Whats this bit??

Allante666 · Unread post by **Allante666** » 13 Jan 2012, 23:12

Hi,
Just half way through a clutch change on my Mk1 Xantia SD and as I was getting it propped up I noticed this on the exhaust manifold. What is it?

Also, whats a 'sinking xantia' and a 'anti sink' one?

pic:-

Thanks

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 13 Jan 2012, 23:32

Im not sure, looks like a typical clutch adjustment?

A 'sinker' is a Xantia without anti-sink, the car will sink to its low suspension position when parked for a while. A car with an anti-sink valve will keep its suspension level at normal ride height.

Is yours a sinker or an anti-sink model?

Allante666 · Unread post by **Allante666** » 14 Jan 2012, 00:18

Clutch? Its on the exhaust manifold! I was guessing that it was some sort of valve to divert hot air to the inlet etc. it's where I imagine the turbo would be if it had one. Just thought it looked complex for a diverter valve. Sink? When I leave mine overnight the back end just sinks maybe a couple of inches that's all. Does that make it an anti sink?

---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.338671,0.262063" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 14 Jan 2012, 02:25

Looks like an ordinary wastegate on a turbo engine, to me?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 14 Jan 2012, 07:01

addo wrote:Looks like an ordinary wastegate on a turbo engine, to me?

Excactly, it's the wastegate and wastegate vacuum actuator...

It's oily which suggests one or other of the inlet pipes is a bit loose/leaky and may be leaking off a bit of boost... Else thet, check the pressure lubrication feed and return pipes to the turbo for leaks.

Allante666 · Unread post by **Allante666** » 14 Jan 2012, 09:27

Hmm. My point being however that this is an SD. I thought the SD was non turbo?

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 14 Jan 2012, 10:40

Allante666 wrote:Hmm. My point being however that this is an SD. I thought the SD was non turbo?

Later SD's had a low pressure turbo.

Sinkers were 93-94, one or two may have been registered in 95

Unread post by **myglaren** » 14 Jan 2012, 10:50

My "N" reg (95) was a sinker with the chevron on the bonnet.

Unread post by **Dommo** » 14 Jan 2012, 12:49

It just doesn't ave an intercooler like turbo d engines. It has the turbo though clearly

Allante666 · Unread post by **Allante666** » 14 Jan 2012, 18:58

Thanks all, thats answered those bits. Have now finished fitting the clutch, just need to wait for all the cuts and scratches to heal now!

French Car Forum

Whats this bit??

Whats this bit??

Re: Whats this bit??

Whats this bit??

Re:

Whats this bit??

Re: Whats this bit??

Re: Whats this bit??

Re: Whats this bit??

Re: Whats this bit??