On the road again.

[steelcityuk]

Hi all,

The first of the month finally rolled around so I taxed the SED. Boy did she smoke, especially when comming onto boost. I think the long lay up followed by lots of time ticking over whilst playing with the A/C must have coated the exhaust with a generous coating of junk. Over the course of 50 miles or so the suspension has freed up nicely. Currently she's running on 50/50 - SVO/Dino, I wanted to use Bio but the local supplier had sold out, at £1.29/Ltr it doesn't surprise me. The SVO bought from Makro cost £19.98 for 20 Ltrs.

Jobs to do and/or parts to buy are -

External temp sensor - I'm fed up with the flashing right hand display, the sensors dead.
Front ABS sensor - I need to get a grip on the whole ABS thing, Bendix, Teves and the other particulars. I need to know what sensor I need so that I can save up...
Rear hatch lock solenoid - needs replacing.
Paintwork - peeling laquer...

Good job spring is here.

Steve.

[robert_e_smart]

Hi Steve,

Good to get the old girl back on the road again.

You will have Bendix ABS.

Temp sensors are available from Citroen as I believe they are the same part as used in the more modern stuff. £20 odd from memory rings a bell.

Hatch solenoids are common with Xantias as well.

Robert

[steelcityuk]

Thanks for the info Robert.

I'll check Ebay for Xantias being scrapped.

It's nice to have her back on the road but after driving the Prius for months it's a bit of a shock, twice the number of pedals, heavier steering, etc. It's like driving a car....

Steve.

[Dieselman]

It's nice to have her back on the road but after driving the Prius for months it's a bit of a shock, twice the number of pedals, heavier steering, etc. It's like driving a car....

But at least it's got some suspension.