Xantia clutch 'blowing up'

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bernie
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Xantia clutch 'blowing up'

Post by bernie »

Hi all, what's all this about then.
Taken from the Honestjohn site.
EU wide problem with clutch of HDIs: release bearings are failing on average at 30K miles and the hydraulic actuators at approx 70K miles. Both cause significant damage (£700 - £1000) to repair. Basically, the clutch assembly "blows-up", though not the actual clutch disc, which can have as little as 20% wear. Strut top bearings can fail and break free. Check by jacking the car up and pulling. Recall in New Zealand for this reason.
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Post by silverback »

bernie,
You're frightening me now.
'99 Xantia Hdi
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Post by John F »

Oh sugar, that means I missed replacing the release bearings 4 times and the hydraulic actuator twice; why don't people tell you about these things sooner?
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Post by bernie »

Jon, do you know anything about this?
Apparently it affects all HDIs[:(]
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