Xantia pinions??
According to Citroen (and they should know) there is 5 different ones, but as yet I have only come across 3.
The flow distributor valve makes no difference as the pinion works on flow and pressure, max flow at 150- constant pressure, both the flow valve cars and the non flow valve cars get this.
one difference is the fittings on the turret, these have a union that is screwed in to change the pipe size going in, these can be swapped from one pinion to another.
The main difference comes down to the teeth on the pinion, without going into the workshop, digging out some pinions and counting the teeth, I cannot remember how many, but if the teeth count is the same and the fittings are the same in the turret, then it will fit.
I realy dont want to rub the salt in but for the reasons of your troubles is why I dont realy like selling kits to repair things, as when we repair in the workshop, we can test the unit to make sure that it works properly with no leaks etc before fitting, unfortunatly, the only test that you can do is to fit the bit! In the case of a pinion it is a real pain to have to remove it again upon finding that it failed.
I know that an overhauled pinion is quite expensive when compared to an overhaul kit, but as you have now found out, they are not realy the easiest thing to fix yourself, but I belive that they are worth the extra for the piece of mind that it will work once fitted. But then I would say that as I sell them dont I.
On another note, if you are stuck for any idea and are close to tears, give us a call and I can certainly talk you through the pinion job, as they say put our heads together and make a wooden hut.
Regards.
Martin. (01487 831239)
dont fancy it again for a few days...
))) best yet 