New member - barn find S1 Auto
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:11 pm
Hi all I have recently returned to XM ownership with the purchase of a 1991 2.0i auto. It has been laid up since around 2001 when it was damage repairable salvage (cat D I think). The impact knocked the bonnet / rad back and somehow punched a hole in the inlet manifold, also taking out the OSF wing. The manifold and panels have been refitted but could do with a few more bolts and a bit more fettling.
Mileage is 39k, which looks genuine judging by the general condition and interior. There is a bit of surface rust around the inner wings / bumper brackets but I haven't found any serious corrosion yet.
The engine does spin over although I've not tried starting it yet - something had a taste for HT leads! Fortunately the rest of the wiring looks OK and the warning lights work.
In no particular order I plan on draining the petrol tank, replacing the HT leads, changing the fluids, water pump, belts and filters etc, before it bursts into life (he says optimistically). I'll then start working round the bodywork, brakes and suspension. It seems to be complete apart from the front sidelights.
I used to run a 2.5 Exclusive (M23ALX) so the 2.0i spec is a bit sparse to say the least! I've also owned a S2 2.1 auto, numerous CX's and a few Xantia including an Activa and a V6.
I don't know if it ever ran after the accident, so first job will be checking for fuel pressure and a spark. Possibly a daft question but is there a fuel cut off on this model? I've read that some manufacturers fitted them (F#*d?) but can't find anything about XMs having one.
Will upload some photos when I've worked out how to do it!
Cheers for now,
Jon
Mileage is 39k, which looks genuine judging by the general condition and interior. There is a bit of surface rust around the inner wings / bumper brackets but I haven't found any serious corrosion yet.
The engine does spin over although I've not tried starting it yet - something had a taste for HT leads! Fortunately the rest of the wiring looks OK and the warning lights work.
In no particular order I plan on draining the petrol tank, replacing the HT leads, changing the fluids, water pump, belts and filters etc, before it bursts into life (he says optimistically). I'll then start working round the bodywork, brakes and suspension. It seems to be complete apart from the front sidelights.
I used to run a 2.5 Exclusive (M23ALX) so the 2.0i spec is a bit sparse to say the least! I've also owned a S2 2.1 auto, numerous CX's and a few Xantia including an Activa and a V6.
I don't know if it ever ran after the accident, so first job will be checking for fuel pressure and a spark. Possibly a daft question but is there a fuel cut off on this model? I've read that some manufacturers fitted them (F#*d?) but can't find anything about XMs having one.
Will upload some photos when I've worked out how to do it!
Cheers for now,
Jon