Hydraulic pipework

[xantiasmiff]

Just got my xantia hdi back after it being towed to a garage by the RAC.The problem was a hydraulic leak from the rear cylinder (high pressure) pipe. As of now i am 100 quid poorer. The leak was quite substantial and needed 3.5 ltres of lhm to top up!Might be an idea to check your pipework.(weather permitting )I usually have a go at doing the jobs on the xantia myself but didnt fancy getting frozen to the driveway.Anyway, are the hydraulic pipes a straight forward diy job and if so what are the required tools for the job.Cheers.

[steelcityuk]

Providing access is OK then it's a straightforward job if you have the correct pipe, fittings and Citroen flare tool. A tool can still be bought new but you'd be looking at well over £100 for a tool that does 3 sizes.

This type of thing but with the correct Citroen dyes.


Pleiades still supply some items but not the flaring tools I'm told.

Steve.

[HDI]

Best flaring tool on the planet is the Sykes Pikavant, the pro one not the simple versions.

[xantiasmiff]

Thanks for the replies. Im putting it on my to do list for when the weather is a bit better. I had to use my motorbike for work (-3c and freezing fog !) whilst the car was in for repair. Not much fun at my age. Thanks again.