rear end shunt

goodier · Unread post by **goodier** » 22 Jun 2004, 15:10

is it possible that a rear end crash would cause suspension trouble, hit by van in rear two weeks ago and suspension hasnt been the same since bent, tow bar and tailgate, suspension dosnt come up on its own, and drops as i drive

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 22 Jun 2004, 16:00

Sounds like you may have a leak or broken valve some where. Have you had a look under neath for any trapped or busted pipe work?

Unread post by **RichardW** » 22 Jun 2004, 17:59

See my other post regarding broken height corrector - it's very possible that the ball link has jumped off during the shunt, which will give you some of the symptoms you describe.
Oh, and <b>DON'T</b> get under the car and start dicking with the HC <i>unless</i> it is properly supported on ramps or stands so that it can't squash you[:D]

goodier · Unread post by **goodier** » 22 Jun 2004, 21:00

you are dead right about the plastic rod the corrector is siezed solid and the metal rod that the plastic bit goes to is snaped tried the old w d 40 but no chance citroen only sell the whole unit £98 and the little metal rod is £14, so off i go to the scrapie but at least i can get it sorted
cheers

Unread post by **RichardW** » 22 Jun 2004, 21:41

You'll probably find most others in the scrapyard similarly seized, but should be able to free it off with WD-40 and big hammer on the bench! Mark the pipes on the car before you dismantle as it's easy to get the feed and return mixed up.....[:o)]

goodier · Unread post by **goodier** » 22 Jun 2004, 21:45

do i have to bleed the system when i have finished puting the replacement unit on the car or is it self bleed

Unread post by **RichardW** » 22 Jun 2004, 22:10

It's self bleeding, but helped along by going from max to min height a few times. However, as the rear brakes are fed off the rear suspension, you may consider it prudent to bleed the rear brakes to ensure no air has found its way in there.