Rear strout/cylinder rubber protector for C5X7???

[Gregor]

Hi.
Does anyone know where to get rubber protector for rear strout on C5X7 (Hydractive 3+). Right one is broken but citroen doesn't sell that part at all (just as a complete replacement set with new strout)????

Part 10 or 16 on attached foto...

[GiveMeABreak]

No, as you say Gregor, unlike earlier models that had separate boots, these are all-in-one struts and the rubber I believe, is bonded!

[Sloppysod]

This is an unproven suggestion, but, is it repairable with bicycle innertube repair patches?

[Gregor]

Maybe it could be, but access is problematic without striping all down. Too much of work for test only purposes only .... I was hoping that someone knows if any company is producing this as a spare part, but looks like no one does.

[Sloppysod]

No, as you say Gregor, unlike earlier models that had separate boots, these are all-in-one struts and the rubber I believe, is bonded!

Will one from an earlier model fit?
Cut the damaged one off and fit the replacement with suitable clips or adhesive.

[GiveMeABreak]

I can't see that working Stu - they are completely different sizes and apart from that, the older C5s had leak back pipes with the connections on the boots - the X7 doesn't.

[Paul-R]

Block off the leak-back pipes or holes that they leave?

[GiveMeABreak]

But the earlier ones are just not long enough....

C5 MK I/II	C5 X7

Best of luck though if you are going to try it.

[Paul-R]

The suggestion was more in hope than expectation. I'll not suggest gluing two together to get the extra length then...

[GiveMeABreak]

I'll save you the bother:

[Paul-R]

I see nothing wrong with that...

[Sloppysod]

I'll save you the bother:

I see nothing wrong with that...

Apart from the knots could do with being a bit tighter or even doubled.

[myglaren]

I wonder if a steering rack gaiter could be adapted, some of them are quite long and around the same diameter.

[Gregor]

Nice try guys. At least you have made me smile!

[GiveMeABreak]