Is this a rear cylinder for a Bx saloon?

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:49 pm

I've been going through my NOS spares to identify what else I need to acquire for the upcoming work on my 16V.

The part number on the box is ok, but is this the correct rear cylinder for a saloon

Mike P

Post by **docchevron** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:09 am

by part number yes. Alhtough it's impossible to say if thats a hatch or estate cylinder from the picture. But given that the part number is right, I'd say it stands a very fair chance of being correct!

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:54 am

Can I suggest, if it's been stored for some time, before using it, push the piston forward and check the cylinder walls for any tiny build ups of corrosion.

I once had a BX estate that had had a new cylinder fitted but found it leaked loads of fluid through the return pipes. When I checked it I found a tiny spot of something like rust on the cylinder wall and of course with use had damaged the high pressure seal on the piston.

philhod · Post by **philhod** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:20 pm

Like Doc said if the part number tallies............

Also it looks identical to the new spare I just fitted to K39.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:12 pm

it isnt quite clear to me if this is estate or saloon,

although it seems the estate has a 37mm piston,

also on service citroen they only list a left cylinder,

i know the only diference will be the oriantasion of the boot/gaitor,

here is part No.'s from service citroen

95 563 031
SUSPENSION CYL
LEFT

95 599 871

LEFT
DIAM 37
- ESTATE

regards malcolm

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:15 pm

If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into the new housing

philhod · Post by **philhod** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:08 am

I still have the box from the one I just fitted to K39 (hatch)

It's 95 - 563 - 031

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:47 am

MULLEY wrote:If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into the new housing

P*I*K in a top hat comes to mind

regards malcolm