Hello. Went to check the levels on Fred and I have no brakes, suspension or steering. She was fine when I parked a couple of days ago. Auxiliary belt is good.
Suspect the pump but before I take it off is there anything else I should check for?
Thanks! It's a bit hot here and I'm boiling!
Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
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Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
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Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
If there is LHM in the tank and no power steering with the engine running, then you probably have an air-lock in the pipe from the reservoir to the pump. Probably also a loose connection on that hose.
You may need to disconnect the.hose at the reservoir and fill it with LHM to prime the pump.
You may need to disconnect the.hose at the reservoir and fill it with LHM to prime the pump.
Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
Thanks. I'll check the pipes later when it's cooler.
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
Aha! Squishy bit of pipe where it's tied to the pump. Hopefully that's it, will repair tomorrow.
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering
You were right! I've had to use a join to the original pipe as the new pipe fits on the pump but not the reservoir as the pipe is too small. Obviously can't find a citroen pipe so this repair will have to do. You were right about priming the pump too.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.