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I may need to replace the left strut top on my S2 2.0 16v Auto Xantia. I found at a local dealer a used one in a good condition, that it's Citroen part number is 5271E1. I check on Citroen service if this fits my car. When I searched for this part for my car it does refer me to the "FRONT SUSPENSION CYLINDER SPHERE" parts, but there the part number is 5271F5, and I can not see the 5271E. I do notice that 5271F5 is actually three items the strut top itself and two o-rings. Can it be that 5271F5 is actually 5271E1+the two o-rings. Will the 5271E1 fit my car ?
The car's VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
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Zohar
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
You may find the table on the wiki helpful: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/wiki/Xa ... ount_table
As to interchangeability, that is not so clear. You should check the strut diameter and the hydraulic fitting type before assuming a direct interchange..
As to interchangeability, that is not so clear. You should check the strut diameter and the hydraulic fitting type before assuming a direct interchange..
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
According to Citroen Service...
5271E1 is a Left Hand Strut Top for a non-Hydractive Xantia up to RP 08208 and the on from RP 08519
5271F5 is a special Left Hand one just for RPs between 08209 and RP 08518
I believe 5271F5 has a bigger pipe inlet union thread.
So, if your RP number is right for 5271E1 then it'll be god for your car Zohar.
All new Strut Tops come with the necessary O rings...
5271E1 is a Left Hand Strut Top for a non-Hydractive Xantia up to RP 08208 and the on from RP 08519
5271F5 is a special Left Hand one just for RPs between 08209 and RP 08518
I believe 5271F5 has a bigger pipe inlet union thread.
So, if your RP number is right for 5271E1 then it'll be god for your car Zohar.
All new Strut Tops come with the necessary O rings...
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
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The RP of my Xantia is 08432. So should I just drill the inlet union thread to the be the same as the one in the 5271F5 ? BTW what is the reason Citroen uses so many different strut top ?
Is there any information source for the differences between the various strut tops ?
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Zohar
The RP of my Xantia is 08432. So should I just drill the inlet union thread to the be the same as the one in the 5271F5 ? BTW what is the reason Citroen uses so many different strut top ?
Is there any information source for the differences between the various strut tops ?
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
You could Zohar.. I believe yours has a 9mm (M9) thread whereas the rest have an M8 thread but check first!
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
hi Jim
You are right regarding my strut it is 9mm , converting 8mm to 9mm just need re-tapping to 9mm
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Zohar
You are right regarding my strut it is 9mm , converting 8mm to 9mm just need re-tapping to 9mm
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
Thanks Jim and Zohar, another little puzzle solved and the relevant Wiki pages corrected.
Zohar, I suggest that before you have the new mount re-tapped, you check the thread pitch of the pipe fitting (gland-nut) because it may not be standard ISO. Can you then post the actual pitch please?
Can anyone tell me for certain what is the thread pitch of these 8mm gland-nuts please?
Zohar, I suggest that before you have the new mount re-tapped, you check the thread pitch of the pipe fitting (gland-nut) because it may not be standard ISO. Can you then post the actual pitch please?
Can anyone tell me for certain what is the thread pitch of these 8mm gland-nuts please?
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
I believe it's standard M8 ISO-Metric coarse Guy..Old-Guy wrote:Can anyone tell me for certain what is the thread pitch of these 8mm gland-nuts please?
The 9mm ones - normally used with 4.5mm pipes - are, I believe from memory, M9 which is a very unusual thread size.. I have a tap for it and the pitch I believe is 1.25mm...
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
Thank you Jim.
From somewhere, I know not where, I collected the daft idea that the M8 was 1.5 pitch! Re-reading this today, I realised that this was very unlikely - hence my pleas.
From somewhere, I know not where, I collected the daft idea that the M8 was 1.5 pitch! Re-reading this today, I realised that this was very unlikely - hence my pleas.
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Re: Help - strut tops competability
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For a correct thread pitch value I'll have to use a Thread Gauge which at the moment I do not have. Hope to get one and post the correct value
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For a correct thread pitch value I'll have to use a Thread Gauge which at the moment I do not have. Hope to get one and post the correct value
Thanks
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