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Crossy, the two solenoids (means you do have EGR, yes) have different connector matings so you'd have to modify it or the connector to get one to fit the other. However, just disconnecting the EGR solenoid should stop the EGR valve ever opening again, assuming it's not stuck partly open.

However, the deed has been done and there is probably a lot...

Apparently the seller has packed the glovebox with useful bits - I was too busy to look in there. :oops: When I see the car again in a couple of weeks, I'll check it out. It's sort of good to have it at a tinkerproof distance. :lol:

One of the CCC (Tasmania) members managed this portait of me, looking far more serious than usual.

They do drive quite nicely yeah, nice touches like the electric handbrake which comes off as you release the clutch, loads of cubby holes, they are well equiped, very safe (5 Star) and they are now very good value for money.

However, they are not without their reliability issues, the 1.5DCi has can have problems with the fuel pump, which ruins...

Is the gearbox oil separate from the engine oil?

Yes, totally separate and a quite different type.

James

The ticket was scrapped when police looked at the speed camera image and realised it was not a tractor.

They are supposed to check the vehicle's speed against the road markings before sending out the ticket. Surely they would have noticed then. :roll:

I've never had much to do with Puntos but the Cinquecento appears to be a very good car indeed. Everything a small car should be, and well built too.

That review used to be on YouTube but appears to have fallen off.

Its a shame theres not a 12mm nut that can be turned half a turn to release the pressure :lol:

thinking about it, I am not sure what I would need a 19 or a 22mm for :) and there is no 10, only an 11

still, cheap and guaranteed for what it's worth :D

While the above may only be an illustrative example rather than a practical problem, on a lot of fairly recent TVs there is an option to 'normalise' the racket produced - compresses the output so you can hear the quiet bits but not be deafened by the loud bits.

Might only have been valid yesterday! :lol:

James

i wouldnt mind these stealth taxes and speed camaras so much if the money was actually put into proper road safety plans rather than the plethora of signs, or maybe a nationwide training program along the lines of the polices own roadcraft techniques?

insurance companies are all gits, theres no getting away from it, obscene premiums and nothing but grief when you try to claim

The other day I went into the local supermarket, and while driving in to locate a space I saw a 406 coupe, 8) and it stood out from the other cars there, and its classic beautiful lines were a lovely sight, in a sea of blandness.

Im not at all a fan with things like this but respect due when it comes to the mechanical side of things, really wish I could. :oops:

Ah oui! :wink:

Ou est le Citroen badge :?:

Beastie Boy nicked it?

Been through too many car washes?

So, with the extra paint treatment was the Harlequin more expensive to insure, than a normal Polo?

Here's a Cavalier given the same treatment by its owner.

Another of their adverts seems to even look like a modern Citroen.

Thanks for the replies so far guys.
I'm sure it all will be helpful and confirms suspicions that there was a fault with the turbo that simple cleaning wouldn't fix.

Welcome to the forum Featch. :D

Loveland, Colorado-based Lightning Hybrids has its sights set on the $10 million automotive x-prize with a sleek biodiesel-fueled vehicle that they claim will break the 100MPG barrier for a production sedan. Once completed, their hydraulic hybrid prototype will boast 240 hp, a carbon fiber chassis, and a 0-60 speed of 5.9 seconds.
100mpg @ 240hp...

The motorhome version of the C15 seems to have survived quite well though. I know of several in walking distance of me, all cherished and I guess they have survived well because they are not much used really.

The C15 is a great survivor, being based very squarely on the Visa which last year celebrated its 30th birthday and was an early recepient...

For all-out all round reliability, ruggedness, ease and cheapness of repair and performance, the old 1.9TD with fully mechanical injection from a Bosch pump is still hard to beat :D

Well said that man! :D

Weather is typical transitional season! I was sunburnt.

We're enjoying the same here at the moment Adam, at least down south where I am at the moment :D Beautiful early spring, wall-to-wall sunshine and not cold although we had a touch of frost first-thing this morning.

Knowing the UK, this'll be just a teaser of spring to lull us into a false...

Berdingo ate my baby! :o

So depending on the pump there's a difference in performance? How much is this difference?

Depends on how you measure performance James. My bench marks are torque, fuel economy and ease of starting. A Lucas is superior in all three of these areas in my opinion and experience.

I cannot really comment on top speed or balls-out accelleration as...

Hi David, I'm fairly sure that one did survive. A lot of the native animals picked up were treated by agencies such as that I referred to.

Thanks for the link and PM. If I get organised enough, an hour session on the workshop computer ought to be a help.

Yes, that certainly is interesting extra in depth information, on the subject of heater matrix, and why they fail, thanks for that.

A little known fact about the XUD is that it's a British design Very Happy Designed by Ricardo using the famous Ricardo Comet swirl chamber. A legacy of the British design can be found in the valve clerarance shims; although supplied in metric sizes, they are actually sized in inches.

Recommended reading: 'The High Speed Internal Combustion...

Try this one.

Yes that certainly is a failure on a ZX with that amount of corrosion, and lack of strength!

So, although the Xantia also has a problem in this area at least it does not affect the body shell unlike the ZX, and the strut tops are replaceable I.E. akin to a flitch plate.

This amount of corrosion on a strut top is the sort of thing that most...

If you're giving up the bike, you could have a think about something convertable, an older MX5 or similar won't cost the earth and may give you some of what you enjoyed on the bike.
Try a Lotus 7 (or Caterham). The 170hp one is much more than adequate Marty.

I have owned 39 bikes to date. Fell off a BMW R90S in much the same circs as you,...

To change a tap washer, start by lifting the roof, and rotating 90 degrees...

Thanks Rory,

I seem to remember you got the ball rolling by making the fiirst payment. :D

Regrds
David

Thanks Ross_K for the blog info. 8)

Although regarding the publicity, it's a pity the media have to use poor descriptions to describe/highlight a story I.E. banger. :evil:

Should read reliable classic car!

Have you enquired with Footman James ?

My son in law has several cars insured through them and they seem to be a pleasure to deal with and the chrges are reasonable.

Peugeot/Citroen really could do with a big DS true in shape and form to the original style icon. They have great engine technology with the HDi V6 which would be ideal. Somebody should remind them they don't seem to be able to sell their current big cars anyway so why not give the people something they would buy!!

I agree!

Also with this DS...

Interesting, I wonder if it would adversely affect the suspension dynamics.

The brakes waste quite a lot of energy as evidenced by the amount of heat they generate --- I can't say as I've ever noticed the spheres getting hot. :lol:

Regenerative electromagnetic braking has been around for a while and I believe the Swiss were working on a bus...

Think of it as a project Greg :wink:

I have a V6 like that. Lots of odd little jobs needing doing on it plus of course, one very major one :twisted:

Good luck with the project Greg.

I think CJ is right with that description project is the right word.

I also project, :wink: that I will be doing more work on my project when the current lovely...

i think the ICE ROAD TRUCKERS would think what we are getting is like a fly on there windscreen, compaired to wht they are used to (skatting/driving on thin ice)

regards malcolm

Yes I have been watching that, and we seem like muppets compared to them, they certainly have to deal with very bad conditions there.

Imagine if one of the ice road...

Mine is the facelifted 05 version.
I've had a couple of issues when the antipolution system faulty warning came up - fixed in warrenty by changing sensors and a rear suspension strut replaced when the car decided it was a real citroen & dropped overnight. Since it is an estate version I've also had the problem with the rear window not opening....

Then I would have the perfect excuse to drag the excuisite Zhao Cong into this thread. Well here's a French connection where she plays Habanera from Bizet's Carmen.
She gets quite carried away towards the end.

She really is very talented.

Here is another charmer from a bygone age giving a more traditional rendition.

and finally there is...

Oh, apologies for the er...oversized image. It will sell like hot cakes - mark my words!!! (crawls off tail between legs :D :D )