Think the Steering rack is weeping

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KennyW
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Think the Steering rack is weeping

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Hi All,

It looks like my rack as got the dread death knell with fluid found lying underneath the car yesterday.

Thoughts from members who have changed rack.

Find updated 2nd hand rack
or
refurbish original rack.

Just don't have the cash for new one from citroen.

Kenny
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Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
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Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Re: Think the Steering rack is weeping

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Hi Kenny, not sure how you are with tools, spanners and the like. But I replaced mine about a month ago and it took me about 4½ hours.
Have a look at the two posts below as they may help you, especially the instructions created by Bobbins.
I got my rack from a place in Chester who chrome plate the shaft where the seal runs, they also give 3 years warranty, my rack is a little stiff, but getting easier. Still not decided whether to get another under warranty or see how it goes.
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Peter.N.
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Perhaps you have upset it :wink: It looks as though its about to upset you. Its not a rubber boot leaking is it?

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I try not to upset it Peter I even did my filter changes and gave it good drink of new oil to lub its engine.

Thanks Stu , Bobbins did post a reply in this thread but with the crash it has disappeared. He mentioned your chrome treated rack and I thank you for posting that. I will make enquiries. I have organised some days off at the end of the month to do the job. I haven't thrown away my spanners etc and have done a Xantia rack before, focus rack etc.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Kenny - if you're up for it and you have a camera, could you take a few photos as you go along so you can put together a little 'How To' for the how-to section of the forum. You can use all / some / none of my notes from my previous posting about what to do and how to do it to accompany the photos if you want. I think the subject of "How to replace my C5 X7 steering rack" might be a recurring one :roll:
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Yes I agree and I will take photo's etc.
Obviously an input from other members is always welcome.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Well checked the rack and it's NOT leaking dry as a bone, possible oil leak not 100% sure or maybe a cracked pipe on the oil filler.

Need to get car on a ramp to investigate further.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Re: Think the Steering rack is weeping

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Well that's good news as far as the rack is concerned Kenny.
Please note, I'm no longer active on the Forum, so won't respond to messages.

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It maybe a bad case of ''wind' from the oil breather pipe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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How much is the road tax on your C5 Kenny?
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If it's the same as my X7 (mine is also a Tourer) it's £130.00.
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Lexi,

Are you thinking of buying one.

Kenny
C5 x7 2.0 HDi 160 hp Estate exclusive, moved on.
Xantia 2.0 Hdi 90hp 1999 only 189,000 and rising!!!!!!! Moved on to a new home
C3 1.4 petrol (SWMBO)
Xantia TD 1.9 Mk 2 Estate LX 1998 model over 210,000 miles now and still rising!!!!!!!!!!!!! now deceased 17/12/2010.
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Re: Think the Steering rack is weeping

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KennyW wrote: 15 Oct 2017, 11:44 Lexi,

Are you thinking of buying one.

Kenny

Always looking at market Kenny. I note the issues and the tighter seats and cabin space. They are also a bit posh to wack all my gear in for the outdoors life :lol:
Thanks Paul R for road tax figure. Not bad that £130!
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French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
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Re: Think the Steering rack is weeping

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lexi wrote: 15 Oct 2017, 17:48
KennyW wrote: 15 Oct 2017, 11:44 Lexi,

Are you thinking of buying one.

Kenny

Always looking at market Kenny. I note the issues and the tighter seats and cabin space. They are also a bit posh to wack all my gear in for the outdoors life :lol:
Thanks Paul R for road tax figure. Not bad that £130!


Bit posh for ?....naaa, I throw (well place) cast iron radiators in mine. Make them work for you :)
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I thought you meant it was fitted with cast iron radiators for a minute - now that would be posh 8-)

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