Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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Hi

Just noticed today that the left front suspension cylinder ( strut ) is leaking ? Can it be repaired ?
Citroen part number is 5271E7

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Re: Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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Where is it leaking? And how much?
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Re: Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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Hi

It is leaking where shaft enters to the strut cylinder, the strut cylinder is contaminated with fresh LHM. The other strut is clean. In both the gaiter is torn, so I can see where the shaft enters to the strut body ( cylinder ).

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Re: Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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Any ideas?

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Re: Xantia - Leaking front suspension cylinder ( strut )

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No, sadly they cannot be repaired. Replacement is the only answer I'm afraid Zohar :(

The BX struts were the last that could be disassembled and resealed...
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