CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 12 May 2021, 08:51

I echo James' thoughts there Jim. I completely understand your current situation and agree that 'KISS' is your way forward. I hope to get a chance to call by for a cuppa after next week's relaxation of the rules. Stay safe!!

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 12 May 2021, 09:15

CitroJim wrote: 12 May 2021, 08:40 Thanks James

James put it well, same from me.

Your 15 minute post Jim was your post number 44,008. So here is a celebratory pic!

This is locomotive D8 (which became 44,008). It is one of the original "10 Peaks" which were named after fells and mountains. Living at Peak Rail in Matlock

BR Class 44 Peak diesel locomotive D8 Rowsley South
Quackdave, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Regards Neil

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 13 May 2021, 08:33

NewcastleFalcon wrote: 12 May 2021, 09:15

This is locomotive D8 (which became 44,008). It is one of the original "10 Peaks" which were named after fells and mountains. Living at Peak Rail in Matlock

BR Class 44 Peak diesel locomotive D8 Rowsley South
Quackdave, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Regards Neil

Thanks Neil

That's magic

Love D8

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 24 May 2021, 07:28

Just to let you know, Jim had his second vaccination yesterday.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Sep 2022, 18:18

Gosh, it's over a year since I've updated this

Happy to report today Sally passed her n'th MoT in my ownership with flying colours and a clean sheet

I shall now treat her to new tyres and fix a minor oil leak (more a weep really) from her cambelt-side crank seal.

Her passing her MoT has scuppered plans I had to treat myself to a nice new car

No way is she going anywhere. MoT tester was very complementary of her. She's a keeper

Here she is, outside the MoT station and in a very iconic location

: Sally the Saxo

There may soon be a change of car in my stable. I'm saying no more at this time but watch this space

I will be paying two brief visits to the Chevrons Rally this weekend in Daffodil. My visits will be squashed in between parkrun on Saturday and a Half Marathon run on Sunday!

Looking forward to all of it

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 12 Sep 2022, 12:31

Daffodil, my much loved white AX, will soon be leaving me...

She's moving to pastures not so new to her so that Bluebell, her elder sister, can join me...

: Bluebell...

Bluebell is a Series 1 AX11TZX and very similar to a blue AX I had in the early 90s - the one that made me fall hopelessly in love with them

I'm getting really excited

I'll be seeing her properly in the metal on Wednesday and getting the spanners out... Currently she's a non-runner...

Unread post by **Skull** » 12 Sep 2022, 14:55

CitroJim a very nice swap - I'd love a Mk II GTi but would settle for a 3-dr 1.4i Forte if you hear of one looking for a new home

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 12 Sep 2022, 15:16

CitroJim wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 12:31 Currently she's a non-runner...

That won't be for long, where you are concerned!

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 12 Sep 2022, 16:14

CitroJim wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 12:31 I'll be seeing her properly in the metal on Wednesday and getting the spanners out... Currently she's a non-runner...

She may not be a runner yet Jim, but can she ride a bike?

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 12 Sep 2022, 16:21

mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 16:14
CitroJim wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 12:31 I'll be seeing her properly in the metal on Wednesday and getting the spanners out... Currently she's a non-runner...
She may not be a runner yet Jim, but can she ride a bike?

Well done, Mick! That is worse than MY jokes!

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 12 Sep 2022, 16:27

I don't know if you saw Jim but I do have an AX drivers manual wallet up for grabs. I also have a crate of stuff that I will be dropping off to Zel in a couple of weeks after I get back from my road trip to Spain, leaving tomorrow morning, so I could drop the books into you at the same time if you want them!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 12 Sep 2022, 18:16

Hell Razor5543 wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 15:16
CitroJim wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 12:31 Currently she's a non-runner...
That won't be for long, where you are concerned!

One hope James

I know the stock faults that stop a carburetted TU engine in its tracks. Either a gummed up carb from stale petrol or the ignition amplifier has died... I suspect the former as she's been off the road hiding in a barn for two years...

She really is a barn find!

mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 16:14
She may not be a runner yet Jim, but can she ride a bike?

That's a proper cracker Mick! Really made me giggle... She may never ride a bike but she'll end up carrying them

mickthemaverick wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 16:27 I don't know if you saw Jim but I do have an AX drivers manual wallet up for grabs.

Oh yes please Mick, that'll be magical and I'll finally get to meet you

A double bonus!

She's had a good wash today... Snofoamed...

And scrubbed up very well indeed... She is in remarkably tidy condition and amazingly rust-free...

Just look at the shine on the bonnet! Not bad for a 32 year old French biscuit tin...

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 12 Sep 2022, 18:28

She certainly looks a cracker there Jim, a good wash can make such a difference. I'll PM you and Zel about a suitable date to come up to MK when I get back from Spain!!

Stickyfinger · Unread post by **Stickyfinger** » 12 Sep 2022, 20:24

She is Matte as a brick Jim.....the reason she has a shine on is that the car is wet.. !!!

That said, give me a couple of days with the polishing machine and we can look again

The Activa is on guard !

Soon....she will be back....for the FOURTH time

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 13 Sep 2022, 08:24

Thanks Mick and do enjoy a lovely trip to Spain

Stickyfinger wrote: 12 Sep 2022, 20:24 Soon....she will be back....for the FOURTH time

And for the last time and back to her forever home this time... And this time with nice original wheeeltrims procured at the Chevrons rally

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