Spheres..... New, Re-charged and Pattern Parts
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Sphere differences
Does a Hydractive Xant Estate HDi have different spheres to a non Hydractive HDi? I am getting some fitted by the Frog Halfrauds soon (NorAuto), and need to know if THEY know....
R.I.P. January 2010.
XM 2.1 auto VSX 1996 - Bosch Inj, Xantia HDi 90 estate 1999, Xantia 1.9TD 1997
Previously...
GS 1970, Dyane 1974, Xantia 94 VSX TD, XM 94, 2.1 auto - Lucas Inj, XM 92 2.1 estate - Lucas Inj
XM 2.1 auto VSX 1996 - Bosch Inj, Xantia HDi 90 estate 1999, Xantia 1.9TD 1997
Previously...
GS 1970, Dyane 1974, Xantia 94 VSX TD, XM 94, 2.1 auto - Lucas Inj, XM 92 2.1 estate - Lucas Inj
Yes, from the GSF table, third page:
Non-Hydractive Estate Front 95 666 857 Rear 5272 40
Hydractive Estate Front 95 666 859 Rear 5272 38
http://www.geocities.com/clog19/GSF_sphere_table.pdf
So, don’t let them say: C’est kif-kif, on s’en fout !
Non-Hydractive Estate Front 95 666 857 Rear 5272 40
Hydractive Estate Front 95 666 859 Rear 5272 38
http://www.geocities.com/clog19/GSF_sphere_table.pdf
So, don’t let them say: C’est kif-kif, on s’en fout !
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Re: Spheres..... New, Re-charged and Pattern Parts
Well this is an old thread, and kept me quiet for a while.
I think it's answered my question, "how long to multi layer spheres last"… no one actually knows for certain.
However, the answer is, before replacing, they need checking, or more to the point, all spheres need checking regularly. So now I need a tester!
It also suggests that multilayer spheres will last for a relatively long while, but, due to their design their, when the internals start to fail, the end will be quick!
I have looked at recharging my C5 (X7) Spheres but this tends to put a dampener on that idea, my spheres are at least 14 years old, so there's no garrantee that the diaphragms, especially the middle one(plastic diaphragm), is in a long term serviceable condition.
I haven't asked but i imagine genuine spheres are not cheap, so who makes the best aftermarket spheres, or more to the point which companies should I avoid.
Cheers
Stu.
I think it's answered my question, "how long to multi layer spheres last"… no one actually knows for certain.
However, the answer is, before replacing, they need checking, or more to the point, all spheres need checking regularly. So now I need a tester!
It also suggests that multilayer spheres will last for a relatively long while, but, due to their design their, when the internals start to fail, the end will be quick!
I have looked at recharging my C5 (X7) Spheres but this tends to put a dampener on that idea, my spheres are at least 14 years old, so there's no garrantee that the diaphragms, especially the middle one(plastic diaphragm), is in a long term serviceable condition.
I haven't asked but i imagine genuine spheres are not cheap, so who makes the best aftermarket spheres, or more to the point which companies should I avoid.
Cheers
Stu.
Stu
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"Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go"Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Major interventions
C5 Steering rack @ 58,000 mi
4 discs & Pads @ 63,585 mi
2 (AM6) oil exchanges @ 58,876 & 72,378 mi