what have i done,,,
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what have i done,,,
gulp..
just brought a '99, Xantia 1905 TD with 113K in a darkish green.. brought blind on ebay, was 895 offered 600 and got it.. from a trader...
Cant believe I am going to have to give up my V6 ((( just not doing economical miles in it.. will miss it so much..
On the good side, 113K is not a lot, 50 / 50 Veg oil should make a difference to wallet, guess I could look out for a leather interior for it? ...
feeling shaky (
John
just brought a '99, Xantia 1905 TD with 113K in a darkish green.. brought blind on ebay, was 895 offered 600 and got it.. from a trader...
Cant believe I am going to have to give up my V6 ((( just not doing economical miles in it.. will miss it so much..
On the good side, 113K is not a lot, 50 / 50 Veg oil should make a difference to wallet, guess I could look out for a leather interior for it? ...
feeling shaky (
John
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Sounds alright. Looking forward to the next few weeks blog to find out how well/badly you bought.
We could open a book & the forum users could bet "Won-the-cup" <£300 repairs in 6 months or "bought-a-pup". >£300.
Good luck
We could open a book & the forum users could bet "Won-the-cup" <£300 repairs in 6 months or "bought-a-pup". >£300.
Good luck
'98 Xantia 1.9TD Tempt 2 Estate.
Had an M reg long ago as co. car & been curious about owning again ever since.
What have I done????
Had an M reg long ago as co. car & been curious about owning again ever since.
What have I done????
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BMW K1300 R
Honda V F R 800 5thG / MT500 Armstrong - x 39
its a base LX.. yep 'made an offer' feature...
V6.. well.. I guess I should sell it...
85 K, owned about 1 1/2 years, runs perfectly.. New rear Exhaust (£220!) new front tyres, Comes with one brand new unfitted rear tyre..
Absolutely everything works except drivers seat heat..
Gunmetal S plate 1998... MOT about 6 months , Tax about 4 months.
Owned and serviced by Citroen, then one private owner before me, He also had it serviced by them.. Oil is the most golden I have seen..
Full History to about 70K I think
V6.. well.. I guess I should sell it...
85 K, owned about 1 1/2 years, runs perfectly.. New rear Exhaust (£220!) new front tyres, Comes with one brand new unfitted rear tyre..
Absolutely everything works except drivers seat heat..
Gunmetal S plate 1998... MOT about 6 months , Tax about 4 months.
Owned and serviced by Citroen, then one private owner before me, He also had it serviced by them.. Oil is the most golden I have seen..
Full History to about 70K I think
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BMW R1200RT
BMW K1300 R
Honda V F R 800 5thG / MT500 Armstrong - x 39
yep Deian drove it today and couldn't believe it may be one of the last journeys... cant believe i am giving it up...
on a different note, all being well I should be driving the new one home on Sunday, from North of Newcastle to South of London... I really dont need any stress.. but should i dive straight in and pour some veg oil in ?
I haven't had a TD for over 2 years, so am in the dark on this.. Car will be Bosch.. Is it as simple as put 10 L of diesel in, followed by 10 L of Vg oil? or do I premix them somehow.. is Veg oil the same as cooking oil, sunflower oil etc?
I will search back through the site when i can..
John
on a different note, all being well I should be driving the new one home on Sunday, from North of Newcastle to South of London... I really dont need any stress.. but should i dive straight in and pour some veg oil in ?
I haven't had a TD for over 2 years, so am in the dark on this.. Car will be Bosch.. Is it as simple as put 10 L of diesel in, followed by 10 L of Vg oil? or do I premix them somehow.. is Veg oil the same as cooking oil, sunflower oil etc?
I will search back through the site when i can..
John
When i first tried veg i put in 6 litres first, didnt top up with any diesel, i did check that the oil mixes well with diesel and it doesnt take any time at all. I wouldnt put any in until you've done the journey home, and given it a good service so you know where you stand, in case any problems arise you may assume its the fuel at fault when it could be something else.jgra1 wrote:yep Deian drove it today and couldn't believe it may be one of the last journeys... cant believe i am giving it up...
on a different note, all being well I should be driving the new one home on Sunday, from North of Newcastle to South of London... I really dont need any stress.. but should i dive straight in and pour some veg oil in ?
I haven't had a TD for over 2 years, so am in the dark on this.. Car will be Bosch.. Is it as simple as put 10 L of diesel in, followed by 10 L of Vg oil? or do I premix them somehow.. is Veg oil the same as cooking oil, sunflower oil etc?
I will search back through the site when i can..
John
I use normal vegetable oil with is 100% rapeseed, its the cheapest and most easily available.
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BMW R1200RT
BMW K1300 R
Honda V F R 800 5thG / MT500 Armstrong - x 39
Well, got dad to do citaerobics and boot sitting tests, and suppleness tests..all ok
hot air fine, AC doubtful
Clutch pedal an inch higher but no relaese bearing noises and clutch not believed too stiff
Engine been cleaned nicely, oil good water good.
Apparently it has a 'T in a circle' button next to AC .. what could this be?
hot air fine, AC doubtful
Clutch pedal an inch higher but no relaese bearing noises and clutch not believed too stiff
Engine been cleaned nicely, oil good water good.
Apparently it has a 'T in a circle' button next to AC .. what could this be?
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