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Hi Handyman

I can find all the samples of failed heads from my collection.
Have a Lithuainian remanufactured one unfitted at present too.
Also got some C5 ones and have researched the design differences.
Looking to incorporate the C5 design mods in my next batch of XM ones that go over to Lithuainia.
If it suits you I would be happy to meet, look over the samples and pool knowledge.
I tend to agree with Dean that Xantia ones are borderline on cost when comparing new with the Lithuainian ones.
The XM situation, which is my interest, is very viable though.

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citronut wrote: look what they list 5th item down,
That's a great find Malcolm :D

Shame they don't have it's opposite number as they're 'handed'

John and Dean, yes Xantia ones are borderline at present but I expect that will change as time goes by... By the time they go NFP they will end up costing as much as XM ones do now..

Also, on the Xantia, the V6 uses a unique 'big strut' top and these may either go NFP earlier than the standard Xantia tops or attract a health price premium.
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citronut wrote:i just did a googly search for XANT repair panles and this site came up,

look what they list 5th item down,

http://www.crashrepairparts.com/parts/m ... 2001?_ts=1


regards malcolm
That's looks a very useful site Malcolm.
Could you put a link to it in the "Useful Links forum please.
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yes Xantia ones are borderline at present but I expect that will change as time goes by... By the time they go NFP they will end up costing as much as XM ones do now..
Yes, all the more reason to keep hold of the dead ones really so there is a good stock to rebuild, although those new ones for £75 in the link look like very, very good value.

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CitroJim wrote:This is KingAs's website
I see that they also repair DMFs very cheaply too.
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CitroJim wrote:
This is KingAs's website

Is this the sequel to the King's Speach, but from a different perpective? :wiggle:

Ok, I'll get my coat. :(

If these refurbished units cost £75.00 landed, and half that cost is in shipping, there is an economic argument to source a supplier nearer to hand. :roll:

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