who got a citroen item for xmas?

deian · Unread post by **deian** » 03 Jan 2010, 17:31

welcome to the forum!

mx5 eunos is a great car too, the xantia is also great, in a different way

oh and it's spelled Xantia

candy · Unread post by **candy** » 03 Jan 2010, 18:38

oops sorry ive now rectified it now ....

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 03 Jan 2010, 18:44

That's one heck of a good Christmas present Candy

And a warm welcome to the forum. I hope you both enjoy your Xantia immensely...

candy · Unread post by **candy** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:38

thanks Citrojim we are loving it .... ive been wanting one for a while i work with Citroen DS and thought it would go well with my job

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 03 Jan 2010, 20:54

candy wrote:thanks Citrojim we are loving it .... ive been wanting one for a while i work with Citroen DS and thought it would go well with my job

Well go on tell us more about the DS, OK just me

steelcityuk · Unread post by **steelcityuk** » 04 Jan 2010, 10:23

Nothing Citroen related but I did buy a remap for the A Class A170CDi that I bought to run until I track down and fit a diesel engine for the XM.

Steve.

candy · Unread post by **candy** » 04 Jan 2010, 12:23

DickieG wrote:
candy wrote:thanks Citrojim we are loving it .... ive been wanting one for a while i work with Citroen DS and thought it would go well with my job
Well go on tell us more about the DS, OK just me

erm they buggers to work on lol the engine bay is so full need to have extra small hands to get to things if its gearbox job its engine out if its cam chain tensioner its engine out

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 04 Jan 2010, 12:28

steelcityuk wrote: until I track down and fit a diesel engine for the XM.

You want a nice 2.1TD in there Steve

Easy enough in place of a 2.0TCT as well as blocks, mounts and so on are pretty similar.. Get one with a Bosch pump and not even any ECU to worry about...

Candy wrote:erm they buggers to work on lol

Referring to the DS I take it

All part of the fun and enjoyment though

steelcityuk · Unread post by **steelcityuk** » 05 Jan 2010, 10:14

Hi Jim,

That's exactly the plan, a nice simple straight forward 2.1. A top end rebuild with a port and polish on the head and manifolds. Sell the 2.0 TCT and the LPG kit. If I can't find a scrap XM (I won't break a salvageable one) then it's a scrap 406/Xantia and parts to convert it to Bosch.

Due to the timescale involved that's why I bought the A Class. Apart from the harsh ride I really like it.

Steve.