Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

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Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

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Hello. Went to check the levels on Fred and I have no brakes, suspension or steering. She was fine when I parked a couple of days ago. Auxiliary belt is good.

Suspect the pump but before I take it off is there anything else I should check for?

Thanks! It's a bit hot here and I'm boiling!
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
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Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

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If there is LHM in the tank and no power steering with the engine running, then you probably have an air-lock in the pipe from the reservoir to the pump. Probably also a loose connection on that hose.

You may need to disconnect the.hose at the reservoir and fill it with LHM to prime the pump.
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Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

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Thanks. I'll check the pipes later when it's cooler.
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Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

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Aha! Squishy bit of pipe where it's tied to the pump. Hopefully that's it, will repair tomorrow.
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Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
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Re: Xantia - no brakes, suspension or steering

Post by Jaf »

You were right! I've had to use a join to the original pipe as the new pipe fits on the pump but not the reservoir as the pipe is too small. Obviously can't find a citroen pipe so this repair will have to do. You were right about priming the pump too.

Thank you.
Fred, a silver 1998 1.9TD SX Xantia.
Gwin, a white 1994 1.1 AX.
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