Newbie from aberdeen

[Jamesyboy1984]

Just a quick question just bought my first citroen xm it's a 98 turbo ct vsx with a manual gearbox 58k on the clock great car was just 2 find out how rare she is now as Dvla don't list a vsx turbo manual just other models and there autos any info would b appreciated cheers.

[Dieselman]

There are currently 9 showing as on the road.

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?page=2&q=citroen+xm

[Jamesyboy1984]

Thanks 4 the info 9 so gona have trouble finding parts then lol I've noticed the strut top mounts rubbers have perished and that there quite common can't find any 1 who sells the top mounts the cars just passed a mot am I best just leaveing it as it drives fine or will this lead 2 problems in the future???

[xmexclusive]

In theory if it has just passed the MOT they ought to be safe to use.
Plenty on here about strut heads, inspection for condition and refurbishment.
Post up some detailed photos and you might get an opinion.
Strut heads are handed and there are at least 3 different types so do not buy the first ones you come across.
Do not waste your time with Citroen for new strut heads, they were over £400 a side before the spares stock ran out.
At worst yours can be refurbished for less than half that.

John

[Jamesyboy1984]

Cool thanks for that ill post some pics of it 2mrw £800 is a lot 2 shell out if it's driveing fine I'll leave it just now need 2 get the front part of the exhaust welded first as there's a slight blow rest of its stainless steelso shouldn't have any problems there

[captainhaddock]

NIce, and there's also rubber strut tops that are in the process of being remade in the Netherlands, otherwise you can get them re done in Lativa with Kinglass.
Good luck with that car, got some spares as well for that turbo CT.

[Dieselman]

Thanks 4 the info 9 so gona have trouble finding parts then lol I've noticed the strut top mounts rubbers have perished and that there quite common can't find any 1 who sells the top mounts the cars just passed a mot am I best just leaveing it as it drives fine or will this lead 2 problems in the future???

The upper rubber covering is not a good indicator of the overall condition of the strut top. Raise the car up and look from underneath for corrosion and delamiation.
If the upper rubber has bubbled and cracked it is best to cut it off the metal and apply rust preventative to stop further corrosion.

[Jamesyboy1984]

Hi all Was out driveing the car 2day when a grinding devolved sounds like there's no meat on the pads the pads are fine when u speed up the noise is gone but at low speeds a horrible grinding noise comes front the front anybody sufferd this with there car any clues what it could b??? Fluid is up 2 level can't see any leaks cheers

[Jamesyboy1984]

Now thinking it is the pads as it's only grinding when the brake pedal is pressed but then seems 2 continue until u speed u again gona have 2 get the front wheels off and have a poke about see If I can find the problem