Greetings from Portugal!

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HerrKatzen
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Greetings from Portugal!

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Hello everyone!

After having a C2 Van 1.4 HDi (and performing even a suspension overall and clutch replacement) I've bit the bullet and I'm going to be the owner of a C5 X7 Tourer, with a DW10CTED4 engine.
Pics of the Tourer here:
https://www.lisboalisboa.pt/viatura/cit ... ive-163cv/
Low mileage for the years with full service history.

Let's just hope I have made a wise decision!

Any special issues I should check out before picker her up from the dealer?

Thanks!
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mickthemaverick
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Re: Greetings from Portugal!

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Unfortunately I cannot read the description but the one thing that I'd be asking is has the steering rack been brought up to the latest standard? :)
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Re: Greetings from Portugal!

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Hi Mick!
Thanks for the reply!

What do you mean "the latest standard"? And how can I check that?
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I am not sure but I believe some C5 X7s have had rack modifications to overcome the early leak problems that they were notorious for. Other members have much better knowledge about them I am sure. :)
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Do LHD C5 X7s actually have the same problem as RHD vehicles?
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Stickyfinger
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Paul-R wrote: 10 Mar 2026, 18:58 Do LHD C5 X7s actually have the same problem as RHD vehicles?
Not normally, pinion is at a slightly different angle I think so does not create a well of water like the RHD ones......I would still check/protect withy a boot/protective coating however.
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HerrKatzen
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Re: Greetings from Portugal!

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The X7 is a 2014, post facelift one... So I hope that it has the corrected collar design (did some searching in the meantime, about the issue).

Do you have, by any chance, the link for the rack boot mod?

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Re: Greetings from Portugal!

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Nobody can help? :-D
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