Xantia rear suspension leak

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Xantia rear suspension leak

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Hi, my S1 Xantia has a leak on the rear suspension cylinder . The rubber boot has perished .... now leaking from the cylinder ! Anyone know where I can get any spare parts ? is it citroen only ? many thanks in advance Terry. :(
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Rare for the "cylinder" to leak....are you sure it is not just the leak off pipe has broken/detached ?
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yes its the cylinder........the pipes are ok :(
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I think the rubber boot has perished....... resulting in the cylinders' seal to leak !!
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I think you're probably looking at a used unit or a repair from someone like pleides.
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Part 3 ?.....the two pipes are return pipes....how much "flow/leak" of LHM are you getting ? Large puddle or small puddle ? :)

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I am in the Gloucester area.
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I am near Frome/Shepton.....I am breaking at Mk1 atm. Can you make it here ?

The car is up on Ramps and depressurised, wheels off the rear.
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Yes..... is saturday morning ok ? and how much would you like for it ? If your R P number is after 06779 . then the seals are available ! mine is before :( What a lot of nonesense !
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Sat morning is fine, please be early as you can, my Mothers birthday so I have to take her out for lunch.
R reg standard Non-HyActive.....should be OK.
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see you saturday morning.... can you send me directions... post code, cheers Terry.
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I did....

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Re: Xantia rear suspension leak

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Have fun getting that blasted pin out.... :twisted:
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plus gas starts tomorrow
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Re: Xantia rear suspension leak

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Hi Terry, I can empathise with your struggles with the pin. You'll probably have to destroy it to get it out. This thread might help.
https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... =3&t=43884
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