hydraulic return pipes a-poppin

davethedumperdumper · Post by **davethedumperdumper** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:14 pm

My otherwise superb 1984 1.9 turbo estate keeps loosing hydraulic oil from a return pipe. One of the three thin clear plastic pipes that push-fit into a Y shaped plastic joint detaches itself however many times I put it back. The joint is in the nearside front cross-member about a foot from the nearside wheel and a few inches rear of the steering rack. I've had the car (my second BX) just a few months. Would be very grateful for any ideas.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:37 pm

Hi welcome.

1984 - very early then. And an estate... (didn't think they came out until 1985)

1.9 Turbo diesel?

Are you sure?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:02 pm

once the pipes start poping out of this rubber T piece it is best to fit a new one part No. 5451210 price trade inc VAT 13.01 pounds,

these pipes should only be a capilary return for component seepage colection/return to the tank,

but sometimes a component leeks a higher presure of fluid than these plug in trickle return pipes are ment to take, this can leed to these joints giveing way

regards malcolm

davethedumperdumper · Post by **davethedumperdumper** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:13 pm

davethedumperdumper wrote:My otherwise superb 1984 1.9 turbo estate keeps loosing hydraulic oil from a return pipe. One of the three thin clear plastic pipes that push-fit into a Y shaped plastic joint detaches itself however many times I put it back. The joint is in the nearside front cross-member about a foot from the nearside wheel and a few inches rear of the steering rack. I've had the car (my second BX) just a few months. Would be very grateful for any ideas.

Oops, sorry slipped a decade, it's a 1994 model, well spotted that man !

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:48 pm

Still not a 1.9 turbo even if its a 94 model, unless its been retrofitted.

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:56 pm

would it make a differance to the problem what type of engine is fitted or not fitted?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:10 pm

Fair point Kiwi, but the thread was by way of introduction too. A new member introduces his BX to us and we legitimately want to know more. After all, Davethedump....etc. volunteered the information as so it is fair to comment

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:04 am

kiwi wrote
"would it make a differance to the problem what type of engine is fitted or not fitted?"

i belive not and think the only diference would be power or manual steering,

regards malcolm

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:33 pm

citronut wrote:kiwi wrote
"would it make a differance to the problem what type of engine is fitted or not fitted?"

i belive not and think the only diference would be power or manual steering,

regards malcolm

Thanks that was what I thought. I could not see a relevance on engine type to the question, although fair point when you go to order the part even though its universal on the BX range you will still be asked the year and model number.

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