I have a Xantia 98 which has suddenly started to leak the Hydraulic oil, it has not as yet affected the brakes but has affected the steering, i have looked under the bonnet & have noticed a leak comming from a small unti under the reservoir, as you can tell i am no mechanic, but is there a fix for this?
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Xantia 98 Hydraulic Oil Leak
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It sounds like the front anti-sink valve is leaking. This is a small tubular component with a number of pipes sprouting from it. It has a black round cap on each end and under these is an O ring.
Normally, replacement of the O ring does the trick. I've never done it so cannot offer any great advice but many on here have and someone should be able to fill in the details.
The only other unit under the reservoir is the security valve but this one rarely leaks.
Depending on where you are, a word with Pleiades may be the best way to resolve this issue.
It sounds like the front anti-sink valve is leaking. This is a small tubular component with a number of pipes sprouting from it. It has a black round cap on each end and under these is an O ring.
Normally, replacement of the O ring does the trick. I've never done it so cannot offer any great advice but many on here have and someone should be able to fill in the details.
The only other unit under the reservoir is the security valve but this one rarely leaks.
Depending on where you are, a word with Pleiades may be the best way to resolve this issue.
Jim
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Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...