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Unscheduled forum shutdown 25/01/2020

by xantia_v6 » 25 Jan 2020, 09:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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I had the forum off-line for about half an hour to attempt to fix a couple of issues that cropped up following last weeks software upgrade. I am not sure yet whther the issues are fixed, but it should be no worse...

There will be more software updates in a few days, but I want to sort the current issues first.

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The forum was offline for a time today, due to the server running out of disk space during the daily backup run, a side-effect of the work I did yesterday. I will try to get everything back onto an even keel later today.

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Yesterday, 04:21
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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Last post by white exec
24 Jan 2020, 17:49
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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HAPPY 2006

by ACTIVE8 » 31 Dec 2005, 15:08

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Best wishes for the new year to all our members in the southern hemisphere who are already in 2006. Sydney looked great with all the fireworks going off in an excellent display, shown live here at 13.00hrs GMT.

Also best wishes to all the other forum members, in all the other countries that contribute to this great forum. =D> 8)

In advance I...

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we in the UK have another 2 hours to go but I wish all a happy new year where ever your from 8) :wink:

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Last post by zxTd
31 Dec 2005, 22:44
TinTin's cars

by bxbodger » 29 Dec 2005, 23:03

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Apart from the obvious 2cv's, there have been a lot!!!

Roll your cursor over them to see them...... :D

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That is very impressive but surely they aren't all right - the Traction 11B looks a tricky one to me!

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Last post by Rob81
30 Dec 2005, 00:25
CRASH

by ACTIVE8 » 23 Dec 2005, 12:32

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Well if the average motorist could see this, then maybe they would think twice before pulling too close in front of a truck, and taking away the trucks braking distance.

It really is amazing that they forget physics, and common sense, and think that a much bigger, and heavier vehicle can stop as quick as a car.

They needed various cars in the...

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Aaahh. Once the wheels are locked, mass doesn't come into it, so long as the tyres provide the same coeficient of friction!

(Shouldn't be thinking of work on Christmas day!!)

Jamie

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Last post by allmond
25 Dec 2005, 19:20
Shell Diesel Extra

by eskimoigloo » 16 Dec 2005, 21:31

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Has anybody else noticed a massive improvement in performance and smooth engine running when using Shell Diesel Extra in a Xantia HDi... car seems to be a bit rougher and less responsive when using other diesels, do Shell put something in it?

Chris

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Dont forget that after all Total fuel and oil is Citroens recommendation for best results. Just a pity that there is not a Total fuel station near me - Anthony.

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24 Dec 2005, 18:24
Merry X-mas

by 406 V6 » 20 Dec 2005, 10:42

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I would like to wish all forum members a Joyfull Christmas full of nice and happy things, especially health.
Take good care guys :wink:

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Merry Christmas to one and all. :D

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23 Dec 2005, 12:35
The citroen bx

by ayden » 25 Nov 2005, 08:09

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I was watching a film at work this morning :lol: was called the 51st state and thers a car chase while watching this part of the film i noticed quite alot of french cars especially the citroen bx in fact im pretty sure it was the same one throughout the chase :? pretty sure i saw a 505 estate aswell and a couple of 405's how comes its always the...

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Yes vanny thats the one mate samuel L jackson and peeps. Ive not noticed any Bx's either but mainly due to the missus going oo ooo im on in a sec (shes on screen for a few secs at one of the nite clubs).
I quite like watching them drive round town too as you watch them drive donw one street go round one corner and they appear on another street on...

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Last post by caveman_si
21 Dec 2005, 19:16
Sainsburys bright green diesel !

by nick » 01 Dec 2005, 13:11

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I filled my car up with diesel at Sainsburys the other day & noticed a strange thing. When I spilled a couple of drops the fuel was bright green, not just slightly, but almost a fluorescent green like LHM or limeade!

I've never seen this before, derv is usually a very slight yellowy colour but not bright green. A couple of people have suggested...

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The stuff at our local BP is luminous green as well. I was changing the fuel filter on a mates car and I thought someone had maybe put LHM in the wrong place! It looks exaclty the same!

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18 Dec 2005, 13:49
M25

by ACTIVE8 » 13 Dec 2005, 13:22

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So apparently the new widened section of the M25 has now been declared open today, but with past experience of what the M25 is like, it won't take too long before all the 12 lanes get filled up. :)

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It's probably quicker to go - London to Edinburgh Via Glasgow! :roll: :D Crazy huh.. :shock: :(

You can do London to Edinburgh via Glasgow, but you have to go up the M6 via Birmingham and Manchester or up the M1 then accross the M62 to Manchester then up the M6. In either case, its a lot longer or the traffic gets you. Personally my choice would...

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Last post by Kowalski
16 Dec 2005, 14:57
How Accurate Is Your Speedo ?

by G4EIY » 30 Nov 2005, 21:06

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Hi Folks,

I have often wondered how accurate the speedo was on my car.

But never got round to doing a check using a measured distance (Mororway Juntions) against time say doing an indicated 60mph.

Then the other day I borowed my sons GPS device, and I was able to do a direct comparison.

Both the speedo's on my Bx's were reading 10% fast at...

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Or, you could find a motorway, cruise at 120 kph (slightly illegal) and time yourself over two kilometres based on the posts at the side of the road.

The posts at the side of British motorways are less accurate than our speedometers.

As fo rthe accuracy of GPS, at a steady speed it is as accurate as you can get. Shame we can't say the same...

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Last post by Homer
14 Dec 2005, 21:42
Coolant Filter

by fastandfurryous » 05 Dec 2005, 11:41

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Several years ago, I read an advert for an in-line coolant filter, made of a fine gauze that fitted into one of the hoses. Didn't think much of it at the time, but having seen the amount of silt, scale and rust flecks that had accumulated in the bottom of my heater matrix, I'm beginning to think they might be a rather good idea.

Now that I want...

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Looks like a good idea. Especially after the mess that I have just scooped out of the XUD in my mums Rover. Long, long overdue for a coolant change - the reason that the HG has recently let go :roll: (and I blame myself for not checking it as my parents know knaff all about cars). -Anthony.

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Last post by Sturdybloke
06 Dec 2005, 20:34
Chevrons on oil bottles

by micitroen » 04 Dec 2005, 17:48

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Just wondered if anyone had noticed that the cheap (43p a litre) veg oil from Lidl has a double chevron on the top of the green bottle cap....... could it be a Citroen part? Lol, Mike.

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Just seen in Asda..... £1.25 for 3 litres.....thats cheap! I don't think it can be an official part though as there's no chevrons...lol. Personally, I just love the look on the face of the girl at Lidl when I walk out with 30 litres! I just love deep frying!

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05 Dec 2005, 19:07
Drawings

by James.UK » 02 Dec 2005, 22:34

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It would be nice, and very usefull, if we had a collection of drawings for things that crop up a lot. E.G. How the waterflows, showing rad, pipes, pump locations etc, Matrix layout, heating controls.. Expanded pics of various type of brake layout. valve gear and flow charts for hydrolic systems. etc etc.

The more drawings of various models the...

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I have taken some pics whilst working on the car, but I live in fear of getting the camera covered in guk, the pics I took of my engine when I was building it up just look like a heap of oily things :(
Stewart

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04 Dec 2005, 17:30
Buying a car with no tax / MOT

by Kowalski » 26 Nov 2005, 14:43

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If I buy a car with no tax or MOT and drive it home (insured of course) am I likely to get away with it or am I going to get nailed?

I think it very likely that I would get stopped by any anpr system I passed, but would the police officers let me continue on my way home or would they want to stop me and get the car trailered / towed / cubed? Is...

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I suppose most of us have taken chances in the past in the thought that getting caught will not happen to me? (no insurance/mot/tax)
Let him cast the first stone eh?
Imagine if you had a horrible accident, not perhaps your fault, the effect on you and other people could be catastrophic without the insurance cover to help rebuild broken lives.
For...

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Last post by JohnT
30 Nov 2005, 19:32
Towing dollies or Trailer hire.

by Kowalski » 30 Nov 2005, 12:19

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Following on from my last post, I'm thinking about buying a towing dolly since they seem to be pretty cheap. Has anybody got any experience of using or are they a complete waste of time? The sort of dolly I'm talking about are the small ones which the front wheels of the towed car go onto, not 'A' frames where all the towed car wheels stay on the...

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I'd go the proper route. Police may not bother you any other method but best not to think about what would happen in the event of an accident. Last thing you want is the insurance refusing to pay up.

I've got to fetch my 2cv from Lincolnshire at some point (about 110 miles away) and enquired about these classic car transport folk. One bloke...

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Last post by yangreen
30 Nov 2005, 19:06
Cars Reunited !?

by bikeboyz » 28 Nov 2005, 14:54

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Try this out, been exploring this its a bit like Friends Reunited for cars !

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Yes, just like Friends Reunited you have to add yourself to their database..... Wouldn't call it useless, but the more people who add their old cars, previously owned, current etc will build the database and who knows what you'll be able to find out, e.g. it was a write off..... and you're about to buy it.

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Last post by bikeboyz
29 Nov 2005, 00:06
CX decap anyone?

by fastandfurryous » 28 Nov 2005, 13:09

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If only this were a real decap, and not a car that someone got a bit over-enthusiastic with the grinder on:

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No comment,

And its on e-bay complete with roof :-)

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Last post by Stinkwheel
28 Nov 2005, 22:18
BX advice

by yangreen » 23 Nov 2005, 11:15

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Hi

Am tempted by a BX 19TRS auto currently advertised for £490. 120ishK miles. Aside from the usual stuff (ie rear arm bearings, green puddles and rust) anything I should be looking for?

MOT until Oct 06.

Isn't the TRS the one with the funny windows in the C pillar? Is the auto box generally reliable?

Ta

Ian

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Very tractable engine though which surprised me.

Thats very true, they are very capable of being pootled at 1500rpm in 3rd and 4th.......seems a waste though :-)

I could be tempted by Marks Hurricane (if you happen to spot this Mark)

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Last post by Stinkwheel
27 Nov 2005, 19:58
Richard Burns - R.I.P

by j_roc » 26 Nov 2005, 16:04

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I have just heared in the news that rally champion Richard Burns has sadly passed away aged 34. Richard peacefully passed away late last night (fri) of astrocytoma - a kind of brain tumor, after spending the last few days in a coma. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

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That was well shocking news that. 34 is no age to go. I remember when I first heard the news about him having the tumor and thinking that he would pull through it. Damn shame. :(

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Last post by drpau
27 Nov 2005, 13:01
Peugeot 4007

by bikeboyz » 23 Nov 2005, 23:28

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If you hadn't heard yet the Peugeot 4007 is on its way for 2007. Its a joint venture with Mitsubishi and will also be the Citroen C7. Its a 4x4 SUV.

Now has anybody spotted one, there may be two of them already in the country, my data from DoT shows 4007 SW SV AUTO, with two examples at the beginning of the year. I wonder if Peugeot have two here...

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I can see the wide mouthed frog headline in the Sun already.

Nice to fill that missing slot in the Citroen lineup though. Time to change the system then I think.

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Last post by Homer
27 Nov 2005, 09:57
Parts interchangeability guide

by bxbodger » 27 Nov 2005, 01:07

Practical Classics have put their parts interchangeability guide on their website :D . ,for a limited time (they don't say how limited )

There's 8mb of it, and you need version 7 of acrobat to read it. I downloaded the lot and its worth having for the older car owner, covering up to the late eighties.......Stuck for a rotor arm for your CX? Loot...

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27 Nov 2005, 01:07
Major Rant

by Sir Clive » 14 Nov 2005, 12:05

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I mean just how unlucky can you be....... During the last three days I have had the windscreen cracked by a storn flung up from a passing lorry, so I have to take the car in today to have it repaired. Then, I was manoevring in a narrow road at night, and clobbered a front (alloy) wheel on a displaced drain grating that I couldn't see,as it was...

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I mean just how unlucky can you be.

Damn, i never thought of looking at it that way, thanks.

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Last post by garden95921
25 Nov 2005, 22:29
Cheap fuel - maybe!

by JohnD » 24 Nov 2005, 13:06

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Came across this on one of my other forums. Good idea - if it can get off the ground.

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Has to be worth ago. One of those clever but simple ideas! Hope it gets off the ground.

Ian

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Last post by yangreen
24 Nov 2005, 13:34
New Michelins

by np » 29 Oct 2005, 18:52

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Treated my Xantia to a new set of Michelin Energys today(205/60/15),after wearing out the Firestones that i had fitted last time.WOW,what a difference.The car is alot smoother,(like its had new spheres!)hardly any tyre noise,much better.The Firestones were good,but had a bit more cash this time so got the Energy`s.£14 each more that the...

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I recently had to fit two new front tyres, and was told by my garage that they were doing an offer. Rather than buying the budget tyres (I AM on a limited budget) for a bit more, they were doing a promotion on Vredestein Hi-Tracs.

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Last post by Jade Falcon
24 Nov 2005, 00:42
Classic Cars on the Prom 2005

by TomH » 27 Jun 2005, 17:59

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cheers, didn't know about that and I live in Bournemouth!

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Green ?????

I know it wants a wash, but GREEN !!!!???? Yes it would of been me.

There is another saloon to be seen around the Poole area sometimes too.

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Last post by bikeboyz
23 Nov 2005, 23:24
ZX auto prices.

by James.UK » 22 Nov 2005, 16:08

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I bought a ZX aura 1.9D auto about 18 months ago, on Jeans behalf... Nice car, L reg, pre face lift, goldie colour, with one prev lady owner, done 50k ish. I paid about £850 for it..

Jean part ex'd it on the Mazda she now owns, a few weeks ago, and got allowed £800 on it.. The garage sold it to their sprayers wife for £995 the following day .. I...

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Well Citroen made a TD Xantia and I suppose its vitals could be transplanted. Probably easier into a Zx than a BX as there's more room under the bonnet and presumably they share a similar ancillary drive system. (BX hydraulic pump is over the gearbox driven by a pulley on the camshaft.)

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Last post by jeremy
23 Nov 2005, 18:19
What to do

by yangreen » 11 Nov 2005, 12:12

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Am looking at buying a Pug 309 Diesel for £300. Problem is, what do I do if I can find no sign of a cambelt change? I hate cambelts. Changed the one on the Audi (or rather Stinkwheel did) when it was probably fine.

Anything else specifically to look for on one of these? I guess head gasket is another obvious thing to watch for.

Cheers

Ian

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Search may have to step up a gear as the Audi decided idling wasn't such a good thing to do on the way in! Three pedal driving in the fog. Ah, what fun!

If it plays up on the way home, I'm cancelling the CV joint replacement and I'll just get rid. It's my only car at the moment while my 2cv is having a winter fettling session so I need my one car...

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Last post by yangreen
23 Nov 2005, 09:57
Please forgive me for I have sinned...

by alexp-j » 22 Nov 2005, 18:10

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I've been looking around for another cheaper to run car so I can get the Goodwood sorted & get it out of the salt & winter crap & the other half can have her own wheels.

So I just got a 1992 Ford Escort 1.4 with a years MOT & 6 mth tax for a decent price. Rust-free for a Ford, just a bit round one rear arch. So here's to a trouble free but boring...

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Bet you wish you had kept the diesel now :-)

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Last post by Stinkwheel
22 Nov 2005, 22:41
Battery

by drpau » 21 Nov 2005, 23:23

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Looks like my battery is on its way out, how much is a new one these days? Im guessing about thirty quid?

Does anyone know of anyone who delivers 'em so I dont have to get off my fat backside, Im too busy these days :roll:

Cheers

Paul

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Touch wood :shock:

I have never had to touch a battery after replacing dead ones with bosch (five now and counting)

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Last post by paranoid
22 Nov 2005, 19:23
What was the point?

by fastandfurryous » 21 Nov 2005, 21:29
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You have to wonder what the point was in the Citroen, Peugeot and Renault forums not being supported by GSF any more, as they have now re-started a french car forum, along with all the other forums they run.

So all that has happened was EXACTLY what people didn't want to happen, IE the experts being dipsersed around various different locations...

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I also agree with F&f and Jeremy. The response to someone writing a bit of tripe did appear to be well OTT at the time, all forums have to put up with the odd nutter or two, thats life. and thats why we have moderators.. :)

If that was the cas ewouldn't it follow that they would close all the forums?

No point in closing the others as no one...
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22 Nov 2005, 18:13
Youngest Pug 405

by np » 26 Oct 2005, 17:42
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I saw a P reg Peugeot 405 estate today.The lastest i`ve seen is an N reg,& the oldest 406 i`ve seen on an N reg.It must have been 1 of the last to be sold.Has anyone seen another P reg? :)

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ha! find me a 10 year old Peugeot with working or reliable air con!

I prefer a sunroof. Lets the light in and fresh air in.

There's only about 4/5 days a year when I wish my Air con worked!

My 405 was nearly 10 years old when I got rid of it, A / C worked ok, You have to look after an A / C system for it to last.
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Last post by PowerLee
21 Nov 2005, 19:10
Computerised MOT & diesel cat removal

by nick » 14 Nov 2005, 12:22

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Just to set the minds at rest of those who have removed the cat from their diesel exhaust, re the computerised MOT. Just had my '97 Xantia tested under the new system for the first time today (had the cat removed last year) and it passed with no problems. No mention was made of the absence of cat at all.

I'm pretty chuffed too because this is the...

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The new sysem now makes the centralised database THE record. This will prevent car owners arguing that they have a valid document when the central record has no valid entry as there can be no such thing as an error.

1. Benefits Vehicle Licensing
2. Benefits car owners
3. Benefits UK

Select ONE only of the above.

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Last post by awg2
21 Nov 2005, 10:59
Top gear 2005 survey.

by James.UK » 14 Nov 2005, 19:15
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I haven't actually checked, but they said on the last nights programme that there are 10 French cars in the bottom 13!!! worst being the Peurgeot 307. oeerr.. :oops: :roll: :?

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If someone dislikes their car they will obviously rate it badly for everything!

Fine.

But would you spend around 20 grand on a car you didn't like?

Wouldn't you go to great lengths to make sure you would like it?

I did. And I am not dissapointed. Maybe I have low expectations but I expect my bus to carry lots of people and drive like a bus....
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Last post by Homer
20 Nov 2005, 19:43
Your views please

by yangreen » 18 Nov 2005, 09:51

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My never ending search for the perfect car continues. Anyone got any views on the Pug 406 V6? As much as I love Citroens, I'm struggling to find anything modern that doesn't either terrify or bore me!

Have seen a 406 V6 GLX 97 with 57k for around a grand. Has had cambelt along with a water pump at around 45k. Manual box.

Ian

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Fiat panda 4X4 - what a car! All of 60 bhp under your right foot. But what good fun when you take it off road and have to winch it out of something (only I could get one of them stuck :oops: ) - Alex.

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Last post by j_roc
19 Nov 2005, 17:56
Milage V price.

by Stuart McB » 14 Nov 2005, 17:34

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Been looking at a Xantia as we all know to relace the Mazda. Have looked at a 'T' reg, one owner in misty blue today. All the stamps taxed and tested. It's a 1.8 16valve jobby with a tow bar but..... it's done 108k with a recent cam belt change but the LHM needs changing. It's in good alround nick and drives as you'd expect. Price £900. The other...

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Planète Citroën forum is running a thread on the reliability of the 1.8 engine.
There's talk of one that's clocked up 401,000 km using LPG:

2 pages

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Last post by Clogzz
15 Nov 2005, 15:02
Bulbs

by j_roc » 05 Nov 2005, 20:20

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Evening to all. I was having a butchers (a look to those not in the know) at the GSF onling shop, the bulb section in paticular. I noticed that they sell those white light / blue bulb etc, etc upgrades. Have any of you had any experience with these bulbs, or can you recommend a good set, as I am sure that those of you who have driven a Xantia at...

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Winter is approaching - and its time to realise (again) just how truly crap the ZX headlamps are.

I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them
I must uprate them

Headmaster.

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Last post by martyhopkirk
14 Nov 2005, 15:51
Need an opinion regarding a Xantia

by 406 V6 » 11 Nov 2005, 12:58

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Hi!

I spotted a '97 Xantia at the dealer where i bought the C5.
It's an ex-taxi, 1.9D (71bhp) with 330.000kms.
The engine claters well and the suspension seems also to be in good shape. The interior, apart from being dirty from the years and service, is also in a very good condition.

The amount of kilometers is what gets me thinking, thought...

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I am very patient - until i run out of it! :twisted:

I know it must be extremely slow, as i already find my sister's Corsa (1.2l 75bhp) slow.

I've talked to an acquaintance about this car and it costs about half in the real world . Unless i can lower the price, then it's a no-no, as 4000 euro is the price of a TD from the same year.
For small...

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Last post by 406 V6
12 Nov 2005, 18:44
Atten Peter Mann. Coolant..

by James.UK » 09 Nov 2005, 15:54

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Hi Peter.

>>I now run with an anti-boil/anti-freeze coolant. <<

Can you tell me exactly what you are using? And who makes it please.. I did persue some stuff made by a firm called 'Evans' in the USA a while back but it was very very expensive.. Worked out at well over £100 to fill my ZX with it.. And I wasn't entirely convinced it worked...

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I found this reply from Peter posted on another thread...

>>I am using Valvoline G-05 Concentrate mixed with de-mineralized water to a 50:50 blend. I paid about A$10 per litre for the concentrate. <<

Re Evans coolant USA it did not use any water at all. I seem to recall they claimed that once the stuff is in your engine there was little or no...

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Last post by James.UK
12 Nov 2005, 03:34
It's my own fault....

by j_roc » 11 Nov 2005, 00:19

It's been 8 months with the Xantia that I paid £90 for, yep only £90!!! Mind you it had its problems that over the period of time I have been resolving one by one. As you can see from my signature I only have 5 jobs left, but like all things car like it dont go as smooth as that. I have always known that the hydraulic pump was shot but I guess it...

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Last post by j_roc
11 Nov 2005, 00:19
Should have bought a citroen

by ssray » 09 Nov 2005, 11:49

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We have a s 2nd car family etc a toyota hilux surf(wife bought it) with a fuel pump leak any ideas as to why it would cost £480ish+vat labour and £4-500+vat for a pump rebuild? has any one got a spare gallon of petrol and a match?bx rules this week :twisted:

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Its a nippon denso copy of a bosch i may have to remove it myself then it supposed to be a 8hr job :P ,then it should be £275-£675 only,my bx cost less than that to buy insure and run for a year :(

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10 Nov 2005, 08:59
New computerised MOT test

by mpr1956 » 01 Nov 2005, 23:56

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Just had the 93 Xant tdsx mot'd.. It failed the test on the rear suspension gaiters, which were straightforward to replace. What I didn't know was that now the test is carried out while live online to the DOSA computer ( even the smoke test results are uploaded straight to DOSA ) , the garage can no longer just test the failed items and issue the...

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With modern cars its the emissions bit where people tend to come unstuck- you can check take along a car in very good order with nothing apparently wrong with it and be hit with a fail on emissions.

I sometimes have a look on the Car Mechanics mag forum, and there's a whole section dedicated to MOT and emissions: there are some really expensive...

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10 Nov 2005, 00:49
HDI hesitant on small throttle opening

by tony1 » 08 Nov 2005, 20:18

Sorry posted on wrong forum - not sure how to delete :(

I took a 2002 HDI 90 Berlingo for a test ride today, it is the first diesel I have driven. I noticed it was a little hesitant on small throttle opening i.e. as you pulled away. Is this usual, or should I look else where?

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08 Nov 2005, 20:18
Classic Motor Show 2005

by bikeboyz » 08 Nov 2005, 18:12

Pictures from Club Peugeot UK are now on line at

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08 Nov 2005, 18:12
Blimmin' potholes!

by batwad » 11 Oct 2005, 14:11

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First up, great to have the board back. Here's hoping we haven't lost too many people along the way!

So anyway, I was returning from a trip to Stevenage on Sunday having been there to buy a new fuel tank and clutch for my radio controled car (one of those nitro fuel jobbies) when I hit a pothole :( Instantly my ABS light came on 8-[ I pulled into...

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Well done! :)

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08 Nov 2005, 08:32
Querying an MOT failure

by batwad » 02 Nov 2005, 13:52

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My recent exploits with CV boots led me to wonder what recourse there is if your car fails an MOT but you disagree with the result. In my case it failed on split boots, which I later checked and couldn't find splits in.

If I'd have taken the car back to the garage and asked them to show me the splits would they be required to by law? Could I then...

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One of our local MoT stations let me test the car, I did all the switches etc. There were a few failure points which they let me sort out on the spot. Much better if you ask me.

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07 Nov 2005, 20:17
How to waste £149.99

by bxbodger » 04 Nov 2005, 16:15

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This must be the worst piece of automotive tat I have ever come across!!!

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turbo sound is the idiot noise that some turbocharged petrol engines make when their pressure dump valve opens. There seems to be competition between these fools as to how loud they can make the whoosh noise.

I see. IMHO, revving up the engine on a 2CV with a trafficlutch and switching the ignition makes a much better noise, as does the banshee...

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07 Nov 2005, 08:45
news item re ethanol fuel in Brazil

by tomsheppard » 25 Sep 2005, 13:40

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What boxxoxx! Most of Brazil's cars (Beetles) have been run on ethanol since the 1970s. The trouble is that to run a car on it you'd need such an acreage of land that it just wouldn't work here and the CO2 emissions? 25%greater a mile. Yeah, right. That'll save the world then. Like catalysts.

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But we have the EU to PAY farmers to keep fields empty when they could be put to this kind of use.

This is very true. The farmer down the road from me grew a massive (and I do mean massive... maybe 400 acres) field of linseed last year, and recieved a subsidy for doing so. Slight problem was that he didn't actually harvest it, and so it was...

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Last post by fastandfurryous
05 Nov 2005, 20:25
Numpty Q spot

by martyhopkirk » 04 Nov 2005, 10:37

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Thought I would start a thread for numpty type questions which could be answered without fear of being flamed or laughted at - My Q is:

Was the AX ever produced with four stud hubs??? - only Im sure I spotted a GT today wearing 4 stud GT style alloys.

I thought it was only the Saxo onwards that got 4 stud hubs....

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Holes do not a wheel mounting make.. try bolts also, you must do!

Sorry, but it's Friday! :wink:

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04 Nov 2005, 15:26
M5 Speed Cameras

by np » 31 Oct 2005, 20:17

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Noticed this morning that there is a large number of what look like safety cameras been put in place on the M5 around the Avonmouth(Bristol) area.Between jct 19 & 20.Loads (about every 300 yds!) on the split level section.They still have covers over them,& no signs have been put up.This has to be 1 of the slowest sections on the M5 with bank...

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Amazing they continue with this scam two years after the DfT found speed cameras in roadworks increase the number of accidents. :x

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Last post by Homer
04 Nov 2005, 13:55
Whoops!

by JohnD » 31 Oct 2005, 11:39

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Not a French car, but someone has a sense of humour!

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And also thats the best thing to do with an old BMW.

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Last post by Stinkwheel
01 Nov 2005, 23:14
Citroenitis

by j_roc » 28 Oct 2005, 22:37

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Dear Dr,
Please help Me. Since buying my Xantia 7 months ago, I think that I have beeen struck with a severe case of Citroenitis. It appears that the symptoms are obvious - when I sell my Xantia I aspire to own the flagship of the range (Xm with a V6). And the mere mention of something historic like a H van, Traction avant or Sm sends me weak at...

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Funny you should say that - that was the first job that i had during the summer holidays when I was 15 or 16 ish. Happy days (oh gawd he aint going to reminisce is he :-s ) they were indeed. And even now I still cant spell!!! - Alex.

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31 Oct 2005, 15:08

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