Citroen C5 Mk2 55Reg Offside rear Suspension Ram

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Citroen C5 Mk2 55Reg Offside rear Suspension Ram

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Hi, I think I need to either replace the drivers side rear suspension ram unit or replace seal on it as I have mot test due Oct 1st
and as it is leaking fluid regularly its likely to fail test. I've tried everywhere I can think of to source a new one
even second hand on ebay and Im at a loss as to where to get one other than a main stealer?
Much thanks in advance as to where I can get one.
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Re: Citroen C5 Mk2 55Reg Offside rear Suspension Ram

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Have you determined that it is actually the ram leaking.
Usually it is just the gaiter and they are relatively cheap to replace.
The ram is designed to leak into the gaiter which returns the LDS to the reservoir.

New rams are very hard to get. There were some available from Poland.
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Re: Citroen C5 Mk2 55Reg Offside rear Suspension Ram

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If it is the rear leak back boot, these are still available from Citroen and are only about £14
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Re: Citroen C5 Mk2 55Reg Offside rear Suspension Ram

Post by citroenguy »

Chevronics usually have suspension cylinders in stock. Bought one in like march
I have various repair handbooks and wiring diagrams for C5 mk1, Xantia, XM, Berlingo and C3 mk1.
I have Lexia/Diagbox (Sweden) and Servicebox/sedre
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