LHM in Drivers Footwell!!!!

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 20 Aug 2006, 16:05

Hi,
I've got LHM in Drivers Footwell!!!!

It looks like its from the brake valve, in fact I am sure it is.
Is there a quick win for this or not?
Has anyone removed a brake valve?
The car is a 1993 1.9TD sx Xantia with abs, no aircon.

Tips please on a postcard

Paul

Post by **Peter.N.** » 20 Aug 2006, 17:59

Sounds like the brake valve. Havn't done one but it doesn't look to bad a job (unless anyone else knows different) The are £95.00 + vat from GSF.

Stinkwheel · Post by **Stinkwheel** » 20 Aug 2006, 19:07

I had this on my old xantia 1.8i sx. Its not too bad a job, usual fiddly replacing of high pressure pipes and seals but not too bad.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 20 Aug 2006, 22:29

you dont need to replace the dozer valve at all,just fit a new rubber dome it the end of the vale which the pedel sitts against,i will try and find the part numbers for the dome and retaining ring
regards malcolm

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 20 Aug 2006, 22:37

part numbers from pr.net,retaining ring 5424455,protector(rubber dome)95640067,its best to have both of these parts incase you damage the ring on removal
regards malcolm

Stinkwheel · Post by **Stinkwheel** » 21 Aug 2006, 07:15

well i've discovered that about 5 years too late

good tip to remember though.

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 21 Aug 2006, 12:12

Hi all,
Thanks citronut,
How do you actually replace the dome seal and ring???

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 21 Aug 2006, 13:36

i have only done one quite a while ago but im sure i removed the two intercooler pipes which go down the rear of the engine,then frm inside the car undo the two nuts that hold the dozer valve to the bulkhead,then ease the dozer valve into the engine bay enough to gently bring the pedle end aronud to face you,be carefull not to damage any of the pipes,then prize out the aluminium ring which holds the rubber dome in place,and remove the dome,refit and bobs your uncle whatsits you aunt
regards malcolm

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 27 Aug 2006, 21:23

UPdate, footwell flooded, parts ordered, dome and ring £22 from Citroen, how do i get the valve removed from the bodywork??

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 30 Aug 2006, 17:23

i dont know who your cit dealer is but trade to me both of the parts are £12.09 inc the VAT
regards malcolm

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 31 Aug 2006, 18:09

Hi, Well, I did it.....
Removed the underdash on drivers side, Found the two nuts, found out my sockets weren't long enough, got an old box spanner, removed nuts, removed turbo intake pipes, carefully pulled the dosier valve out and replaced the rubber seal/dome and ring. Sore hands, but job took about 2 hrs, took longer to remove the sodden carpet and power wash the carpet to remove the LHM.

Thanks a lot Citronut for your help

Paul

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 31 Aug 2006, 21:57

job well done,eventualy the slipery foot on pedels syndrom will subside,did you realy pay that much for the parts
regards malcolm

wrinklet1 · Post by **wrinklet1** » 31 Aug 2006, 22:00

Yes, sadly I did pay that, and i didnt get any discount for being in the CCC either, the parts manager said he hadn't heard of CCC.
A bit of Bull I reckon.
Paul

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 01 Sep 2006, 08:32

how many parts did you end up buying as i would not have thought you should be charged that much just for the rubber protector and securing ring,and yes i think you are ment to get some discount from citroen when being a CCC member,maybe you should have said your a member of the KKK whooops!!!!!!!!
regards malcolm