Some of you may recall this thread re the XM running like a late starter in the last race at the Coonamble Cup.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29048
Well, in typical manner I pooh poohed all suggestions from the mighty one that there was any possibility that it could be a clagged up fuel filter. Being the (reasonably) intelligent and educated male that I am, I chose to persue avenues such as using a computer to analyse engine faults, trace and clean connections, build a rocket and fly to the moon - anything except admit that my dear wife could be RIGHT! (or as she may say admit that I was wrong ) It could also have something to do with knowing what a pig of a job it is to change the fuel filter on an XM as it is installed in a place that truly requires Citroen arms and fingers.
Anyway, this morning I spoke to XM Mechanic who suggested the big round plug that sits, of course, under the LHM tank. He also gave me the part number for an XM filter (RYCO Z168) and I asked Mrs UFO to get one while she was down the shops (suits a whole heap of other cars so an off the shelf job).
I set to work and removed the LHM tank, did a bit of a cleanup of dribbled LHM in the meantime, pulled apart connectors, cleaned and returned all parts to whence they came.
At the same time I took the opportunity to swap over the steering wheel for the replacement I bought in France (all of 20 euros) as the leather on the old one was torn and perishing. Of course this was an airbag car and I must say I read the Haynes BOFT and it was correct and explained cautions well. (I had the battery disconnected while I was doing the other jobs with connectors which is the reason I took the opp to do the S/W)
The new wheel went on easily.
So, to start the car and test.
Well it started, I drove to the top of the street, it stalled
I persisted a little but soon realised it was a lost cause. The car was still losing power and being a shite.
Came home, reversed car onto the ramps, and set about the change of the filter (which BTW only cost $15)
As I had a non standard replacement exhaust fitted earlier this year, I no longer have the fat tertiary muffler across below the heat shield for the centre sphere. This is excellent as you have to move the shield out of the way to get to the filter. I dropped the spare tire cage out too to make life all that much easier.
Anyway, last time I changed a filter, when I took off the intake pipe there was a little spray - this time there was a gusher - about 300ml of petrol all over the place - yum NOT! I thought that this was unusual and could indicate a blocked filter.
I replaced the filter, put it all back together and took the car for a fang up the road and further. :drivin: I goes VERY well now and in hindsight (wonnerful thing that!) the problem has been building up for some time.
And yes I came home and told Deb she is the best wife ever, love her heaps and she should be cannonised etc etc. This is a couple of times she has analysed a problem and has proven to be right.
Thanks dear.
(and thanks to Garth - XM Mechanic) :adrink:
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29048
Well, in typical manner I pooh poohed all suggestions from the mighty one that there was any possibility that it could be a clagged up fuel filter. Being the (reasonably) intelligent and educated male that I am, I chose to persue avenues such as using a computer to analyse engine faults, trace and clean connections, build a rocket and fly to the moon - anything except admit that my dear wife could be RIGHT! (or as she may say admit that I was wrong ) It could also have something to do with knowing what a pig of a job it is to change the fuel filter on an XM as it is installed in a place that truly requires Citroen arms and fingers.
Anyway, this morning I spoke to XM Mechanic who suggested the big round plug that sits, of course, under the LHM tank. He also gave me the part number for an XM filter (RYCO Z168) and I asked Mrs UFO to get one while she was down the shops (suits a whole heap of other cars so an off the shelf job).
I set to work and removed the LHM tank, did a bit of a cleanup of dribbled LHM in the meantime, pulled apart connectors, cleaned and returned all parts to whence they came.
At the same time I took the opportunity to swap over the steering wheel for the replacement I bought in France (all of 20 euros) as the leather on the old one was torn and perishing. Of course this was an airbag car and I must say I read the Haynes BOFT and it was correct and explained cautions well. (I had the battery disconnected while I was doing the other jobs with connectors which is the reason I took the opp to do the S/W)
The new wheel went on easily.
So, to start the car and test.
Well it started, I drove to the top of the street, it stalled
I persisted a little but soon realised it was a lost cause. The car was still losing power and being a shite.
Came home, reversed car onto the ramps, and set about the change of the filter (which BTW only cost $15)
As I had a non standard replacement exhaust fitted earlier this year, I no longer have the fat tertiary muffler across below the heat shield for the centre sphere. This is excellent as you have to move the shield out of the way to get to the filter. I dropped the spare tire cage out too to make life all that much easier.
Anyway, last time I changed a filter, when I took off the intake pipe there was a little spray - this time there was a gusher - about 300ml of petrol all over the place - yum NOT! I thought that this was unusual and could indicate a blocked filter.
I replaced the filter, put it all back together and took the car for a fang up the road and further. :drivin: I goes VERY well now and in hindsight (wonnerful thing that!) the problem has been building up for some time.
And yes I came home and told Deb she is the best wife ever, love her heaps and she should be cannonised etc etc. This is a couple of times she has analysed a problem and has proven to be right.
Thanks dear.
(and thanks to Garth - XM Mechanic) :adrink:
