Xantia diesel. Over reving for the first 3-4 mins.

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 18 Feb 2006, 17:10

Ok... its getting interesting. It now last about 15 mins. And if I change gear the revs go up fast... If I press the clutch in etc it does the same

Help!

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 18 Feb 2006, 18:00

What make of pump? Is it Bosch?. the others 9name changes every wek) are derivatives of the CAV-Roto-diesel and depend on fuel pressure to operate the governing mechanism - and air in the fuel can cause problems. This does NOT affect the Bosch which has a mechanical system.

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 23 Feb 2006, 21:34

Took it to a mechanic today .. but he didnt have a clue...

using a load of diesel thats for sure.Changing gear from 2-3 can see the revs rise by over 2k RPm more than it should...

Help !

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 23 Feb 2006, 23:11

You will find that you will probably get the correct answer if you help us. We need some feedback from you as there are a number of possible causes and when contributors ask questions - like what make of pump you have - that there is a very good reason.

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 23 Feb 2006, 23:14

First thing in morning I will look ! Is it easy to spot the details on it etc??

Cheers

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 23 Feb 2006, 23:54

Bosch may have the name written on it - and is generally noblier on top with a unit with hoses going to it on the top. Roto-diesel has the cold start cable going to the front and a small switch unit in a rubber bellows (probably split) on the radiator side. Bosch has the cable going to the back (engine side)

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 27 Feb 2006, 07:49

jeremy

Where is the Pump!! sorry !! cannot locate it. I am not too clever with diesels...

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 27 Feb 2006, 08:36

Behind the radiator. - 4 metal tubes lead from it to the injectors which are arranged along the cylinder head.

zzf00l · Post by **zzf00l** » 27 Feb 2006, 19:35

Kowalski wrote:
Peter.N. wrote:Those dampers dont generally work after a few k miles, I would try disconnecting it, you wont notice much difference, except it might cure the problem! It doesn't act as a return spring, there is a seperate one round the throttle cable, its just to damp sudden movement, to make acceleration smoother.
I blamed my damper for a sticking accelarator and took it off but then the accelarator kept sticking. It turned out that the plastic liner in the cable was worn through in places and that the cable was frayed too. I still haven't put the damper back on, I probably should

I removed my 'damper' some time ago and found it drives much better (I am quite capable of driving smoothly thank you very much)

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 04 Mar 2006, 20:48

well at last I decided to do something about the problem. I had a few clues thanks to forum members answers. Took it to a Citroen specialist nere Tescos , Sothgate, N.London. Told me to take "Damper" off . Cured in less than 2 mins!!

Cheers for all your help.

fastandfurryous · Post by **fastandfurryous** » 04 Mar 2006, 20:57

London luke wrote:Took it to a Citroen specialist Told me to take "Damper" off . Cured in less than 2 mins!!

Which I believe is exactly what was recommended about a month ago on here.....

zzf00l · Post by **zzf00l** » 05 Mar 2006, 03:39

BonceChops · Post by **BonceChops** » 05 Mar 2006, 10:46

You can lead a horse to water........

London luke · Post by **London luke** » 06 Mar 2006, 20:37

The Damper was one of a few things mentioned... The strongest thoughts mentioned where for the Pump. I waited to find out more before I tried things. I was also busy !!

So For those of you "smart enough to comment"

.... you can have a "Star each to put on your fridge door......

zzf00l · Post by **zzf00l** » 06 Mar 2006, 21:44