V6 Xantia Accumulator Sphere

Post by **DHallworth** » 25 Apr 2006, 01:00

The accumulator sphere on my new V6 Xantia is desparate to be replaced, pump ticks every 1,5 seconds.

I know this sphere is desparate to be done, but i haven't had time to look at it on the car.

Does anyone know where the accumulator is on the V6, and will a basic accumulator for a Xantia do from GSF?

Thanks for your help in advance guys.

David.

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 25 Apr 2006, 06:03

The accumulator sphere is the same on all Xantia's. IIRC its found on the front of the engine, the pipes running to/from it will be small ones whereas the Hydractive block (just behind the radiator) will have large bore pipes.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 25 Apr 2006, 08:02

You might find it will pay you to invest in a sphere removing tool from GSF, they can be very tight. It will still cost you less than paying someone to do it.

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 26 Apr 2006, 22:09

Yes, it's attached to the front of the engine. I used a GSF one on mine and used the hammer and chisel method to remove the old one, though I'm not suggesting that you should do the same.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 26 Apr 2006, 23:45

So did I....but I cant say that on here

deian · Post by **deian** » 27 Apr 2006, 18:28

get a chain mole grip thing, works well

BonceChops · Post by **BonceChops** » 27 Apr 2006, 18:40

I made my own tool to remove spheres. It worked perfectly on all 4 suspension spheres that I changed. I really would recomend getting a tool to anyone who intends to change a few of them. It grips them perfectly without any slipping off like a chain/strap wrench can do.

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 27 Apr 2006, 20:11

Hi deian

Chain moles are Useless when you get a PROPER tight sphere!

I've nearly in-i-alated my proper sphere removal tool with some of the spheres I've come across...

If you have some which remove easily you have been LUCKY!!

Regards
citroenxm

BonceChops · Post by **BonceChops** » 27 Apr 2006, 23:26

vety lucky. My rear ones were very tight. I don't think they had ever been off. The antisink is original as well as none of the rear ones are mentioned on any of the comprehensive service history.

Post by **DHallworth** » 27 Apr 2006, 23:36

The local guy said he'd do it for me for £25 as we've put a lot of work his way in the past. If it saves me struggling with it for the sake of £5 its worth it!!

Going in to get it done tomorrow morning.

David.

deian · Post by **deian** » 28 Apr 2006, 14:46

thats not bad is it, as long as he know what he's doing, thats spot on