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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
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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Last post by xantia_v6
16 Jul 2019, 16:23
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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Last post by myglaren
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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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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Special GS on ebay

by Village » 01 Feb 2007, 14:51

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just meandering through ebay this lunchtime and I spotted this little beauty:

nice huh?

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I think 50k is very optomistic, its not THAT nice, and only if it were a chapron would it be worth that amount.

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Last post by Stinkwheel
02 Feb 2007, 19:21
Engine Transplant

by mbunting » 29 Jan 2007, 16:57

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Dear all,

Any ideas about the practicality of swapping a 2L Hdi engine into the bay of a 406 2.1TD ?

Physically it obviously has form , but what about electrically / electronically ?

Presumably we're talking wiring looms, immobilisers etc... ie. not worth it.

Any ideas ?
Mat.

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Martys covered most of the problesm i've encountered with the idea (though i was thinking along the lines of a 2.8hdi from a realy van :D) the smaller HDi's hae a very similar bottom end and will physically fit into most of the PSA engine bays (alledgedly you can get a 2.1td into a 106!!). Wiring however is a bit of a big!
Theres nothing simple...

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Last post by vanny
02 Feb 2007, 12:59
fishy xantia on ebay

by _kid_ » 31 Jan 2007, 12:09
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looking on ebay ive come across this a mark 1 xantia on a 2000 W plate. something wrong here

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Yes, though it's really a '95 car on a **good day**, wearing a year 2000
english registration plate - something you don't do legitimately in the UK
unless of course it's a car that time (and a Citroen dealer!!) had forgotten...

That's a lot of money for a car far older than it appears!

Andrew
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Last post by andmcit
01 Feb 2007, 23:51
Watchdog again

by bxbodger » 24 Jan 2007, 17:28
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Last series it was leaky pluriels with dodgy cutting out engines, and last night it was Clios with bonnets springing open and slamming up against the screen on the motorway-the BBC apparently had 200 odd reports of this, but Renault won't admit to a fault or do a recall (but have apparently changed the design on the latest one) they wouldn't even...

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Past a Clio on Tuesday on the side of the dual carrage way with its bonnet firmly smoothed out over the windscreen.......
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01 Feb 2007, 19:28
On the look out... advice regarding the CX

by deian » 25 Jan 2007, 10:13
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Hi Guys,

Just thinking aloud here, my passion for Citroen is still growing since my own Xantia refuses to die.

Recently I nearly had an XM V6, as it goes, we were both up for it but small things stood in the way, desperation on both sides as well as distance and cost and commitment issues got the better of us, we are both cool about it, the guy...

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nobody is forcing you to buy a Cx you know!

Apart from that little devil on your shoulder that keeps whispering............. But you know how good they are to drive
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Last post by Stinkwheel
31 Jan 2007, 19:47
DS on top gear

by steelcityuk » 24 Jan 2007, 14:30

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Sorry if this is a repost (I had a search but didn't find it), here's a link to a Top Gear clip about the DS on youtube.

Lovely.

Steve.

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I'm sure the DS was the first with inboard disc brakes? Edit. No it wasn't , Lotus 11 had inboard disc brakes on a De Dion axle at the back. But first with front inboard disc brakes?

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Last post by FrenchLeave
31 Jan 2007, 18:51
Aldi Tool Bargains.

by Kowalski » 31 Jan 2007, 13:30

I've been after a good set of ratcheting spanners, the type I've been after are the type that have an open ended spanner on one end and a ratcheting ring on the other, these are far better than the dual ring type made from pressed and rivetted metal.

Aldi have some coming in tomorrow, (Thursday 1st Feb 2007) 5 ratchet spanners for £11.99. These...

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Last post by Kowalski
31 Jan 2007, 13:30
C6 - On the Road!

by rossnunn » 03 Jan 2007, 20:08
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Saw my first one actually on the road today. Wasn't on dealerplates so someone must have bought one - obviously a person with good taste 8)
Silver - not sure its the best colour but there you go, was on the A16 just outside Boston.

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Gee's will you guys stop it ...... CX's are sh!t .... and absolute cr@p car...... Dunno why anyone would want one...

No stop trying to increase there value will you .... I want 'em near free/cheap so I can still afford them !!! . Stop praisng them !

C6 ??? Maybe in 15years time if they actually sell any :)

seeya,.
Shane L.
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Last post by DoubleChevron
25 Jan 2007, 05:38
4Car Dunces

by Oystercatcher » 14 Jan 2007, 23:52

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Sorry if this has been discussed, but a quick search didn't turn anything up.

Channel 4's (UK) 4Car section are running a poll on the 100 greatest innovations and have something to say about suspension:

Air Suspension
Citroen, Austin and others may have gone with hydropneumatic, hydrolastic and other fluid-based systems, but it takes air to...

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It's only when you see the factory manuals that you realise how much Haynes have cribbed over the years. I have various BL 'operations' manuals accumulated over the years, and Haynes have swiped loads of the line drawings from them.

PRnet is handy, if a bit clunky in it's navigation- Kia also had a similar system but annoyingly they restricted...

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Last post by bxbodger
24 Jan 2007, 17:18
Self Destruct !

by mbunting » 19 Jan 2007, 18:16

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So, I'm on my way back from the supermarket, when I see smoke accross the road where there's a layby. Interested but not concerned, because opposite there's a guy with a big traction engine and he tends to load / unload it in that layby.

As I get closer, I can smell oil.

Then the noise - about 8,000 rpm I'd say :shock:

Then I see one of...

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I think that's a bit of a known issue on Lagunas, caused by the EGR valve leaking or something like that. It's one of the reasons for their spectacular depreciation.

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Last post by reblack68
21 Jan 2007, 18:34
Who to buy part from? GSF or EuroCarParts?

by AX_Man » 19 Jan 2007, 10:51

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My AX's headlamp has become a victim of the weather. So I need to get a new one.

GSF have one for £25 inc VAT (They have a branch near where I live)
Euro Car Parts have a FIFFT one for £15.30, which adding delivery comes to £24. Or a Valeo for which comes to £67 but out of stock.

Anyone know what make the GSF one is? And which is better?

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GSF have one for £25 inc VAT (They have a branch near where I live)

That would be the clincher for me.

Being local and being able to take it back in person if there is a problem is worth the extra quid (and more).

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Last post by Homer
19 Jan 2007, 21:07
ADMIN HELP

by mezuk04HELP » 16 Jan 2007, 13:53

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Hello all, I'm not new its mezuk04 (you know the one who doesnt own any Citroens but has the knowledge that my brother-in-law and mother are happy driving my old Citroens.

For the last couple of weeks I have been unable to log in to the boards using my original id 'mezuk04'.

Is it possible for the Admin team, to try and reactivate my original...

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Thanks very much...glad to be back on form!!!!!

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Last post by mezuk04
18 Jan 2007, 23:00
where is AndersDK?

by deian » 12 Jan 2007, 13:33

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I know this may be in the wrong forum, but AndersDK is very quiet recently? Maybe this will wake him up?

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3 wheeled cars are dangerous! and yes it's off topic, sorry monsieur Anders!
(Back on topic) Yes, they are. I drove a 1934 Morgan and burnt my elbow on the exhaust whilst leaning on the door . :(

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Last post by uhn113x
15 Jan 2007, 17:50
I return! (photos)

by mezuk04 » 01 Jan 2007, 14:09

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Hello all, by heck its been a long time I must say, but me and my OH are in the house now and we are expecting broadband shortly, using my folks connection at the moment for Uni research and such!

The best thing about the house, is the removal of a fence panel, concrete post and a gate, oh and an iron gate, some old very solid rebar concrete...

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in the dim and distant past i used to work for the land registry (first job i do apologise) when the surveyors go out they tend to make assessments based on what they perceive is the age of the fencing that your 'new' bit of land has been fenced in with.....

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Last post by weety
13 Jan 2007, 01:28
Xantia V6

by np » 12 Jan 2007, 20:44

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Richard Hammond listed his top Q cars today in the Daily Mirror. They look like Grandma but go like Jenson Button.
MG/Rover ZT/75 V8,
VW Passat W8,
BMW Alpina B7(7 series),
Chrysler 300C SRT-8,
Austin Rover Montego Turbo, :D ,
Citroen Xantia V6 :D 8) . In the mid 90`s,manuracurers got into the habit of sticking large engines into their mid sized...

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i had a montego turbo...very fast car (though it spent most of its time being repaired)

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Last post by weety
13 Jan 2007, 01:18
Goodyear tyres

by np » 04 Jan 2007, 20:23

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I need some new tyres for my 406(205/55/16).After some shopping around i`m tempted to get Michelin for £84 f fitted.But i can get Goodyear NCT5 for £57 fully fitted.Cheapest buget tyres are £45,so there not really worth it.I`ve never had Goodyears before although my company use only Goodyear on all our earthmoving machines & all cars & vans....

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Had Goodyear NCT's on my Scirrocco GTi about 20 years ago - no better than the Firestones they replaced - the thing still was incredibly slow round corners and difficult to set up as it never seemed to be quite where it was supposed to be.

I've put Continentals on both the BD TD Estate and the ZX 1.9D for some time now but at 18,000 per set of...

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Last post by jeremy
12 Jan 2007, 23:45
Historic Road Taxation, please read.

by 504 » 11 Jan 2007, 00:30

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Hi

Please sign up and help this e-petition at

thanks

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A number of cars which were built in British factories are becoming few and far between and would like the Government to help preserve these cars by offering and extension on the current exemption date.

I don't get it. How's a road tax exemption going to help preserve A number of cars which were built in British factories ? Does nobody care...

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Last post by andmcit
12 Jan 2007, 21:35
MOT Info

by reblack68 » 10 Jan 2007, 22:22

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I'm sure most UK members are aware that you can check a car's MOT status online at

What I didn't know is that if you click Request History you get details of every electronic MOT the car has had. It tells you where it was done, details of any fail or advisory points and the mileage.

I looked up my Xantia and discovered it shed 70k miles between...

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I hope its better than the buy car tax disc online ( ). I had no troubles buying my AX tax disc following instructions on the V11 letter in August.

However in December my Saxo's was up for renewal and the letter didn't have the 16 number code on the website said is neccessary and shown on their piccies.

The website also had a problem with the...

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Last post by AX_Man
12 Jan 2007, 13:12
Next time it's too wet to work on the car...........

by alan s » 04 Jan 2007, 19:01

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Think about the opposite situation:

Sobering sight isn't it?

Alan S

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I was there in '74 (bottom end of 7th avenue) and Laguna went close but didn't go under due to its proximity to Currumbin Creek mouth.
Prices are outrageous even up here. A neighbour of mine shifted a chmphorboard place onto a block and before he could even get a fence up, he was approached by an agent asking if he wanted to sell.
Price? A$600K...

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Last post by alan s
08 Jan 2007, 21:41
petrol in a diesel tank 306 TD

by jgra1 » 08 Jan 2007, 00:47

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chaps.. a friend has done this..

about 5 litres of diesel in tank, and probably 30 litres unleaded added..

Used the primer bulb to remove all fuel...

She thinks it's all out.. how long will the after effects last? (white smoke)

Will it have damaged the fuel pump? (Bosch I think)

Can the fuel be re-used? (i.e. do petrol and deisel mix or would...

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Thanks all.. I wil throw it in the old rootes engine :)

J

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Last post by jgra1
08 Jan 2007, 10:43
rootes engine help!!

by jgra1 » 23 Dec 2006, 11:47
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chaps, sorry this is away from French cars .. i am desperate

took camper 100 miles last night beginning of holiday, had an electronic fault.. supect the coil.. in testing that side of things out, i noticed the oil light then didn't extiguish. I removed the pressure sender and started her up.. there was no oil coming out at all..

Got recovered...

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What causes 'running-on' ? Retarded ignition?

Idling has become high after engine is warm.. uncomfortably high...
Had a Solex carburettor do that in the Renault 4.
The pivot of the butterfly had slop and was letting air in, causing fast idle that could not be reduced, and the engine was running-on too.
The only way to stop it was to clutch into...
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Last post by Clogzz
04 Jan 2007, 15:09
Here's to 2007

by alan s » 31 Dec 2006, 06:37

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Turn the sound up and from downunder to upover

Happy New Year

Alan S

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It wasn't the Hyperspace Bypass, then?

(note to mods - tenuous connection to car-related topic = Ford Prefect) 8) :lol:

:lol: :lol: Funny you should say that! I put the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy on my iPod last night and thought exactly the same whilst listening to Episode 1.

And a Happy New Year from Newport Pagnell. There must be a...

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Last post by CitroJim
02 Jan 2007, 09:26
Satnav this morning...

by mbunting » 15 Dec 2006, 09:23
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Just a quick bit of info for you.

If your satnav was / is a bit screwey this morning, we're in the middle of a large solar flare geomagnetic storm from the sun, another one is potentially heading this way, which would be interfering with transmissions from/between the satellites and your GPS.

Mine this morning was two or three streets out, even...

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Thanks FL and BX.. So they just plug into the cigar lighter.. hmmm.. In that case I may get one for the Honda as its now almost exclusively used by the g/f.. I will keep the ZX as is, as I like basic and primitive :lol:

The prob I have with Atlas type maps, is the fact that every destination I set off for is in the crease in the middle bit! So I...
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Last post by James.UK
30 Dec 2006, 00:22
What to call him/her/it?

by SteveG » 22 Dec 2006, 21:43

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Okay, I've had the Xantia for a couple of months now so it's time to find a name. SWMBO keeps calling it Vera on account of the registration being OKV - as in Jack Duckworth's famous cry of Okay Vera . Personally, I think it's a male car but I need some inspiration for an alternative name.

Suggestions?

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It just is :D Maybe the long shiny tailpipe?

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Last post by uhn113x
28 Dec 2006, 20:54
So where is everybody then?

by CitroJim » 26 Dec 2006, 14:35

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This fair forum has been very quiet for a few days...

So has everyone been enjoying a lazy Festive Season or just busy on their cars and not posting?

I had a great Christmas. In between really good time spent with the family I managed to cure a long-standing niggle on the GTi, repair its drivers seat and do some odd jobs on Junior. The weather...

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Hiya Jim.. It's nice to know you had a good time over Xmas. :lol: Playing taxi's is a pain at times but as traffic was unusually light in this area I quite enjoyed the running around.. :)

If I lived nearer I could have dropped my ZX over for you to play with and really made your day.. heh heh.. Seriously though.. I am sorry to hear you have the...

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Last post by James.UK
27 Dec 2006, 18:53
OK, I've admitted it, my life has ended, I've bought an MPV

by alexp-j » 23 Dec 2006, 10:15

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The Goodwood is getting tired of being the only car so has decided it needs some TLC.
So I bought this Scénic yesterday (it's the wife's really):

1998 1.9 dTi with A/C & ABS. 100k

1st thought: how difficult is a cambelt change?

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I had to go to Squire's Gate for bits when I was on holiday. Very helpful they were too.
Car was part of a fleet at one of the clinics I work for, now valeted and sans stickers and sans green flashing light on the roof (sadly).

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Last post by Bananaman
27 Dec 2006, 17:18
Merry Christmas

by SteveG » 22 Dec 2006, 12:19

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Just wanted to wish everyone on the forum a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2007.

Safe driving to one and all.

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And a (belated!) same to you all

Have a good 'un 8) :lol:

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Last post by uhn113x
27 Dec 2006, 09:49
hmmm

by jgra1 » 14 Dec 2006, 10:30
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if you put an aeroplane on a free moving conveyor belt (which happened to be the length of a runway), and pushed the thrust to max, would the plane lift?

ok ok i will get my coat...

:)

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I would say that the wheels, conveyor, etc are nothing to do with it! How about a seaplane, with no wheels?

The movement is the reaction from the engine thrust against the engine; otherwise rockets would not work in space. The only issue with the wheels is drag; if we slow them down enough, insufficient airspeed will be reached - typically...
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Last post by uhn113x
27 Dec 2006, 09:46
Where is this?

by alan s » 22 Dec 2006, 02:47

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This pic was apparently taken yesterday; can anyone tell me where it is?

C'mon guess!!

Alan S

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........................and Christmas day???????????????

Crazy place I tellya.

Alan S

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Last post by alan s
25 Dec 2006, 22:10
Master cylinder on zx td?

by Twiss » 11 Dec 2006, 11:26

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Hello

Can the master cylinder on the zx td be changed for a better one, a more responsive one? if so which one do I need? and what other parts do I require?

Thanks Vaughn

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Well Had a check and by the looks and feel of it the wheel bearings are ok. So I think its just that pedal travel thing.<--- I know very technical

Vaughn

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Last post by Twiss
22 Dec 2006, 18:11
sorry but its a volvo

by john alexander » 18 Dec 2006, 23:14

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Yes I know ,shoot me but a friend has just picked up a 740 2.0litre auto 1990 at auction . its a one owner , millions spent on the maintenence over the years but it keeps cutting out and will only start if jumped with 24 volts. any help gratefully received. regards john.

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About 25 years ago, after freezing nights in Belgium, we used to start the DS’s with 24 volts.
No damage ever, no electronics, and the alternators never found out either.
That was then. :?

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Last post by Clogzz
20 Dec 2006, 15:01
How Many??

by f00lzz » 16 Dec 2006, 19:09

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How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed.

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently.

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs.

1 to move it to the Lighting...

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LOL, BXB :lol:

Now we know why there is a shortage of indicator bulbs ...
Except those for indicating right when you leave a roundabout. :wink:

Try this one to help your plight: 8) 8)

Attention: I am Zog Flurble-Toiletduck, cousin of the son of neighbour of the late President of Epsilon Aurigae III
Congratulations! Your email has been...

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Last post by uhn113x
19 Dec 2006, 17:57
Im back...

by Sturdybloke » 04 Dec 2006, 19:22

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Evening all. Back after a couple of months break from the world of Citroen. Decided that as the Xant has been mooching around (thats means doing nothing for the last few months) in the corner its time to sort it out. Managed do drag it out using my Sierra 4X4. The gearbox is making more of a racket than it was before (or is it possible that I...

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Like most British cars - I'm sure during the 60's most designed the rear suspension after a liquid lunch - yawn - I can't be bothered - deadline coming - oh well we'll stick leaf springs on again - that'll do!

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Last post by jeremy
13 Dec 2006, 10:18
New forum milestone!!

by alan s » 07 Dec 2006, 08:42

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As of today, we have a registered user membership of 6000

Been a bloody wild ride at times, but fun all the way and a big thanks to all members who have helped make this forum the success it is.
We hope that if nothing else, this forum has made owning a French car not only an enjoyable experience, but has saved everyone loads of money in the...

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three cheers for everyone that keeps this site running....oh and happy xmas as well :D

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Last post by weety
10 Dec 2006, 22:29
Cheap oil change

by den169 » 08 Dec 2006, 13:07

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National tyres have an offer on for december.oil and filter change from £15 to £25 depending on car i've just had my c5 done with duckhams semi synthetic 10-40 qxl and filter for £20 all in.Not worth getting under the car for that price.

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Now that is a good deal!

After doing an oil change on the Xantia and 205GTi this morning I tend to agree that it's not worth getting under the car for 8) A mite chilly :twisted:

I was in Costco the other day and picked up 20 litres of Chevron 15W/40 trade oil for just over £20. I seems cheap but it claims to be SJ/CF rated so I guess it's OK...

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Last post by CitroJim
10 Dec 2006, 15:11
not french... airbox enquiry

by jgra1 » 07 Dec 2006, 16:13

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chaps, I am needing to modify an airbox made for my camper by a friend, due to me fitting twin carbs. The van is mid-engined (almost :) ) so there is major restriction on room..

Are there any basic rules of thumb, concerning airbox size (litres) and minimum extents (this box is very shallow, although reasonably long and deep. i.e. its about 18...

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you both know me too well!!
commer autosleeper '68

1725 full High Comp. sceptre mark 3 engine, standard commer gearbox. ( I thought of OD then couldnt quite work out the component change needed at the last section of box (plus a propshaft cut) so gave in - it was 4 years ago)

someone did say, that I ought to aim for as much 'depth' as width...

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Last post by jgra1
08 Dec 2006, 00:55
Sign this petition

by ssray » 01 Dec 2006, 13:14

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Made my day

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Makes as much sense as banning 4x4s from towns.

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Last post by Homer
06 Dec 2006, 14:49
Road Charging

by OwenP » 01 Dec 2006, 15:52
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I'm surprised this one hasn't come up on here yet:

Obviously Road tax, fuel tax, and the like aren't enough any more, why can they not see that you need to improve public transport first....

Also interesting to note that the Former British Airways chief Sir Rod Eddington reckons the best way to help is by extending the airports!

I thought...

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But french council estates are a damned sight more dangerous than ours-les banlieues are not a safe place to leave your car at night....!
Unfortunately the french can't maintain their economy for very much longer-it's a shame but it's starting to show the cracks and the labour market there is run on a similar basis to how ours was in the...
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Last post by bxbodger
05 Dec 2006, 00:49
Motoring writer seeks help from BX, CX and XM owners

by fourwheelsteer » 17 Nov 2006, 00:17
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I know I'm a newcomer around here so this is going to sound realy cheeky but I hope someone will be able to help. As bxbodger said:

Fourwheelsteer is a published motoring writer......

and I'm on the lookout for material to write about. I've just sent of a piece on the Citroen C6 which I drove 2 months ago. I would like to drive a CX and an XM,...

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I took it as read that he already knew. Gosh it's hard being a role model! :oops:
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04 Dec 2006, 21:24
Bi-Annual MOTs?

by CitroJim » 30 Nov 2006, 09:12
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According to The Sun (tabloid sensationalist newspaper for our non-UK friends :wink: ) yesterday those who must be obeyed are considering the introduction of MOT tests at two yearly intervals to bring us into line with Europe.

This will not happen until garages apparantly have been consulted as to the risks to their business this will bring. On...

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Its got to the point now where anything left sitting around unused looking for a while, like a donor car, is being hi-abbed away by the local pikeys!!

And to think the last time I got rid of a car to the scrappers I not only had to drive it there myself, I was also supposed to take the wheels off and take them away with me when I got there......
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Last post by bxbodger
04 Dec 2006, 13:44
Computer expert needed

by np » 01 Dec 2006, 21:09

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I seem to be having a problem with our email(outlook).I have what i think to be a large spam,which is clogging it up.Now,after 4 days i have 35 emails trying to be recieved!Mostly all spam i expect.The oringinal email was about 4 kb.All mails are now 5.6 kb`s.
I`ve gone into account options & set the time for recieving to max,but it still does`nt...

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There's a program called Peek@Mail which lets you delete spam on your mail server

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Last post by Ross_K
02 Dec 2006, 14:36
Just when you thought it was safe .....

by uhn113x » 22 Nov 2006, 17:21

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Hello everyone!
For some reason, I have not been around much here when Jon's old forum closed down, so, here I am.
Nice to see that James, Stewart and other worthies are still here. :)

Some of you saw my car:

Be back ...

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Hi Tom
Hadn't spotted you yet! :D

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29 Nov 2006, 20:01
"Climate control" ?

by James.UK » 21 Nov 2006, 17:10

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What's that all about then? I got the a/c and heater controls sorted, but it claims the car (Honda) has climate control? How does it work and what does it do? Anyone know? Does it stop the rain and make the sun come out then? :lol: :D If it does I want to know how to get it working!!.. :lol:
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Thanks Kowalski :) In that case my car hasn't got it!

No auto choice, just the usual radial heater controls for hot - cold.. and fan speeds, with an on-off button for the a/c.. :)

It has got cruise control, but I dont use it much, kind of spooky when it's working.. :shock: lol.. I only use it in those camera controlled 'ave mph' sections when...

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23 Nov 2006, 01:16
wet/ dry and polishing advice...

by jgra1 » 20 Nov 2006, 12:50

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Hi All..

some weeks ago I began the large job of respraying my camper van. I managed to get about 6 coats on, in reasonble weather. The first 3 coats were not good, the thinners wasn't high gloss, and I think the paint was drying before it got to the van...
anyway, to cut a long story short, getting the paint to look remotely good is proving...

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Doesn't sound too bad then. Just check each panel one at a time. If you have no paint left be very careful sanding. You don't want to go through to underneath. If it still needs w/d I would definitely be using 800 MINIMUM now. Preferably 1000 and if necessary finish with 1200.

Don't be too fussy now with odd scratches if they are small. You won't...

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Last post by demag
21 Nov 2006, 18:36
DANGEL 4x4 in action video

by 504 » 20 Nov 2006, 23:46

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completely mad !

also history

and more

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impressive bit whilst its going down hill...

although sadly took me a while to realise the first video was on loop....... :oops: :shock:

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Last post by lighteninguk
21 Nov 2006, 00:28
Driveshafts (again)

by rossnunn » 20 Nov 2006, 21:41

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Is there anyway of testing a driveshaft off the car?

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right, thanks for that.
My 106 needs the good old offside driveshaft, the boots gone too. I was planning to get another out of the local scrappers, I'm sure they'll give a garantee, just wanted to give the shaft best odds before taking it away.

Cheers

Ro

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Last post by rossnunn
20 Nov 2006, 22:01
Rare Citroën prototype unearthed on ebay...?

by andmcit » 15 Nov 2006, 01:30

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Perhaps it's a development mule for a Xantia...
Hey maybe it's got Activa suspension on it!! :D
Clever too, a four door coupe before the
Alfa 156 and Mazda RX-8 were even a sketch
on anyone's drawing board...

Good old ebay! :lol:

Andrew

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Oh, hang on!

You're not going tell me it's 'just' a Zx, are you!? :wink:

I was getting all excited about bidding there too...
though it may be 3 cars welded together which
hasn't been finished yet!

Andrew

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15 Nov 2006, 01:34
New member saying Hi.

by fourwheelsteer » 05 Nov 2006, 13:28

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Hi everyone, I found this forum courtesey of BXbodger who posts on the popularclassics.net forum. I had a browse through some of the topics and this looks like a forum I'd like to be part of.

I chose my username because I'm a big fan of Hondas with four-wheel steering but a change in my circumstances earlier this year saw me buying a Citroen...

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Not published enough - my talent far outweighs my recognition :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

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Last post by fourwheelsteer
12 Nov 2006, 22:39
Lidl specials.... TOOLS!!!

by Kowalski » 09 Nov 2006, 14:20

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Lidl have some tools coming in on special on Monday.

In particular they have a small socket set for £9.99, judging by the pictures the quality looks very like the 1/4 set I have, this is the really big bargain. £9.99 for the set

Ring spanners with an offset on them, its this type of spanner use for the difficult glowplug on XUDs £1.99 for...

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I have one of their digital micrometers- it was around £7 from Lidl, the identical one being knocked out by Sealey and Machine Mart for £40....and I do mean exactly the same product in the same box.

Mind you, their tea bags are AWFUL!!!!!

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Last post by bxbodger
12 Nov 2006, 20:27
Xantia on 5th gear

by ssray » 09 Nov 2006, 10:20

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5th gear tested cars over speed humps inc a porsch cayanne(?) and a xantia came out tops. Didnt show the struts coming through the top though(discuss?)
Ray-now running :D

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Possibly could be, mind you the green ones are common, at least a little more sensible than killing it with hammers, complimentary about the ride quality too.
Stewart

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Last post by Stewart(oily)
10 Nov 2006, 15:28

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