binhoker668 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 So. My Xantia currently resides in Mrs Hoker's private parking space round the back of the apartments. It would be great if another shiter wanted to take it on as a running project, as it still has ticket until April and is, basically, still an eager wee car.Naturally with several issues.It has an engine whine which could be the alternator, or maybe a pulley. I have recently had a new pulley and belt fitted though (paperwork of course - for those who care).It definitely needs new brake pads, and also these are making the grinding noise a bit now - due to sitting for weeks. It was fine before, but I was aware they needed doing soon.It wants a damn good servicing. Well don't we all. Suspension goes up and down, but not as eagerly as it used to.Clutch was always arses from when I got it, but I got used to it and it never bothered me. I rang the previous owner's garage (super nice guy) and he told me there was no issue with it when he had it in last - so I have always assumed it was a Xantia thing? Not sure. Maybe it is just on it's way out.It'll need a new battery, as the one in it is brand new, and I'm gonna need it for my new large diesel engine. Am charging one at work though which should be ok.Body work is pretty damn good for an old Xantia, slight bubbling on one side, and slight dent in passenger arch. It cleans up very well.It is not at all clean! But I'll be hoovering it out etc when I get the time this week.Has a towbar with working electrics.Interior is in good shape.I fell out of love with it due to not really ever finding a comfortable driving position - I'm 6ft. And then rather than put more money into it, I bought a very silly car, which is more comfortable. I'll add more details as they come to me, but for now, thought I'd stick it on here and see what people think. I don't really want to scrap it!It's on about 98,000 miles and currently SORNed.Pics will of course follow when I get down to Mrs Hoker's gaff tomorrow or so. 2001 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi ForteY734 CAH£200 Phillipgance, Broadsword and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 It has decent history with it - I bought it off an 80 something yr old guy in Norfolk - ex military engineer. But that's not to say that it's suddenly amazing or anything!It was in good hands for the latter part of it's life though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Feel free to flame me for any aspects of this ad - basically I just wanted to give it another chance in more skilled hands than mine - rather than bridge it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Where is this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 In Nottingham, Sir. Iamgroot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Just to try and help the sale. Do you know if it has the big intercooler pipe.With 110 bhp, without 90bhp. Do miss my Xantia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Sorry fella, details lacking all over the place! It's a 110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 In Nottingham, Sir.Thank you, £70 on the train, not ruling it out yet though... binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 If anyone wants any bits, I also have a very similar sounding Xantia that I am unsure what to do with. May break, or sell complete if anyone is crazy enough. May even keep, who knows! Broadsword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hmm, my Xantia was similar vintage and a tidy thing. The whine could definitely be a pulley, and the clutch was basically an on off switch and weighed a ton. What's the colour? binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 It's 'Rouge Lucifer' - essentially, wine red.Photos WILL be happening - just been very busy with work/life and evening darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Here is the original purchase post with photos - from May last year.. Underneath the dirt, it hasn't changed at all in my shortish ownership, other than a smattering of Autoshite/HubNut stickerage.I put an aftermarket stereo in it, but it will come with the original Citroen-provided tape deck. http://autoshite.com/topic/30553-the-new-news-24-thread/?p=1515896 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 What's actually up with the clutch? "Arses" could cover a plethora of different woes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 This is provisionally sold - thankfully to a mechanically minded shiter! I suspect it will end up a peach. Dunno about the clutch Wuvvum, it's just kinda shite, but then not on the way out. Or maybe it is. Unhelpful answer.I believe it may be a 'Xantia thing'Or not. The Moog, Iamgroot and D Spares & Tyres 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 My xantia clutch was heavu but that was a xud cable clutch. My hdi 90 is quite heavy but a friend's picasso hdi 90 is very light. Both hydraulic were mine is getting ready for replacement so it would be a possibility binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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