Sphere Clicks!!
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Re: spheres
Translates as "I don't know anything about Citroen hydraulics and I don't want to know!"mikep wrote:I took it to an independent garage and he said he couldn't change them because you need a special tool.
The accumulator sphere can be a bit of a pig to undo - the special tools being a big cold chisel and 4lb hammer! Full explanations elsewhere on the forum
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Re: spheres
Sounds like he is the tool LOLmikep wrote:I took it to an independent garage and he said he couldn't change them because you need a special tool.
A non-Citroen garage will often shy away, and say they need specialist tools! Removing the sphere is like unscrewing an awkward edisson screw lightbult. Replacing the spheres is an easy job to do. You'll lose a little LHM fluid, so check the reservoir when the job's done. A Citroen symbol on the old sphere indicates it's the original part from when the car was manufactured. Sometimes you can find cheap spheres on the internet. If so, it's worth buying the two, plus the four corner spheres while they're cheap, if you're planning to keep the car.
Re: spheres
Good guide here:mikep wrote:Thanks for all the info it is much appreciated.
OOOP's I use the cold chisel method to remove tight rear spheres, I'm going to get one of those proper tools.
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Do NOT get one of those tools.
They are poor quality metal and not up to the job, they can't grip the sphere properly at all.
total waste of money.
get one from pleadies, they are exactly what the doctor ordered
They are poor quality metal and not up to the job, they can't grip the sphere properly at all.
total waste of money.
get one from pleadies, they are exactly what the doctor ordered
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If you are concerned about the quality then they have genuine Citroen spheres for £33
I think that GSF have them for around £20 and they do international deliveries.
I think that GSF have them for around £20 and they do international deliveries.
yeah i found on their ebay shop but i'm not sure is it genuine or not, i sent them a message anyway asking but no reply yet!myglaren wrote:If you are concerned about the quality then they have genuine Citroën spheres for £33
I think that GSF have them for around £20 and they do international deliveries.
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machine mart chain wrench £7ish and a length of thick steel tube (nicked a bit of my kids swing), sorted! just did front corner spheres, and practiced getting access to accumulator with the same tool, didn't seem like a problem.
wish I had flushed before though as I just read old-guy's point about filling new sphere up with crappy lhm.
edit to add, citroen dealer quote: £200 diy including tool -£65
wish I had flushed before though as I just read old-guy's point about filling new sphere up with crappy lhm.
edit to add, citroen dealer quote: £200 diy including tool -£65