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Air Conditioning| bigjohnh |
Posted: January 07, 2009 07:19 pm
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Personally I think the engine bay looks just right for a car half the age and mileage and to clean it and risk ruining lots of electrics would surely be a crime.
John -------------------- Currently XMless
1970 Morris Minor Traveller (SORN) 1989 Moto Morini Kanguro (2 wheels and an engine) Fisher Fury Kit Car 1600 Ford Cross Flow (Work in progress) SE London |
 
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| Jan-hendrik |
Posted: January 08, 2009 10:32 am
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To me grime is a crime. Regular maintenance in my book (notice I'm not saying 'religious') includes cleaning the engine bay. But feel free to ignore my opinion  Interesting point is the 'offending picture' has been removed from the auction site  -------------------- 2000 XM 3.0 V6 24v Exclusive Auto 70k km (LHD; ORGA 8569)
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| Andmcit |
Posted: January 08, 2009 11:24 am
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 Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2086 Member No.: 7 Joined: August 15, 2003 |
I can't see how a 'grimy' engine bay on a 180,000 mile Cx is a negative selling point!
It suggests liberal coatings of WD40 have been applied which clags everything up over time and the covering film is likely a desirable protective layer in the rubbish UK climate. My father still regrets steam cleaning the engine bay of a car many years ago which subsequently terminally rusted the bulkhead away! It's all about protection not poor maintenance!! As far as Cx electrics are concerned, leave them well alone and they'll be happy!! Andrew This post has been edited by Andmcit on January 08, 2009 11:25 am |
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| Jan-hendrik |
Posted: January 08, 2009 11:36 am
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OK, OK, you Brits win  But I bet the ebay seller is now having the engine bay cleaned and will post a new picture shortly  -------------------- 2000 XM 3.0 V6 24v Exclusive Auto 70k km (LHD; ORGA 8569)
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| 2smv627 |
Posted: October 08, 2010 11:37 am
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Hi, slightly late I know, but I recently bought an Aircon top up kit from Ebay for our `83 CX Familiale and it works! Supposed to be a replacement for the R12 gas but I think its just the later gas.
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