Hello everybody,
I need to get the suspension checked on my 1998 Citroen XM V6. A bumpy ride is emerging! Certainly think the rear spheres need re-charging/replacing. Can anybody recommend somebody in London, or the area around, who is good on the hydraulics, is reasonable, has the tools to do the necessary diagnostics, etc.?
Suggestions greatly received. Thank you.
Peter
hydraulics/repairs
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Re: hydraulics/repairs
Hi Peter,
Finding someone in a mainstream garage with the skills to check/swap XM spheres will not be easy. Few now have the requisite skills.
I'd be tempted to give Citroen Classics in Staines a call and see if they will be happy to do the job...
I have no experience of them but as they deal mainly in the older Hydraulic stuff they should be good on an XM...
Finding someone in a mainstream garage with the skills to check/swap XM spheres will not be easy. Few now have the requisite skills.
I'd be tempted to give Citroen Classics in Staines a call and see if they will be happy to do the job...
I have no experience of them but as they deal mainly in the older Hydraulic stuff they should be good on an XM...
Jim
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Re: hydraulics/repairs
i have delt with http://www.citroenclassics.co.uk/
buying parts over the phone for a DS21 Pallas ,
they have always been very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable
buying parts over the phone for a DS21 Pallas ,
they have always been very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable
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Re: hydraulics/repairs
I was about to say, go and see this previous poster.. CitroNut, he likes to work on Citros..
Not sure how close to you he is though..


Not sure how close to you he is though..
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Re: hydraulics/repairs
What about that place in sw london which advertises in the citronian i think they are called vantage something or other that might be handy .
Regards,
Norman
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Ahh yes, Vantage London Citroen Norman. Good thinking
Call them on 0208 544 9998 or 07720 810693 or email vantageoil (at) btconnect (dot) com
In the Citroenian advert they don't say they do repairs directly but do seem to offer plenty of bits for sale.
They're located in Merton SW19..

Call them on 0208 544 9998 or 07720 810693 or email vantageoil (at) btconnect (dot) com
In the Citroenian advert they don't say they do repairs directly but do seem to offer plenty of bits for sale.
They're located in Merton SW19..
Jim
'98 Saxo
'95 AX
Three bikes - Road, Aero and TT
Ex- owner of several XMs and many Xantias!
'98 Saxo
'95 AX
Three bikes - Road, Aero and TT
Ex- owner of several XMs and many Xantias!