Xantia 1.9TD diesel getting out.

[isisalar]

I have exactly this problem on mine. When it first happened I couldn't source a new filter housing, so as a temporary measure to keep the car going, I sealed it with Blu Tack!!!!
I've have had to push it back in 2 or 3 times, but it's still soldiering on about 9 months later.I keep forgetting it's there.
Terrible bodge i know.
Jim
Are you saying these can be repaired with a couple of o rings?
Cheers
Paul

[Xaccers]

Thing is, some veg guys modify the thermostat to be open all the time which suggests that re-fitting that bloomin' metal clip is possible...
I'd like to get hold of a couple of ones from breakers and have a really good go at what needs to be done.

[CitroJim]

I'd like to get hold of a couple of ones from breakers and have a really good go at what needs to be done.

Remind me next time you see me Xac. I know I have at least one here...

[citroenxm]

Jim, Xac Are you talking the Black XUD Fuel filter house??

Ive got loads of these things all over the bloody place.. kept them all - as a jusst in case, but you never know!

If you want a couple your more then welcome!

[CitroJim]

Jim, Xac Are you talking the Black XUD Fuel filter house??

Yep, that's the one Paul

Ive got loads of these things all over the bloody place..

I know, I kept tripping over the bloody things last Sunday

[Dommo]

Thing is, some veg guys modify the thermostat to be open all the time which suggests that re-fitting that bloomin' metal clip is possible...
I'd like to get hold of a couple of ones from breakers and have a really good go at what needs to be done.

I've done this mod on two of our cars, its certainly not impossible to remove the star clip thing, I can't remember the method though! Search for 'penny mod' on the vegetableoildiesel forum. I'll try to but im on my phone at the monent

[Dommo]

Here we go, shows the housing in bits anyway!


http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/for ... ?tid=10455

[aerodynamica]

. Ive got loads of these things all over the bloody place..

I could do with a second one too... If there's one going?

It turns out that the leakoffs end plug is all perished and visibly leaking, had to get kit off eBay so here's hoping it arrives soon.

I was thinking of plugging the leaking thermostat bit on the filter body.

[citroenxm]

Okay Graeme,

PM me your details and Ill look one out! It MAY not be perfect.. but will be complete...

Paul

[jgra1]

hmm interesting..
didn't know of this mod...

[citronut]

had to get kit off eBay so here's hoping it arrives soon.

dont you have any local motor factors near were you live then Graeme or a Hal frauds,

regards malcolm

[Xaccers]

hmm interesting..
didn't know of this mod...

I have doubts about it to be honest.
The thermostat opens when the temperature of the housing is below a certain level, so the fuel goes through the heat exchanger.
The heat exchanger and heated fuel also heats the filter housing.
When it gets hot enough the fuel just goes into the filter housing (which is still being heated by the HE as it's in contact with it) and gets heated.

Put it like this, if cutting off the path through the HE caused the fuel to drop in temperature then your performance on a cold morning would be:

Sluggish, getting a bit more responsive, normal responsive level, <HE excluded>, less responsive.

I don't know about yours, but Cassy doesn't respond like that.


The thread on the mod shows silicon sealant being used to refit the thermostat, which suggests the star clip isn't re-used.

[isisalar]

If anybody has got one of these filter housings available , which is air/diesel tight,I would be interested.Filter change coming up, and cant rely on Blu Tak forever!
Thanks
Paul

[aerodynamica]

had to get kit off eBay so here's hoping it arrives soon.

dont you have any local motor factors near were you live then Graeme or a Hal frauds,

regards malcolm

Yes, there's motor factors but not near the plant i work in - closed by the time I'm out. Halfrauds don't seem to stock this thin tubing though they do have fuel hose and heater matrix sized hose.

Well, it's getting worse! although it starts ok, it is lasting about 2 miles then it runs like it's getting half as much fuel as it needs, it stays like this on the motorway at 50mph and slowly improves until it runs ok. In the absence of any of the parts needed yet I have performed a bodge this evening that may or may not work.

First up, this is the diesel pipe that was slack - I fitted a tight spring clip to it and pushed it on better (slid nearly 20mm)
this was done yesterday but didn't make any odds at all.

Then, this bit is leaking as discussed.

I was going to try and plug it with something but forgot that the white coloured center bit protrudes and couldn't find anything to go onto the outer edge either. The temporary BODGE was to find a jubilee clip and use a doubled over piece from latex gloves to stretch over the plug. Here it's fitted.

not ideal and I don't know if the latex will dissolve with diesel (probably) but to get to work tomorrow I think it'll prevent air ingress here.

Not to be outdone by a plastic peugeot part I spread a film of silicone sealant around the top cap seam just to be sure!


Lastly, the dreaded leakoffs are leaking here

The blank off end cap is visibly cracked and oozing.

I don't think my woes are down to any one of these problems but the result of all of these issues.

I'll see how it goes tomorrow morning..

[myglaren]

If they are difficult to source locally the how about eBay?
Check the size first of course.