split hose (whats it called?)

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:01 pm

At the bottom of the strut there are 2 rubber hoses, 1 has split, ive bodged it for the time being my putting a bit of brake pipe between the 2 broken ones, i thiink its a return pipe, any body know the correct name for it, or part number, and where i might buy one. Thanks Chris

Gibbo2286 · Post by **Gibbo2286** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:34 pm

Strut return pipes, most Citroen dealers still keep them, last I bought were about £8.00 each. Gibbo.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:31 pm

leg pipe and GSF used to sell them along with the clip,

here is citroens trade price and part No.

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
96127591 ADJUST COLLAR 4.13 GBP 4.85 GBP 4.85 GBP

95622818 LEAK BACK HOSE 10.04 GBP 11.80 GBP 11.80 GBP

regards malcolm

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:37 pm

Hey thanks guys!
Ill be on the case tomorrow, ill let you know how i get on,cheers Chris

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:35 pm

In case you don't know, the trick to getting the new clip on is to use pincers, the type you use to pull nails out of planks.

Mike

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:50 pm

citronut wrote:95622818 LEAK BACK HOSE 10.04 GBP 11.80 GBP 11.80 GBP

Or £5 on E-BAY, okay not O/E but less than 1/2 price delivered to your door !

Also note that this item does NOT fit an Xantia as the seller maybe suggesting as they only have one leak off pipe (The same as an XM) the BX has two (One to vent and one return pipe) !

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:29 pm

Ive ordered genuine citroen parts today, managed to get 7.5% discount,i know its more expensive than ebay/GSF/Euro car parts, but ive always been a great believer in genuine parts (if still available) Thanks for all your help and information, pick parts up on thursday so will fit ASAP.Cheers Chris

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:35 pm

abbott wrote:ive always been a great believer in genuine parts

Especially with rubber parts - a number of people have said the pattern leak off pipes only last a year or so. Not such a good deal IMO.

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:49 pm

Those cheapo's from gsf are rubbish, mine lasted less than 2yrs, i reckon originals will last at least 3 times that if not more.....i'd spend the extra, i'm just going to use up my rubbish one's & then i'll fit the proper one's when i get to them

KevR · Post by **KevR** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:35 pm

Mike E (uk) wrote:In case you don't know, the trick to getting the new clip on is to use pincers, the type you use to pull nails out of planks.

Mike

Ah, I didn't know that...! I'd always wondered, never got round to finding out, and have been using cable ties successfully for the past ten years instead!

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:50 am

Parts arrived, just finished the job. What a fookin fiddly job!! I found it a proper bitch to get the clip to secure (used the pincer method) Next time i think ill save myself a fiver and use a jubilee clip or a ratchet strap, i cant see it making any differance, can you?
At least its job done!!

KevR · Post by **KevR** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:19 pm

As I say, I've never managed to fit one of the original clips - just use good quality cable ties and have never had a problem.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 2:44 pm

Great stuff Chris! looking forward to seeing BX1700 at the national!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:52 pm

if/when useing other securing methods just retain the square stainless steel plate from the old clip, this will stop the likes of cable ties squeezing the rubber block to tight at its middle, as this will cause it to kick out at each end and leak

regards malcolm

Chris Abbott · Post by **Chris Abbott** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:57 pm

citronut wrote:if/when useing other securing methods just retain the square stainless steel plate from the old clip, this will stop the likes of cable ties squeezing the rubber block to tight at its middle, as this will cause it to kick out at each end and leak

regards malcolm

I thought that as i was fitting the new clip, Old square is now saved for next time
Roverman (Tim) Yeah, i hope to be at the show on the sunday,
Im off to Ken Newbolds in the morning to get both rear bearings sorted as there knackered, ive also just changed both bottom ball joints and the n /s drop link arm, 50200 miles on the clock and the old girls starting to cost a few bob!!! i must say the front end feels lovely and tight again, this time tomorrow i hope the rear isnt creaking and cracking,and the wheels dont look like a dropped V-Dub!!