help xantia (urgent)

[IrfanIbrahim]

put it on high to check for LHM level, put it at lowest after done checking, goes down front first and then the back rather fast, and now it wont go back to normal or high just sitting in lowest position! where do i check first?
any help would be appreciated.

[IrfanIbrahim]

after few tries it finally rise to normal but the steering was heavy. but after starting the engine again, the steering is back to normal again and everythings fine. maybe the hydraulic filter?

[CitroJim]

Is this a sinker? I ask as it may have a distinct bearing on why it does this...

[IrfanIbrahim]

It has 6 sphere, including anti sink so i think it is not a sinker?

[IrfanIbrahim]

In addition everythings fine now but the steering somehow react slowly, abit heavy too.

[Old-Guy]

The steering will be very stiff whenever the engine isn't running as there's no accumulator for the steering circuit.

Cleaning the filters would be a good idea - be VERY GENTLE with them because the plastic gets brittle after years of being immersed in warm oil. Don't forget the hidden one?

If it hasn't been done for a while, bleeding the brakes to remove as much old (dirty yellow/brown) LHM would be a good idea. You need to take at least 300ml out of the rear callipers (do them first).

[IrfanIbrahim]

after a few start stopping the engine and take for a little spin, there is not a single problem, even the steering is light. my father said the filter should be changed because they already worn out since he had been using and maintaining it before me. so guess i should find a new one to be replaced this week. but the car is still drivable for good few weeks i guess.

[Old-Guy]

The LHM filters (2) are not replaceable they have to be cleaned - search the forum for posts or read page 3 of my guide (pdf) to Replacing spheres, changing LHM and bleeding brakes.

[citronut]

if you really do need new filters which i very much doubt as they are nylon,
here is price and part No.'s from citroen

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
0000527106 FEED BACK FILTR 7.19 GBP 8.63 GBP 8.63 GBP

5508681 INTAKE FILTER 10.11 GBP 12.13 GBP 12.13 GBP