On 7/10/2004 Dave Bamber said re Citroen BX's.....

Post by **Jon** » 16 Feb 2005, 21:33

Sorry Jon, I can't be tempted back to the "dark side" I've done my time on the shovel with a BX and don't fancy doing another. 
Any comment Dave[?]
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Post by **RichardW** » 16 Feb 2005, 21:36

That's alright though, Jon - 'cos he said he'd not do another - and he isn't - he's got TWO!!![:p]
306 XSi? How's the head job looking on the BX? Remembered that you promised yourself you'd never do another one last time yet....?????

Post by **Jon** » 16 Feb 2005, 21:40

Ah the BX, yes. Upon removal of head the gasket actually looked OK apart from the fact that it wasn't a "proper" (Elring or Meillor) one. Someone had been there before.
So the head was flat tested, and found not to be very flat! The head is now at the engineering shop and I'm driving an L reg 306 XSi that makes me look like a right boy racer on account of the 17" TSW's and big exhaust. But I'm very grateful for Pete Sparrow for letting me borrow it for my Swindon-Birmingham commute! [8D]
More BX news soon.
Finally, I have finally found someone who has chucked more money at an old 17TD than me! Check http://www.project405.com/intro.html

tomsheppard · Post by **tomsheppard** » 16 Feb 2005, 22:38

Don't go winding him up Jon, now that he is on side!
Re the link "these are lightweight wheels, weighing in at 7.3 Kg each." Just run that by me again...

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 17 Feb 2005, 00:16

My and my big mouth! It's an illness I tell you. Nurse! Nuuuurse!
I'm very comfortable now in my jacket with tie-round-the-back sleeves and the rubber wall paper looks luverly. Thanks Marty[:o)]

batwad · Post by **batwad** » 17 Feb 2005, 18:05

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jon

Finally, I have finally found someone who has chucked more money at an old 17TD than me! Check http://www.project405.com/intro.html
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I love the way he was so busy lowering the car, fitting alloys and an Mi16 body kit that he didn't have time to sort out the mechanical problems (half the seals & gaskets gone, duff belts and brakes, cracked head etc) until a litre and half of oil was p*ssing out of the engine each day. [:D]
Then he pays £1600 to get the engine reconditioned! I've seen engines on eBay for less than a quarter of that. [B)]

oilyspanner · Post by **oilyspanner** » 17 Feb 2005, 18:26

I agree Batwad, it all seems to consist of paying through the nose for everything. did he do any part of the work himself? Makes me feel quite sane.......Nurse!
Stewart

Post by **Jon** » 17 Feb 2005, 18:46

What amazed me about that bloke with the 405 was that he was able to pay £1600 for "engine recondition" and he's a Student ! I'd have chucked in a s/hand engine for £150 or gone and got me another car. £1600 quid? Mad!
Whats '92 405TD worth, £500 at the most?

Dave Bamber · Post by **Dave Bamber** » 18 Feb 2005, 00:39

The modding job is bonkers, mate of mine saw a '93 Vauxhall Chavelier for sale north of the border for £9000, yes, nine grand. They phoned him to find out if it should be £900. No, £9000. He was asking this loony price as he'd made it 4WD and fitted a turbo lump from a Calibra. Still only worth £400 in the real world, you can't polish a poo....
Shame for the bloke with the 405, all that wedge and it still looks like a mini-cab. It just needs beaded seatcovers and a magmount aerial.