Not a real big problem; thay all tend to knock and carry on when they are pumping up. This usually stops when the P/R cuts out.
The lazy start up is usually caused by the supply hose to the pump, the larger one that runs from the LHM tank to the pump. The hose clip on it originally was of the non re-useable variety. Given the age of the car, if this is still there it needs to be replaced with a jubillee clip and the last3/8 - 1/2 inch trimmed off so it's a tighter fit on the fitting at the tank. This is also the hose you will need to take off to prime the pump after you do the LHM change.
I usually find that if I ever get a height corrector a bit lazy, that shaking the car at the front (and at the rear too if I get a bit panicky) is a good way of getting them to move a bit faster.
I'd suggest you have a look via the "Search" facility here oron the French Car Forum for details on how to change the hydraulics, suspension articles and bleeding brakes. Very simple once you know how, but a minefield when you do the first couple.
If you do change the hp pump you can only use one that has come off a 16v. the 16v pump is different to others as it has a smaller diameter wheel on it compaired to others
Which bit is leaking Adie the black rubber part or the translucent hard pipe?
The rubber part is replaceabke as is th ehard part - in fact I have a pair of brand new rubber strut returns in my shed will take apic if oyu like.
Cheers
Luke
Please call me Luke
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
its the black pipe, i have tried to re-join it with a section of hose and clips but its snapped too close to where the two pipes merge into one and go into the strut.
Im after the two rubber pipes that join the metal pipes one end and reduce into one and go to the strut, where they go into the strut it turns into a rectangle shape and has a metal clip over it.
Luke if you have a picture that would be a massive help
Is it an actual pipe failure, or has it been pushed off by excessive pressure in the return line? I only mention it, as excessive pressure is most likely caused by knackered strut seals/bearings.
If it is simply a case of the pipe splitting then new ones are not expensive, although fitting can be a pig to get the clip tight enough.
hi 16vadie,
i have had a few axperiences with changing these. firstly if your near a scrappers its worth getting them there because they are easy to get off and often i find very good ones. as for fitting them, the way citroen designed them is crap, dont try to fit them with the silly little clips they might work on your tenth attempt. the best thing to do is to use the little metal face plate that sits on the chunky part of the rubber pipe. use that it helps alot. but the only way to get a good seal is some glue and a rather large jubilee clip. thats what i did ith my car. jubilee clips are very strong and dont strech etc.
at the moment im screwed!
