Philip0603

Interesting, if JohnDouglas is correct then the box is the same as used by Land Rover for the P38 Rangie and Discovery. It is considered in those applications to be fairly robust. I wonder if the switch to FWD makes a massive difference. My Caravan (Bessacarr 550 GL twin axle) tops out at 1850KG, I am too sacred to put it on a weigh bridge as I would probably frighten myself, though I suspect I stay inside the limits as I put some heavy things like awnings in the Land Rover. Mind you, when you take into account the mover and air con unit I am probably pushing the envelope. It does sit well on the back of the Disco at a steady 55 or so. Think that I will try and avoid the auto and go for a 5 speed Mk 2, not sure when the six speed gearbox came in, but I really don't need all those cogs. What is wrong with the 2.2 Litre, other than it uses a tad more fuel and it has a DPF? I think that that is the engine that was developed with Ford and is used in the current Land Rover Defender & Transit, amongst others. Thanks P

Sorry, should have been more specific. Am looking at either a late Mk1 or early Mk2 2.0 litre. The main thing is it must be diesel, must have pneumatics. Not too bothered about either auto or manual. Anyone know who makes the auto box?. My reason for going for the 2.0 litre is a friend has the 90 Bhp engine in her Berlingo, and is is totally reliable, and very cheap to run. I require the estate to cart round two black Labs. Anyone know how big a caravan you could put on the back? I doubt it would tug mine, so will keep the Land Rover for that job. Thanks again, Philip.

Hi to all. Am seriously considering a C5 estate. Probably the 2.0 litre Diesel in Exclusive trim. I seem to remember that PSA used a mixture of springs and spheres according to the trim level on the cars. Does this follow with the estates? I would have expected the estates to all be hydro-pneumatic. I Currently have a Mercedes 124 Estate that has the Citroen system on the rear (all MB estates have the self levelling, it was an option on the saloons). Supplementary questions, do these cars have the dreadful Dual Mass flywheel that seems to be so popular in the VAG group? Is the Auto a reasonable option? My motoring is mostly local running around with a once a month or so, 100 mile round trip, so not too worried about the DPF issues as the car would have time to clean itself out or I could just remove the filter. Is the oily stuff used to burn the DPF that expensive? Any advice from estate owners gratefully received. I am really loving 'Coastlines' posts, so informative and knowledgeable. Shame Cornwall is such a long way away from the NE. Thanks in advance. Philip.

Thanks for the kind words, have a cousin who lives near Bournmouth , perhaps more visits in the offing!!!!

OK, not as bad as the title suggests, but thought I would post here before boring everyone silly with endless questions. Not a current Citroen owner at present, but seriously considering it. Have owned many examples in the past, several 2Cv's a Dyane, a GS, even very briefly a SM. Ahh, those were the days! Have for the last few years been on the dark side, mainly with cars from a well known manufacturer with the star gun sight on the bonnet. I live in Cornwall (will sort out my signature & other info soon) and don't get out much. Is there a good Indie down here? There, you see; first question!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Must go the the C5 section now as have questions. And, yes I have read other postings, thanks to all as they have proved very useful. Regards to all, Philip Brown.