Is this a rear cylinder for a Bx saloon?

[Mike P]

I've been going through my NOS spares to identify what else I need to acquire for the upcoming work on my 16V.

The part number on the box is ok, but is this the correct rear cylinder for a saloon



Mike P

[docchevron]

by part number yes. Alhtough it's impossible to say if thats a hatch or estate cylinder from the picture. But given that the part number is right, I'd say it stands a very fair chance of being correct!

[ken newbold]

Can I suggest, if it's been stored for some time, before using it, push the piston forward and check the cylinder walls for any tiny build ups of corrosion.

I once had a BX estate that had had a new cylinder fitted but found it leaked loads of fluid through the return pipes. When I checked it I found a tiny spot of something like rust on the cylinder wall and of course with use had damaged the high pressure seal on the piston.

[philhod]

Like Doc said if the part number tallies............

Also it looks identical to the new spare I just fitted to K39.

[citronut]

it isnt quite clear to me if this is estate or saloon,

although it seems the estate has a 37mm piston,

also on service citroen they only list a left cylinder,

i know the only diference will be the oriantasion of the boot/gaitor,

here is part No.'s from service citroen



95 563 031
SUSPENSION CYL
LEFT

95 599 871


LEFT
DIAM 37
- ESTATE


regards malcolm

[MULLEY]

If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into the new housing

[philhod]

I still have the box from the one I just fitted to K39 (hatch)

It's 95 - 563 - 031

[citronut]

If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into the new housing

P*I*K in a top hat comes to mind


regards malcolm