Citrojim's AX, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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mickthemaverick wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 09:00 Jim has failed to mention the 30 year old treasure ….. I noticed a metallic knob
Further investigation revealed what?
Either a gas valve or a secret passage lever 8-[
On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
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Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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It wasn't a gas valve! :-D
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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A water hand pump to pump water from a well?
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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I like that idea Ryan but no!! :-D
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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A hand powered food grinder to stop food clogging up the sink pipe?
Ryan

'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

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Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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mickthemaverick wrote: ↑04 Sep 2023, 09:47 Just had a quick look at Gates website and they suggest this supplier up the road from you Steve for Industrial components:

Acorn North East
Unit 9 Whitworth Road
Washington, NE37 1PP
Get Directions
191-4178899

https://www.gates.com/gb/en/store-locator.html
Just been and they had an exact match, only six quid too.
I was going this morning but forgot the old belt.
Thanks for the Sherlocking :)
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Excellent Steve, I love it when a plan......... :-D
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Rp0thejester wrote: ↑06 Sep 2023, 14:12 A hand powered food grinder to stop food clogging up the sink pipe?
So was I right then?
Ryan

'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

Champion of Where's CitroJim :-({|=
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Actually... I reckon it's a long forgotten Citroen or bicycle part that has been repurposed
Ryan

'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

Champion of Where's CitroJim :-({|=
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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I think it's likely that this object predates both Citroen and bicycles!! (Not this actual one of course but the generic object) :-D
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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A government issue item of cutlery ? :-D
Sadly no longer a C5 owner :(
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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I guess it might serve as an item of cutlery for a giant robot with a liking for hard vegetables!! :-D
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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A mangle handle
Ryan

'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

Champion of Where's CitroJim :-({|=
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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An hammer ?
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Re: Citrojim's AX, Saxo, Pixo, C3, Running and Cycling Tales

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Electric carving knife?
Ryan

'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)

Champion of Where's CitroJim :-({|=
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
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