Guys,
Can you help, my Xantia 1.9td seems to have developed a heavy steering over the last week. Not always but mainly when driving and I go into a bend it seems very stiff. When stopped the problem does not seem to be there. i wonder if anybody could help me on this one ?
michael
Heavy steering (sometimes)
Moderator: RichardW
Michael,
When was the last time you had your LHM changed & filters cleaned?
It can be caused through this, in which case drain the LHM, clean filters, run Hydraflush in the system for 3000 - 5000 klms and then refill with fresh LHM after again cleaning the filters & tank.
Other causes can be faulty flow diverter or pinion seals requiring renewing, however if the LHM is grotty & overdue for a change, the Hydraflush should do the job.
Check this link & it will give you an idea of how it should look.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/snippets/lhm_story.htm
Alan S
When was the last time you had your LHM changed & filters cleaned?
It can be caused through this, in which case drain the LHM, clean filters, run Hydraflush in the system for 3000 - 5000 klms and then refill with fresh LHM after again cleaning the filters & tank.
Other causes can be faulty flow diverter or pinion seals requiring renewing, however if the LHM is grotty & overdue for a change, the Hydraflush should do the job.
Check this link & it will give you an idea of how it should look.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/snippets/lhm_story.htm
Alan S
Alan
Does the car perform the same when the hydraflush, ie. is it safe to drive as normal.
Regards Mike.
Michael,
When was the last time you had your LHM changed & filters cleaned?
It can be caused through this, in which case drain the LHM, clean filters, run Hydraflush in the system for 3000 - 5000 klms and then refill with fresh LHM after again cleaning the filters & tank.
Other causes can be faulty flow diverter or pinion seals requiring renewing, however if the LHM is grotty & overdue for a change, the Hydraflush should do the job.
Check this link & it will give you an idea of how it should look.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/snippets/lhm_story.htm
Alan S
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michael
Does the car perform the same when the hydraflush, ie. is it safe to drive as normal.
Regards Mike.
Michael,
When was the last time you had your LHM changed & filters cleaned?
It can be caused through this, in which case drain the LHM, clean filters, run Hydraflush in the system for 3000 - 5000 klms and then refill with fresh LHM after again cleaning the filters & tank.
Other causes can be faulty flow diverter or pinion seals requiring renewing, however if the LHM is grotty & overdue for a change, the Hydraflush should do the job.
Check this link & it will give you an idea of how it should look.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/snippets/lhm_story.htm
Alan S
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michael
Normally I've often heard it said, the car seems to ride better, steer better and brake better with the hydraflush in it. So much so, you've often got a job convincing them that they have to go back to LHM.
The downside to it is that it is thinner and it has cleaning properties in it, hence it can make leaks look bigger than they did on LHM. It's quite OK to use and is in fact recommended by Citroen as a part of routine service.
Alan S
The downside to it is that it is thinner and it has cleaning properties in it, hence it can make leaks look bigger than they did on LHM. It's quite OK to use and is in fact recommended by Citroen as a part of routine service.
Alan S
When I changed my hydraulic pump, I didn't bother using hydraflush, as the 20 litres of LHM put into it over a month would have done it nicely thankyou <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
However, after I first got the car, I was having the same symptoms, and these vanished after the first LHM change.
Mat.
However, after I first got the car, I was having the same symptoms, and these vanished after the first LHM change.
Mat.
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Living on the same Island as Michael I can comment from experience, as I had the same problem with my Xantia 1.9Td last winter.The problem worsens during frost, and cold weather (such as we have been having).Although my LHM was changed 25K miles previously. Change of LHM fluid,and cleaning the filters cured the problem. Sorry I did'nt use Hydroflush at the time,although my problem was solved by theLHM change. Do the job yourself,then you will know that the filters are cleaned properly.The previous correspondent has a good point about tyre pressure,but LHM change is the answer.If you are near Dublin Michael, you can get Hydroflush in the Andyspares shop check beforehand GFS 01/4606062.If you are not in Dublin they will send it to you.
Edited by - jmd on 20 Dec 2002 01:28:05
Edited by - jmd on 20 Dec 2002 01:28:05