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Citroenfan |
Posted: September 29, 2015 03:14 am
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Active Member Group: Members Posts: 36 Member No.: 2187 Joined: July 29, 2015 |
When we got the XM a few months ago I knew there was a slight leakage of fluid from the LHS front strut area. Made the assumption (always a bad idea) that the strut itself was compromised. And unlike a D cylinder, not an easy thing to reseal. So got a replacement unit from Europe - at the same time got a set of the overflow tubes.
When I finally got around to actually taking a closer look I found out that the overflow tube had actually broken in half. As the break occurred right behind the metal support tab - not visible until I actually pulled on it . So went in to replace and realized that it takes a special tool to clamp the OEM unit to the strut body. Gave it a bit of thought and wound up replacing the supplied metal clamping band with two raps of Ligerex material. Same width and worked a charm. Steve |
Peter.N. |
Posted: September 29, 2015 12:28 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
They often supply these clips but I have had no success in fitting them without the correct tool so I use a couple of cable ties.
Peter -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
Citroenfan |
Posted: September 29, 2015 04:16 pm
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Active Member Group: Members Posts: 36 Member No.: 2187 Joined: July 29, 2015 |
Had though of using cable ties - but as I have the Ligerex I used it instead . The nice thing about the Ligerex is that it fits perfectly in the slot for the metal cap that holds the sealing end in place against the strut. With ties I would think one would run the risk that the 'cap' is not nearly as secured as it should be.
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Peter.N. |
Posted: September 29, 2015 11:36 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
Cable ties are not the best solution but they will work if you adjust them carefully and do them up very tight but your solution sounds better.
Peter -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
nightmare |
Posted: January 08, 2017 11:16 am
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Member No.: 1849 Joined: January 24, 2012 |
The tool is relatively cheap @ £20 and quite a few hose connectors on the XM are of this type especially hydraulic ones.
They are also used for removing the clips without damaging them so that they can be re-used. www.lasertools.co.uk (hose clip pliers) HTH -------------------- XM 2.5TD Exclusive "N" Reg Emerald green RP 6679 (Resting)
Xantia 1.9td SX "L" Reg Emerald green RP 6099 (R.I.P.) Buckie Scotland |