My latest addtion 2.1 SED

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My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by citroenxm » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:10 pm

Well, spent last week off work, during that time went on my half way meet to Carlisle to collect my latest addtion..Saturday..

1990 H reg 2.1 SED Manual, with dreadded Lucas Mechanical.

Anyway, on my way home, I then suddenly lost rear suspension, then the rear sinking to the floor, this then allowed the exhaust to drag.. however, me being me, was not going to stop on the motorway so drove to the next services... Lancaster Services..

I couldn't see much, but finially found my problem.. The anti roll bar on the nearside, had been catching on the main feed pipe to the rear suspension unit.. this eventually cutting a hole in the feed pipe..

Anyway, a call to the RAC, who them selfs couldn't come out, instead sending out a contracted recover lorry.. flat bed, back to their base in Carlisle.. They couldn't get me home that night, and so lent me a car to get home.. Current status.. Im at home, my car is still waiting relay recover home..

Was looking forward to useing her this week, hopefully they shall get her back to me tomorrow, they said up to 48 hours before delivery..

Ive got the pipe ready to fit, just need a car to fit it to!!

So, not had a good start! Ill be making damm sure the pipe is well out the way this time. It looked to me as though it had been bent out slightly..

Paul
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93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by Dieselman » Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:38 pm

I am eagerly awaiting seeing this car, even in pictures. Your post has shades of my beginnings with my H plater... I'm hoping to get it into some semblence of order this week.

What colour is your SED.?

Don't be too bothered about the Lucas pump, they aren't ultimately as strong as a Bosch unit so can't be run on veg oil, but for diesel they are fine.
I was thinking about converting mine but now it's running properly and leak free I'm not going to.

One good thing about it being a lucas pump, it means the engine has no EGR so runs better and is more economical.
92 2.1SED M.RP5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24.Rp 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1SD M.RP 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
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90 2.1SD M.RP 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1SD A.RP 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1SD A.RP 6218 ERT Triton Green
91 2.0SI M.RP 5187 EWT White

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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by Peter.N. » Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:22 pm

Hi Paul

How did you find that, I take it that its manual. Sorry to hear of your mishap but like me I know you don't these little things worry you, it won't be a difficult job for you. Pleased you managed to find one at last, a Mk1 as well. :D

Peter
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. Sadly gone
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver


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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by citroenxm » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:44 pm

Surely it cant be hard to guess the colour!

So far EVERY 1990 and 1991 Diesels have all been one colour!!

Free abuse if you can guess the colour! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Paul
Projects:(eventually if theres any bodywork left)
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual

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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by robert_e_smart » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:51 pm

Thats a shame,

You'll have her up and running soon. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of her.
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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by Peter.N. » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:16 pm

Same as RP6659? :D
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. Sadly gone
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver


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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by citroenxm » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:24 pm

Long away there Peter, her RP is around 49.. something or another


Paul
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93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual

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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by Peter.N. » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:51 pm

I meant the same colour.
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. Sadly gone
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver


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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by Dieselman » Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:16 am

citroenxm wrote:Surely it cant be hard to guess the colour!

So far EVERY 1990 and 1991 Diesels have all been one colour!!

Free abuse if you can guess the colour! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Paul
Wehey....Mandarin red pearlescent....The best colour..... :lol:

The reason why everyone bought Mandarin was because most dealers had that as their demo colour because it looks so good in bright sunshine...
Maybe the dealers had pre filled in order pads...2.1TD...manual...Mandarin Red...

Of course my first one was white...then next one green... :roll:

An RP number 49** probably puts it at May/June production and August 1st registration.
92 2.1SED M.RP5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24.Rp 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1SD M.RP 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1SD M.RP 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1SD A.RP 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1SD A.RP 6218 ERT Triton Green
91 2.0SI M.RP 5187 EWT White

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Re: My latest addtion 2.1 SED

Post by citroenxm » Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:07 pm

Will,

shes a December 1990 reg date.. Older then yours from your RP number, but not sure about the manderin?? Thats........ um, ... orange isn't it?

Shes a more Maroone colour then red "Red".. but this is a metallic I think, as theres lacquer peeling ever so slightly on the nose cone...

Paul
Projects:(eventually if theres any bodywork left)
93 L Xm 2.1t D auto project
93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual

Others
In use.. 1995 M reg S2 2.1td auto exclusive

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