Xantia diesel turbo coolant pipe how do I remove it

wimoskam · Unread post by **wimoskam** » 17 May 2011, 20:27

can anyone tell me the easy way to remove the turbo inter cooler pipe from
a Zanita diesel it has developed a water leak
thanks Des

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 17 May 2011, 20:37

Hi Des,

Welcome

Which one and at which end?

How is the water leak connected to the intercooler piping?

To remove the pipes from the intercooler itself, just undo the jubilee clips a good way and then gently tease the pipes off. They're oval in cross-section and sometimes stick quite firmly to the spigots. With the Jubilee clips loose than a good sideways wiggle and a gentle tug at the same time will normally see them off. be firm but gentle as the intercooler spigots are only plastic and can break if you're too ferocious.

Discobnnecting the other ends of them at the turbo is slightly more tedious... Luckily, there is rarely a need to.

wimoskam · Unread post by **wimoskam** » 17 May 2011, 20:48

hi Jim whats happened is its losing water like half a gallon per 20mile trip
i have looled under it and the pipe is plastic covered and insulated i can see this as its split the plastic may when we had that freeze not so long a ago,
i got involved with the car as its my lads young ladys she need it for work she has the one job that i dont envy she looks after young terminaly
ill kids at there homes through the night so she needs the car we are all helping her by lending our cars . so any help would very greatfull
thanks Des

Unread post by **myglaren** » 17 May 2011, 21:58

Have you any photo's showing the leak Des?

There is no water in the intercooler circuit, just air and often a bit of oil.
I'm convinced that it is a radiator hose that you have identified as having sprung a leak.

If you squeeze it can you hear water squishing around?

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 17 May 2011, 22:05

The intercooler doesn't contain water, that's what's confusing us.

At the front of the engine, looking down you can see the radiator.
In front of that (between the radiator and the bumper) is the intercooler, and in front of that, if you have it, is the aircon heat exchanger.

The radiator is sort of "hugged" by the intercooler spiggots.
The pipe you're talking about under it, is it ribbed?
If so, that's the main wiring loom that runs along the front of the engine bay under the radiator.

So it sounds like the radiator needs replacing.

This thread may help
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... sc&start=0

It has a photo of the rad in place too.

If the rad has gone, then the heater matrix may also be in a sorry state.
With the heater on, can you smell curry/cat pee?

wimoskam · Unread post by **wimoskam** » 17 May 2011, 22:29

thanks guys its has a steel pipe inside and its lagged with insulation
its situated between the engine and foot well and goes into the turbo
the outer pipe is oval and plastic its just below the turbo I might be wrong
as looks like its in the turbo when i looked its very cramp in there ,there is jubilee clips on both ends. it may be leaking from else were as water was runing off that pipe
thanks Des

wimoskam · Unread post by **wimoskam** » 17 May 2011, 22:34

I will take a photo of it in the morning and post it
thank you all for your help
Des

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 18 May 2011, 15:04

If you want to chance bringing the car to Penmaenmawr, down the A55 then Ill have a look at her if you like...

Paul