Albert

Bet you've had a bar fitted now but here goes anyway........ I fitted a Witter bar on my Mk1 Bling, in about 3 hours. I had to trim a small bit of the bumper but no drilling required as all the holes are in the chassis from factory. The electrics are easy enough as you can either by a fitting kit from Citroen which you plug in, or crack on with the Scotchlocs. Being a tight git, I used Scotchlocs.

Spend over £25 at GSF online, and the postage is free. Which is Nice B)

A BX wheel will fit, as long as you have 14 inch wheels, I've got one in the shed if your in Lancashire, I think the tyre is legal too. Yours for nowt!

A deep puddle did mine too, it flipped over the wheel and put some nice grooves in the tyre. The fixing studs are about 70p at the dealers.

The undertray on the HDi has a vent under the sump with a rubber fin on the front edge. It gives the look like the whole lot is hanging off, thats maybe what you saw. Oxy: You only got under the HDi at the lights, cos he let you! We diesel drivers don't rush about like you petrol types don't you know :unsure: :unsure: :D

My Mk1 HDi has an undertray which I've clouted a gazillion times on my very uneven drive. It's badly scratched but thats about it. They are made from a fibrous material which is very light and strong, so you would be trying hard to finish one off. With regard to the fixing bolts, take them out and refit with loads of copper grease. You should have no futures problems afterwards.

I used the stick on film on my four rear windows, but not the tailgate. I think one roll was enough to do all four. The easiest way to do it is to remove the windows and do it on the kitchen table. I must admit the finish is not 100% with a few blemishes here and there but i'm happy with my efforts, and it only cost £16.

The Piccasso has had a problem with bottom ball joints on the front suspension wearing out very quickly and being replaced under warranty. As the suspension is the same, it maybe worth getting it checked out. My 2002 Series 1 HDi has clunked from 3000 miles, and has now done 36500 and the wheels haven't come off the wagon yet! Seriously, I checked the ball joints at 33000 by disconnecting them from the hubs and having a wiggle. I could find no play at all but must admit the joints did feel slacker than I would expect. Doncha just love Citroens :P

:D Just fueled the HDi up and it's worked out at 50.7 to the gallon. That will do nicely :D

:o Don't panic! Thats part of the dipstick.

Both of mine have the badge. Looks like Spanish build quality again....... :unsure:

What engine did you choose? Modutop. What a great idea they are! I think it's a totally unique feature and I haven't seen it in any other vehicle. My kids hide all there junk in the roof lockers and love the rear fan system. I keep all my junk in the rear locker, which seems to keep the rest of the car tidy! :rolleyes:

Sound about the same as mine. I work on 500 per tank.

Yup, my HDI only does on average 43 mpg, so I do agree it doesn't make sense as the 16 petrol seems only slightly less on mpg and on cheaper fuel. It probably works out the same to run but the purchase cost is more on the diesel so the 16 petrol has to be favorites. Contradicting myself I feel! It is down to personal choice, I wouldn't buy a petrol car as I prefer the "feel" of a diesel engine. I recently bought a LandRover as a toy/second car and one of the biggest consideration in buying was the fuel type. Diesel of course. Ya pays ya money.........:P The Picasso is alot more economical I suppose because of the smoother lines and shape, not so much of the "rounded off brick" shape of the Berlingo. :D

The first £500 was the cash back deal at the time, not a negotiated reduction. No other reduction could be got as the model had only been out a matter of days. The further £500 came out of the blue from a phone call to fine out the delivery date. I have found the HDI and the 19D to give the same fuel figures, both are better on fuel than the 16 petrol.

The knocking is a common fault on the C5. It has been sorted on new one's. I think there is a retro fix on earlier one's which involves balance weights on the suspension and different spheres. I had a drive of a 1.8 petrol a few weeks ago, which was a 51' reg and had the knock too.

On the cash back job, I was amazed to get £500 off when I ordered as the model was so new, and 4 weeks later the dealers phoned me to say Citroen had upped the offer to £1000 and I was due another 500 quid! Which was nice........ :D

Sorry all you petrol and 19D boys, but it has got to be an HDI. Heres why- 1.4 Petrol - Too slow and if you may want to tow a caravan, make sure it comes in a box marked Dinky Toys 1.6 Petrol - Too thirsty 19D - Again too slow. My X plate one was a pain on the motorway and overtaking moves had to be booked 3 weeks ahead! A mate has one as well and he prefers his ZX TD for the daily trip from Swindon to Reading. I know its not all about speed but a car with a bit more uuumph is so much more relaxing to drive. I do at least 1 long motorway journey a month and the HDI makes it alot easier. As for the HDI being hard to get, thats just dealer talk to get you to part with your cash and buy what he's got on stock.:blink: If you want an HDI (Oh yes you do!) Get them to order one! I waited 8 weeks for mine as I wanted HDI, Modutop, ABS, aircon, comfort pack and a second air bag. Non was available so it was ordered 20.2.2002, built 25.3.2003 and picked up 23.4.2003. This was at the time when the HDI had been available for less than 10 days in the UK. The length of time was because of the spec I wanted not the type of engine. Think about it, your spending nearly 10 grand so why should you be told you can't have one!! I'll get off me box now and get me coat............... :)

Stephen When you say a tank full how much fual are you putting in? If you are refilling when the light comes on, thats between 9 or 10 gallons which will give you a figure between 29 to 31 mpg. I think that is about average for a new tight petrol engine. Clanixion My HDI has the same mpg as you, works out at about 43mpg. Take your point about the thirst at high speed, I drove from Alicanti to Estartit last year at speed with the aircon on and burnt diesel at the silly rate of 27mpg!:) I have found the HDI and the 19D are identical MPG.

The DW8 engine isnt the smoothest unit and in the Berlingo it has to work hard to pull along a heavy body. You've only done 300 miles so the engine is still very tight, my old 19D only felt really smooth after 10000 miles and an oil change. It may be worth asking the Dearlers to check the engine mounts at your 1000/1500 mile check to put your mind at rest. Another thought, is the cover on the engine loose?

Hi ACHUKA Where are you in the UK as here in sunny Lancashire there are loads around here. They are mainly series 1's but I have seen alot more series 2's coming on the road recently Is yours a series 1 or 2?