Most of the suggested conversions for Peter are a lot of work.
Pending the finding the elusive £50 perfect 2.1 there is a simple solution.
A Silver 2.5 Estate with the accelerator pedal fixed so it only runs on tickover.
Clutch would be lighter than any 2.1 and fuel economy will be virtually as good.
No need to worry about a short life engine so regularly throw in a bit of Veg oil to keep the costs down.
If and when it breaks is the time to decide on conversion.
John
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Re: Trailering a new XM home!
Thats the answer. Peter, its time you try some more XM engine variantsIf and when it breaks is the time to decide on conversion.

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Re: Trailering a new XM home!
You're tempting me John, although a little bit of throttle would be permissable, I am prepared to go a tad over £50.00 now seeing that they are so scarce
Peter

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Hi Peter
If only you had not dug that trench I might have brought one of the Silver 2.5 Estates down to store in the field.
John
If only you had not dug that trench I might have brought one of the Silver 2.5 Estates down to store in the field.
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Re: Trailering a new XM home!
When you do a will make a thorough investigation
Peter

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'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
Located in Charmouth, Dorset
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate, Red
2008 C5 2.0. Hdi Estate Silver
Located in Charmouth, Dorset