Xantia clutch 'blowing up'

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 27 Sep 2004, 00:31

Hi all, what's all this about then.
Taken from the Honestjohn site.
EU wide problem with clutch of HDIs: release bearings are failing on average at 30K miles and the hydraulic actuators at approx 70K miles. Both cause significant damage (£700 - £1000) to repair. Basically, the clutch assembly "blows-up", though not the actual clutch disc, which can have as little as 20% wear. Strut top bearings can fail and break free. Check by jacking the car up and pulling. Recall in New Zealand for this reason.

silverback · Unread post by **silverback** » 27 Sep 2004, 00:48

bernie,
You're frightening me now.
'99 Xantia Hdi

John F · Unread post by **John F** » 27 Sep 2004, 00:50

Oh sugar, that means I missed replacing the release bearings 4 times and the hydraulic actuator twice; why don't people tell you about these things sooner?

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 27 Sep 2004, 19:31

Jon, do you know anything about this?
Apparently it affects all HDIs[:(]