i dont come on here very often i really should as i really like xantias and rumour has it they have quite a following on here. Anyway i could really do with some advice regarding a xantia sinker 1.9TD sx. just posted this on the ccc forum..any advice on here would be greatly appreciated, especially regarding the leaking bosch fuel pump, such as what to do, how much it'll cost and who can do it- im at leeds though can travel to get work done if necessary.
So copied from the other forum:
many thanks in advance, ill await the responses, as im genuinely unsure what to do....
Currently looks like this..
i can take some more/better photos when weather improves. But at the moment this is my most recent photo- despite the BX being more in focus .
Current faults; clutch worn out. Fuel pump leaking...rather badly if im honest, and handbrake fault. Advice from mechanic Graham scrap it "it will take up money like a mongrel". Bit of rust on leading edges of front wings and rear wings. Nearside rear quarter had a crappy repair and will need fixing within next 3-5 years. Worn paint on edge of sills has lead to minor surface rust. No electrical faults other than crappy connection n/s/r abs sensor, abs bulb blown (due to aforementioned issue!!), faulty water in fuel sensor since new (signed off by the late john Greaves as being a faulty sensor). no hydraulic issues...ever..Turbo fine, engine fine, one strut top done other original. original heater matrix. Serviced every year though initially it had a miniservice before winter too. New brakes (disc and pads) exhaust, acclerator cable, cambelt, clutch clip, tyres and in past 3 years.
technically still working as has run for over 2k with fuel pump in a mess and no clutch, quite impressive really...
Quote from garage for initial work; 350 for clutch, 150 -200 for fitting of second hand fuel pump. I suppose the latter is the killer bit; ive seen jim eastments excellent website about resealing, but its way beyond me, and i dont have anywhere to work anyway. Firms quoted me 7-900 to recondition it, but mechanic says these are only a 7/10 solution (10 out of 10 being a new pump) though probably better than just replacing a single seal etc..new pumps cost over 2k...so that out lol. No gurantee of anything else lasting or even the second hand pump lasting but it would stop the leak and the car could be used immediately.
Needless to say parents now want to scrap it or offer it to me..probably cant afford another car- BX is enough trouble mind ive got a new solex for it now so god willing no more "kangeroo down sport"...But suppose i may be able to stretch to it at least initially.
But it is still a sinker xantia..still the last citroen to interest me (no offence to anybody who owns newer stuff, to me lds c5/c6 was always a cop out..i like the new c4 though!!).
So shall i save it from scrap..even temporarily..certainly long enough for the icccr?
Its up to you (since ive just remembered the poll feature. )
thanks for your advice/opinions in advance
Phil
P.S mot runs out on 24th..lol..so need a decision soon..
Phil...