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red_dwarfers
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Post by red_dwarfers » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:03 pm

Evening all!

Some of you may know me from French Car Forum and may also know that I don't currently have an XM but a late S1 1.9 TurboD Xantia LX :oops: :oops:
Im on here to get clued up, maybe ask a few questions to find out what the XM is all about and erm...see where I end up ;) :lol:

Kev
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'81 GSA 1.3 Club

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Post by Dean » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:24 pm

Hi Kev

I thought i recognised your name, of youtube repair video fame? hello!
I thought you had been talking about getting a proper citroen for ages, and yet it hasnt happened yet! im sure we can sort that out :lol:
I guess you would be a diesel man? if so choice is limited, if your brave its a 2.5 if not a 2.1, the only real choice is MK1 or MK2 and we all know whats best ;)

D
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Post by citroenxm » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:03 pm

Dean wrote: the only real choice is MK1 or MK2 and we all know whats best ;)

D
Oh yes, the best are Series 1 and a HALF :lol: :lol:

Certainly as far as Electro valves go... :lol:

Anyway, red_dwarfers, welcome, you will see a few familliar faces here, I think we reside on FCF as well as here..


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Post by Dean » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:07 pm

Dean wrote:
the only real choice is MK1 or MK2 and we all know whats best ;)

D


Oh yes, the best are Series 1 and a HALF :lol: :lol:
yep, now i shall take cover :D

D
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Post by andmcit » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:39 pm

Great to see you here Kev. I'm sure I can put some Xm wheels under you if you're that keen!! ;)

Over the years I've found with any kind of design that it's very rare that a redesign betters the original
concept/rendition/design unless of course a real fist was made of the original. Not a criticism that
could be levelled at Citroen with the first of the series GS, Bx, 2CV, Cx, Xantia or yes, Xm!

(even VIsa - YES; it was challenging in the grille department but it craved character too!).

OK, there's always an exception that shoots any argument down - yes = the DS!!
The shark nose is every bit as good as the frog eye - goddammit - I love them both!! :lol:

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Post by red_dwarfers » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:41 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome chaps :D
So you've heard about those videos then :lol: Got a couple more that need editing/uploading when I get chance. If anyone wants to make a repair video to show the world, you're more than welcome to use that YouTube channel ;)

I've only recently been hankering after an XM after attending all these CCC rallies!
Yup you're quite right Dean, a 2.1 Bosch Diesel would do me nicely. I love free fuel :twisted:
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Post by davetherave » Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:48 am

Like kev Im after an xm as well (maybe its a natural progression for new enthusiasts Kev?), but i was thinking about the 2.5l diesel, is it possible to do a bosch pump conversion on the 2.5, or is it just vegetable oil incompatable?Ive currently got a 1.9td xantia (veg oil of course) and have previously resided on the FCF site.
Though i have been reading posts on this forum with interest...

I have been looking out for an xm, ideally i'd like vsx or exclusive (doesnt everyone?)

I shall be drooling some more at the CXM rally!
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Post by citroenxm » Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:13 am

Davetherave,

Ill be at the CXM on SATURDAY arriving in a Silver Series 2, M 1995, 2.1 TD Auto XM..

Im thinking of wearing a name plate with my Fourm name on and my Proper name under it so people know who I am INCASE they MIGHT want to talk to me :lol:


Paul
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93 L xm V6 12v Sei Manual

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Post by Peter.N. » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:22 pm

Hi Kev and Dave

Welcome to the club. I thought that name sounded familier too.

Dave

I think the 2.5s already have a Bosch pump, but not as we know it, don't know how it would react to chip fat but personally I wouldn't try as you would have to save a lot of fuel money to pay for a replacement pump. There are still a few XM's about but they are getting rarer by the day, my personal favourit is the 2.1 manual, but each to his own.

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Post by xmexclusive » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:30 pm

Hi Kev

Great to see you here, even better that you are thinking about an XM.
I have recently tried a couple of my 2.5's on Bio, 50% for on tank or two then onto 100%.
Not a major disaster but it does identify poor glow plugs and air in the fuel problems rather well.
I did not change anything just left it all standard. Now sorting out the identified problems which I do not think are Bio related.
Blaming Bio actually gave me a bit of a wild goose chase.
Others of us think Bio is too much of a risk in a 2.5 so there are a few postings.
Some time this month I will collect another 300 litres of Bio and start again.
Still thinking about fuel supply mods, heating and chip fat.
Get to drive a 2.5 before you finally select your XM. IMHO it is a bit different to the 2.1 with much better torque at low revs.
The 2.5 engine only came with a manual box in Mk 2 XM's. There were though a good number made for the UK particularly estates.
These are still turning up regularly now.

John

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