Hey everyone!
I got a question regarding the gas spheres on the Xantia.
When i go over speedbumps etc the rear end bounces like a rubber ball which i understand is because of the sphere running put of gas.
The thing is i have 2 brand new spheres i ordered several years ago just in case this would happen. When i opened them and removed one of the rear ones to replace it (and the other ofc) i noticed they had different seals. Must be for the front or middle ones when checking the part no. Can i still use these or do i have to order another pair?
Changing gas spheres Xantia mk1(no hydractive)
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Albinoeke
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Changing gas spheres Xantia mk1(no hydractive)
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xantia_v6
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Re: Changing gas spheres Xantia mk1(no hydractive)
The ones with the big holes are accumulator spheres, which are not suitable for the corners of the car because they have no damper elements. There are a few different types of accumulator sphere (with different gas pressure), but most commonly they are fitted to the hydaulic pressure regulator block.
You probably need to buy some new spheres to fit to your suspension.
You probably need to buy some new spheres to fit to your suspension.
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Albinoeke
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Re: Changing gas spheres Xantia mk1(no hydractive)
Alright thanks!xantia_v6 wrote: 07 Sep 2023, 18:14 The ones with the big holes are accumulator spheres, which are not suitable for the corners of the car because they have no damper elements. There are a few different types of accumulator sphere (with different gas pressure), but most commonly they are fitted to the hydaulic pressure regulator block.
You probably need to buy some new spheres to fit to your suspension.
Just found my old reciept for them stating that they are for the front corners. Bummer i didn't check earlier
