Extremely unusual ZX problem

arry_b · Unread post by **arry_b** » 27 Feb 2004, 02:50

I've just done 1000 miles in 48 hours in my ZX and nothing has dropped off or broken. There were no knocks, the suspension is still working, it didn't lose any water or oil.
The heater matrix didn't burst and the head gasket is still intact.
Would punching a few holes in the radiator or filling the engine with builders sand help? [;)]

Nikolaymk · Unread post by **Nikolaymk** » 27 Feb 2004, 02:58

Just give it another 1000 miles and it'll die. Or wait till you decide to sell it and then it'll definitely develop some weird incurable fault

VLL · Unread post by **VLL** » 27 Feb 2004, 04:35

People round here seem to think the ZX is unreliable....mines done 97,000miles and the last problem i had was a sticky rear brake caliper at about 75,000 miles, and before that i think it was a track rod end at about 60,000miles, which was about 5 years ago just a couple of weeks after i bought the car.
Its been the most reliable thing i've ever owned.

James.UK · Unread post by **James.UK** » 27 Feb 2004, 08:03

Nice one arry.

(you get lost on Dartmoor?) lol..

arry_b · Unread post by **arry_b** » 27 Feb 2004, 14:51

Hi James, didn't get as far as Dartmoor. Did Brum, Newcastle, Leeds, London, Slough (yuk) then home plus a bit of pottering around between. I seem to be doing this type of run every week at the moment, and I'm struggling to fault the car at all. The worst thing I can think of is that AM radio reception breaks up a bit near Swindon on the M4. Not bad for an old bus is it!

Unread post by **RichardW** » 27 Feb 2004, 15:02

I did 900 miles in my BX TD over one weekend in 2001 (Reading - Glasgow and back, plus a bit of running around. No probs at all (as usual!).
10 miles later the alternator seized up - whilst my wife was driving it.... Sooooo, watch out, it might bite back!

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 28 Feb 2004, 01:06

I know the feeling. My Zx hasn't broken down for ages until yesterday when it made a funny noise, but apart from that it's ok 146k and still going.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 28 Feb 2004, 01:28

Im still waiting for my ZX to go bang... it does 100 miles a day and i havent washed it since August, just ran out of screenwash today.
oh yes, it developed a hot start problem at 109k miles, solved with some silicone sealent and a piece of hose. now done 127k, probably should change the oil but im after a xantia and i cant sell the zx or the MIL would be upset (she paid for it when last car nicked. TPO!)
Hey ho always the way, if you look after something it bites you in the bum.....
Anyone seeing a grey/white ZX with No 42 on bonnet thats mine... Hello!

rossnunn · Unread post by **rossnunn** » 28 Feb 2004, 01:33

can recomend ramming some old dear with it. Mind you still bloody drove!

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 28 Feb 2004, 14:29

Yes, saw that.
Dont get me wrong, i like the ZX, but i like the Xant better. Still i think i will carry on with the destructo test and see just how long it puts up with my <s>use</s>abuse. (please dont anyone think this is a nice car i am abusing, it was owned by one nun and several suicidal lemmings before me and the passenger side is all stoved in from a hit and run Iveco van)

goose · Unread post by **goose** » 28 Feb 2004, 22:24

the zx is the bollox the only citroen worth havin ive owned 2 now and had a few goes in others too they are a solid build apart from a few rattles and stuff there build quality is brilliant the only money ive spent on the zx is upgrading bits and wear and tare.
brilliant cars

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 02 Mar 2004, 03:41

Its not too bad, its certainly put up with my daily abuse. The xant has better suspension for us "caravaners" and general towing types, thats all.

goose · Unread post by **goose** » 03 Mar 2004, 01:22

i guess i spoke too soon
lol
had a nasty ride home from cheltenham on 3 cylinders
hopefully all sorted now

Unread post by **Jon** » 03 Mar 2004, 02:16

I did north London> Birmingham> Swindon today in my ZX, nice motorway scenary using M40, M42 and M6 to get there then M6, M5 and A419 home. £15 quid of diesel and nothing fell off and no leaks.
Is there anything better for practically no money?? I doubt it.
I let the old girl work up a head of steam down the M5 tonight (no the head gasket hasn't gone) and pissed off some crazy fool in a Golf TDi for many miles.[:o)]

Paulee · Unread post by **Paulee** » 03 Mar 2004, 03:45

I've done 75,000 in my Volcane TD in 3 years and its never let me down so I suppose you could call it reliable ! it is abused, my partner shouts at me when I go up through the box spinning the wheels in the wet !
I,ve just treated myself to a Xantia VSX TD a few weeks ago as I always fancied one but turn into mild mannered gent when behind the wheel of it !
Think I need a 16V ZX to thrash about instead ! anyone want a VSX Xantia ?