Xanita Sump -2 drainplugs?

paulbx · Post by **paulbx** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:18

Xantia estate hdi 90

Folks

Did the usual oil and filer change this weekend (every 5,000) and for first time noticed TWO drainplugs on sump - one in the usual place and another about 3 cms above.

What's this for?

PaulB

Post by **CitroJim** » 17 Mar 2008, 14:30

I believe it's for an oil temperature sensor Paul. Some high-spec Xantias had an oil temperature gauge.

paulbx · Post by **paulbx** » 17 Mar 2008, 15:05

cheers mystery over - its blanked off

np · Post by np » 17 Mar 2008, 19:56

My high spec VSX TD `97 had the oil temp gauge fitted in the dash clocks,but it still had 2 sump plugs fitted,one about 3 cms above the other.

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 17 Mar 2008, 20:00

I would have thought 3cms up the sump is not an ideal place for a temperature sensor. Could it be an overfill drainage hole?

XantiaMan · Post by **XantiaMan** » 17 Mar 2008, 21:54

Maybe its just a 'generic' sump to suit different applications?

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Xanita Sump -2 drainplugs?

Xanita Sump -2 drainplugs?

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