V6 Xantia......... the beginning of another adventure

[bxzx16v]

It's good to see Yoda is sorting out the jobs Steve, it will be worth it in the end, I can't wait to see it.

Mark

[Trainman]

So now its (presumably) running and driving normally, how do you like it Steve ? Was it worth the effort ?

It was always going to be worth the effort otherwise I wouldn't have bought it and paid out the extra money, putting it right...

That's what makes me keep trying to get its niggles sorted out rather than give up on it...

I've still got niggles, but they are things I can do, for instance the steering is 'lumpy' so I'm planning on cleaning the LHM filters, The humidity sensor that sit's behind the dashboard LED want replacing, i need to get the spare wheel tyre put on the 5th alloy, the offside headlight wants adjusting...... nothing major, just 'niggles'

I've always liked Xantia's but the V6 puts it in another class over the 2 litre models...

I'd never driven a V6 until this one, I had however driven a 2.1TD and I suppose that's the comparison. driving a 1.9 TD is completely different to driving the 2.1, the 2.1 has a damn sight more power for a start.

I'm also curious to know how well it performs on LPG vs petrol ?

There is very little difference if I'm honest, in fact, you don't know you've changed over to gas, Paul drove it a CXM and even he didn't notice. Cost wise, though, there's a hell of a difference, I can get LPG for 67.9 a litre compared to 128.9 a litre for petrol. so basically, I'm getting the same mileage on gas as petrol but for almost half the price........

[Hell Razor5543]

I found that a good brick wall helped me adjust Gracies' headlights after CitroJim and I got her front height set correctly.

[Trainman]

I found that a good brick wall helped me adjust Gracies' headlights after CitroJim and I got her front height set correctly.

Mine will be the garage door

[myglaren]

I found that a good brick wall helped me adjust Gracies' headlights after CitroJim and I got her front height set correctly.

Like this?

[Trainman]

ah you've seen James drive then......

[Hell Razor5543]

Oh, come on! I'm not THAT bad a driver! At least I missed the house!

[citroenxm]

Getting defencive now.. you MUST be that bad...

[Hell Razor5543]

Nope, offensive. I was taught that offensive driving is safest, as most animate things get out of the way in a hurry.

[Trainman]

Yeah, he was that OFFESIVEly driving at Little Horwood, he managed to damage his front bumper............

[Hell Razor5543]

I know, I know, but I DIDN'T know about that double hump and dip until I found it. The second time I was there I was a damned sight more careful in that area. Saying that, those hummocks aren't animate, so couldn't run away!

[xantia_v6]

I am relieved to see that normal service has been resumed. Did you get the car clean yet Steve?

[Trainman]

Yes it most certainly is..... and that will be the final comment!

I'm struggling to get finished, SWMBO keeps interrupting with "Can you just........."

The inside is done and I will post pictures later, outside is still disgusting though

[citronut]

I know, I know, but I DIDN'T know about that double hump and dip until I found it. The second time I was there I was a damned sight more careful in that area. Saying that, those hummocks aren't animate, so couldn't run away!

does her indoors know about your double humps and dips James

[RichardW]

The bush on the other end on the HDi is available separately (£26 though!!), but don't know what size it is - I could get a rough measure to see if it is anywhere near.

Was out tinkering earlier, and got a rough measure on the HDi bush - it's approx 70mm OD, 40mm thick at the ring, and 52mm thick at the centre.