Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
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Bertie-Bassett
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
Ray in Bradford has a SM in his garage.
citroen xm 1994.
Bet your all wearing smashing blouses.
Bet your all wearing smashing blouses.
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cxprestigeauto
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
The question is? Is he selling?!
Karl seems very keen to get an SM despite the rather obvious hurdles. In fairness he is a professional car restorer so shouldn't be too daunted by the SMs propensity to dissolve before your eyes. He is also a dedicated Citroen fan so may be true love will find a way.
Rob
Karl seems very keen to get an SM despite the rather obvious hurdles. In fairness he is a professional car restorer so shouldn't be too daunted by the SMs propensity to dissolve before your eyes. He is also a dedicated Citroen fan so may be true love will find a way.
Rob
1991 XM 2.0 Si auto RP 4903 (12 April 1990) Alpine White
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2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
My XM has been making friends recently!
Rob
Rob
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2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
Working car!
XM 1: Overgrown Hebe shrub 0!
Rob
XM 1: Overgrown Hebe shrub 0!
Rob
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1991 XM 2.0 Si auto RP 4903 (12 April 1990) Alpine White
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
All the new exhaust bits have now arrived and I am just waiting on the two new IFHS intermediate spheres.
I know that I need to take the exhaust off to access the rear sphere (the exhaust has not been the cars finest feature so I decided if I was doing the spheres then I would also replace the manky exhaust). Any other sage advice while I am under there? Also any advice on the front middle sphere?
All the main spheres and the accumulator were replaced last year so it is just the two 'rigidity' spheres left. The car seems to be riding too hard for my taste but before is move (inevitably) to possible electrical issues I thought I'd sort out the mechanical causes.
A good wax coating will also be applied while the exhaust is off!
Rob
I know that I need to take the exhaust off to access the rear sphere (the exhaust has not been the cars finest feature so I decided if I was doing the spheres then I would also replace the manky exhaust). Any other sage advice while I am under there? Also any advice on the front middle sphere?
All the main spheres and the accumulator were replaced last year so it is just the two 'rigidity' spheres left. The car seems to be riding too hard for my taste but before is move (inevitably) to possible electrical issues I thought I'd sort out the mechanical causes.
A good wax coating will also be applied while the exhaust is off!
Rob
1991 XM 2.0 Si auto RP 4903 (12 April 1990) Alpine White
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
When removing spheres, give them a good clout with a lump hammer before attempting removal.
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
"A good wax coating will also be applied while the exhaust is off!"
Good man! Nice to hear someone mention this for a change. Much talk of rust on the forum, but little about waxing.
Hopefully, everyone's doing it "on the QT" under cover of darkness.
Good man! Nice to hear someone mention this for a change. Much talk of rust on the forum, but little about waxing.
Hopefully, everyone's doing it "on the QT" under cover of darkness.
Chris
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
Always happy to wax in public!!!!
Rob
Rob
1991 XM 2.0 Si auto RP 4903 (12 April 1990) Alpine White
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
What wax do you use Rob?
I think i'll be doing the same spheres on mine, the ride is not a supple as it should be either, and looking at the service history, i think they're due.
Got a feeling my XM is heading for a few months off the road this autumn whilst i do many things on it!
I think i'll be doing the same spheres on mine, the ride is not a supple as it should be either, and looking at the service history, i think they're due.
Got a feeling my XM is heading for a few months off the road this autumn whilst i do many things on it!
Russ
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1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
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: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA
Mine is hopefully facing a respray in all the same shade of white. This is subject to some cash being available. Plenty to do before we get there mind you. Once the exhaust and spheres are done it will be the timing belt, water pump and tensioner.
Rob
Rob
1991 XM 2.0 Si auto RP 4903 (12 April 1990) Alpine White
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)
2019 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip SZ5 Automatic 1.4 BoosterJet. White
1972 Banham Sprint kit car (Frogeye Sprite replica, really a Mini!)