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@@paulheyes653 if there was anything at all that annoyed me about this car when it’s working well I wouldn’t have spent the money I have. Unfortunately it’s just a lovely experience. I just bought this one without doing enough research. Hopefully my shared experience will help others. I really hope year 2 would be as ruinous for the bank account.

It really does. I also run a 2001 VW Lupo 3L 1.2 TDI. I like to think the costs of running that even out the RR ownership costs. Let’s see what the next 12 months brings.

I like the ethos of the Dacia. Do you have one? Which? What’s it like to drive?

@@hamishlovesit4731 you’re probably right. But I do enjoy trying to fix things. It would be nice if it wasn’t quite as expensive though.

@@Peterpanic-c3h the costs are scary. Which is why the values have plummeted and I expect they will be a very rare sight on the UK roads soon. Shame is another 28 years before they become road tax exempt. At current rates that £19,600 in road tax alone. Maybe it’s time to look into EV’s?? 🙁

@@jarnomuona2447 I wonder whether they didn’t like the range of movement. They were also about 6 years old and not identifiable as specifically for a DS.

What did you swap it for? Another Jazz? I think my son has those on his list of possible first cars.

@@Woodyrvf750 swapped it for honda ehrv..it's beautiful, feels like luxury to drive

@@Woodyrvf750 swapped it for honda ehrv.. luxury to drive, and 5 years free servicing and warranty, so no worries with big bills .

@@waynekerrr9027 great to have the peace of mind of a new car. Enjoy.

Fair point.

@@cherrypicker8897 interesting. I guess that explains why so many L322s are for sales at the 100k mile mark.

@@dizzeerascal9374 just checking you are aware the fan is a left hand thread? Clockwise to undo. Here’s the link. amzn.eu/d/4azQTNW

@@Woodyrvf750 looks like they're no longer available 😥 Yes, aware they're left hand thread but looks like pulley has been off at least once before so seems tighter than it should be unfortunately

@@dizzeerascal9374 I just tried the link and the are showing as in stock this morning. Maybe have another look?

@@Woodyrvf750 it could be because I'm in Ireland so. Shows "currently unavailable" for me. I've ordered a different type so will see if it works when it arrives tomorrow 👍🏼

Harsh but fair. 🤦‍♂️

@@allthatwanderarelost18 you lucky lucky b**tard. 🍀

At least these pirelli scorpion zero all season PNCS tyres are predictable. As long as you see the standing water you know the car will lift. Is it only me that has this problem. I never managed to get any of my Citroen 2CVs to aquaplane. But they did only have 125mm section tyres..

​@@Woodyrvf750 I don't think only you had this experience, but it depends on multiple factors obviously. I had my 7 series do the same trick with Pirelli P Zero tyres which made me re-evaluate the trust in the tyres. Anyway, hope to see more updates on your journey !

@@MrLangobard thank-you. I’m glad you found the video interesting.

@@shanewaterman4125 it’s a very simple job for a mechanic. Just time consuming with all the stuff you have to remove to reach everything. Glad you found the video useful.

@@Woodyrvf750 Bound to be with a V8 diesel. No escaping the stripping down and refitting with them unfortunately. The mechanics are Polish and 'Old School' - very methodical and they've done some brilliant work solving some suspension probs on mine. They'll be fitting new Bilstein's to the back at the same time. Out of interest, how many hours do you think an experience mechanic would take to do the belts and pulleys?

@@shanewaterman4125 someone who knows these cars will have done this a lot of time. With the car on a ramp which will all contribute to a much quicker job. My estimate, 3 hours labour.

​@@Woodyrvf750thanks very much. Tbh I estimated about 4 hours assuming some of the pulleys need 'persuasion'. That link to the process on FFRR is brilliant - made good bedtime reading!

@@shanewaterman4125 all my pulleys came off without any bother at all. Once I could reach them. Nice to know I’m going into the colder months without a noisy front end.

@@tuningemporium definitely correct. 33psi front, 36psi rear.

@@Woodyrvf750 surprised at that , running Goodyear Duratrac on ours, but due to be replaced soon. Looking at Coopers next . Feel your pain and in the wallet for them 😲

@@tuningemporium the Duratrac looks like it would pull you out of the deepest whole you may be unlucky enough to find yourself in. Unless it’s an L322 related financial whole, you’re on your own there.. 🫵

@@Woodyrvf750 yea they are a bit noisy now they’re worn 🤣

@@tuningemporium good to know. The lack of road noise it the only good thing about the PNCS tyres I have. I’m very keen to move to a tyre that’s equally quiet, but one that actually works in the wet.

@@PeterMenzies-t4r I really hope so. I owned a lovely Rolls Royce Spirit II for a year or so and only cost me a £300 service. The L322 is in a different league. Nicer to drive though.

@@andypandy-x5n about £3k?? 😉

@@Woodyrvf750 OK OK, 3k ish..... 🤣

@@andypandy-x5n now doesn’t that feel better..

Yes, so long as the wife doesn't see the comments 🙄

@@andypandy-x5n good luck!

@@tristanboler2782 I’m glad you found the video interesting. The price drops have been pretty alarming haven’t they! ULEZ was the first reason I believe as everyone in London sold up. I suspect these will disappear from everyday use very soon. I rarely see one on the road these days. You’ll know if the nose is coming from the blower motor..

Interesting. Apparently the old ball joint can be difficult to extract. My new one is sitting on my desk wondering when it’s going to be fitted. Probably a couple of weeks when my new impact torx set arrives.

🤣Auxiliary belt changed? Wait till the weather gets colder. If it squeals like a baby pig on start up that could be your next maintenance investment before it snaps and damages something more expensive..

@@JohnBaxendale thanks. Gearbox flush does need doing. DIY or specialist?

@@Woodyrvf750 I had it done at a ZF specialist as it’s my first car with a automatic and I didn’t have a good workshop space at the time - I believe they flush it with a machine, so I’m not sure if it’s an easy DIY tbh :/

@@JohnBaxendale I’ll do some research. Thanks

Look up bodsy megaflush, hes mobile zf specialist etc....Sam's motor & machine had bodsy flush his l322 in 1 of his videos 🙂

@@Ediconic1 man maths? I don’t know what you’re talking about..🥇💰

@@robholland1937 thanks for the recommendation Rob.

I run Grabber AT3 on mine and upped the size to 255/55/20, absolute game changer to drive

Snap, very happy with my GG AT3s👍

@@robholland1937 the most expensive option is normally the right way to go unless you want the “sell it quick” option. 👍

Interesting, Rovertune recommended just replaced the seals on mine, rather than the whole unit. Will keep an eye on it 👍 wasn't leaking in the first place, did as preventative maintenance.

@@tristanboler2782 Seen too many folks regret doing just seals over on the Full Fat forum. Best place for L322 support and advice.

@@rpurvis5340 actually, a very sensible question and I’m so pleased you’re finding the videos useful. I leave the car in normal height. Jack one side up, front or rear, depending on where you are working. Put an axle stand somewhere suitable and then jack the other side up to match. You can then raise it higher side by side, more safely as the other side is supported. You are unlikely to ever get the wheels off the ground without a very fancy jack. So you then need to use the trolley jack on the suspension to take the wheel up and off.

@@giuseppebenvenuti2396 it will be one of the last cars I sell. People seem to hold on to them for a very long time.

@@robfeltner Train.

Thanks for tuning in. Just coming up to 110,000 miles. The jobs are from parts reaching the end of their life at around ten years old. I've been caught as the owner having to do them.. It's worked out quite expensive but it's still a great driving experience, unfortunately,

Thanks for your kind comment. Glad you found the video useful.

@@Carl-x8y3c glad you enjoyed the video Carl. I’m not sure but I think there’s quite a Citroen following in New Zealand now.

@Woodyrvf750 I don't know , but there would be a Citroen car club probably in the city of Auckland. I live in Palmerston North which is a small city in the North Island. I haven't seen a Citroen DS for years on the road.

@@robholland1937 thank you. Is this a quick-fit type job or more specialist for these cars?

@@Woodyrvf750 Avoid Kwik Fit like the plague. Find someone who does Hunter wheel alignment and can lock it into tight tolerance with an obd2 plug in. If you have a gap IID it will do it.

@@robholland1937 Perfect, thank-you.

@@vasiabikeru thanks for the recommendation. I’m looking forward to getting them changed!

@@FatNFurious thanks very much. Glad you found it useful. Just make sure you have the necessary T50 ‘socket’ before you get started. You know you’ll feel better once you’ve done it!

@@Woodyrvf750 my belts are really noisy and it’s irritating. Already got a T50 sadly so I guess I’ll have to do it😀

@@FatNFurious make it so Number 1..

@@Woodyrvf750 Parts ordered.

@FatNFurious good work. Take your time. Drink lots of tea.

@@james2cv hilarious. Thanks for your comment. As you can tell it made my day. Do you think people would be interested in videos on the other little service jobs I’ve done on the DSuper like “changing the rear spheres”, “stopping the steering wheel squeaking”, etc?

@@eshanjhungeer1372 sorry, I can’t help you on this question.

@@coxy9963 yep, that would work too.

@@123sceptyc thanks for your kind comment. Glad you found the video useful.

@@G3516dude thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad you found the video enjoyable.

@@bradtottman1425 Thank-you.

@@pavlinasebestova8129 Hi Peter, glad you enjoyed the short video. I’ve been doing lots of other little jobs on the DSuper 5 which I’ll share soon. Good outdoor covers are hard to find. And quite expensive. This is the company I bought mine from. www.car-cover-france.com/28-housse-auto-exterieur-pvc.html

@@murrayalex4843 like a different car. Expensive, but a sensible investment in the driving experience.

You make a good point. Neither creating content for a youtube channel, or owning a Citroen entitles me to hold a mobile phone whilst driving. I'll find a suitable holder. Thanks.

Thanks Phil.

The tyres are all 2018 which is when the car was put back on the road and sold to the chap I bought it from. I've just noticed that the passenger side front tyre has some pretty bad wear to the outside of the tyre so I'll need to investigate.

@@shanewaterman4125 Fuel rail regulator isn’t expensive but that wasn’t the problem on my car. Mine needed a new high pressure fuel pump. Which was expensive.

@@Woodyrvf750 ouch! They're ALWAYS expensive!

Thank-you Rob. Very useful to know. I’m trying my best to wear down these tyres before next winter. How are the Falkens for road noise?

Not too bad actually. I can’t say I’ve noticed much difference. Bloody good off road too , and, a 50,000 mile guarantee, and 3 snow peak rated.

@@robgreenhill1426 OMG! I’ve just had a look at these online! They look pretty serious.

Yes, I was wondering about that today.. It will only take me 5 minutes when I have to do it!

I’d also prefer mine not to have the strips but it seems such a common thing to add. They do off some protection though.