Junkman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Supernaut and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Well, they make it look easy! Bren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Old 10p coin & chemical metalJobbed. The Moog, Junkman and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I genuinely think that only a conveniently located and sensibly priced LS400 is an adequate alternative to the Xantia. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk myglaren and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I genuinely think that only a conveniently located and sensibly priced LS400 is an adequate alternative to the Xantia. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk At this point, yes. The Civic felt gutless because no mid-range torque. It got a move on above 4,000rpm but I got out-dragged off a roundabout by a diesel Ford C-Max while driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Sounds like you're driving the Civic like a diesel. Its a Honda, so you gotta use the revs. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Sounds like you're driving the Civic like a diesel. Its a Honda, so you gotta use the revs. Aye, I was revving the tits off it and it was alright admittedly, but it's only a 120hp 1.6. It did make a nice induction noise though. The lack of performance could be attributed to its utterly fucked left rear brake too. Who knows? I'm a fickle being. I like change, and I keep thinking I want rid of the Xantia, then I drive it and think "hmmm, this is nice." myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Buzzy shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I just put a slightly smaller socket in the core plug and smack it in, but I'd be worried about breaking the housing.Tapping and pluging sounds good, but how much is a tap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 XUD transplant into the Civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 XUD transplant into the Civic. Civic is based on Rover 400. Rover 400 came with the L-series turbo diesel. Close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I don't know what kind of hammer you have but it needs to be a big one. http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/tools/bash-unbreakable-sledge-hammers.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 FIXED. Thank you Tayne for holding the socket and extension bar, allowing me to get a good swing with the mallet. Once it stopped bouncing, it only took a couple of good sharp hits to get the core plug in. Foamy. I put a dishwasher tablet in because the old coolant that came out was MANKY. Also, the air burping up through is causing extra foam! Expansion tank is that one waaaay over to the left. The box next to it is the ECU. Yay Citroen! SiC, The Moog, somewhatfoolish and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 So what size did you bash into it in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 SoupOrNowt has forgotten the most important detail! We started with a socket the same size as the plug but it bounced off when hit. We needed the socket to fit inside the dish of the plug so resorted to... the next size down. That's right, we fixed a problem by hammering a smaller socket! Heidel_Kakao, Supernaut, myglaren and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That's right, we fixed a problem by hammering a smaller socket! DusNutCumpote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This thread has recently read like an I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue sketch. SiC, Lacquer Peel, myglaren and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That's right, we fixed a problem by hammering a smaller socket!Roll end credits.....Autoshite is finished... Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hammer a smaller forum over it, equilibrium once more. Supernaut and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 W reg xantia parked in layby at bala lake today Test drive fun was it? Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Civic is based on Rover 400. Rover 400 came with the L-series turbo diesel. Close enough. Not close enough. You could get R8s with XUDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 L-series > XUD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 I drained the water and dishwasher tablet earlier, and while it was draining I took a seat. Forgot how comfortable and spacious it is in the back... The stuff that came out today was slightly lighter brown than the stuff that came out earlier in the week. I've got proper antifreeze in there now and will probably leave it. Meh! All systems are A-OK, and the temperature is steady. It's also no longer making a weird mist from the top of the radiator like it was on the test drive the other day. I have cleaned up the engine bay with de-greaser since that test drive though, and I reckon the weird mist was the remnants of the old coolant that got sprayed everywhere burning off. Dave_Q and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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