excessive fluid returning?
excessive fluid returning?
1.9 diesel BX (non turbo)..Estate...there is a clear plastic pipe, a return pipe, which sits under the fifth sphere at the front... It keeps detaching its self and spilling fluid.....Whats the cause and cure please?.....No amount of clips etc will make it stay put!!
Many thanks
Many thanks
Bx turbo diesel 1989
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Re: excessive fluid returning?
I think that's a breather pipe for the LHM reservoir. Has the reservoir been overfilled?
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Re: excessive fluid returning?
the plastic pipe at the underside of the regulator is a seepage return for various hydraulic components in the system, i comes from a little rubber three way union on top of the front sub frame and below the battery tray,
the usual cause of this popping off is the accumulator sphere flat or as near as damn it,
my TZD was popping this pipe several times last month, till it decided the pop it of at the three way union ,
my regulator was not ticking - flat accumulator sphere, i swapped the complete regulator including the sphere, this seems to have stopped now, at least for the time being
regards malcolm
the usual cause of this popping off is the accumulator sphere flat or as near as damn it,
my TZD was popping this pipe several times last month, till it decided the pop it of at the three way union ,
my regulator was not ticking - flat accumulator sphere, i swapped the complete regulator including the sphere, this seems to have stopped now, at least for the time being
regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: excessive fluid returning?
I'd second Malcolm wise advice - the accumulator is most likely flat and needs replacing. If you don't another T or Y junction will fail etc etc.
Re: excessive fluid returning?
That makes sense I have a 5 Dr diesel hatch that is currently being broken it has a relatively new accumulator sphere is this likely to be comparable with the estate one? Otherwise I can get one sourced tomorrow.
Bx turbo diesel 1989
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Re: excessive fluid returning?
all BX accumulator spheres are the same, apart from flat or charged up one's that is
regards malcolm
regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: excessive fluid returning?
I had exactly the same issue on my bx diesel. I found fluid on the drive checked underneath and the plastic return pipe had been disconnected from the accumulator leakback connections. I promptly connected it back up again and used clips to retain the pipe and then a week later the same thing happened again. I thought how strange, anyway I eventually found the reason. I dont think for one minute this answer is going to help you in anyway but here it goes. A rat was using the inside of the engine compartment as protection from my terrier dog. The dog was caught ripping at the pipe trying to get to the rat and he also chewed through radiator temp/level wire, little monkey.
Re: excessive fluid returning?
pwykes wrote:I had exactly the same issue on my bx diesel. I found fluid on the drive checked underneath and the plastic return pipe had been disconnected from the accumulator leakback connections. I promptly connected it back up again and used clips to retain the pipe and then a week later the same thing happened again. I thought how strange, anyway I eventually found the reason. I dont think for one minute this answer is going to help you in anyway but here it goes. A rat was using the inside of the engine compartment as protection from my terrier dog. The dog was caught ripping at the pipe trying to get to the rat and he also chewed through radiator temp/level wire, little monkey.
that mouse-t be a first
regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: excessive fluid returning?
New sphere purchased and fitted on Saturday as suggested. Will let you know progress. Out of a matter of interest tho what specifically is the function of the fifth sphere?
Bx turbo diesel 1989
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Bx 1.9 Rd estate 1989
Citroen Light 15 1952
Bx 17 TZD diesel turbo 1992
Xantia 1.8 16v
Re: excessive fluid returning?
The accumulator sphere acts as a store of pressure in case of HP pressure failing, enabling you to maintain steering and braking. A flat accumulator sphere causes the HP pump to run excessively, resulting in premature failure of said pump.
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Re: excessive fluid returning?
its mainly a back up pressure reserve for the bakes only,mds141 wrote:The accumulator sphere acts as a store of pressure in case of HP pressure failing, enabling you to maintain steering and braking. A flat accumulator sphere causes the HP pump to run excessively, resulting in premature failure of said pump.
the pump is running continuously all the time so a flat sphere should not hurt it, its the regulator that can sustain damage through constantly cutting in and out ( ticking ), because constant ticking is hammering the internal components of said regulator
regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: excessive fluid returning?
citronut wrote:its mainly a back up pressure reserve for the bakes only,mds141 wrote:The accumulator sphere acts as a store of pressure in case of HP pressure failing, enabling you to maintain steering and braking. A flat accumulator sphere causes the HP pump to run excessively, resulting in premature failure of said pump.
the pump is running continuously all the time so a flat sphere should not hurt it, its the regulator that can sustain damage through constantly cutting in and out ( ticking ), because constant ticking is hammering the internal components of said regulator.
regards malcolm
You are both concentrating on the secondary (but nevertheless important) function of the accumulator. Its primary purpose is to smooth out the delivery of hydraulic system pressure. Its function is similar to an air receiver tank used with an air compressor.
1991 BX19GTi Auto
Re: excessive fluid returning?
not the hole system but just to damp the operation of the regulator ( or as citroen call it a circuit breaker ) switching in and outWay2go wrote: Its primary purpose is to smooth out the delivery of hydraulic system pressure.
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Re: excessive fluid returning?
just to add.. i had this and replacing the sphere fixed the problem
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Re: excessive fluid returning?
I am surprised that nobody mentioned the easy way to test the accumulator by sitting on the back end of the car after switching off and waiting for a good rise.
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