Citrojim's V6 Conversion

[xantia_v6]

Another potential V6 conversion donor Or potentially a cheap way into a V6 Activa if someone is prepared to fettle it, I would expect that you could get it cheaper than the asking price, and depending what the leak is, even drive it home. A very early V6, as it has no passenger airbag.

I'll drop you off if you like Jim

You can stop in here for a cuppa, as you would be driving past us 2 hours this side of Ronchamp. (Anyone want to test a new passport?)

[CitroJim]

Another potential V6 conversion donor Or potentially a cheap way into a V6 Activa if someone is prepared to fettle it, I would expect that you could get it cheaper than the asking price, and depending what the leak is, even drive it home. A very early V6, as it has no passenger airbag.

I'll drop you off if you like Jim

You can stop in here for a cuppa, as you would be driving past us 2 hours this side of Ronchamp. (Anyone want to test a new passport?)

My new passport is going to be tested in France in April Mike when Team WFA descend upon the Citroen Conservatory...

That's very cheap for a V6 Activa. What's wrong with it as it stands?

[xantia_v6]

My new passport is going to be tested in France in April Mike when Team WFA descend upon the Citroen Conservatory...

That's very cheap for a V6 Activa. What's wrong with it as it stands?

It has a "hydraulic leak". Which as you know is a broad brush, but could well be an activa ram (given that it is winter in a cold part of France).

[CitroJim]

That could be a very good buy in that case....

[Chris570]

i'll pick you up in 10

[CitroJim]

i'll pick you up in 10

10 what?

Weeks I assumes as that's about the time we go to France isn't it?

[daviemck2006]

Jim can you get a move on doing your v6 conversion, as I have a home for your tct turbo and gearbox. The 205 is going to get modified, 2.0 turbo with a manual boost controller and it will find itself going very fast at places like knockhill and Crail.

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[CitroJim]

Jim can you get a move on doing your v6 conversion

Hmmm, not sure I approve of a TCT in a nice, pristine 1.6 GTi Davie The 1.6 is such a lovely little engine it seems a shame...

However, I can certainly reserve it for you

[xantia_v6]

I found you another potential source of V6 Activa goodies.

I can't give a direct link, but go to:http://www.gpa26.com (click on "Passer l'animation" to skip the intro)
click in the 2nd tile on the home page,
then click on the third tile of that page,
then enter the number 143441 in the bottom left hand box of the search panel.

It is currently a complete car, but is in their queue of cars waiting to be dismantled, so I presume that you could pre-order any parts you need.

You could have stuff shipped here for safe-keeping.

As you can see from the photos, it is well beyond ecomonical repair

[CitroJim]

Thanks Mike, I shall take a look

No progress to report, been very busy with many other things recently. Good things mainly...

[CitroJim]

Much progress to report.

I have acquired perhaps the most important part for the project to allow it to meaningfully progress. A complete S1 Xantia V6 donor

The car is running but is suffering very leaky camboxes and other issues that have conspired to make it beyond economic repair for the owner...

The project now really starts...

[bxzx16v]

This is where the fun starts .

Mark

[CitroJim]

This is where the fun starts .

It surely does Mark. I expect this thread to now become very active...

First job for this project now is to fully clear the garage and attic of unwanted stuff to make space for the breaking of the donor and the stashing of bits..

I also need to make ready the workshop for a full engine overhaul before it goes into the Activa...

I feel there will be loads of pictures posted too...

[CitroJim]

One thing my V6 Activa is going to have is cruise control... It helps that I already know my Activa has all the wiring in place for it...

[bxzx16v]

I really look forward to some updates and pics Jim.

Mark