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49 Models and DIRAVI

49 Models and DIRAVI
I have heard that the CX self-centering type steering was available on continental XMs. Is this true and
if so what models and years?
Also in 1989 there was a 2l non-injection model on the books. Was this actually made? Was it a CX
engine?
Also I heard rumours of non-hydractive suspension models being offered for sale in France, is this true?
Can anyone shed any light on these?
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Self centering (diravi) system was standard on all V6 XMs till july94.
2L non injection was a XM engine for Belgium and France.
Non hydractive XM was produced for French market. (Must have a lovely ride!
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2.0 Carburettored with _cast iron_ not alloy block !! Same head as injection cars though (except a
distributor stuck on the end of the camshaft ) & still stutters just like an injection car ! (Light load
acceleration, as if you need telling !).
Only way to replace it when the rod went through the side was to get one from a Pug 605 !
I'm hoping it'll be a museum piece one day ( that's my excuse for keeping it anyway ! ).
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DIRAVI was LHD only, unfortunately - not worth the hassle of re-engineering for UK, as usual - else I
could be tempted, all other "issues" excluded....!
And, yes, the 2.0 carb was a UK model, until Cats came in (too difficult to make work with a carb) - base
spec only. Different engine to CX, completely.
Range went, IIRC,
2.0
2.0i
2.0Si
2.1d
2.1Sd
2.1SEd
3.0SEi
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