French Car Forum

Im uncertain if the DW8 is bucket and shim or hydraulic adjustment.

It's bucket & shims on the DW8.
The 1.5d engine in the saxo/AX is well known for the valve clearances going to tight & causing hot starting probs. Cant say ive heard of any probs with the DW8 though.

That must be a very rare one, a Citroen Omega :lol: :lol:

I now understand the need.

This can be done very easily by using a trailer indicator repeater unit. This is designed to buzz when the trailer is connected and the indicators are in circuit and the indicators are used. It's to warn of failed trailer indicators.

I've found that these...

I also had to struggle with the emissions for the first time. Checked lambda sensor type to find out prices and etc.
(Unfortunately the catalytic converter which is more expensive than an O2 sensor, was the source of the problem :cry: )
Mine had a Bosch lambda sensor with four wires (white, white, black, grey) with the type number 0 258 003 719 ....

Thanks..................but I have bought a replacement, maybe I'll fit it.

Yes I can confirm that it is not the swirl valve EV, the swirl valve EV is the next one back as it were.

If you had a problem with the swirl valve EV you would have noticed it in terms of lack of power and general lack of go at the low speed end.

I can now confirm that it is the EV for the inlet heater valve (allows air flow through the water...

Damn , I forgot about that high band road tax :evil:

There are many braking systems on new cars now, one sends more braking to the wheels with more grip, once keeps the brakes one once you have pressed it in an emergency situation - as it was found people come off the brakes just as an impact happens etc.

I do see the advantages of these and do like having ABS.

A modern day DS would be nice, but...

Im not sure why it was white foamy stuff which was leaking out, i think the two might have reacted together, or so the indy said.

Yes they are good and hany to have local, good to know if there is anything which im not sure about i can take it there.

Very nice looking Activa Toby 8-)

Still not worth the money it's sitting on. That red one a while back with
a £800 buy it now was better and we all criticised the price level then.
They may be rare, but there's a limit to overpaying for a car with issues,
LPG or no LPG. I'd suggest it appears in a month's time without the LPG!!

Are folk...

If you have a slight leak, id strongly recommend Forte radiator stop leak - possibly available on ebay. It does actually work and ive seen it cure failing headgaskets. I also cured a HG problem on my old AX, which really worked, i never had to top up the cooling system again in the next 3 months before i sold the car.

Its certainly worth a try...

Aux belt flapping due to a worn Auto Tensioner giving in??

They useually flap between the crank and air con pump, and can cause some strange noises - is the noise engine rev related or car moving related?

Paul

SMs do look seriously awesome 8-)

Only other pint

Perhaps the :beer: should be had once the job is done? :D

The drink comes when you've successfully dismantled the rear beam and found it is salvagable :D

Maybe a drink too if the rear beam is beyond help :(

:lol: :lol:

I'm tempted to join the C6 club when I retire later in the year :D

You make me jealous on two counts Richard, but mainly because you'll be retiring :lol:

So the questions are begged: Which of your fleet will go to make way for the C6 and what are you planning to do with all that lovely free time you'll have?
Good question especially as I'll...

Mine defo needs doing as even the wife has noticed how bad they are compeared to her 406, and if she has noticed they must be bad.

Lorries over 50 in a 60mph zone would be easy.

IF speed > 50 take photo
IF registration plate == goods vehicle send out fine
ELSE delete photo

anyway, this is all :offtopic: :D

The only one I've used is the Forte one a few years ago.

Normally I'd just hose everything out a few times and not use any chemical cleaners.

From memory:

Remove themostat, refill with just water and flushing solution, obviously bleed as normal.

Run engine for about half an hour at a fast idle (say about 1200rpm)

Drain and allow to cool...

Didn't know that, basing my experience on XMs :oops:

Thanks for posting and glad to have been able to help. It's a wonderful mutual help forum here.

Im having trouble on citroen sevice site at present so does anyone know if the RP numbers will mean the pumps are interchangeable

P516 CRA 1.9D n/a with A/C VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] RP 7163 CJ

R620 OGM 1.9TD with A/C VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] RP 7499 CJ

Cheers

Colin

Xac you was right there is a bit of pipe behide the pedle so now i need to see if theres any xantia`s is the scrap yard

Still don't know the difference between the suspension ones and the centre one.

Corner/suspension spheres have a valve/damper and different centre hole/orifice sizes (Dependent on which Citroen model there for) also the pressure/volume capacities can vary !
The Hydractive ones (the centre/middle ones) and Accumulator spheres do not have the...

I fitted a Towsure towbar to my S1 TD hatchback couple of years back. Found I had to remove the spare wheel carrier and alter it's shape so as to clear the towbar right at the back end, but it was a bit awkward lowering the carrier to remove the spare. Also, whilst the old very worn spare slotted snugly into the carrier, I now have a spare with...

Turned out in the end that ny water leak was the water pump after all. the bearing had failed completely, which was allowing the cam belt to rub on the block due to the amount of movement in the pulley.

Easy job in the end.

From memory, mine is straight across. Easy enough to have a look in daylight!

Maybe a jacking mishap bent yours?

Lexia diagnosed the rear Hydractive valve as having a permanent fault which will not clear, the ECU therefore reverts to its default state of firm suspension as a faulty electrovalve is determined as a serious fault. Fitting three additional diodes made no difference (logged fault still wouldn't clear after fitting the diodes) when opening a door...

Ah ...that`s a good pic of cooler. It also looks like a great place to tap in and out for a proper transmission flush should I ever feel like splashing out on the Esso again :shock: Or is that just the water lines we see? Where are the ATF feeds?.

Thanks for the pointers in the engine bay guys. The battery tray has been noted Jim and is on the list . I`m loving the V6 now .........it has really grown on me and is now stretching it`s legs. Very happy with my purchase from David on here and something of a bargain IMO.

Possibly, or it could be rust flakes.
Cassy's was rather unpleasant and nearly totally blocked, some others I've seen pictures of look like they've got mould or half the garden stuck in them.
It's amazing what can get into the tank over the years!

With the warmer weather, start running on at least 50% SVO and it will help clear out the gunk to be...

Could be air in the lines I'll have to bleed them. Could be that the alloys I have on them now have a lot of gaps and cool them back down again very fast, not sure, I will check though now that you mention yours are ok

They work well with standard discs because they are used on the road you want atleast one part of the system, the discs or pads...

Is that the steering rack gaiter?
I'm not entirely certain that's what I'm after.

Apologies for the crudity of the drawing, illustrates what I'm after though.

you'll need all the info from the stickers on the unit, only asks for a small paypal donation to provide with a code.

Or read thro' THIS thread and click onto the link and get it for FREE :!:

XMX :D

The 3 faults you have may not be connected. I've just had to fix the heater fan on my 2000 Xantia. For the last week it has required a kick up the back side so to speak to get it going. Well a thump or kick on the carpet under passenger side dashboard where the fan is located. Had cooling fan problems in the passed due to the relays situated...

Sorry to hear your woes. What fate exactly is to befall the car now?
An enthusiast forum following here would be your best audience to
sell it rather than weigh it in? Try us with some details?

You never know - with the forum up and down many aren't looking in
who may even have the answer to your problem. Give the car a chance!

Andrew

Yes Acrowot is from R/C flying.
Great aircraft :D

Radio now working again, many thanks to CitroenXM. The forum strikes again! :D

Candy if the ends are split it will only be were the torx tool fits, and for replaceing pads you dont need to undo this slide pin/bolt.

regards malcolm

we were going to change discs and clean the calipers and pistons up as well but doesnt matter now as front pads and discs will last at least another 12 months just wanted to change the lot...

That's wonderful news Blackdog :D :D :D

Delighted it had a happy outcome....

The snow has delayed things but the other party's assessor has declared the car a write off. Not just a write off but a category A write off, so it's off to be crushed next week. :cry:

They've offered me a very reasonable settlement and I've had an even better settlement for my minor injuries. I'm happy, no complaints.

I still hate the...

i have seen the auto tentioner clattering against the cam belt cover before, this give a sound like somethimg clattering against a plastic box, i found it to be if the aux drive belt is over tightend,

im not sure if this is on,after or durin warm up,

regards malcolm

If doing stuff like that then a brass olive soldered in place is a good substitute for a swage.

The starter solenoid could be dodgy, shorting the 2 terminals like Peter says will bypass the solenoid so when it's clicking try this....if nothing happens when you short the terminals then it could just be that the shaft what the starter gear runs on is dry & needs a bit of lubrication, remove the starter motor & lube it up.

Cheers.

Thanks everyone for all your help, I shall have a look at the rear brake shoes and see what's occuring.

Kind regards

Paul

H1, with separate bulbs for dip and main beam.

try this guy on E-bay

worked for my Picasso