A quick update.....well ive been rather busy with the xm
In ongoing preparation work for the MOT test (not yet booked in) ive been rejuvenating it somewhat....
Things that have gone well
New Bosch wiper blades front and rear
LHM leak in the OSF wheel arch area traced to a split strut return hose. Luckily I still had two new bagged citroen ones as spares, so a new one was fitted.
Down the back of the engine bay from underneath I found a hose of some description where the jubilee clip had worked loose so that was re fitted.
The drivers side outer sill jacking points have been straightened out, surface rust removed and the stoneguard re painted.
The refurbished spare wheel carrier has been refitted
The rear axle mounts have been cleaned up and resealed to stave off corrosion
The relays and wiring in the inner wings behind the headlights have been tidied up and pinned up out of the view
Things that didn't go so well
When working on the drivers side sill area the underfloor drain hole looked a bit crusty...so after I prodded it it went through, so I rrmoved the rust metal to leave a nice tidy hole which will now need repairing
I won x 3 Pirelli p6000 tyres off ebay for cheap money with the intention of replacing one of my front tyres and keeping the others as spares. Unfortunately two turned up down to the wear indicators and the other had better tread but side wall damage where the rim has been bent in through an impact. So all scrap
Finally the xm ran out of diesel on the drive
Its been a year since ive put anything in it though
Oh well, tonight I broke out the steam cleaner and cleaned up the inner wing sections and most of the electrical plugs. I also gave my FDV as light coat of satin black as it was showing light surface corrosion...at least now its moisture proof
So...my next plan is to get a pre MOT inspection arranged to see what needs to be done and then I can get it done....somehow
My brother in law has been a complete let down and not turned up for any pre arranged repair sessions.....
