LHM leak at right hand side rear wheel

Michael Stuart · Post by **Michael Stuart** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:45 am

Hi.
My beloved bx19 trs has developed a very bad leak at the right hand side rear wheel. I don't have a clue as to what it might be, i've tried to trace the problem but i really don't know enough about it to come to any conclusions.

Does anyone know what this may be and if so is it difficult to fix because i am in New Zealand where everything is harder to get your hands on.

any help would be much appreciated. thanks

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:43 am

Right hand rear as in drivers side?

More than likely the T-Piece thats hidden above the rear subframe for the clear plastic return pipes. Costs around nz$25 from you local dealer!

Its an easy repair once you trace the pipes to it, did one recently to get a WOF.

Thats the most likely cause without seeing a photo.

Michael Stuart · Post by **Michael Stuart** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:58 pm

Cool. I thought that it could have been something major because there is quite a big puddle in the driveway and i recently had to fork out $950 to get some suspension parts replaced and the car only cost me $850.
None of the mechanics in my area want to have anything to do with it and it is a 2 hour trip to the nearest citroen dealer but if it is something that minor it looks as if it will be up and running again in no time at all.

CitroXim · Post by **CitroXim** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:05 pm

It is amazing Michael, just how big a puddle a minor LHM leak can leave behind it and how much LHM flows in the leakage returns. A little LHM really does go a long way!

Chances are, if the suspension works normally, that'll be what it is. Any leaks on the high pressure side normally empties LHM from the reservoir at a phenominal rate and makes quite a mess into the bargain.