New xantia

Unread post by **KennyW** » 20 Jun 2011, 21:04

Hi All,

After much looking I have just got a another Xantia which i found in Auld reekie.

It is white estate 130,00 on the clock and a full service history by a good independant citroen garage for less than £900.

It is another diesel but the 2.0 Hdi 90 hp,it runs good.

Will post a pic in due course.

Kenny

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 20 Jun 2011, 22:59

Welcome back Kenny..

They do just make you return to the best ride in the world.... or second best comared to an XM or CX, or even a DS...

Paul

Unread post by **KennyW** » 21 Jun 2011, 09:42

Thanks Paul,

I must admit I fancied get and old DS as a project but we need a vehicle.

I think this could be my retirement project.

Kenny

Unread post by **KennyW** » 24 Jun 2011, 20:33

Hi All,

Got the car today and I have found a few niggles which i did expect.

Firstly, a little play in the steering - will check the track rod end ball joints as I have 2 new ones in the garage.

Secondly, juddering when braking medium to heavy I will check for the usual corrison behind calipers, warped discs but if the ball joints are moving it may have an effect.

If any of you think it could be anything else just post it

Kenny

P.S I better change my signature slightly.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 24 Jun 2011, 20:56

Welcome back Kenny

Yes, do the play in the steering first. Check it's not the inner balljoints.

Certainly any play in the steering will cause heay braking judders just as warped discs will.

Another potential cause is worn 'P' bushes...

jmd · Unread post by **jmd** » 30 Jun 2011, 01:37

It could also be a worn lower Ball Joint. As was the case with my Xantia recently. replaced Ball Joint and the Judder has disappeared.