Anti-sink valve-again

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 25 Jul 2003, 17:25

Hello!
During one year the LHM was dropped from the rear plug of the anti-sink valve (250 ml was topped) and today it came: fountain of LHM after engine starting.
Some month ago I asked this forum about this valve and realized, that nobody has any experience-the valve is high-ability unit.
Tomorrow I want to try dismount it and replace the problematical O-ring (instead planned timing belt replacing[B)]).
My question is: did anybody get any information since some month?
Any hint will be appreciated.[:)][8D][:D]

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 25 Jul 2003, 23:29

If LHM is dripping from the anti-sink sphere, it must be coming from the 9mm union which goes into the back of the sphere. When I removed the anti-sink from my Xantia there wasn't a rubber sealing ring on it. The sphere just screws into a bracket. The LHM enters through a union at the back of the bracket. If you intend to remove the sphere, undo the pipe union first, otherwise you'll twist the pipework.

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 26 Jul 2003, 00:49

John,
Sorry, I wasn't specific enough: the problematic valve is one, which is located under LHM tank and has not it's own sphere.
See link: http://www.fam.aust.com/keller/cit1/pic7.gif
Mine is hydropneumatic (upper picture)-the LHM leak is from lowest plug sealed with O-Ring.

Dave Burns · Unread post by **Dave Burns** » 26 Jul 2003, 01:02

A new valve is £37 plus vat from GSF, or you could get yourself an "o" ring kit and hope there will be one in it that fits.
Or take it out, measure it and get a selection of similar sizes from a hydraulic specialist.
Dave

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 26 Jul 2003, 02:59

the pipe seals are only pennies from a citroen dealer.