Xantia - LHM leak front wheel arch

[Jaf]

Hi folks. Just been checking Fred's front brake pads. Found horrid LHM leak. It's a rubber to metal pipe on the side of the shock absorber. The splatter has gone all over the wheel arch, wheel, cv.

Can't work out how to post pics from iPad but will try desktop if pics help.

Anyone know what the pipe is please and any advice greatly appreciated. Thought I'd seen the last of the leaks with the brake doseur. Sigh.

Thank you.

[les]

Sounds like Fred's fluid return pipe has split.Still available from main dealers,simple job,the clamp on the strut can be a little tricky without the proper tool.I used carpenters pincers with succsess

[Jaf]

OK thanks! Don't suppose you'd remember the part number? (Crosses fingers)

[superloopy]

Common across a few cars XM, Xantia, C5.

95050399 - LEAK BACK HOSE - £16.37 inc vat.

There are a few to be had on 'Bay ... at or around that price

[Jaf]

Thanks! Just cleaned her up a little and can see the split.

[Stickyfinger]

If it is at the joint often they can be trimmed back a little (as long as it stays "passive" with no strain on it)

[citronut]

here is price and part No.'s for the strut return and its clip from citroen

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
95050399 LEAK BACK HOSE 13.64 GBP 16.37 GBP 16.37 GBP

96127591 ADJUST COLLAR 4.61 GBP 5.53 GBP 5.53 GBP

[Jaf]

Thanks. Have ordered the bits. Going to change both sides just in case.

[Jaf]

Well finally got 1 pipe and 1 clip. Citroen gave me €1.50 off as there should be 2. Don't know how they balance the books! Hope to get the pipe for other side next week.

Anyway...pipe fitted. Lovely to have an easy job.