Kicking a big Citroen back into life, XM 2.1 Diesel

Getting the old Citroen XM to start and move,1989 XM 2.1 Diesels

[@SvennsCarchannel]

The old XUD is just bulletproof 👌

[@tomscum61]

Is a 2.1 an xud ? I thought the xud was 1.7 to 1.9. It sounds like an xud.

[@SvennsCarchannel]

@@tomscum61 yes the 2.1 to☺️

[@alexboyde8129]

We did not know how good we had it back in the day now its a load of people sat in their cars for two hours at the supermarket charging their electric cars. Absolute wank!

[@SuperBC10]

Love that sound starting up. Sounds like an old DMU. Or my old fishing boat.😊

[@NSDIMMU]

Back in the early 90s my dad had a ZX Avantage, and my sister had an AX. The Citroen dealer was not far away and i always loved the XM! Interesting car. Love the vids, cheers Al!

[@LoveLife-kt5rf]

I just love this channel because the old cars gets a chance again and old cars are the best cause they are easy to work with

[@twocvbloke]

No real doubt that it'd start, PSA used to make decently reliable diesels once upon a time... :P

[@JAY61ish]

Love the xm.... had a xantia years ago.. would love a xm now .. great looking car

[@1mic3]

6D diesels is fast becoming one of my favourite channels on KZbin- along with salvage rebuilds- really enjoyable and always amazed how you can get what looks like something from a breakers yard running and driving 👍👍👍👍👍

[@carcontrolcommitment]

A 2.1 litre , 3 valve per cylinder, non turbo diesel. A round of applause please to the Citroen engineers who ticked all the Citroen ‘quirky’ boxes with that set up. 😅

[@lesbaty8919]

To be fair, it sounded like a round of applause when it started up 😂😂

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

​@@lesbaty8919 👍😂

[@Studio-ft1zi]

It is actually Peugeot engine

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

@@Studio-ft1zi Correct,the XU family but given the links,sharing of components and co development between them,eventually evolving into what is known as PSA,it's a minor point really,how much input did Citroen have in the development?even a little sort of makes it theirs,as they see it. The DV4-6 engine range is/was used by around ten different manufacturers all claiming and naming them as their own.A Volvo salesman once actually tried to tell me that the engine in their S40 1.6 diesel B16 was better designed and more durable comparative to the 1.6 diesel in a focus,not realising that they are the same engine. I can't recall (too much wine😁)if Citroen ever claimed to call them Citroen engines,maybe someone could correct me?

[@Studio-ft1zi]

@@notpoliticallycorrect1303 few years before they will start producing 605, as far as I know, Peugeot bought bigger part of the Citroen. They have used Peugeot 605 platform to make XM. You can see how much they look alike inside and engines are the completely same of course. I am owner and huge fan of 605 so I had to jump to answer here hahaha. Enjoy your wine 😁👍

[@patlydon519]

That xm would make a good daily driver.its crazy them yokes when they were new would limp along lop sided, park her under a tree for years and works fine

[@davidgane5786]

Love this sort of content no ads sponsored gimmicks .

[@marcelcovaci9922]

2 Mercs next to it as well. I wish I would have the space to get cars and work on them🙂

[@sim6699]

Xud are a great engine, probably the best 80s diesel

[@x_x_x_x_x]

Great vid - nothing better than the sound of a diesel in the morning - subscribed

[@manolete8441]

You have all the cars I love, Mercedes *124, *126 and *463 series olds Citroëns and Peugeots, Vw Golf Mk2 and 3, Volvo V70 etc… your backyard is a dream to me! ❤

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

Chineese brand Mercury benzino is much better car than this Euro trash

[@takoualahcen3481]

Just what I was looking for!! Reviving the oldies! Keep them coming mate ! You've just earned yourself a subscriber and a like !!

[@martonmechanicalmachines9842]

I wasn't having a good day today and then saw this, which has cheered me up no end. I also now want an XM. This channel is quickly becoming one of my favourites. Keep the videos coming especially the will it run style with a clean up. Cheers

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Will do 👍

[@TheCitroenman1]

well if you do find a xm make sure it has no rust around the strut tops the car was known to snap and send the top of the shock up through the bonnet

[@gjclark2478]

Just noticed the W638........ 💕 I drive a 2002 vito. Those early v class were gorgeous.

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Love it! Incredibly cool car.

[@Moncho68]

Great video...My father (passed away) haved one like this....Greetings from Barcelona SPAIN

[@johnysmart8545]

that citroen is cool, just think people pay a fortune for airbags and a kit to make their car go up and down these days. citroen were making their cars do it back in the 90s. i remember when they first came out i also remember the advert for them years ago i went in one and the ride comfort was superb you could barely feel any bumps in the road and with the bosch pump they run on wvo.

[@aaaabababa]

they made this system back in the 50s, and started to use it in small lower middle class cars that was in a class somewhere just a bit above a VW Golf.

[@PaddyWV]

Hard to believe what a grand old Lady theXM is now! Hope her future is bright, eventually.

[@TheBlaert]

These were one hell of a comfortable vehicle

[@BRED510]

Great video. Looks like selling the W124 next to it didnt happen then 😂

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly video, especially the Citroën XM.

[@MrJoshiej]

That started up brilliantly impressive

[@BITTYBOY121]

I guess this was Citroen's answer to the Rover 800 fastback ! and Ford Granada hatchback of the same era (late 1980's/early 1990's)

[@Fanbladetowers]

I’d love to register that here and drive it about.. absolutely beautiful. Great work

[@maartenderoos4658]

What a lovely diesel sound

[@DimitarStanev]

Quite a rare base model spec. Sans spoiler, hydractive or even an armrest or a tach.

[@Belginator]

I had a xantia briefly, I love the suspension on those cars

[@astravanmk2]

Proper engines the old French dervs just about immortal.

[@TK42138]

Good video. Do love a phase one XM. Have owned a late phase 1.5 (and a phase 2 auto). Considering these diesel hatchbacks weigh 1490kg, a non-turbo must accelerate like a glacier.

[@mondodaftasabrush]

Oh the sound of the mighty Xm rocking upon start up The 2.1 diesel injection pump was bespoke due to made by Lucas and had some gigery pokery electronic fly by wiring imobilser gubbins that was expensive to fix Hence it put me off buying a magic carpet barge and ended up with a bx

[@dortkommendieclowns1474]

Proper XU Diesel 🤘🏼

[@SuperCoolio72]

Hi Al, love the videos keep them coming. Don't know what your budget is for microphones but vast majority use RODE wireless microphones as they have "top quality" sound👍. Keep up the good work. All the best from Glasgow, Scotland

[@5Zylinder]

As a LT owner, you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@richardm1183]

Thank you for all the content, it is brilliant. Nothing else to say really, just informing and entertaining at the same time.

[@maffil356]

My mum had a BF who had a BX 4x4; Beautiful car but not without it's faults....It got to the point his bill was so large at the garage in the end they squashed it - Went to auction in the end and went for £75 iirc :(.

[@exinfocompany]

Look on Skoda Favorit. Same designer... Same line on side. :D :D also doors looks very similar

[@FrederickHopkins-xb6me]

It lives. Nice looking motor. I'm in Canada so not up to date with European motors.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Yet another cracking video Al, very much looking forward to the next one now...👍🙂👍

[@Roger_Ramjet]

You sounding like Wurzel Gummidge is as fun as listening to the old diesel

[@olorinthe13th74]

I see an Y3 2.1 Diesel - I immidiately press "like". Alas, looking at the mold I fear it might be quite rotten underneath.... Also, looking under the hood - I immidiately see a dome on the passenger side which is about to pop and smash through the hood. Repair that immidiately!

[@chriswood3753]

Had the 406 2.1 turbo diesel used to run that on red derv

[@Mr80sliveon]

Defo early phase one.. non turbo wasn't a UK engine, UK rhd all had 2.1td 12v at 110bhp. This one is about 88bhp.. when the cars on low there is no suspension movement. Sphere condition can only be checked when its at ride height.

[@Mr80sliveon]

It also doesn't have the hydractive suspension either and has standard system same as bx and xantia.

[@essbee8028]

Awesome content as always pal But can I maybe suggest a head cam of some description, we’d like to see the tinkering you do under the bonnet.

[@peakyparttimers9362]

That's some spaceship! Very rare!

[@richardwigley4942]

Thanks love your channel down to earth ❤

[@gavinj.1215]

I've just stumbled upon your channel. You really are like Mr Miyagi with these old cars lined up. Keep up the good work, I'll be tuned in 😁

[@bewildered5444]

Had to deliver an XM from one dealer to another, about 5 hours if I recall. Never driven any type of Citroën before, never did find the handbrake!

[@wanderingorganist]

On these the "handbrake" is a foot pedal to the left of the clutch, released by a plastic handle to the right of the lower dash. Fantastic cars to drive, so comfortable.

[@bewildered5444]

@@wanderingorganist Indeed, great long-distance cruisers. I.I.R. this was a 2.OT petrol auto. Ridiculously high cruising speed!

[@Wiltshire-observer]

Love the video’s and your humorous presentation ! - I’ve watched quite a few now, very entertaining. If I had a yard like that, I would also be always buying things, we like lots of toys..

[@jammyjames9048]

Only recently found the channel, nice surprise and a bonus you’re quite local to me, enjoying the vids👍

[@d4ve587]

When the zombies come and you need the last running car on earth 😂this gezza has it

[@garywillcox9684]

I really enjoy your video's, very quirky, so much variety and love the humour

[@Ireland-bc2gx]

Al you have got too lv diesel engines my son has a 25 year old 7.3 powerstroke f250 here in the states runs every day,lv the channel Mate 👍

[@johnmontgomery634]

What a car....and what a channel...brilliant...

[@stephenwilliamson1491]

Have a soft spot for a old pishy mans car. To the point a have a C5 x7 3.0v6 bi-turbo auto hydralic suspention. Every time a say am selling it a take it a good run. And fall in love way it again. Awsome thing 😂

[@davetaylor5501]

I have a strange fascination for them old French cars, the old diesel engines aren't very refined but they'll run forever, there might even be a similar video to this in around 50 years time when most of the car has rusted away

[@user-di2uv8dj1w]

222000 miles,that will be goosed

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video guys

[@billyfoster3223]

Neat car and video!😁👍🛠️🔧

[@MrBeboopman]

Love these... lovely 👍

[@epiccarguy892]

Mercedes and PSA made great diesels

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

U deserve another 100k subs. your video's are class. 🙂

[@roycosgrave7229]

Fairplay man savage videos as always keep it up 👍🚘

[@rickydub6950]

Cracking old bus that 😎👏

[@andydawkins9640]

Brilliant as always mate, see you have a trotter car , wrong couler obviously and no writing on it 🙄in fact the only thing that is similar is three wheels lol 😂👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@trevhughes5666]

Al great video as always

[@simonking7164]

Brill video again pal..

[@iankaye9801]

Of course he's a nice man!

[@simonjones7785]

the matey I used to deal cars with loved his XM's and would have had thatt off you in a second

[@Munter1]

Great channel 6D good real world content no bullshit no pretence what you see is what you get, most importantly no fxckin ads. If your stuck for a ride home why not chuck that Lion battery in beardy’s plastic pig and take that home? Lmao.

[@anthonymillar6183]

That’s nice looking Vito camper would love it AL start that Nxt 😂 👍 keep it up lad

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

It’s a nice thing only done 96 , it’s almost camper season so onto auto trader in the next few weeks

[@jammyjames9048]

Teamed up with a certain bearded explorer I see…three wheels on my wagon…😉

[@bettyourcampervan]

You tube do the same with me, so i will keep watching as, Al, you are a legend 👍👍

[@ArlenMoulton2]

You got a sub from me with this one, love old diesel Citroens!

[@EntraVenuS]

Give it some regeneration *Whack whack whack* Priceless 👌😝

[@dreammaker730]

Ah I can see a certain bearded exporers 3 wheel chariot in the back ground 👍🏻

[@chiefrocka8604]

Trevor Francis tracksuits from a mush in 6D bush

[@keyboarddancers7751]

I used to have a v dependable MkI Xantia with the turbo version of that engine. I damaged rhe fuel pump sticking bio-diesel in the thing. Shame cos that engine's as tough as old boots otherwise.

[@kaanramazanackgoz9880]

olay budur! ustaya kanım ısındı hemen, çok doğal :D

[@jonplace]

😂 'Let's see if it does Citroën sh1t' while flapping hands up and down 🤣

[@leesmith4448]

Really enjoying the channel

[@nicolastruyen9168]

👌👌👌👌

[@rsscott5672]

I'll double your money on that, fella. Love it 👍🏻

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

I’ve got a press car here I’ll get to that in a bit and that one is for sale 👍

[@t5jerry]

MORNIN fred, anuvver great vid 😁😁

[@michaelsamulewski1732]

great channel! Do you have loads of cars lined up waiting for savings? Love it :)

[@peterwall9896]

I hate s*** trends done my apprentice working on s*** trims 😎❤️👍🇬🇧

[@ammo1g]

Love these videos have you got anymore barnfinds incoming? Cheers 👌

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Yes still a few to go keep watching 👍

[@121SLEEPER]

Definitely shouldn't run old fuel through it tho 😂😂😂😂 after 100 years being sat

[@chrisgregory2269]

Ace content sort the Mike out 😂

[@joostwientjes2966]

I am looking forward to the re-birth of this Citroën, it should be a good one! PS the spelling of the title is a little bit off, you are probably dyslectic like I am..

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Indeed cheers fella 👍

[@MarkCSevenSixTwo]

How's that 309 coming along, Al??

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

Soon as I’ve had a move round on the ramps inside we’ll be back on it. I need to be able to strip it and not clog up a main lift 👍

[@mazdaman1286]

The million mile engine

[@oldgeezer3269]

You keep reviving them The engine looks flexible? 😂

[@carlmannion708]

No rev counter??? Really

[@markvanloo309]

No turbo?✌🏻🏁🏆

[@LR90_200TDI]

He literally says non turbo in the video

[@nigelbryant5932]

Being new to your channel, why have you got so many cars not touched for years? Loving the channel

[@6DDIESELSDorset]

The yards quite big and I do like buying stuff!! 👍

[@nigelbryant5932]

@@6DDIESELSDorset love the content especially the Citroen

[@davidlough2182]

Brilliant video m8. Rare old Citroen there. Good looking old LT😎 pitty that 5 tonner wasn't lwb 🫤. looking forward to the next video 👍

[@johnshaw4140]

loving your work , god awful citroen but hey ho , take it easy and drive the regal home

[@guillaumeromain6694]

Well it starts and rises after 220 000 miles and 5 years sitting outside, so there's that

[@motoringmemories6825]

Why do you open one door straight into the other car door? Damage like a Tesco car park.poor mec.

[@danielkiddell3593]

Because they shit pices junk think they for scrapping they dnt care scratches do love your videos