After 15 years of standing, XPO finally has a running engine. But how leaky are the hydraulics after all these years?

Eps41 Engine Installation

Almost a year ago today, the engine installation on XPO was completed. In this article, we take a look at how the installation was achieved.

In a slight segway from getting the engine running in XPO, this article looks at some of the smaller welding repairs that have been completed.

Only a few years after starting, the 16v gearbox was overhauled and bolted back onto the engine, ready for installation.

While recent XPO progress has been slow, finishing the engine ready to go back into the engine bay has been a big emotional boost.

ford 7610 with trima 1420 loader

After Kelsall 2023, refitting the Trima 1420 loader to the Ford 7610 resulted in catastrophic failure of hydraulic pipes.

A few weeks ago, I made the journey to Kelsall Steam Rally 2024. When, an electrical issue got out of control and I nearly didnt make it!

The Citroen BX 16v Bumper Bracket is next on the list of parts to be reproduced to get XPO back on the road.Will it be bang or bust?

Despite the many I’ve joined in the past, Drive It Day 2024 was a fantastic day out with friends from 2CV GB in the Peak District.

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