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  1. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    All I’ll say is it’s now absolutely phenomenal i cannot express just how much nicer it is to drive
  2. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    They’re never the best on low speed sharp bumps it’s where they get caught out, that’s normal for a hydro Citroen
  3. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    well 400 miles covered today furthest I’ve ever driven this car, absolutely no issues at all which is pleasing! All 7 spheres now replaced both centre spheres were full of oil, no gas at all corner spheres were between 0 and 10 PSI accumulator was about dead too suffice to say, 7 brand new spheres have completely transformed the car, it actually has suspension now, stays up for longer and just feels fantastic it has float!
  4. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    No real update, could use a new battery right fuelling issue it primes up and then starts fine, only the first start of the day causes issues really and I’d definitely say air is getting into the fuel system somewhere I have noticed the hand primer is new, now I had issues with my last XM when I piped it incorrectly does this look alright to you lot? absolutely no running issues once it’s going anyway driving it down to Westroen tomorrow for 7 new spheres, really looking forward to it! longest journey I’ll have done in the car by an absolute mile
  5. I built some in cupboard shelves completely out of scrap bits we had around the house im quite pleased with the results too
  6. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    fixed the boost guage today, was quite simple really intercooler pipe beside the batery had become slightly detached, just enough to cause issues also should explain the oil leak i seem to be having at the minute, hopefully it should be all sorted now as i can't see anything leaking on the acgtual engine and some oil had come out of the degtached pipe also happened to note it seemed to have just popped off, so loosened the clamp, wedged it in good and proper and tightened it up all seems fine, it is vastly quicker and sounds a lot healthier now too! can actually hear the turbo doing it's job so yes, pleased that one proved to be an easy fix otherwise all is going well stil, and really enjoying the car!
  7. I have a feeling it was the E30 (if I believe) that went through a red light and was struck by the range rover
  8. I have a feeling it was the E30 (if I believe) that went through a red light and was struck by the range rover
  9. regarding couriers etc and posting goods so long as it's not huge and after a huge faff i still feel bad about with a PC i send with Evri last year i use the Post office/Royal Mail not the cheapest but not had a single issue so far and easy enough to walk down to the post office
  10. this was incredibly sad to see went down to Middlesbrough to go to toby carvery with my grandparents came upon this, literally moments after it happened lovely E reg 3 series E114 KUP if i recall, seen it a fair few times before literally they were getting out of the cars as i approached i'd sadly say it's dead
  11. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Yes I’d say so including the little door to access the tyre valves
  12. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    an absolutely peach of a car! 690 miles to the last tank of diesel, very pleased with that needs a good wash to get all the salt etc off but it’s been fantastic so far
  13. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Almost 2.5 months into ownership i believe this is the most boring XM thread ever nothing to really report, boost gauge isn't working correctly passenger side electric window needs some lubricant I suppose the main thing to keep an eye on I suspect is the battery, it cranks slower than I'd like but has never failed to start, could be the starter motor but I can't see that being overly expensive and they're not hard to change on this engine doesn't like cold starts, it fires up quick enough but it misfires and smokes like a goodun for a bit, it will cut out unless you hold the throttle at 1,200 rpm spheres are quite flat, getting that done in the coming weeks, ride has been improved however by reducing the tyre pressures from 3.2 bar to the correct 2.2 for the front and 1.9 for the rear otherwise it's being a cracking car, had a lot of use this week but I've done 500 miles since I refuelled and I've still apparently got 1/4 tank left
  14. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Yes they do, somehow managed to find it on a quick google search which surprised me
  15. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Sorry this thread is being a lot more boring than expected but it's actually being a very reliable mode of transport
  16. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    The internal rear glass is absolutely superb!
  17. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Not much to really report, it's functioning well as a method of transport had it serviced yesterday, comments were made on how excellent it is underneath, pipe work is like new etc will need a new exhaust back box oh and is pulling much more cleanly after the service, I presume due to a new fuel filter
  18. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    I've decided glowplugs is a job that can fuck off ill get my partners dad to do it at some point its not horrendous if you cycle them twice I also suspect the battery isn't in the first flush of youth either
  19. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Mounted the rear plate today with success also met up with a friend today in his C5 had a drive of said C5, 1.6 HDi 110 I was incredibly impressed with the way it drove, but then again I am a 1.6 HDi fan xm still doing sterling service, needs spheres but otherwise all is good strut tops are like new as well!
  20. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Will properly update this thread tomorrow these arrived today, they've done an excellent job! will fit tomorrow
  21. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    I guess it also needs glow plugs, wonder how much of a faff they are on this engine
  22. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    these cost me £40 so a ridiculous amount for plates but hey ho they'll look fantastic
  23. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    These should be arriving soon remade dealer plates with the original supplying dealer markings im so excited
  24. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    I'm not sure what I'd go for if I was buying a brand new modern probably a Hyundai ioniq 5 as it at least stands out the rest is just anonymous blobs these days
  25. maxxo

    1993 Citroen XM

    Imagine the absolute fucking liability Citroen could make if they made another, really go all out on hydro suspension and make a completely mental car it would be fantastic itll never happen, they seem happy making dull blobs
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