new welsh and allready learning french mechanics

[oktanejay]

Hey folks, well finaly gave into the mrs demands and brought a smaller engined run around to save the miles on the poor skyline,
we took delivery of a little xsara 1.4 with a few problems as we discovered at mot, 3 tyres easy fix, track rod ends easy fit, botched exhaust easy fix, then the head gasket hmm not to easy fix.
well today we satrt stripping having gotten all the kit, scoured the forum for tips n tricks wish us luck we going in...........

[wybd60]

Welcome aboard, I have a Xsara manual on file if that's any help. It covers most Xsaras from '97 to '00. Haynes didn't do another one for later models but most of the info still applies. Cheers, Willy.

[Griff]

Well you're in the correct place for Xsara hint's and tips.

I have got the Xsara 1.4 Citroen engine manual if you're getting stuck.

[The Wrinkly Ninja]

Vital point - lock the cylinder liners down with  big washers on bolts, and don't turn the crankshaft whilst head is off.

You'll break the seals at the bottom end of the wet liners and that's a whole new ball game.

[mickeyxsara]

Welcome along