Battlescar - now scrapping 2.1 TD Mk 2 Auto
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:37 pm
Sadly, after massive amounts of work on Battlescar, she has to go. It's offered on a spairs or repair basis due to GEARBOX PROBLEM
XM Mk 2 96 P 2.1TD Auto with Epic in Silver
I'll be brief with my description for now:
Good points:
all new spheres (except anti sink)
New head gasket
Full major service under 2000 miles ago inc cambelt, tensioners, coolant, hydraflush, all filters
Hydra flush in system presently
All brakes have been bled and give good performance
Lovely condition black leather interior, the rear seats have wiring looms which I assume is heated rear seats - backs and base. Came from a donor car so it's not wired up. I think the fronts are heated too but again, not connected, so I can't verify if they work
Sub 2000 miles discs and pads
Engine is sound although suffers mild cold start coughing. Prolonged cranking at cold start is now resolved.
New 'Swedish flatpack style' strut tops
MOT till December
front electric windows work. The rears do too but come out of the guides.
electric arm rest
The not so good points:
Was bought with no service history and was in a bad state - engine oil/gearbox oil and LHM were all black!!!!!!
A little tatty on the front bumper and a crack in the nose cone
A dent in one or possibly two of the doors
The joint on the CAT has failed and so the exhaust has dropped. The rest of the system is good, with a recent new cross box (aftermarket)
Cruise control doesn't work
AUTOBOX: On a short 2 mile journey where the gearbox hardly gets warm, the car works fine. But, get the autobox hot and she temporarily looses some/all forward gears. Within a minute, normal operation occurs. This isn't due to oil level which is correct. Whilst the oil is clean, I did see a shard of metal on the end of the dipstick, which probably spells the end of the box but I honestly don't know. I wouldn't like to trust it on a long drive but possibly letting the box cool for a bit and carrying on may get you home......slowly.
In the past she has had a bash and the two o/s doors have been replaced. However the doors have dropped slightly and rub the kicking strips.
It had a hole and rusty section which i have repaired - this was done before the MOT and so is considered a job well done
Water gets in somewhere but since taping up the sunroof she's been bone dry
a/c needs gassing.
dot matrix disply is dead
I have all the receipts to show work done by Charlie and myself since purchase around 3 or 4 years ago.
Being really honest here, if you want an immaculate or even very good condition car - this one ain't for you unless you want to spend £££ and time.
If you want a tatty but luxury work horse then this would be ideal - but you'd have to sort the gearbox out.
Sadly, she's worth more in spares but I haven't the time nor inclination to rip her to bits, but, she may be of value to someone who runs a car business where she can either be fettled at will or used as a donor. There are lots of useful parts on her so if a few others survive and improve, it may be the best use of her. Sad really but despite our best efforts, she seems to have a death wish!
I will also throw in a hoard of Xantia spares in the boot for the value of it's scrap, inc 2 year old nissens rad and Xantia Exc Alloy wheels, rear struts, drive shafts, ML5T gearbox + lots lots more.
I'm open to offers..........go on surprise me!!
XM Mk 2 96 P 2.1TD Auto with Epic in Silver
I'll be brief with my description for now:
Good points:
all new spheres (except anti sink)
New head gasket
Full major service under 2000 miles ago inc cambelt, tensioners, coolant, hydraflush, all filters
Hydra flush in system presently
All brakes have been bled and give good performance
Lovely condition black leather interior, the rear seats have wiring looms which I assume is heated rear seats - backs and base. Came from a donor car so it's not wired up. I think the fronts are heated too but again, not connected, so I can't verify if they work
Sub 2000 miles discs and pads
Engine is sound although suffers mild cold start coughing. Prolonged cranking at cold start is now resolved.
New 'Swedish flatpack style' strut tops
MOT till December
front electric windows work. The rears do too but come out of the guides.
electric arm rest
The not so good points:
Was bought with no service history and was in a bad state - engine oil/gearbox oil and LHM were all black!!!!!!
A little tatty on the front bumper and a crack in the nose cone
A dent in one or possibly two of the doors
The joint on the CAT has failed and so the exhaust has dropped. The rest of the system is good, with a recent new cross box (aftermarket)
Cruise control doesn't work
AUTOBOX: On a short 2 mile journey where the gearbox hardly gets warm, the car works fine. But, get the autobox hot and she temporarily looses some/all forward gears. Within a minute, normal operation occurs. This isn't due to oil level which is correct. Whilst the oil is clean, I did see a shard of metal on the end of the dipstick, which probably spells the end of the box but I honestly don't know. I wouldn't like to trust it on a long drive but possibly letting the box cool for a bit and carrying on may get you home......slowly.
In the past she has had a bash and the two o/s doors have been replaced. However the doors have dropped slightly and rub the kicking strips.
It had a hole and rusty section which i have repaired - this was done before the MOT and so is considered a job well done
Water gets in somewhere but since taping up the sunroof she's been bone dry
a/c needs gassing.
dot matrix disply is dead
I have all the receipts to show work done by Charlie and myself since purchase around 3 or 4 years ago.
Being really honest here, if you want an immaculate or even very good condition car - this one ain't for you unless you want to spend £££ and time.
If you want a tatty but luxury work horse then this would be ideal - but you'd have to sort the gearbox out.
Sadly, she's worth more in spares but I haven't the time nor inclination to rip her to bits, but, she may be of value to someone who runs a car business where she can either be fettled at will or used as a donor. There are lots of useful parts on her so if a few others survive and improve, it may be the best use of her. Sad really but despite our best efforts, she seems to have a death wish!
I will also throw in a hoard of Xantia spares in the boot for the value of it's scrap, inc 2 year old nissens rad and Xantia Exc Alloy wheels, rear struts, drive shafts, ML5T gearbox + lots lots more.
I'm open to offers..........go on surprise me!!