Pauls HDI Xantia Exclusive.

[KP]

If the box isn't going anywhere I wouldnt worry about the lock up

[Hell Razor5543]

NOPE Will.. I want to transplant the WHOLE LOT! from C5 to something else!!

And NO, I tell you now it aint as slow as a 2.1 TD auto either! Its an AL4 semi electronic, so it doesnt sap up much if any engine power!

Citroen Saxo VTR?!? 2CV?!?

[citroenxm]

If the box isn't going anywhere I wouldnt worry about the lock up

Well, I Will worry about it, it costs about an extra 8mpg when its not locked up!!

As said above the BOX IS going somewhere!! Thats the whole idea of getting an Auto one specifically

[KP]

Sorry missed that bit. I have a feeling his is for your XM HDi project?

Doesn't that add more electronics to worry about with the box compared to an older AL4?
Just very nosey about it all

[citroenxm]

All AL4s are the same... The older ZF 4HP18 saps too much power!

It will be a bigger project then a manual, as the autobox ECU talks to the engine ECU apparently... but, theres no rush for it, so, I want it to be RIGHT before I do anything. The engine has already rooved itself, uses no oil, or water, and turbo is nice and quiet.. so Im happy with that bit.

[taffy]

so wats ur heart say xant or c5? i would love a hdi but bit wary now i also want an estate now ( push chair and a million other things lol!) and a hdi xm would be a good reason to see wat mpg u get and a show stopper! cant wait for your blog!:)

[citroenxm]

C5 Facelift Taffy! AND NOT the 1.6 16v hdi either.... NEEDS to be 2.0 16v HDi or nothing!!

[taffy]

yeah ive heard 1.6 is nothing but trouble! u had any probs with c5?

[citroenxm]

Urrmm... the 51 plate hdi auto.... no.. the only things to look for rear arm bearings are weak like BXs were...

and the handbrake cables that run in tubes are a right PITA to change!!!

Front calipers handbrake lever return springs can be weak and give issues..

The odd door front n rear wont open one minute or unlock, then again it will!!!

But me, no issues just yet!!!

[taffy]

sounds standard stuff then

[Hell Razor5543]

northern_mike might be getting rid of his C5 110HDi in the New Year.

[citroenxm]

does it not have issues though, or is it all sorted now? Im sure he had a head gasket issue, did he get that sorted?

[taffy]

he was gona lend me it bless him i havent spoken to him since

[Hell Razor5543]

Not that I am aware of. It is the one he got from Citroenmad (IIRC). You may be thinking of the one he got rid off several months ago.

[taffy]

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