Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

Post by cxprestigeauto » Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:04 pm

Not sure of the reasons but the car definitely rides better. The orifices are very small so the black gloop that was clogging the internals may make a significant difference to pressures and flow rates?
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

Post by marc61 » Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:36 pm

I changed both height correctors on a high mileage 2.5 I had once and it made a big difference to the ride. I think it's because they collect black silt and it causes a bit of stiction, so their reaction time isn't as good as when new. It may be an S2 issue - sinking to the ground overnight to let the fluid back to the reservoir and subsequently through the filter is basically a better solution.

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I remember refurbing the rear hc on the Xantia and it was a different car afterwards. So much smoother and responsive.
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

Post by cxprestigeauto » Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:27 pm

Last minute wedding duties. Only got asked to do the bride and family delivery at 19:30 last night. Quick wash and polish this morning.
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Post by Dieselman » Sat Apr 08, 2017 1:56 pm

The ribbons on the mirrors make all the difference.

looks good.
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Post by Dean » Sat Apr 08, 2017 2:14 pm

Very nice Rob, you have done a wonderful job with that car, she looks great.

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Post by russ92xmsed » Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:57 pm

Fantastic Rob. Perfect wedding car. :D
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

Post by White Exec » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:19 pm

Great picture, Rob. XM in white makes a great wedding car!

Takes us back to ours in 2000 in Surrey, when we handed its keys to my son, who slung on a peaked hat, and drove us to and fro on the day. Might keep that in mind, if our pensions ever get whittled.... :?

The car is looking splendid after all the work since we last met up.
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Post by raynoon » Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:18 am

Looks lovely Rob, always liked them in white
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Re: Rob Draper's White Si 2.0 Automatic J645BYA

Post by cxprestigeauto » Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:37 am

Huge thank you to Dean who popped over at the weekend to deliver his surplus 2.0i engine for a very nominal sum.

The engine and box have been subject to Dean's usual love and care so I know she is a good un'!

The unit is now safely tucked up in my garage.

Great to catch up and I look forward to seeing the V6 mobile later in the year when we are heading to the IoW for a few days.

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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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