myglaren Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Rear subframe rot can kill them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, maxxo said: so, as this is proving to be such a superbly reliable car and the fact i've just quit smoking will mean i will have some spare funds i have decided to save up and purchase this car a friend i feel, in my personal opinion a Citroen XM will satisfy those needs rather well i'm sure it will be superbly reliable so yes, there may be even more joyous citroen shennanigans over the coming year For some unknown reason, reading that popped the image of an SM into my head and I was thinking that you'd really lost it. myglaren and RoverFolkUs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, myglaren said: Rear subframe rot can kill them off. shall be sure to check that, wont be until later in the year, for a project over winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, High Jetter said: For some unknown reason, reading that popped the image of an SM into my head and I was thinking that you'd really lost it. oh trust me, i absolutely would unfortunately, i don't want to spend £50,000 on a car if i were to i'd buy a brand new lexus so i could actually use the big monies i've spent on something that would be somewhat reliable myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, High Jetter said: For some unknown reason, reading that popped the image of an SM into my head and I was thinking that you'd really lost it. Not just you, me too at first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 i've figured out how to sort the auto wipers firstly, deep clean the windscreen and blades then apply a very light coating of rainx to the windscreen taking extra time around the rain sensor they're useable now, been raining the past few days and they've been fine, little sensitive at times but work fine and are useable rainagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Just now, maxxo said: i've figured out how to sort the auto wipers firstly, deep clean the windscreen and blades then apply a very light coating of rainx to the windscreen taking extra time around the rain sensor they're useable now, been raining the past few days and they've been fine, little sensitive at times but work fine and are useable Considering they're probably 20+ year old tech at this point, they're not bad auto wipers on the C5, usually only had problems with that misty rain where they would go full on fast wipe, being too fast for the level of rain but otherwise pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, Spurious said: Considering they're probably 20+ year old tech at this point, they're not bad auto wipers on the C5, usually only had problems with that misty rain where they would go full on fast wipe, being too fast for the level of rain but otherwise pretty good. that's what i need to always remind myself with this car it's pretty much 20 years old (19 this year) it just doesn't feel it, at all, if i didn't know any better i'd say it was 5 or 6 years old, especially with the way it drives i dare say in some ways it's too good for it's own good........ myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 just come back from a drive out in the countryside this morning what a lovely handling car, yes i was pushing it a little more than usual and it handles suprisingly good again, seemingly as always, nothing to report done 8k miles since i got the gearbox sorted, and it's fine....sure it sometimes shifts terribly but that's what the AL4 is like big day on monday, with all the belts getting done etc should be good it's lasted long enough for me to have to tax it again haha! in just over 2 weeks i've owned this fine vehicle for a year, a very interesting year LightBulbFun, Dyslexic Viking, Twiggy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 ah yes, expenditure seem to have done a good job, as i say got everything done properly will be good for a few more years now my god do i have some recipets with this car myglaren, mercedade and Dyslexic Viking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, maxxo said: ah yes, expenditure seem to have done a good job, as i say got everything done properly will be good for a few more years now my god do i have some recipets with this car £46 / hour labour!? Bloody hell that's cheap even exc VAT. At least £60/hour my way, and most independent places are creeping upto £65-70/hour + VAT! myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 6 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: £46 / hour labour!? Bloody hell that's cheap even exc VAT. At least £60/hour my way, and most independent places are creeping upto £65-70/hour + VAT! God this place is classed as expensive! Seem to have done a good job, nothing seems wrong at least myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 So, with all the love, care and attention I've given this car She's decided to show me gratitude by the cruise control packing up on the way home from work tonight Nice grogee, RoverFolkUs and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 It's French, it'll be fine in the morning! myglaren and DSdriver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Could be worse things to break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 I don't believe it's related to the belt change, coincidence most likely....can't see anything they could have done to stop it working Going to fiddle with it today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 The car is 19 years old so some things like this will pop up from time to time no matter what country it comes from. But I like what you do with this one because if you have a good car and you like it, it's worth it to spend money on it and keep it going. It is also more economical in the long run. myglaren, DSdriver and ETCHY 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Y U NO CRUISE? beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: The car is 19 years old so some things like this will pop up from time to time no matter what country it comes from. But I like what you do with this one because if you have a good car and you like it, it's worth it to spend money on it and keep it going. It is also more economical in the long run. it's worth even penny in my eyes, this is likely going to be my last "main car" from that era so i want the best i can possibly have Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 upon lexia'ing i happened to notice this well, there we go, seems a likely enough bet that would cause the issue under the bonnet we go then, yep theres the little thing felt a bit loose too so, i decided to remove it and have a nosy ah, yes, i can see that being an issue absolutely filthy some kitchen roll, WD40 and a bit of rubbing got it from that, to this putting it back in, taking care not to go too far and letting it hit the pulley which would be bad times good news! it runs fine! video-1647431390.mp4 no warning lights, revs up fine with a little noise from the new belt but that's to be expected now the big thing......does cruise work? video-1647431561.mp4 please excuse the dusty dash, i need to clean the inside of the car soon yes, yes it does! glad it was an easy fix myglaren, Spurious, Popsicle and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Top class tinkering, 10/10 would read again maxxo and DSdriver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Top class tinkering, 10/10 would read again Wonderful I must admit I'm rather glad it was something so simple I think I'll order a replacement sensor just in case RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Nice, fixed just by cleaning! Would your lexis read my obd2 Xsara? If we ever end up in a random field together I might ask for a scan... See if it even sees the locking ecu, or the entire bsi etc 😂 keith777 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 29 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Nice, fixed just by cleaning! Would your lexis read my obd2 Xsara? If we ever end up in a random field together I might ask for a scan... See if it even sees the locking ecu, or the entire bsi etc 😂 Yes it will indeed, I'd be happy to myglaren and beko1987 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 This is what I did to the seat foam in my 307, your seats might be of similar construction https://www.peugeotforums.com/threads/307-front-seat-removal-and-partial-strip.337626/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 7 hours ago, beko1987 said: If we ever end up in a random field together Um....I'm not quite sure what to make of that 😀 beko1987, myglaren, RoverFolkUs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 and it was nearly all ruined this morning....... very, very grateful to have ABS AnnoyingPentium and Mrcento 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 minute ago, maxxo said: and it was nearly all ruined this morning....... very, very grateful to have ABS Jesus christ that was close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxo Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Jesus christ that was close! not had one that close in a loooooong time and the taxi driver put 2 fingers up at me as well myglaren and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 'kinell, very close call! Did you get the reg? Could send to the police, must be distracted and driving without due care and attention. There's no way he didn't see the big French barge to his right if he was not distracted by something! myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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