Diagnostic Kit In London Area

[regdorpten]

Does anybody know of a reliable Citroen specialist in the London area
who has the diagnostic kit to read suspension fault codes? Preferably indy rather than an "Oh, I've never seen an XM before, you'd be better off buying a C5 from us'' dealer.

Before I fork out to replace all 7/8 spheres.....


Matt

[bigjohnh]

Hi Matt,

I don't know anybody with the diagnostic kit but I do know a couple of citroen enthusiasts in Bexleyheath who re gas your existing spheres for 15 quid each. That includes taking them off and re installing them. They are retired gentlemen who do it for a bit of pocket money.

If you need their number PM me off line.

John

[regdorpten]

Thanks John,

That would be ideal; I live in New Cross. There's also a guy in Nunhead who ooperates out of a shed, and he always seems to have a selection of CX's, DS's and XM's parked outside, but I've not tried him.

Before I get the details off you, I think there's a bit of a debate about the relative merits or regassing vs new spheres. Regassing, I've read, doesn't last very long. If I can buy reconditioned Citroen ones from Pleiades for £26 each, do you reckon these guys you mention would fit them for a fee?

Matt

[techmanagain]

The only differences are that Pleiades internally inspect the spheres for diaphragm damage before re-gassing; give them 2 year replacement guarantee against faulty workmanship and derust/ paint them.

[mackay1]

Hi Matt,

If you buy your spheres from Pleiades - they will outlast the car by a considerable margin - so long as you get them re-presurised every 3 yrs (front) / 4yrs (rear). Or you can exchange them again at those time intervals in the almost certain knowledge that you're going to get your £10 per sphere surcharge returned to you - bringing the cost per sphere down to £16.

The debate about re-gassing spheres came about because some companies were simply re-gassing / repainting them without ensuring the diaphragms were intact first. As Pleiades do a proper job of inspecting them you won't have any problems. The diaphragms are increasingly at risk as the sphere pressure starts to drop below 50% - hence the 3yr / 4yr change / re-gas cycle.

Roy

[regdorpten]

Well I'll get the mechanic to check the existing ones to see if they're regassable; if he reckons I'm better off replacing the lot I'll contact Pleiades, or if I don't fancy two trips to the garage, see what he's got in stock I guess.