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ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 12 Jan 2005, 19:21

Please can you advise on the correct level for the float in the LHM tank.
When the suspension is set on high, with the fluid at the correct level, what part of the float has to be between the red marks ?

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 12 Jan 2005, 19:47

In the case of the BX, its the flying saucer shaped disc just below the point at the top of the float.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 12 Jan 2005, 22:12

Or check the level using your finger this way :
Release pressure on regulator, then set suspension to lowest (with engine idle on hydractive cars).
LHM level now to be max some 2" down using your finger [8D]

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 12 Jan 2005, 22:50

As the float has the shiny metal part, and the red part on it.
I assume one of these has to float, between the two red lines in the viewing tube when the suspension is set on high, and the engine left running.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Originally posted by AndersDK

Or check the level using your finger this way :
Release pressure on regulator, then set suspension to lowest (with engine idle on hydractive cars).
LHM level now to be max some 2" down using your finger <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Anders is this method done using the filler hole, or does the cover have to come completely off the container to do this ?
Also releasing the pressure, sounds like you have to take something off, or apart, please explain ? [:)]

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 13 Jan 2005, 01:57

The disk at the top should be between the lines.
It could be orange or yellow or whatever colour plasic Citroen got hold of that week.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 13 Jan 2005, 02:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ACTIVE8

As the float has the shiny metal part, and the red part on it.
I assume one of these has to float, between the two red lines in the viewing tube when the suspension is set on high, and the engine left running.
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Originally posted by AndersDK

Or check the level using your finger this way :
Release pressure on regulator, then set suspension to lowest (with engine idle on hydractive cars).
LHM level now to be max some 2" down using your finger <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Anders is this method done using the filler hole, or does the cover have to come completely off the container to do this ?
Also releasing the pressure, sounds like you have to take something off, or apart, please explain ? [:)]
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
You must find somewhere the finger can go ! [:I]
So you take off the filler cap [8D]
Pressure is released on the regulator : a 12mm bolt (only 12mm bolt on the engine [8]) is slackened 1 turn CCW

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 13 Jan 2005, 14:53

Be careful when sticking fingers in reservoir - the edges are sharp enough to cut you! Also, it's suffiecent to just set the suspension to lowest level (with engine running on HA cars) you should be able to just touch the oil in the reservoir with your longest finger.
//NiSk