Hints and Tips Required

littleredrooster · Post by **littleredrooster** » 21 Mar 2005, 21:20

I am just about to buy a 2001 Xantia HDi 110 after years of good service from my 405 T-D (see 'For Sale' forum).
Anyone got any tips as to what I should look for before handing over the cash? I've checked the obvious like history (fleet car, so religious servicing), no accidents, panel-fit etc.
Any help appreciated.

406 V6 · Post by **406 V6** » 21 Mar 2005, 22:56

The usual hydraulic thingys:
Sit on each corner and see if it sinks some 4 inches or so. If it's hard the spheres are shot. It should also rise to it's normal height with your weight during the test.
Listen to the click from the PR. Less tahn 20s, needs a new acc sphere.
I think it's about all, at least some o f the important bits...

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 21 Mar 2005, 23:16

Take a peek in the LHM reservoir. If it's fluro green, the system has probably been well looked after. If it's dirty brown, it's been neglected. Same applies to the cooling system.

littleredrooster · Post by **littleredrooster** » 23 Mar 2005, 00:25

Thanks, chaps. Should be collecting it this Thursday if all goes well.

MikeO · Post by **MikeO** » 23 Mar 2005, 04:55

Hi LRR
Mike[:D]

soupy_sam · Post by **soupy_sam** » 23 Mar 2005, 12:28

When doing the weight test should the engine be running?

pete_wood_uk · Post by **pete_wood_uk** » 23 Mar 2005, 12:52

Yes, if it's a hydractive example, even for the bounce test the engine should be running, otherwise it's likely to go into "hard" mode on you in mid-test, and you'll not hear it do so if you're out in trhe open. Also, you'll want to see if the car jacks itself up again after being sat on, and you need the engine running for that with any sort of Xantia...
Pete

littleredrooster · Post by **littleredrooster** » 23 Mar 2005, 17:29

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MikeO

Hi LRR
Mike[:D]
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Hullo - wot you doing here?? [:)]
Are you still domiciled in Scotia?

citroenzx · Post by **citroenzx** » 23 Mar 2005, 19:36

Probably worth going through some of the things that the mechanics do on an MOT test, also make sure the car isn't started before you go to look at it.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 23 Mar 2005, 20:39

Beware if the mechanicals are too clean - how well do you do a head gasket if you are selling a car?
jeremy

MikeO · Post by **MikeO** » 23 Mar 2005, 23:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by littleredrooster

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MikeO

Hi LRR
Mike[:D]
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Hullo - wot you doing here?? [:)]
Are you still domiciled in Scotia?
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Got a high mileage Xantia - this is an essential site! Living down in Norfolk - back into my own house in about 4 weeks...
Mike