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citroen7 wrote:Oh yes the no. was UVF 783N :oops:
Maybe it's becuse it's late, or I'm being stupid (not the first time!) but I can't see the relevance :?
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Im glad you pointed that out lol, I didnt understand it either.
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sorry chaps i thought you would twig that one !
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Futher update, have had a long chat with mike the owner and the leak has got worse and appears to be coming from infront of the rear height corrector at the 4 branch manifold so.
1.has anyone had problems in this area as i certanly havent
2. is there anyone within a small stones through of warrington that could have a butchers and possibly do a bodge for me ? I am willing to pay in either beer tokens or bucket full of various parts anyone?
The transport company have said a small leak is ok but evem lhm pissing out as harmless as it is will not get the car on the ferry.
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I'd love to help but I'm pretty rubbish with mechanics. If it's a pipe that can be easily accessed I bet there's a way of bodging it up easily enough.
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you have PM
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citroen7 wrote: the leak has got worse and appears to be coming from infront of the rear height corrector at the 4 branch manifold so.
1.has anyone had problems in this area as i certanly havent
It sounds like the Octopus has gone. It's a 3 hour garage job and will cost you circa £150 if you find a good independent Citroen garage. It is also a filthy job to do so maybe worth doing before you ship the car.

Some guys on the forum have managed to splice in some pipe to effect a temporary repair but if you are keeping the car best to go for/do proper replacement for peace of mind. A temporary repair should get it your side of the water though.

If the octopus, as this is a return circuit, you may get away with putting the car on maximum height before boarding the ferry(&for the duration of the crossing) as then there will be no LHM return though this circuit until the car sinks again.

I see Vanny has PM'd you & is knowledgeable and relatively local so he will be an asset in helping you sort something.

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