Club - CXM Rally 2010

by Citroening » 04 Apr 2010, 19:59
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Just thought i'd put up on here that the CXM Rally is confirmed and it will be on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of September at the usual venue of Little Horwood.

See you there, :)

F.

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Some of my photos at last!

We sort of got lost a bit on the convoy so pulled into an field entrance for a quick discussion.

A little while down the road we passed the front of the convoy which was a little surreal so our section did a simultaneous turn in the road. Don't you just feel for that non PAS Visa driver?

The main day:

To be...
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13 Sep 2010, 22:27
CCC Midlands Section Rally 2010 at Stratford Upon Avon Racec

by JonM » 13 Sep 2010, 18:50

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Hi,
Spent the weekend just gone camping with the missus & kids at the Citroen Car Club Midlands Section Rally 2010 at Stratford Upon Avon Racecourse.
Turn out was good .
Forcast pre event was poor but the actual weather turned out great, loads of sun, blue sky with a bit of a wind, but nowt we couldn’t cope with. Touch of rain on the Saturday...

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Well done Jon and thanks for posting those wonderful pictures :D

I've moved this as it's not very Activa specific :wink:

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Last post by CitroJim
13 Sep 2010, 21:59
not car related but, cleaning print heads

by citronut » 08 Sep 2010, 18:34
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has anyone got any tipps for cleanning print heads on an Epson R200 printer, it has been unused for a couple of years,

i know you can pick up new printers for around 30 to 40 quid,

but thats why the world is in the state its in now :evil:,

regards malcolm

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Mine is left on all the time.
It's in my bedroom, hooked up to the desktop machine.

Very often it will wake up at 3am and do a self-check and head clean.

Scared me rigid the first couple of times it did it.
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Last post by myglaren
13 Sep 2010, 21:05
Stratford

by Toby_HDi » 06 Sep 2010, 11:25
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Can anyone tell me when the Stratford meet is? I gather it is next weekend (11th/12th). Where is it?

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Someone has a similar sense of humor to me, this really cracked me up!

A dalek sizing up an XM :lol:
There are a few videos on his channel of the Dalek wondering around looking at the cars :)
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13 Sep 2010, 19:47
Storage of injection pumps

by spider » 12 Sep 2010, 12:41

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Maybe this is one for Jim ? ;)

As thread title really, I was wondering what the best sensible way of storing these was ?

I'm thinking of scrapyard retrievals really. I plan to grab one or two while I can but not sure about storage.

Should it be dry stored ? (logic seems to suggest not, in my mind it should be kept full of fuel) , although fuel...

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Forget about seals being eaten, if you're fitting a 2nd hand pump, then get a new set of seals ready and waiting to fit just before you need to swap pumps.

That's so obvious I had not even thought of it :oops: , I'm having one of those days here. :)

I was just thinking to myself, at least I can have a leisurely hour or so de-amouring it (if...

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13 Sep 2010, 12:43
Logbook problem (V5c)

by demag » 08 Jun 2010, 18:03
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Wasn't sure where to put this.

A couple of months ago I bought a 54 plate Renault Scenic from a dealer and part exed my Multipla for it. Recently I realised I hadn't received the new log book so looked on the government web site. It said fill out a V62 which I did. Now they've sent it back and said I have to pay £25 for a new logbook! Any legal...

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About time they did away with the paper disc anyway, it isn't used for law enforcement apart from the offence of failing to display one. :roll:

It's all done by computer, if the DVLA computer says you are not taxed then you are not taxed.... and we all know how often the DVLA computer is right. :roll: :roll:
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10 Sep 2010, 21:23
Do you speed ?

by Xantia2.0 » 03 Sep 2010, 14:37
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I'll admit on almost every journey I make I go a bit over the speed limit, not in built up areas as there, there is a good reason for speed limits, but on open roads the limit is basically for your own safety, and I've been driving for over 25 years and know my limits. My worst speeding areas are winding country roads, as I love bolting down nice...

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Does anyone else on here have the ludicrous situation where a single carriageway has different speed limits depending on which side you are driving on.....We have one here in Newarthill where it's 30mph going one way but 20mph going the other way.

That's not legal in the UK, one or the other limit is incorrectly signed.

You can have different...
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07 Sep 2010, 21:00
Latest registered Xantia

by admiral51 » 06 Sep 2010, 20:15

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When did Citroen stop producing the Xantia

I have seen lots of X and Y reg plates but recently saw one on an 02 plate.

Being nosey i took its reg as it comes up as this

Vehicle Description: 2002 Citroen Xantia Hdi Sx, 1997CC Diesel, 5DR, Manual
Vehicle Details:
Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm
5 Seats
No Tracking Device
Right-Hand Drive...

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I wonder where that was hiding, it must have been forgotten about to have an 02 plate.

Ive not seen a Xantia later than Y reg.

Though i have seen an N reg BX, which i thought was odd.

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06 Sep 2010, 20:17
Never Swap a Plate...

by CitroJim » 29 Aug 2010, 13:08

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A salutary tale..

A couple or so weeks back I swapped the private number plate that was on Rattiva, my project Activa, onto my red Activa.

One of the major problems on Rattiva was a massive sunroof leak that turned the interior very moist indeed.

Now, I have not used my Activa for a couople of weeks and thought I'd take her to Tesco for the...

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Christine
If only my car would fix itself then scare the misus away!

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06 Sep 2010, 17:01
Glass scratch remover

by MikeT » 05 Sep 2010, 17:08

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Can anyone recommend a good product and method for removing light scratches from windscreen glass, caused by green scotchbrite?

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It's for my windscreen, the scratches on show in bright sunlight as fine cobweb looking swirls. There's also some wiper scratches that I'd like shot of just because they look horrible.

Thanks for that vid Vertevega, I'll watch it later. Got my rear brakes to sort first.

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06 Sep 2010, 13:16
Xantia Multichanger and CD-R's

by MikeT » 03 Sep 2010, 16:55
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Has anyone made their own CD's to play in the car via the standard CD multichanger player in the boot?

I made a CD from my MP3 collection (converted by Nero) not sure if it would work but was pleased to realise it does.

However, I get a lot of skipping, most noticeable when going over bumps so I'm curious to know if anyone else has tried this...

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One thing I am considering is something similar to a device I've come across called 'Loudlink'

Its basically a CD changer emulator that allows the original changer/head unit and steering controls to be used with MP3 discs.

The only thing putting me of is the price and the fact that whilst being able to store 99 tracks to a 'disc' you cannot...
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Last post by Toby_HDi
04 Sep 2010, 21:01
anyone buy the car pc?

by ketech » 03 Sep 2010, 10:32

I have buy a car pc,the installation is finished,anyone wanna see?

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03 Sep 2010, 10:36
DS23 EFi Pallas. Only 46,000 miles. Amazing!!!

by Citroening » 12 Aug 2010, 12:15
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I've yet to see the car, but a friend has got a DS23 EFi Pallas coming into his Classic Car Auction on the 9th October, at Anglia Car Auctions (where Top Gear and the Ami was)

It's only done 46,000 miles with 15 stamps of main dealer service history and it has either been owned by it's supplying dealer (3 times) or D enthusiasts.

It has never,...

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Nah, it's worthless, not even worthy of consideration. It's lacking the most essential part of a DS, the BVH semi-auto gearbox...

I must agree! BVH is an absolute delight.

I thought at first it was the brown one that was at the DSM this year with about the same genuine mileage and in about the same sort of nick..

Didn't see you there, Jim....
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03 Sep 2010, 09:02
Cool Citroen DS action - youtube

by HDI Dave » 20 Aug 2010, 20:30
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Even I, (I get bored quick!), watched the full nearly 9 minutes of this great clip,excellent:

From 'poliziotto sprint', series? Here,there's loads of DS's etc:

DS loveurs look away...look away now :twisted:

Bit of a waste..

Heck of a waste :shock:

Apologies if reposts :wink:

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I would imagine not and that like ex forces cars here they are stipped of anything that marks them out as different and any holes left where they were :(
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02 Sep 2010, 12:28
White Spirit Allergy?

by CitroJim » 31 Aug 2010, 13:45
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My workmates think I'm being a righ wuss :twisted:

Traditionally, I have always been a great fan of white spirit as a cheap and safe degreaser of all things. I used to use it with gay abandon and whilst not liking the aroma of the stuff much, it never seemed to do me any harm.

Starting with my house being redecorated, I found the vapours...

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Thongs? maybe even the odd... 'mankini' in the top drawer? :shock:

:lol:

I was thinking, what a set of wusses...

...then I realised I've become one? :oops:

For years,paint/turps/whatever, hasn't bothered me..now it does (44 age).

If I'm spray painting etc it now has to be well ventilated...didn't bother in the past much,just got on with...
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01 Sep 2010, 23:00
peugeot citroen bosch fuel pump questions

by 305 van man » 01 Aug 2010, 21:09

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Does anybody have a peugeot citroen 2.1 IDI cable operated bosch injection pump on thier car? If so i would really appreciate it if somebody could tell me the bosch part number of their pump think it should start with 0460 so Pug bus can build me a 1.9bosch pump to 2.1 specifacations as im struggling to find a 2.1 pump to replace the lucas setup...

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I understand what you are saying i am waiting for a bosch pump to arrive at the mo but no its not on the bracket so would like to know if anyone knows the correct setting for the 2.1 so i can set it up correctly with a dti gauge.

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01 Sep 2010, 22:14
Awesome 405

by evilally » 31 Aug 2010, 22:13

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Imagine pulling into work in this every day:

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Here is the 405 on you tube.

The neighbours, and the owners parents must have loved it. :wink:

As in what's that kid across the road up to now!

This would be his dads expression! :roll:

Here's another team from the Ramshackle Rally.

They look better than the Pugs owner, and passengers.

Although they should all use their seat belts!...

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01 Sep 2010, 13:54
Older vehicles 6K service intervals

by spider » 31 Aug 2010, 15:56

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I know there was a debate about the large service intervals, but this is partly aimed at those with older (diesel) vehicles.

Is it just me who likes to do the 6k oil +filter change even earlier ? , at about 4k to 5k or (assuming I have not done that mileage) every six months at the most ?

I also replace the fuel + air filters every third oil...

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i tend to agree too, with mainly short jouneys being done in the XM i change the oil every couple of k or 6 months whichever comes first with semi synth castrol @£15 a gallon, i do the transmission fluid at the same time and must confess ive gone over to Comma D2, not the best in the world but the way i see it is the box is now 18 years old, it...

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31 Aug 2010, 22:09
VSX TD ...........Final chapter

by fatherjack2002 » 15 May 2010, 00:46

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Hi folks, just thought i would up-date you on my Xant VSX TD , as you may gather from the title , the search for a power steering pump has been abandoned , and the car is more or less finished . :( :(

I did the front pads last weekend, while i had the wheel off i liberally sprayed the steering UJ with plus gas , this seemed to do the trick , and...

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Hopefully the strut tops are there , as this was one of the main items i wanted saving, unfortunatly i wasnt able to save any bodywork, or panels due to the amount of space they would have taken up, hopefully i should have the parts within the next week or 2 , i'll keep you all posted ..
Paul...........................
BTW that green VSX on...

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30 Aug 2010, 17:55
Another scam

by XantiaDaveEire » 29 Aug 2010, 13:19

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This may be of interest to the Irish folk more so but none the less another example of our goverment trying to bleed us dry for every last cent we have :evil:

And another way of forcing people to scrap there cars and buy new :x

Heres the link for anyone whos interested

Dave

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Giving the role of tester to one company with only 46 test centres seems daft to me.
What's the logic behind that rather than the UK (and one would presume other nation's policies) system where we have independant and regulated MoT test centres?

As for the objection to testing once a year, or the clamp down on dodgy tyres, noisy exhausts, dark...

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29 Aug 2010, 16:29
Madness in the Fast Lane

by Julz » 11 Aug 2010, 11:32

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Not really french but did anyone see this last night? Weird!
These girls seem completely indestructable :shock:
Available on BBC i-player for those who missed it

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There's no such thing as a fast lane in GB, and the BBC should know better.

Dumbing down rears its ugly head. :(

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29 Aug 2010, 09:49
Whatever happened to Rum Baba's?

by andmcit » 14 Aug 2010, 18:04
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Talking about getting Bee's in bonnets: ;)

BRING BACK RUM BABA'S NOW!!

A FEAST FOR THE EYES BUT IT SHOULD BE A FEAST FOR THE TUM TOO!

Seemingly now only a French delicacy we can't get over here any more...

My family greatly mourns their passing having been big fans for years
and I must admit life would be so much better were they...

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Maybe a 'proper' bakery? Although many of them now are chains like the supermarkets and have also 'streamlined' their range.
The only answer is to avoid them. We make our bread and cakes here.

Same with fruit & veg - use markets instead; yesterday at Leeds Kirkgate outdoor market, big peaches 6 @ £1, satsumas 6 @ 50p.
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29 Aug 2010, 09:45
Family Trip to Norway (Xsara Picasso 2002)

by PicassoPigeon » 27 Aug 2010, 09:30

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The 5 of us(me, wife and 3 boys, ages 4,6 & 10) are planning a trip to Norway next summer to visit family using our car (Xsara Picasso 2002).
This involves driving from Plymouth to Harwich to catch an overnight ferry to Esbjerg in Denmark. Then a drive through Denmark to Gothenburg in Sweden for another overnight stop and finally on to Vågå in...

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The Newcastle ferry does not run any longer and the service from Hull is the freight one. This only leaves Harwich to Esbjerg and a drive around 3 different countries. There are also 2 very long bridges on the route that cost around £120 in tolls for the round trip :shock:

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28 Aug 2010, 09:49
Par curiosité - Etriers de frein à pistons filetées

by addo » 27 Aug 2010, 11:24

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This is a nearside rear 405 caliper with its pink bits exposed...

Both sides had a right hand thread. Lacking time and gung-ho I didn't pull down the caliper any further.

The rebuild kits in Peugeot/Citroën bags are actually TRW kits. Would be nice to work out what other seals are needed to do a full rebuild like the exchange units sold in...

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Could be worth a punt - thanks.

One fellow here dismantled a sealed for life ATE master cylinder (off a BMW, but similar) and found a pretty standard internals kit with stainless sleeve worked for it.

When you look at the calipers above, they are quite simple. The little bearing race allows for a mismatch between caliper retractor tool thread...

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27 Aug 2010, 22:22
Battle of Britain Aircraft Landing at Duxford - TODAY

by brmartyn » 20 Aug 2010, 09:27

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Just been past this information if anybody is interested -

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight continues to play a central role in the commemorations associated with the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Throughout the display season the vintage aircraft have been carrying out numerous flypasts and displays at air shows and events to...

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Well they slowed down the traffic on the A40 :lol:

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20 Aug 2010, 19:14
Vehicle recall information

by red_dwarfers » 13 Aug 2010, 18:10

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Just found this on my travels around the web.

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Looked out of the window to see my Xantia in the middle of the road one morning.
Pilot error rather than defective brakes though, I think.

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18 Aug 2010, 21:32
1952 Motor Show pics

by davewithington » 17 Aug 2010, 13:29

Ok, this is a long shot, but I know what hoarders car people are.

My best mate Alastair, has a 1952 Slough built Light Fifteen with LHD, which is reputed (by the vendor) to have been on the stand at the 1952 Motor Show at Earls Court. This may be true, certainly it spent most of its life in the Channel Islands, can't remember which, and has only...

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17 Aug 2010, 13:29
best for insurance - need it soon

by vince » 15 Aug 2010, 18:11
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hi guys, my insurance is up in a few days.....whats happened to premiums this year? The whole quote system seems to have jumped up £100 on average over last year.

Ive been on go compare and also confused.com, does anyone know of any good little insurance companies i could try. The bigger guns seem to be taking the mick on prices :evil:

I hate...

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Most without insurance are also without license
That's a good point.
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17 Aug 2010, 07:13
Facelift Xantias HDI's over TD's?

by vince » 11 Aug 2010, 21:49
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Guys ive just found myself looking at facelift HDI Xantias on ebay which got me thinking......

What are the day to day benefits of a facelifted HDI Xantia over a TD earlier one? also what are the mechanical downsides....?

Im thinking...get a non hydractive Xantia with aircon, replace the spheres, get it tip top and keep it clean and tidy.........

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As for a price id want for mine if i sold it?.......i dont know...normal good Xantia money i guess :wink:

I bet your Xantia would sell in a flash, must be one of the best S1 TDs thats for sure.
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16 Aug 2010, 10:49
Bees and mealworms

by davewithington » 10 Aug 2010, 10:25
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Just thought you might like to see what I found when I moved a shelf unit in the old garage I'm demolishing.

The first picture shows the back of the unit

The white stuff is paint pulled off the wall in the garage. The cupboard was stuck to the wall.

If you look closely you can see the Bumblebee colony under the cupboard. Behind the wall...

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I know what I'd like to do to Jane2010 and it might make her squeal a bit!! 8-) 8-)

No doubt involving an Ugg boot and an orifice :lol:
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Last post by CitroJim
14 Aug 2010, 12:04
members with lexia map?

by old'uns » 10 Aug 2010, 13:32

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did i imagine this or not?

apologies if wrong site but seem to remember a map with locations on it?

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It's in this thread and the map is here .

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10 Aug 2010, 20:06
Contacting members

by civvie » 07 Aug 2010, 15:08

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Is there a more efficient way to find a member to send them a PM then trawling through countless pages of members. If their name is in the M s you are stuffed as it only shows a couple of pages in front.

Rant over

Steve

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Thanks andy,
Sorted

Cheers
Steve

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08 Aug 2010, 19:45
Origin of Xantia Suspension "Tink" Noise...

by addo » 05 Aug 2010, 12:44

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One for the punters and experts alike - some harmless speculation. I don't yet know the answer.

My Xantia suspension makes a tink noise when driven moderately to hard on rough surfaces. Perhaps akin to dropping a 3/16 ball bearing into a glass-lined sugar bowl. Sound appears to be on the driver's side.

Triangle bushes may be 10K miles old....

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Just changed the Droplink or Stabiliser link on the V6... it was more of a tapping/knocking noise to be honest!

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18 Aug 2010, 10:16
Dodgy breakdown storys

by HDI Dave » 02 Aug 2010, 23:52
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Just pondering on peoples breakdown experiences..

19 yr old daughter broke down tonight in her pug 106,rough as fk area,like gangland..Bradford, Manningham. No offence intended to the good people of Manningham.

Gangs,colours/scarfs on heads,climbing every climable object etc! 'What u lookin at bro, innit,yeah, etc etc'...Quite intimidtating to...

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most of my recent calls for help have been a bit nasty..
the first was taking the girlfriend on our first outing in the commer camper van.. We had spent ages painting it and welding floors in and so on.. finally we were off, packed on a winter Friday night full of food she had brought that day.. everything was going fine, even though it was dark...
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05 Aug 2010, 11:43

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