How is our Jim, by the way I wonder.
Happy XM ing, they just need to drive I reckon. How did you flush the steering rack?
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
Great news about the Pump Vince. ...and power steering. Sounds like your old pump is leaking where mine was from the main o ring seal. It goes flat and stops sealing.
Happy motoring this weekend.
I am sure you'll enjoy having it back in service.
I found myself in the same position as you with car insurance. Little frustrating not being able to drive another car. I will look into a better policy next year.
Happy motoring this weekend.
I am sure you'll enjoy having it back in service. I found myself in the same position as you with car insurance. Little frustrating not being able to drive another car. I will look into a better policy next year.
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1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
Snake pass beckons...before a thrash up Winnets...
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
Dieselman wrote:Snake pass beckons...before a thrash up Winnets...
I am looking forward to driving it again Will, going to take it easy for a while though, let everything get used to being used again 
Yes i was made up with the insurance quote, classic insurance..you cant beat it
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
Enjoy your weekend, Vince!
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
5hrs 46minutes...
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
Less now Willkingp wrote:5hrs 46minutes...
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Re: Vince's xm - 4 days and counting.....
I just insure on a comprehensive policy, including legal, business and breakdown cover and don't think it's much more than the classic policy prices.Vince wrote:Dieselman wrote:Snake pass beckons...before a thrash up Winnets...
Yes i was made up with the insurance quote, classic insurance..you cant beat it
Winnets pass in an XM. No horses were spared in the making of this film...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOO8qk6ea38
We'd just been down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMuqC6FH ... pEzy1M9Qdw
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White
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Re: Vince's xm - Returned to the road : )
I've seen that video ages ago Will. Was it you? 
Well I've been out a little bit this weekend in the xm, going to work and launderette run etc....Nice to be back in the old girl again
I've put 20 litres of diesel in it this morning as its had 100% veg put in it. Starting and idling in the mornings wasn't very smooth and quite noisy, this afternoon it started alot quieter and with a nice smooth idle although a morning start will provide the acid test.
The pump is still leaking out the bottom, but once its warmed up you cant see much of a leak from it and its not nailing fuel on the needle so im sure it will be fine until i get over to Paul's on friday
One massive difference I've seen is the rear suspension is now super soft What i did a few days ago was put my super heavy 3 ton trolley jack in the back and ive run it around a bit to help awaken the rear brakes and suspension. I dont think its ever been that soft The front feels slightly stiff now by comparison.
The only issue i have now apart from the pump is a mysterious metallic tinkling sound which comes and goes when driving at low speeds. Im utterly convinced its the inner cv boot clip thats come off or broken from when i had the inner cv boot replaced. Its that kind of sound..either that or an exhaust clamp noise but ive checked the exhaust and its fine from what i can see/feel.
Might go out for an evening drive tonight to my mates garage and get it up on a trolley jack to have a look.
Well I've been out a little bit this weekend in the xm, going to work and launderette run etc....Nice to be back in the old girl again
I've put 20 litres of diesel in it this morning as its had 100% veg put in it. Starting and idling in the mornings wasn't very smooth and quite noisy, this afternoon it started alot quieter and with a nice smooth idle although a morning start will provide the acid test.
The pump is still leaking out the bottom, but once its warmed up you cant see much of a leak from it and its not nailing fuel on the needle so im sure it will be fine until i get over to Paul's on friday
One massive difference I've seen is the rear suspension is now super soft
What i did a few days ago was put my super heavy 3 ton trolley jack in the back and ive run it around a bit to help awaken the rear brakes and suspension. I dont think its ever been that soft The front feels slightly stiff now by comparison. The only issue i have now apart from the pump is a mysterious metallic tinkling sound which comes and goes when driving at low speeds. Im utterly convinced its the inner cv boot clip thats come off or broken from when i had the inner cv boot replaced. Its that kind of sound..either that or an exhaust clamp noise but ive checked the exhaust and its fine from what i can see/feel.
Might go out for an evening drive tonight to my mates garage and get it up on a trolley jack to have a look.
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Re: Vince's xm - Returned to the road : )
Well alot has happened in the last few days 
Firstly, the metallic tinkling noise has been found and put right After crawling all over the underside of the car at my mates garage the other night and finding nothing, I figured id remove the front drivers side wheel and arch liners and get my head into the driveshaft area. As soon as i rotated the wheel i heard the noise! Removed the wheel trim and the cause was found
When the inner boot had been done, the hub nut had been removed and refitted. the outer corrugated retaining washer had no split pin in it so it had been spinning around in the small space it had to move in and that was the noise A nice easy fix
The xm has been used heavily since last weekend as i unfortunately lost my job at Andrew Page on tuesday morning, so its seeing daily use as i run around on my daily chores
I tried to do the chrome tape like Russ on it this morning, but its too cold i think as it wouldnt stick. Ill do it another day in the garage and get the heaters on for a while first.
In the meantime im free for any work anyone needs doing on cars...all proceeds will go to helping me feed my family every day until i find something else
Firstly, the metallic tinkling noise has been found and put right
After crawling all over the underside of the car at my mates garage the other night and finding nothing, I figured id remove the front drivers side wheel and arch liners and get my head into the driveshaft area. As soon as i rotated the wheel i heard the noise! Removed the wheel trim and the cause was found When the inner boot had been done, the hub nut had been removed and refitted. the outer corrugated retaining washer had no split pin in it so it had been spinning around in the small space it had to move in and that was the noise
A nice easy fix The xm has been used heavily since last weekend as i unfortunately lost my job at Andrew Page on tuesday morning, so its seeing daily use as i run around on my daily chores
I tried to do the chrome tape like Russ on it this morning, but its too cold i think as it wouldnt stick. Ill do it another day in the garage and get the heaters on for a while first.
In the meantime im free for any work anyone needs doing on cars...all proceeds will go to helping me feed my family every day until i find something else