That 2.1 is back on again

[Dieselman]

Hi DM,

I'll keep it in mind as I'm traveling back home. Let's hope I don't decide that, that would be a disappointment. Did you go and have a look at it?
Steve.

No. I relied on Peters report, the photographs and the sellers honesty in answering questions.

This was his reply to my MOT doc Q.

911682039142, no issues that I know of with the suspension tops.

I'd have had it but didn't realise I was going to be bidding against the Bank of England...
I waited until well into the last minute then your terminial bid was £100 above my 'limit', so decided not to bid.

If you need anything or just want to show it off on the way home give me a ring. PM on the way.

[Peter.N.]

Hi Steve

Coming out of bridgwater, when you see the station on the left, follow the road round the 'S' bend and you need the second turning on the left. I could actually see the road from the station but its not as easy as it looks to find it. Hope you get on OK, seems a nice car to me. It may be possible to clamp the hoses with a couple of pairs of mole grips, you really need ones with flat jaws. Keep us posted.

Petert

[XMX]

Hi Andrew,

BTW - Am I the only one encountering weirdness on the forum at the moment
- no edit post and it's fits and starts with page displaying?

Might be just you !

As I've just edited my post from:-

...... but if you'd mention LPG I might off !

To:-

...... but if you'd mention LPG I might of !

XMX

[andmcit]

Think it was XMX.

For me he forum was staggering around this afternoon like a drunk or rollerskates!!

All OK now and yes edit is back - certainly on my machine at home. I wouldn't care
the machine at work is the equivalent of a 24v v6 on steriods whereas this one is more
like a 2.1 TD... Guess I should've been working anyhow.

Does the cooling circuit not need to flow through the matrix to complete a loop
- restricting the flow blocking it would surely do it no good whatsoever.

This "rescue" of the s1 wed wun should be a blog Steve?

Andrew

[XMX]

........
Could anyone confirm the metal pipe sizes so that I can buy some hose ready for the trip please?

Steve.

Steve, I have a spare heater matrix (Not For Sale) if I get time I'll try to measure it up for you and report back !
In the mean time take a look at THIS forum post of mine with some links to the Club-XM forum which may be of interest to you !

XMX

[xmexclusive]

Hi PeterN

Have sent an PM about a 95 2.1TD on ebay.
Not quite to your spec but close to home.

John

[Featch]

When the heater matrix on my first XM started scalding my foot in some remote part of France I simply screwed a self tapping screw into the hole and promptly forgot about it. It was months before it sprung another leak. However the hole was in such a place that I could put the screw in simply by contorting in the foot well.

[Peter.N.]

Which one is that John? Cant find the PM or the car.

[andmcit]

John must be talking in code as curiousity got me having a search which only turned up x2
WHM fancifully priced mutton sold as lamb cars! I considered eBay.fr but it's supposed to be
'local'. I checked completed listings too so either it's VERY badly described or it's been pulled
and/or had an offer.

Andrew

[steelcityuk]

Hi folks.

The intention was to bypass the heater matrix rather than block it. The pipe I had wasn't big enough to fit over the metal pipes but was a reasonable fit internally so I shoved it inside the metal pipes and gave it a wrap of gaffer tape to get me to the local car spares shop. I'm typing this at the services on the M42 whilst having a drink and a bite to eat. The car's going well but it's a bit cold even though I'm wrapped up. More to follow.

Steve.