HGF...
Moderator: RichardW
HGF...
Well the big Citroen is pretty much dead...
Turns out that loss of coolant was due to the head gasket.
How am I sure ?
Coolant has completely disappeared from the reservior, oil has gone watery and looks like chocolate milkshake, white smoke pours out the exhaust and it barely idles and misfires badly.
I have recently invested in an '02 Saab 9-5 2.2 TiD so I still have an economical powerful saloon to drive, however I do miss the Xant's 2.0 high RPM power
Oh well, in a few weeks she'll be back on the road. Though it is going to be a hell of a job to fix, considering I kept driving it with 40% anti-freeze in the oil before I realised...
So possibly the whole engine will need to come out and get rebuilt. First of all though I'll change the gaskets and spark plugs then see if she runs alright, if not, the engine's coming out!
Turns out that loss of coolant was due to the head gasket.
How am I sure ?
Coolant has completely disappeared from the reservior, oil has gone watery and looks like chocolate milkshake, white smoke pours out the exhaust and it barely idles and misfires badly.
I have recently invested in an '02 Saab 9-5 2.2 TiD so I still have an economical powerful saloon to drive, however I do miss the Xant's 2.0 high RPM power
Oh well, in a few weeks she'll be back on the road. Though it is going to be a hell of a job to fix, considering I kept driving it with 40% anti-freeze in the oil before I realised...
So possibly the whole engine will need to come out and get rebuilt. First of all though I'll change the gaskets and spark plugs then see if she runs alright, if not, the engine's coming out!
1998 Citroen Xantia 2.0 16V I4 with 148,200 miles on the clock. Bought it with 123,000.
lol now now Richard! Don't forget he also has to find time to drive the Porsche.
No doubt Forum Members will be willing to advise and guide as usual... because that's what we do on here.
No doubt Forum Members will be willing to advise and guide as usual... because that's what we do on here.
Ian
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If I was to proffer advice the moderators would likely lock the list again
cachaciero
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Drain coolant, whip head off.
Get it checked to ensure the valves are OK and its straight.
New headgasket + new timing belt + waterpump + tensioners
Re-assembly is the reverse or removal*
Drain + refill oil before starting ideally too.
I'm assuming it was not actually burning oil ? ie: rings. I have seen petrol XU's using oil at around 120 to 150k
*apparently
Get it checked to ensure the valves are OK and its straight.
New headgasket + new timing belt + waterpump + tensioners
Re-assembly is the reverse or removal*
Drain + refill oil before starting ideally too.
I'm assuming it was not actually burning oil ? ie: rings. I have seen petrol XU's using oil at around 120 to 150k
*apparently
Andy.
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91 205D-Turbo, gone but still missed
02 106D, TUD5B, gone but not really missed apart from the MPG
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Just what I was thinking.DHallworth wrote:Is this the car that was being made to run as cold as it possibly can to prolong the life of the engine!?
David.
1992 Citroen BX TZD Turbo Diesel hatch, white, 92k
*SOLD* 1998 Citroen Xantia Ser.1 Turbo Diesel manual, Desire Limited Edition hatch, Mauritius Blue, 118k
2003 Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Tourer auto, BRG, 135k
*SOLD* 1998 Citroen Xantia Ser.1 Turbo Diesel manual, Desire Limited Edition hatch, Mauritius Blue, 118k
2003 Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Tourer auto, BRG, 135k
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i think your all being a little unfair here gents, if you are covering 25k in 3 months your not going to spend much time in front of the pc are you................
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Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
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The way you're treating Xantia2.0 is reminiscent of other 'unfriendly' forums.
I've seen the same treatment in previous replies to posts from the same forum member and I must say that I feel very uncomfortable with the replies we see above.
I've seen the same treatment in previous replies to posts from the same forum member and I must say that I feel very uncomfortable with the replies we see above.
Cheers, Kev
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
Maybe Kev, but im sure no one here means anything by it its just Xant2.0 seems to start very controversial threads a lot for no real reason, he isnt after advise but isnt giving any either............i may well be wrong, and please forgive me if i am but it just seems a bit spam ish.
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XM Prestige PRV6 92
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
Talbot Express Autotrail Chinook 89
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 14
Xantia Activa 95, sold (missed)
Service Citroen is awesome, it shows me pictures of all the parts i used to be able to buy............
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Don't you mean troll-ish ?Deanxm wrote: but it just seems a bit spam ish.
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2006 Toyota Prius T Spirit
2001 2.2 C5 Exclusive SE
1996 XM 2.1 TD Auto VSX
1995 XM 2.1 TD Auto SX died @ 140K
1987 CX 2.5 Gti Turbo II dead
1984 Ford Scorpio
1981 CX 2.4 Pallas Auto
Renault 21
1220 GS Club
Rover P6 2000TC
2001 2.2 C5 Exclusive SE
1996 XM 2.1 TD Auto VSX
1995 XM 2.1 TD Auto SX died @ 140K
1987 CX 2.5 Gti Turbo II dead
1984 Ford Scorpio
1981 CX 2.4 Pallas Auto
Renault 21
1220 GS Club
Rover P6 2000TC