It's finally happened (or very nearly so...)

[davetherave]

Ah but when working (which ill admit may not be all the time, or even most of the time with mine) they really do ride like a magic carpet.
Ill just be keeping all the cavities well lubed with engine oil!

[CitroJim]

just be keeping all the cavities well lubed with engine oil!

I have two big cans of Waxoyl here just begging to be used on a worthy subject

[xmexclusive]

Hi Jim

Use the engine oil first.
Waxoil fails to penetrate the seams fully on a galvanised multisection body shell.
The seams and the spot welds are the major shell weakness as the galvanising is damaged by the construction process.
Thin seams also suck moisture in by capilliary action.
You only need one atom of air and one atom of water to start the rust process.
The inner sections of the body shell stay damp far longer than the air dried outside of the shell.
This is the reason ALL Xm shell's rust mainly from the inside outward.

John

[CitroJim]

Thanks John Excellent! never knew that...

I always used to use engine oil as a rust proofer donkey's years ago when I ran British stuff.

Might as well chuck the Waxoyl then...

[David Hallworth]

I'm glad Jim is taking this project on as at least we know it's going to get the auto box repaired.

I bought the car from Assich several months ago with intentions of doing same. Unfortunately though, work commitments, and time are the biggest problems I've had so far.

My fiance is also giving me grief as I'm spending to long in the workshop and not enough time with her so I need to stop playing with old Citroens for a bit I reckon.

I hope you're happy with it when it arrives Jim.

David.

[Dieselman]

I'm glad Jim is taking this project on as at least we know it's going to get the auto box repaired.

I bought the car from Assich several months ago with intentions of doing same. Unfortunately though, work commitments, and time are the biggest problems I've had so far.

My fiance is also giving me grief as I'm spending to long in the workshop and not enough time with her so I need to find a new one I reckon.

Much better solution...

[CitroJim]

I'm glad Jim is taking this project on as at least we know it's going to get the auto box repaired.

It surely will be David

Today I've been very busy cleaning and tidying the workshop ready for the XM arrival. A bootload of stuff found a new home at the tip as I need all the space I can get when undertaking an autobox.

I expect one part of the car will soon be returning to Scotland and back near to you; the torque converter is likely to visit Mackie's in Paisley for an overhaul...

Oh, and don't take any notice of Will's marital advice

[CitroJim]

An update and not a good one...

David and I have been mucked around by two transport companies now who have been full of promises, empty ones.

A few days after the original company gave up I was lucky (or so I thought) to find a local bloke going up north and offering a good deal.

All looked good right until an hour ago when he called to say the car he was taking north was being rejected by the purchaser and he was having to bring it back south. A likely story David and I both believe he, and the others, have just simply got cold feet...

So, it's all somewhat in abeyance at the moment. David is looking from his end and may possibly have a lead.

It's looking increasingly likely that my plans to have this XM are likely to come to naught over the seemingly intractable problem of bringing the damm thing south.

Unless, that is, anyone happens to have a car trailer, a spare day or two and fancies a trip to Bonny Scotland and would not mind bringing back an XM!

I'm not a happy bunny at the moment.

The lesson I've learned from all of this is that Shiply, Uship and eBay along with the characters who proport to offer a car transportation service are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard Long on promises and short on actually delivering them or the car...

[Dean]

sorry to hear this Jim but have you tried one of the more expensive offers you recieved? An immobile Citroen is just hassle people dont want, especialy not for the prices being quoted, if there is a little more money in it then service should be good as there is more of an incentive.
I do feel for your situation, a few years ago i was all primed to buy Davids MK1 24v PRV xm and after it was found it could not be mot'd i did look into getting it trailered down but cost was a massive issue, i was about as far away from him as it was possible to be though with a ferry trip, BUT i wish now i had raided the piggy bank and i could have had my Prestige and a 24v on the drive now, what im saying is i understand how frustrating it is but dont give up, you are probably the only guy who will bring this xm back to life and you WILL enjoy it once its done and all this hassle is a distant memory!!!.

D

[CitroJim]

Thanks Dean

I know, I'm a man of my word and anyone who breaks a promise with me is toast. The second company were being offered a lot more serious money than the first mob and still gave up citing what I believe is a tall story to get out of it. That's what has really got to me.

It'll all work out one of these days I know. It's just frustrating as I'm all set and ready to crack on with it.

I really do want this car and I know if I abandon now I'll end up regretting it.