popping plastic hydraulic pipes

[AndersDK]

Are you saying that when the suspension is on high then being under the car is safe? If so, how long will this safe period last? Surely the message is to jack and support hydropneumatic Citroens whenever working underneath?

Well, thanks reminding me ...
Of course the car should be jacked, jackass.

[Way2go]

Well, thanks reminding me ...
Of course the car should be jacked, jackass.

Who are you calling jackass?

Reflect on your own advised procedure!

When the main system pressure releases, the priority/safety valve closes off the suspension which then stays at the set height.

Much easier to work on the accumulator sphere with a raised car

You need to consider newcomers to Citroen DIY.

[AndersDK]

I need to answer in the same spirit as questions asked, jackass.

[Way2go]

I need to answer in the same spirit as questions asked, jackass.

If you're too arrogant to admit and correct the errors in your advice on such a dangerous matter then people will need to beware your advice!

[cavmad]

Are you saying that when the suspension is on high then being under the car is safe? If so, how long will this safe period last? Surely the message is to jack and support hydropneumatic Citroens whenever working underneath?

Well, thanks reminding me ...
Of course the car should be jacked, jackass.

What a wonderful attitude

[DavidRutherford]

apologies if my last post sounded a bit fippant - is that a word?!

If you mean flippant, then yes

Dont forget that sometimes when people are giving advice, it can sound a bit harsh or like a telling off, i can assure you that its not, some members are just a bit more direct with their typing. So dont worry about it.

The longer you're on here, the more you'll learn & also which members are the real technical tour de forces, & their advice you can trust & rely on as well

This is very true indeed, and having re-read what I wrote it has rather the wrong emphasis. All I meant to say was that it is indeed essential to do what was said. (and the explanation for why has now been given....)

Are you saying that when the suspension is on high then being under the car is safe? If so, how long will this safe period last? Surely the message is to jack and support hydropneumatic Citroens whenever working underneath?

Well, thanks reminding me ...
Of course the car should be jacked, jackass.

As a moderator of this site, that is entirely the wrong attitude.

You know the car needs to be jacked up, and so do I, but do you know for sure that the person you are giving advice to knows that too? Somehow I doubt it.

[nige!]

i read jackass not to be derogatory but a play on words after talking about jacking

[AndersDK]

i read jackass not to be derogatory but a play on words after talking about jacking

Right you are.

Dont bother - its the usual gang hanging on my neck

[jonathan_dyane]

Anders,

You have given many people (including myself) lots of good advice over the years.

Sometimes when one responds in a language which is not ones first, regardless of fluency, what is intended as a joke or a pun may not come across. As far as I can see Way2go made a useful and important point, and your 'jackass' remark, whereas perhaps intended as a joke, came across as both an insult and sour grapes at having missed out what was an important peace of safety advice.

Further, I have not observed any example of anyone putting you down or otherwise, so am rather at a loss as to this 'gang' you speak of.

My 2p.

[MULLEY]

Erm, how many times have i said that humour unfortunately doesnt seem to work that well in type!!! This is a classic example, however, hopefully this is now cleared up.

David, i wasnt actually singling (is that an actual word?) you out, it was just the apologetic response that poor old Nige said, so was just wanting to explain that point. I'm sure everyone can agree that on occassion, whilst explaining something, it can unfortunately have 2 quite different meanings, one for the typist & one for the reader.

So i'm not disagreeing or arguing with anyone about this, just trying to elaborate on the problems of forum chat. Its good to type

Anyway, Nige, it would appear to have been quite a useful post as some good advice on a proceedure has been learnt by club members.

Keep us posted on how you get on with things. If you have any probs/queries, just post them up, you should get plenty of good advice/help.

[docchevron]

i read jackass not to be derogatory but a play on words after talking about jacking

Right you are.

Dont bother - its the usual gang hanging on my neck

Hhmm, if you were making a joke then using an emoticon to emphasise the point may have been the order of the day, such as:

Of course use jacks and stands jackass

Which reads as a joke.

Since you said it twice without any joke related emphasis this is poor show.
You've been on enough fori for long enough to know what happens when people read things the wrong way, this is why there are emoticons.

As for hanging on your neck, whats life without a bit of jostle?
As ye olde saying goes "if yer cant take it, dont give it".

Here endeth todays lesson in Moderating 101.

[nige!]

Anyway, Nige, it would appear to have been quite a useful post as some good advice on a proceedure has been learnt by club members.

Keep us posted on how you get on with things. If you have any probs/queries, just post them up, you should get plenty of good advice/help.

as i seem to be terminaly short of cash i'm going to take all the advice on here and do the job meself. I think i have sussed where the pressure valve is.. its the only 12mm bolt near the sphere right?
I have a sphere removal tool... am going to get a proper citroen sphere as i have been down the road of re-cons before

[nige!]

right.. got me a few tins of LHM and a Citoroen sphere.. knocked the Citroen down from £100 to £70 for that. I've found the 12mm presure releif valve... going for it tomorrow night

[nige!]

ok.. that took 5mins.. that was easy.. NEXT!