Sinkers?

richardd1652 · Unread post by **richardd1652** » 24 Mar 2011, 23:19

When did Xantias go onto the anti-sink setup?
Richard.

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 25 Mar 2011, 06:57

Around 1994.

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 25 Mar 2011, 07:45

Thats a Tight window to predict..

I always thought it was from M reg 1994 onwards... but, though I have been prooven wrong..

Ive had and got an L reg SX TD in Black.. also had one a good few years ago.

I have NO air bags, chevrons on the bonnet, but she HAS got anti sink. My other identical one, was a sinker.

Ive customers with an L reg one, and she IS a sinker... unfortunally, the rear nearside wing is slowly disintigrating....

So it was sometime late 1993 to early 1994 when they starting adding it..

Paul

Unread post by **myglaren** » 25 Mar 2011, 17:35

I had a 'N' sinker, long gone now so can't check the RP#.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 25 Mar 2011, 20:21

Sinkers normally can be differentiated by the Chevrons on the bonnet as Paul says.

A more positive ID is to eyeball the hydraulic pump. It'll only have one outlet pipe and a big lump called the FDV (Flow Distribution Valve) will be seen just above the pressure regulator.

You can tell a sinker too by the characteristic noise the FDV makes. A homely and comforting intermittent hissing sound. I miss that sound on the anti-sinks

The sound of a real Hydraulic Citroen!

steelcityuk · Unread post by **steelcityuk** » 31 Mar 2011, 00:05

I can't answer the original question but I think sinkers keep their rear suspension more supple (in my experience) and the steam train hissing when sat at traffic lights is quite good.

Steve.