TD engine dip stick info
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TD engine dip stick info
To all of you who have a citroen TD or just plain old diesel. I had a right bad oil leak on mine and thought the worst (head gasket) cleaned then engine down and found that it was actually oil leaking past the oil filler tube (called a decanting unit in Citroen tech speak) where it fitts in to the engine behind the starter motor. It's a pain to get off but can be done with out removing the starter. Any how if you fitting a new oil filler you must also buy the dip stick that come's with it. As I found out Citroen now make the part a generic fitting for the whole range of diesel engines and it's about an inch (26mm) longer than original fittings. The dip stick only cost £5 and the filler £15 so not a bad deal. Alsoit's best to replace the 'O' ring as well. Thought you should know. The ZX is now MOT'd and all oil leaks are stopped so it staying for a couple more months. Still looking for another Xsara VTR in helios gold at the right price though. [:D][:D]