Hi. Possible new owner.
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Hi. Possible new owner.
Hi,
As the tittle says may be buying an xm tonight, white on a p plate and a 2lt. That's as much as I know so far. Just wonder how easy are spares to get hold of? And do most mechanics work on them or is it one of Rhodes cars try like to steer clear of? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
joe
As the tittle says may be buying an xm tonight, white on a p plate and a 2lt. That's as much as I know so far. Just wonder how easy are spares to get hold of? And do most mechanics work on them or is it one of Rhodes cars try like to steer clear of? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
joe
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Welcome to the forum: It sounds like P104 CMO!?
Have you read the other thread about it:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3694
Parts aren't too difficult to get although the autobox is always a
big gotcha if it goes wrong as some do. Most if not all jobs are DIY
although, like most things, it's easier when you know what you're
about and what to expect whilst doing them - it's easier to check
through posts here and ask as you make progress with your
learning curve!
Let us know how you get on and don't be afraid to
ask questions!!
Have you read the other thread about it:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=3694
Parts aren't too difficult to get although the autobox is always a
big gotcha if it goes wrong as some do. Most if not all jobs are DIY
although, like most things, it's easier when you know what you're
about and what to expect whilst doing them - it's easier to check
through posts here and ask as you make progress with your
learning curve!
Let us know how you get on and don't be afraid to
ask questions!!
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Hi joe
Welcome to the forum.
Hydraulic problems on XM's are best sorted by a mechanic with good experience.
John
Welcome to the forum.
Hydraulic problems on XM's are best sorted by a mechanic with good experience.
John
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Yes. That's the one. Not a massively encouraging thread I must say.
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Can someone tell me the age/mileage a cambelt should be swapped on the 2.0lt?
Cheers
Cheers
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Just read 72,000 miles or 10 years. Seems a little high. Maybe I'm wrong. Has been known.
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Mileage is correct, the 10 years bit, I would reduce to a maximum of 7 years.
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Hmmm. Rusty sills and cambelt 10 years old. Shame. Keep looking I guess.
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
How bad are the sills and where is the most rust?
I know the cambelt is getting on now, it was done when we had the car.
Still, finding a perfect XM for sale takes a bit of doing
I know the cambelt is getting on now, it was done when we had the car.
Still, finding a perfect XM for sale takes a bit of doing
Chris.
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64 C1 Feel 5 Door
S2 Xantia Exclusive 2.0HDi 110 Estate - Mauritius Blue
S1 Xantia 2.0TCT Activa - Silver
77 Ami 8 Saloon
04 Rover 75
CCC Xantia Files Columnist.
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Re: Hi. Possible new owner.
Rust was around the jacking point on the nearside. Practically put my finger through it. Shame because it drove lovely. Sure a home mechanic would be the ideal buyer.