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Thanks for that Chris. Silicone it is then...!

Thanks for the replys, I have had a look around for the key plip info and have found what I think I need to know, now I need to source a new or second hand key fob, I am going to try the strut lubeing, I think I will remove them and have a look anyhow as I will be dimantleing most of it to do the ball joints etc and want to but new ABS reluctor...

Not really, if the defect logs a fault code it would need to be read with a Lexia. Apart from that sustitution would be the only way to prove it is the cause or not.

the rule of thumb is whilst tensioning a cam belt you should be able to just turn the longest run of belt (usualy from the front of the cam sproket to front of crank sproket) 90 degrees,

so if you do this whilst the engine is cold it should be fine,

regards malcolm

Excellent. I wouldn't go near a Stealers less there were naked woman in window holding placards with my name written on them........even then I wouldn't pay :-D

Guys: Only one in Central belt I know of is/was Citroen Services in Rutherglen. What they are now I don't know.
If I am really stuck a a very good friend has a garage with 3 mechanics...

hi chris how can you tell if mod has been done regards chris

yes Dubliner this is the main system regulator,

regards malcolm

(Am i correct in thinking that to syc the fob its in the ignition and press for 10 secs?)
I believe that only applies for when you're re-syncing a key to the same car say after you've disconnected the car battery or changed the remote battery. If you want to code a new key/remote to the car you'll need to do it using a Lexia and you'll also need...

Thanks fof that Jim. I presume it enters on the drivers side? Hope its not too hard to get to. Half day at work today so intend to have a look, weather permitting.

on the one i did a couple of weeks ago i could not get the elbow/s to budge, so i threaded a long length of electrical flex through the crutch between the two elbows, then wedged a long rhin screw driver between the clip just to hold it in the unlocked postion, then with the wire across the top of the engine gave it a good tug to pull the elbows...

I don't believe the C5 II has the EGS gearbox. There's a thread with some of the pros and cons of it here .

James

Thanks for that, I will have a look at the C4 options I think. I really liked driving the Vauxhall Zafira, hopefully the C4 Picasso will be better?

Regards

i thought you were talking about these

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
5410408 CORRECTOR CUP 3.36 GBP 4.03 GBP 4.03 GBP

5410407 CORRECTOR CUP 2.88 GBP 3.46 GBP 3.46 GBP

5410732 CORR DIAPHRAGM 3.41 GBP 4.09 GBP 4.09 GBP

but the ones you show arnt just H/C seals but general 3.5mm pipe...

Having owned Citroens from the original DS way back (worked at a dealers my company car/Demo) like many others the best were the XM's trouble is when they go to sleep its far to low for my ageing joints to cope. So now on C5s1 estate 2.2 on 51 plate sold at 145000 kept blowing No 1 injector out of the head, saw it about 3 months ago over 256000 on...

Excellent stuff Dave :-D That's excellent news indeed... No worries, you know I've had adventures with those stub pipes too and I know how well they hide their failings... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Really pleased this is now all sorted and you've a spare pump into the bargain.... Result!!!

Com2K is the indicator / wiper switch assembly. The do fail more often than people would like although to be fair they are a lot better than the first (year 2000 ish) few ones when they switched to muliplexing, they will have all been changed a few times though.

With respect that is a rather sweeping statement.
Yes there have been published...

I am pretty sure that at the time of D series switch over from veg to mineral fluid, white coded seals were supplied to be compatible with either. Long time ago though!

Fred

Peugeot 106 and Citroen Saxos use the same size track rod end as Xantias and Xms. More abundant on e-bay, and carried by many motor factors.

Finally took 'er indoors to drive the car and it failed the test, did get her outdoors for a while though.

When I drove it last week a bit of a thump from 2 to 3 but I was willing to let it go as it was first change from cold so maybe ok. When my wife drove went thump on the return journey, so warmed up. So that was that, could just be low fluid...

I'd have to suggest just ringing the dealer's parts department. They would know for sure. :)

Like JGRA, I've adjusted shim thicknesses using the Wet & Dry method, 1000 grade and white spirit. Not recommended if you need to take much off, but OK for 1-2 thou

i dont run a bead of weld all the way round the outter race just two shotr runs of mig at opposite sides, this is usualy enough to not only heat the race up but also gives you something to drift it out by,

the only thing you dont get in the overhall kit's is the shim washers, there is usualy one or at least the remains of one in each arm,...

That'll be down to rear corners but if they are flat or ruptured than that may well cause the same effect Richard spoke of. Change 'em all, give the brakes a good bleed and all should be good again.

The anti-sink sphere has nothing to do with hardness or sinking. It is in fact an auxiliary brake accumulator to provide a reserve of pressure for...

;)
Very true!!

Hi
I have just bought a leather interior for my S1 C5 2.0 HDI 90 BHP .I checked under the seats for the cables and they are present and also the fuses are fitted for them in fusebox B. On inspecting the wires I also came across the wires for the CD changer and I traced them back to the head unit and they were connected.I will be taking delivery...

No, it's a weep.

Water (coolant): 14PSI hot
Oil: 80PSI hot/revving

With that difference in pressure, even a pinhole will allow decent flow rapidly. You only need a fine level of corrosion, and ingress of oil will take several days/weeks/months to be seen.

Testing is better done with the cooler off, water gallery pressurised to 100PSI (air) in...

As a side issue I have had a look round the garage and reckon I can build a sphere tester with what is lying around in there.
Do it, I did :)

Even if any rocker rollers found their way into the sump it's unlikely they would cause a problem as the gauze on the oil pump pick up would prevent them passing. Almost certainly they would just lie harmlessly on the bottom of the sump.

PS, memo to self, MUST do cambelt VERY soon !

That's the standard size of Citroen heater hoses so I reckon you should be pretty safe working on that basis...

I had this last year on a Xantia estate, after the 3rd set of rear discs, we had to change the hubs, one must have been warped, coz that cured it :lol:

Will do

From an engineering POV, that still doesn't cut it. It really sounds like a backformation by someone who is either being a selective triumphalist (aka cheerleader) or hasn't seen enough other designs.

Renault dealt with the problem by having the rear brake cables placed in such a manner that ride height left no change to the tension upon them....

Leeds is a bit far as I'm just to the west of the M25! The best bet is to substitute parts if you have them available as it can save a lot of messing around and save loads of time/money.

That you get a nice oily breather pipe shaped ring around your lips when trying to blow through them?? ;-). :-D

Also, buy a trim clip tool - it's sort of like a tack remover. Does a good job.

A little heat adds to recoverability . Maybe try a hairdrier, as we seldom break the clips here in our warmer climate.

Hi charentejohn,

You are right.
Do one by one. First replace the valves and see what happens. May be those two valves are causing all problems as you said.
Will talk to the dealer.

Thanks, :-D

and maybe putting together a guide for any owners that haven''t yet done this.

That would definitely be very helpful for many C5 owners. :mrgreen:

on the other hand a 1.9D ZX is so simple compaired to newer more electricly controled cars,
and ZX 's are very much under rated,

the only bit i dont like is that orible tourtion bar suspension,

a second hand gear box should be now more that £150 quid and no more than £250 to fit, you might have to add a new clutch into that whilst the box is...

thanks for your replies, seems too be a bit off duff info then. its was from some ebay sellars i read about so called probs with c5, so, looking forward to a purchase now then. =D>

Peter ,

If all else fails, weld a nut :wink:

Kenny

bookmarked :)

got the new workbench done today is excellent :) 3.8m of worktop :)

Good work :)

Sometimes it won't come down from high though without a bit of persuasion :roll: I soaked everything in WD40 perhaps it will free off in time, if not I guess I'll have to remove it :P

As Tom Jones would say, it's not unusual :)

I often find I have to help mine down, especially the Activa. It's just because there's not enough...

My brother had a BX diesel where the LHM pump output pipe sheared off whilst heading down the M5 on a bank holiday. The car had been into a 'specialist' 2 weeks earlier for some head work, they hadn't refitted the pipe properly.

Steve.

Robster, sorry, I missed your post where it's now all good :oops: That's excellent news =D> =D>

I'll be eagerly anticipating the arrival of a waterproof envelope now :wink: :lol: :lol:

Its a great idea, (could work more often) if your just lifting a few things into the boot and dont require the opening of the full lid, if someone has parked to close and prevented the boot from being open. I find it especially useful if you have dogs, as the window can be opened to let in air, get leads on or whatever while they are still secure....

I dont think a 1.9TD drive shaft will do, arent the diff outputs a different size to HDi ML gearbox's...

thanks for replies folks, my xpic is the exclusive, dont know if i could live with less lol, the more i look at the 2008+ c5 the more it moves me, little thing (or is it??) like no spare wheel is bugging me with the grand pic.