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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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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trying to log on to pug service box

by citronut » 28 Sep 2009, 19:44

i have not been able to log on to pug service box for some time now, so i tried the lost my details button, and got new login codes, which still did not work,

so i sent an email to there site saying i was haveing problems loging on,

they sent me this email back,

but when i tried the phone No. it says this service is not compatable with this...

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28 Sep 2009, 19:44
my trip to Paris

by citronut » 27 Sep 2009, 10:27

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went to Paris from 20/9/09 to 24/9/09 briliant weather, camped in a vast site west of Paris, pre/booked pitch turns out to be firstly to small for our tent secondly gravel, swaped pitches to one for campervan's with water and electric to find under the gravel there is concreat, ended up tieing giude ropes to fence,bush's and tree's,

here is the...

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inside the citroen showroom there are several levels each with one car on each level has a circular deck which appears to just be floatting in space, and then these decks have a turntable on top with one car each, on the underside's of each deck there are kalidascope mirrors, the crash helmit on the bassmet/lowest level the visor is a large rap...

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28 Sep 2009, 13:35
A quick 'is it worth it' question

by Toby_HDi » 26 Sep 2009, 18:36

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Now, I'm on the look out for another car. I want a 406 Coupe but I am very selective about what I want and so it seems cars are not forthcoming.

Now I get a nice bonus come March which could be used to purchase said 406 but I need a car until then.

I've spotted locally a XM. It appears to be the 2.0 TCT model and is a 1993 (though appears to be...

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unless it's a D9 VVT V6 406 Coupe...... :wink:

:lol:

How did you know. Precisely what I'm after!

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27 Sep 2009, 21:14
Petrolheads On Five

by ACTIVE8 » 14 Sep 2009, 20:27
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This Sunday (20th September) Channel 5 are having what they call a petrolheads day where they are showing several films.

Amongst the list they are showing are...........

@12:20hrs Fast and Furious: Movie Special

@14:45hrs Cannonball Run II (Film)

@16:55hrs Back to The Future (Film)

@20:00hrs The Fast and the Furious (Film)

@22:10hrs Ronin...

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Thanks for that information about Duel that was trucking interesting :wink: to hear about what has happened since the film was made, and how they made it. The video that the owner shot of it was done well, and must concern those who saw the film previously, and then find this rig near them on the freeway.

The guy who now owns the Duel truck, as...
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27 Sep 2009, 16:01
Translation sil vous plait

by MikeT » 26 Sep 2009, 23:19

I've got a set of Lexia Mag PDF's (36-45) but they're in French. Anyone got the english versions they'd like to swap? :lol:

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26 Sep 2009, 23:19
Need to have a look under the bonnet of another HDI 110

by HDI » 26 Sep 2009, 11:35

I suspect my Xantia has had an engine change in the past and there are bits missing around the engine bay. Trying to sort this out in dealer parts departments is a joke so I would appreciate the opportunity to have a nose under the bonnet of another Xantia HDI around Worcester or within a reasonable vicinity of.
For example , the intake hose that...

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26 Sep 2009, 11:35
Using old speakers from a Xantia

by Xaccers » 09 Sep 2009, 23:11

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As I'm breaking the LX, and Xantias have such good speakers, I was thinking about stripping them out and putting them in boxes to use as a surround sound system.
Never done something like that before, so has anyone got any advice?
Just found something about crossovers...

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I like this concept and it's good recycling !!
My Mum recently changed her TV to an LG flat screen LCD and I had the task of disposing of the humungous old 32 Toshiba CRT set. This was a mega top of the range set when new and had surround and sub etc. Being a junkologist I couldn't resist having a peek inside for any useful salvage , so out came...

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24 Sep 2009, 11:00
activa

by citrov6 » 14 Sep 2009, 12:41
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bit of a feeler really, thinking about trading my red v6 for an activa, have always wanted one. the black one i use every day for comfort, activa will be for fun. within a year i want one whether it is in a few weeks or several months. though i am aware there is a lot more to it than buying a hydractive, which is why i don't mind waiting

may even...

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impressive , think i only saw some italian exotica or japanese future car with that on top gear in the 90's
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21 Sep 2009, 21:37
Santa Pod mini meet

by Sid_the_Squid » 16 Sep 2009, 11:04
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Hey guys, a while ago there was some talk about a few of us V6 and Activa owners meeting up at Santa pod for a few runs, possibly sometime in September, just wondering if that idea is still going on.
I’m still interested and this weekend is looking like a good time for me, anyone still interested in doing this?
All welcome of course.

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.. Sounds like the Coupe meet was good John

:D

has some pics, not sure if you need to be registered..
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21 Sep 2009, 12:52
CITROEN CAR CLUB CXM Rally

by tim leech » 03 Sep 2009, 10:20
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Sept 11-13th in Little Horewood, Milton Keynes

Jim if I bring the Xantia can you bring your lexia buddy! :wink:

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This is the CX Loadrunner from the rallye.

And G-Cat Jim :D
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17 Sep 2009, 22:29
French music question...

by vince » 29 Mar 2009, 01:42

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Hi guys,

As a fan of retro french cars and films (and some modern ones for that matter) I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some good old style french music. The kind i mean is as per this video link to Youtube.
Any suggestions?....

:wink:

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How abour Veronique Sanson
You will likely recognise it but this is the original, free French lesson thrown in.
Lovely voice.

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15 Sep 2009, 22:56
DHX engine

by jgra1 » 15 Sep 2009, 10:24

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hi all, am I right in thinking the DHX engine is a slightly updated/modified TD 1905 (XUD TE) engine..

I think the glow plugs are vertical, not sure what else is different.

Reason I ask is that someone from another forum wants to know if his DHX engine could be made a bit more driveable... my first response was to alter the fueling and boost...

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yes not sure the difference between D8a and DHX - if any...

I fed the guy the link to the 306 tuning guide to get him started :)

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15 Sep 2009, 20:13
Looking for some financial advice

by Toby_HDi » 10 Sep 2009, 00:15
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So I have the two Omegas at the moment but I'm fed up with having cars that need stuff doing to them but even if I manage to sell the Omegas that I have (which seems highly unlikely) I still won't have enough to buy something decent. I know my Xantia was fine and tbh was probably worth keeping but I have got to the point where I do not have the...

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Oh dear....I really should have googled NSFW before opening the picture :oops:
Still, im not at work yet so it doesn't matter :lol:

Incidently NSFW means NOT SAFE FOR WORK
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14 Sep 2009, 07:36
Information Request

by ACTIVE8 » 09 Sep 2009, 15:28

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Sorry about the post in this section but I need to find out some information for someone, and I could do with the information quickly hence placing the request/post here. Note before typing this I searched around using the search function and could not find the answer.

So now to the problem. :)

What sort of a job is it to replace the O/S/R...

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No worries mate. :wink:

It has discs on the rear.

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13 Sep 2009, 12:28
2CV van/Ferrari crossbreed

by Trainman » 12 Sep 2009, 22:39

Couldn't resist putting this up for you all, it did make me chuckle.....

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12 Sep 2009, 22:39
xsara headlight unit removal

by bxman » 11 Sep 2009, 19:33

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Good evening
I have spent some time to-day contemplating the above problem
I have both units reasonably free but I appears that one might have to remove the bumper to actually get them out.
Can this be true? Has anyone any experience?
We all know Citroen can be so clever at times !!
Thanks
Patrick

various xsara bits
several Xantia
& the odd BX

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You won't get the headlights off without removing the bumper. Also the cross member will have to be removed because one of the bolts is behind it. See my piccy:-

Headlamp bulbs can be replaced with lamps in situ. It's the sidelight bulbs that can't be reached. It's worth doing both sides.

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12 Sep 2009, 09:21
Alternative fuels (petrol specifically).

by Sid_the_Squid » 10 Sep 2009, 11:41

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Anyone heard about this?

I'm usually very sceptical about all these fuel replacement schemes (i.e. hybrids, E85, hydrogen) but this actually sounds like a good idea to me. Its not competing with food growing space, nor diminishing fresh water supply, and does not require new cars.

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will meltting all the worlds polaticians down work in the same way then, can you melt slim down to get slim,

if nout elss it would do away with a lot of hot air

regards malcolm

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11 Sep 2009, 07:52
non French - spark plugs

by jgra1 » 25 Aug 2009, 19:27
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hi all, how are these?

some are old, most show blackening around the ceramic, and I would say all are the lean side of normal, but not that bad...

they are the back 6 from the V8 motorhome, which has its maiden voyage to the new forest on Fri! :D

to my eyes, in real life, they are tan , light tan not white...

John

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thanks Addo

I think I will leave them as they are.. hoping to reconnect the LPG up soon...
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10 Sep 2009, 10:20
Catching Dad with your GF, It's a problem

by Xaccers » 07 Sep 2009, 23:02

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I've had my GF for 2 years now (practically lives with me) - small white, petite thing, cooks for me, always been good to me.

I go away on holiday for a week, come back and something just doesn't seem right. I asked my dad if he had seen anything happen with my GF and he acts clueless.

So fast forward to 3 weeks later... I'm coming home from...

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:lol: :wink:

Funny post & you had me going to!

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09 Sep 2009, 22:00
I'm new :-)

by pugmadnath » 07 Sep 2009, 20:05

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Evening all!

I'm new on here and thought I'd introduce myself.

My name's Nathan, I live in Lincolnshire and I've been a PSA fan for a few years now, since I came over from 'the dark side' (veedubbers) ;)

My daily smoke is a 406 TD Estate:

and my track slag is a 106 XSi:

The track slag has just finished being built so it sitting...

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Welcome to the forum pugmadnath. :)

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09 Sep 2009, 21:56
4HP20 is it really that bad?

by Sid_the_Squid » 12 May 2009, 21:09
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Hey all,
Has anyone got something good to say about the ZF 4HP20?

All I seem to read is about how they fail and how unreliable they are, I've read CitroJims 4hp20 rebuild blog and whilst its absolutely fascinating, and looks like a whole lot of fun, its frightened me, is my car destined to die a horrible death due to inevitable gearbox fail?

I...

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I entirely agree with your opinion on the old style purely mechanical automatics Andrew, used to wind me up terribly as well. These electronic controlled ones are such different beasts.

Interesting news about the recall, wonder what Citroen would say if I turned up and asked them to change my TC as part of the recall. ;)
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09 Sep 2009, 12:08
Caterer needed urgently for the CX rally.

by DickieG » 07 Sep 2009, 15:24

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I've just received a message that the caterer booked to supply the evening meal on Saturday has today pulled out leaving the organizers to find another at short notice.

Apparently around 35 meals are required so if you know of an alternative caterer then please pm me asap.

Alternatively can anyone recommend a nearby pub to visit who can cater...

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*low fat so CitroJim friendly

Ummmm :P

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08 Sep 2009, 15:53
Freaky "hey thats my car" moment

by Sid_the_Squid » 07 Sep 2009, 16:08
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Hey all,
During my normal walk to town for lunch today I had a real freaky moment, I walked out of Waitrose only to find my just outside in car in the car park!

Well at first glance it appeared to be my car, upon closer inspection it was a year newer (X reg) and had black leather instead of tan. What are the chances of that? Guess I'm not the...

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Anyone else had a freaky moment like that?

Yes, with my Ford though. I thought I saw a clone coming the other way. Same make, same model (except mine was saloon and this was hatch but I couldn't determine that head-on), same colour and same registration bar one number but again, I didn't see that until another day when I met the driver and owner...
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08 Sep 2009, 15:25
CCC Midland Rally

by vince » 22 Jul 2009, 22:29
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Guys, it seems the only way i will be able to afford to attend the CCC Midland Rally will be if i come down and set up a GSF stall :)

So pending any unforseen problems (such as SWMBO having other plans for me that weekend) i am planning to attend on Sunday 30th August.

I am currently planning to bring down the following but am very interested...

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Bad time for the suspension to collapse. That's the concours judge under there..
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05 Sep 2009, 08:21
Name that part

by MikeT » 02 Sep 2009, 12:34

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I've got another in the series of name that part . This time it's probably a Pug part, or rather two parts.

One looks like a link of some sort.
The other was originally two parts sellotaped together. I'm not sure of their composition (metal or plastic?) as they are very, light and flexible - looks like two (ultra thin) credit cards with a thin...

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go on them Mike i will send you my details in a pm

tar

regards malcolm

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04 Sep 2009, 19:02
French Car Show 2009

by XantiaMan » 11 Apr 2009, 08:01
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Anyone interested in going?

14th June 2009

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Well Active8, the offical figures from the Citroenian state that 9 Xantias turned up, all bar one or two where the FCF gang :D
76 D series turned up and 11 SMs and many many others making quite a packed field!
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03 Sep 2009, 18:52
Sourcing wiring loom plastic covers

by red_dwarfers » 26 Aug 2009, 19:01

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Im after a few metres of that loom/wire cover stuff found on the Xantia and no doubt every other car. Eg the famous one at the bottom of the radiator which is turned 'the wrong way up' to let water in.
Whats the proper name for it and any ideas where I could source some?

I took a look at the wiring on the tractor a couple of days back with the...

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Cheers all :D

Split Convoluted tubing is what im after it seems looking at the CPC website and andys link. Always better when you know the name of what you want :lol:

I would have gone down the scrappy Dave but no doubt it would be getting frail and at around 50p a meter, its not a bad price. Cheers though!

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01 Sep 2009, 22:57
Surface mount microscopy

by MikeT » 11 Jul 2009, 18:03
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Do any of our electronic wizards have the ability to repair surface mount components? In my case, it's a connector that's suffered flexing and stressed the solder enought to crack it away from the legs. I have a handheld microscope so was able to diagnose the fault but I have no way of viewing and soldering at the same time. And even if I could...

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Stick with Dell's or Lenovos/IBM's they soldier on for years and just need a re-image to speed them back up again. saved a fair few D505's and R40/T40's this way and users are always amazed at how quick the old machines are even alongside my new R400 unit running the same OS and software set :)
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28 Aug 2009, 22:02
for the first time ever floaty ride in my xantia estate

by falling-out-with-my-car » 19 Aug 2009, 23:01

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I had all my suspension spheres done together today by pleidiaes and hydra flush added for the first time since I bought my xantia diesel estate five years ago.
it turns out that the spheres I had fitted as replacements three years ago may have been for a saloon car which have different pressures to those of an estate.

the ride is beautiful now...

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You cant beat the ride of a Citroen when all is well and working correctly

So true... I am just so happy with my XM these days. Son has allcando A4 Audi V6 diesel with all the bells & whistles - just so ordinary in comparison, and as for the ride - forget it!
Audi suspension :evil: :roll: :^o ](*,) :-({|= :lol:

By comparison getting into my...

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27 Aug 2009, 21:53
not french - amphibius cars on 'mean machines' channel 5

by citrov6 » 26 Aug 2009, 19:50

just watching this, there was a car made on a unique chassis, he put a fibre glass camaro body on it and what looks like a subaru boxer engine in the back to balance the weight for water.

very clever car the transition from land to water was seemless he didn't slow down just flicked a switch once in the water and the wheels raised and exhaust...

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26 Aug 2009, 19:50
Advice please

by citroenesque » 21 Aug 2009, 18:49

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I'm considering replacing our Fiat Ulysse within the next few months with something with chevrons on it... namely a C5 (probably 2.0HDi?) estate.

But I am also getting a voice in my ear telling me to check out the Skoda Octavia 1.8 turbo estate (not 4x4), (possibly) the Citroen the Xantia 2.1 TD VSX estate (if a good one can be found!) or the VW...

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If you can find a decent XM 2.1td estate or saloon in exclusive guise with a bosch pump your onto a winner. they will last ages and you can save yourself a small fortune in fuel as well if your prepared to put a little effort into saving yourself major cash :)

They ar epretty solid from what i can tell, some areas do go rusty but all cits rust a...

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26 Aug 2009, 08:44
Xantia Headlight covers/beam deflectors.. driving in Europe

by Sid_the_Squid » 21 Aug 2009, 16:58

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Hey all,
What are the options for headlight covers or possibly tape kits for the Xantia mk2, for use when driving in mainland Europe?

I found these, which seem reasonable,

Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on this subject.

Thanks

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The piccy shows the Lucas kit fitted to my 2.1 Xantia's headlights (when I had it). They virtually cover nearly half the lens and cut down the light considerably, but they do work.

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21 Aug 2009, 19:19
An article on the BoL from the BBC

by CitroJim » 20 Aug 2009, 12:09

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I've just spotted this article about the BoL (Haynes Manual) on the BBC news website.

Nowhere does it mention the famous manual is aloso known as the Book of Lies (BoL) in some quarters :lol:

Be good to listen to the broadcast on Radio 4 as well..

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i like this bit
every car is completely stripped down, rebuilt and photographed in the course of making each manual.

OK honest .gov,

its strange how all the BOL's i have seen also the OE manuals and techy bulitins,

most/all of the picys are from the OE litriture,

so thisd brings a new meaning to the term BOL

regards malcolm

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20 Aug 2009, 13:06
RENAULT 4CV

by Xantic » 16 Aug 2009, 22:57

Went to a classic car and motor boat show today, only found 1 French Classic Car there a Renault 4CV.

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16 Aug 2009, 22:57
Xantia V6 exclusive.

by Sid_the_Squid » 04 May 2009, 19:29
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Hi everyone,

I just picked up a Xantia V6, my first Xantia V6, and wow, what a drive!

As my sig shows I've only ever really had diesels before* HDi being the fastest xantia I've owned, or ever driven... until now.

I'm just so impressed with the seemly effortless speed you get from the V6.

I'm just so impressed had to share with everyone......

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thats a great write up by Robert, thanks for posting it Derek, i need to tackle both mine with that as an aid

v6 mpg, commuting 60 miles with 20mins in traffic i would get 260 miles to 50 litres. love commuting in them though like Jim says its a room on wheels.

on the motorway i did heathrow from burton and it still has 1/4+ tank left.

i...
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12 Aug 2009, 19:04
Camera to computer to F.C. F

by Chevron Terry » 11 Aug 2009, 15:42

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Hi ,
This is very embarissing .
I would like to be able to take the photo s of my car , from my camera , onto the computer and send it to the f.c.f !
I have got no idea how to do this - whoops !
Can anybody help ?
Hopefully aan easy way .
I wait with baited breath
Regards
Terry .

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www.imageshack.us

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11 Aug 2009, 16:49
PSA Radiator Cap Efficacy/Service Life

by addo » 07 Jun 2009, 23:56

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I'm looking for informed comments on whether the modern style caps can lose ability to seal, or change spring tension with age.

Has anyone changed theirs on a car of maybe ten years age, and noticed a difference ascribably only to the cap?

Thanks, Adam.

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cooling system and fans in tip-top order :D
Oooh, yes ! They’re the second most important things after easy starting.
I used to put tap water and Castrol Radiator Corrosion Inhibitor in my previous old bombs with cast iron engines.
The radiator cap kept the pressure in, to prevent the water from simmering and evaporating.

On the Xantia, after...

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10 Aug 2009, 15:15
Good cheap car insurance?

by vince » 01 Aug 2009, 09:54

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Guys i need car insurance sharpish..ie by Tuesday.

Does anyone have any numbers i can call. Im after a limited mileage policy :wink:

Ta

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I am with footman james or lancaster as they recognise that a BX IS a classic and insure it as one so mucho cheapness! (About £120 a car)

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05 Aug 2009, 17:07
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

by citronut » 21 Jul 2009, 07:49
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir Jim your honour

sorry i have not sent you a card i have not found/made an appropriate one yet

hope you get lots of attention today

and dont worry about the 50 thing you will still be the same wonderfull person you were yesterday

kepp taking loads of PERCY WHAT SIT and TEA HE

kind regards
malcolm

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wish you many many happy renturnes of the day jim.....

I hope all fortunes comes to you.

from,

adsenoile
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05 Aug 2009, 01:03
Engineering favour

by jgra1 » 03 Aug 2009, 15:00

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for some beer tokens, could anyone with a drill press drill two holes in something for me :twisted: and then tap two bronze bushings in?

The holes are 25/64 which I make 9.92 mm.. a 10mm bit would be fine in this case though.. I can use some locktite...

I will post the item and provide a prepaid jiffy for it to come back to me :)

see latter...

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hi Jim parts ordered :) 5-10 days .. will keep you posted..

:D

am about right through August pretty much.. dont mind popping :)

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03 Aug 2009, 18:22
KTC 10L veg £6.50 at Tesco

by Xaccers » 01 Aug 2009, 19:29

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Just got back from Dunstable's tesco and they are selling 10L bottles of KTC veg for only £6.50 :)
I bought 80L

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And I 'spose you got Clubcard Points as well....

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02 Aug 2009, 16:38
My thoughts

by np » 01 Aug 2009, 18:58

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Hi to all old & new :D .Not been very active since i got the 406.Had it 3 yrs this Sept.Now on 110k,was on 56k when i got it.Compared to the Xantia 1.9td VSX est it replaced,it averages about 48mpg,about 5 mpg better than the Xantia.The Xantia was boosted to 110 bhp,the 406 is boosted to 140 bhp.Tows the caravan like it not there,unlike the...

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How did you boost the 1.9TD to 110bhp?

Easy, more boost, more fuel.

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01 Aug 2009, 19:53
insurance questions

by jgra1 » 27 Jul 2009, 18:16
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hi Chaps..

I had a collision last week with a vauxhall type thing.. no injuries, no witnesses.. it was a very thin road and it was an offside 1/4 damage to both cars...

I told my insurance, who were pretty calm and thought straight away a 50/50.
I told them I wouldn't bother to claim for the xant..

the other party's insurance just rang me.....

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this must be the alarm siren... I thought at first it was something to do with the airbag..

it's well hidden.. inside the chassis and then behind a lot of plastic
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01 Aug 2009, 12:07
Problem Solved :-)

by CitroJim » 21 Jul 2009, 07:34

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Not cars but me :)

It looks like the cause of my recent problems has been found. Bad quality sleep :shock: :twisted:

More later. I'm off out for the day in persuit of birthday celebrations.

Still, to know the root of the problem is a great birthday present. Fixing it might now be so easy..

Any tips for a good night?

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Jim wrote
a very heavy book to bed with me.

that must hurt or do you get used to it,

even still you must end up with a big bump on your head TEA HE

regards malcolm

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Last post by citronut
28 Jul 2009, 07:54
SAVED FUEL

by citronut » 21 Jul 2009, 08:14

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we didnt use much fuel on our way home from Godmanchester on sunday,

as we had a ride home in/on a recovery truck from around junction 7 of the M11, and yes i do still have all 9.5 fingers,

near to junc 8 every now and then the car would lundge quite sharply, like it was cutting out,

so we crawled along hard shoulder about 30/40ish hazards on,...

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no Jim as it's a sealed unit (prbably sealed moulded in resin)and no sign water has/could get in, so not sure that's what caused the problem in the first place,
but she's back up and running and it was definatly imoballiser related in one way or another

regards malcolm

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24 Jul 2009, 23:36
Turbo gauge fitting

by jgra1 » 28 Oct 2008, 13:54

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all, I brought a gauge for my TD 1905... not sure if i was being silly...

any idea where I get the pressure signal from? all i have is a long clear tube and a t-peice, in the kit....

the signal to the injection pump is vacumn not pressure?

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well all connected up fine :)

I took illumination from the whiteish wire from the dashboard dimmer switch - this is lights-on-live and dimmed with all dash lights - ideal if you fit a gauge / stereo etc :)

turbo is putting 17 Psi out.. leave it alone and make fueling adjustments?

If you turn the fuelling up the boost will go up too...

I...

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24 Jul 2009, 17:50
Another Citroën Roadtrip

by addo » 23 Jul 2009, 11:09

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:twisted: I've just been on a Xantia-powered ramble around southern New South Wales and parts of Victoria.

A hair over 1600 miles, with odometer correction. Saturday I drove for 22 hours (gross) with about 2¾ hours of assorted interludes. It was pretty tiring towards the end! Weather varied from fine and frosty (the start) to horribly wet and...

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good stuff Addo, I did 1000 miles 2 weeks ago, generally effortless.. mind i did 500 last week in the coupe, and that was much nicer :)

I wish land was easy to come by here...

I have my eye on an old small wooden barn that is falling down, I think it will hold my fleet.. just working up the courage to knock on the farmers door and offer money ..

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23 Jul 2009, 14:16
Throw away your spark plugs

by myglaren » 22 Jul 2009, 17:51

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From Slashdot today we have:

Laser Focus World has a story on researchers from Ford, GSI, and The University of Liverpool and their success in using near-infrared lasers instead of spark plugs in automobile engines. The laser pulses are delivered to the combustion chamber one of two ways. One, the laser energy is transmitted through free space...

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Threw mine away years ago when I got my first diesel engined car. :lol:

That's just cheating :twisted:

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22 Jul 2009, 21:56
Flaming browsers

by MikeT » 09 Jul 2009, 11:38
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After experiencing problems using IE8 on ebay, I installed Firefox yesterday and all was well until I loaded the FCF index page this morning. I had to log in (it's usually set to automatic) which I did and ticked the Automatic button but it just REDIRECTS me back to the index page in an infinite loop - log in, redirect, log in ad nauseum.

I've...

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While I am still dragging my heels at installing Firefox 3.5 on the laptop (Vista) I do have it, kind of, on the desktop (Ubuntu).

I downloaded it a while back the couldn't find it.

Uninstalled Firefox completely but could only find the 3.0 version to install, but did find A Web Browser 3.5 so installed that - which turned out to be Firefox 3.5...
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Last post by myglaren
22 Jul 2009, 21:55
OT, for Jim

by myglaren » 22 Jul 2009, 19:55

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Saw this and thought of you.

You will not be ancient enough to remember this, even I ain't that old, but here is Britain's oldest working TV set:
The Beeb

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Interesting find there Steve!

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22 Jul 2009, 20:45

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