C5 X7 2009 Petrol saloon Hydraulic Leak rear ew10a

[woolybully]

Hi
Have substantial fluid leak just above fuel tank towards the offside rear.

Can anyone tell me which pipe is most likely the culprit ??




Tony

[mickthemaverick]

Hi Tony
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[woolybully]

Ok thanks

[aerodynamica]

Oh, I think it's the long front - to -rear pipe that has a rusted bit. Mine did the same and it's not the easiest thing to replace. It goes up and over the fuel tank. Some people cut the pipe and add a repair section but I don't recommend it. I am not sure how available the pipe is. I ended up getting an aftermarket copper pipe with special ends from a guy who made them in Russia. That's not really an option any more for obvious reasons.

[aerodynamica]

You might be able to get a special pipe from this supplier in Poland. This was from another thread lately.

Hi,
If anyone needs to repair or replace this in a similar way but doesn't have access to tools or the necessary skills, I recommend these solutions:
https://piterparts.online/redukcja-prze ... p-722.html

[woolybully]

Have hopefully fixed the leak .....
It was a pin hole in the pipe where it clipped to underside just above fuel tank.
Managed to drop the tank and then access was easy. Got a guy from our local Pirtek hydraulic specialist to come out he cut the pipe, flare the ends and connect them with a suitable connector.
Replaced the tank and tested it no leaks and suspension now all working again...
Now got to put the rest of the car back together ...

Been a long saga but hopefully soon I'll be back on the road.