OK, what's this bit called?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed May 11, 2011 10:47 am

And can I order one from Citroen? I phoned them and really, I don't think they knew what it was - and if it was available,

. Any idea if it's available as a separate part (number?)... Or maybe someone here has one spare?

It's the black plastic 'bone-shaped' arm that connects to the engine end of the throttle cable, and included a bolt at one end. It should freely swivel when bolted in place but mine is seized up completely, which is why I've had to loosen the nut (to allow movement) and put some wire on it for added peace of mind.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed May 11, 2011 10:54 am

Throttle arm linkage? Dunno if that's the 'official' name though! But if it doesn't free off with lube, any car with a similar Lucas pump in your scrapyard will have one. Or a diesel injection specialist (Ideally a Delphi Service Centre) if there's one local to you?

Or perhaps Diesel Bob?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:03 am

Never thought about it but you say that's a Lucas pump? (Is that OK lol?!)

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:16 am

Philip Chidlow wrote:Never thought about it but you say that's a Lucas pump? (Is that OK lol?!)

Hi Phil,
Mats got that slightly wrong, your Photo above depicts a Bosch pump as can easily be seen by the position of the fuel stop solenoid !
But the

is the same, just get a good 'Dog-bone' off a donor/scrap XUD lump from the scrapper's (I may have one on an old pump, I'll take a look and let you know) !

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:19 am

Hang on a minute, what am I going on about?

I reckon that's a Bosch pump there. Dunno why but I thought you had a Lucas (/CAV/Delphi) pump, despite seeing the picture!

But the same comments still apply - just look for a similar arm in a scrapyard, it won't be unique to the BX. Citroen probably just bought the pump in complete, and hence won't show individual items as spares.

EDIT - beaten to it by RXBX!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:44 am

Thanks gents!

Post by **Defender110** » Wed May 11, 2011 1:14 pm

'' whats this bit called'' Boneo?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Wed May 11, 2011 1:24 pm

i belive this is price and part No. for the bit you require if its still avalible

Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT Selection
0000163131 SWIVEL PIN 2.05 GBP 2.46 GBP 2.46 GBP

regards malcolm

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed May 11, 2011 2:35 pm

Excellent: Still available.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Wed May 11, 2011 4:22 pm

Not sure what the official name is, but the hole that bolt goes through is actually threaded in the plastic arm.

So, if you carefully remove the plastic link complete with the bolt, you may be able to unscrew the arm, using some gentle persuasion, good luck.

Added, I suspect the bolt has been over tightened locking the arm, when the arm is designed to rotate on the thread.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed May 11, 2011 5:51 pm

£2.46 from Citroen. I'll have a new one by the weekend so I'll fit that. Give me a chance to 'renovate' the old one!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Wed May 11, 2011 7:58 pm

i dont remember them being threaded,

regards malcolm

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Wed May 11, 2011 11:04 pm

Hi Malcolm.

Sure is, well all the Bosch pumps that I have come across have been.

Just taken the lever off my spare pump, and took a picie.

Incidentally, looking at the picture that Philip uploaded, the pivot, has been assembled upside down.

So Phil, I think it is recoverable, look at my picie below, for the correct orientation, long threaded end at the bottom, and leave some thread each side of the lever and lubricate, no nut on the bottom:

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu May 12, 2011 12:50 am

Fascinating! Thanks Brian. I shall report back

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:52 am

ok thanks Brian i stand corected,

so Phill you probably dont require a new one after all, just clean and free the old one up

regards malcolm