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enturner   
Fri Dec 02 2016, 09:22am
Joined: May 07 2016
Member No: #2618
Location: High Wycombe
 Walked out to the C6 to see it on the rear stops and sitting in a pool of its own fluid. Local mechanic said that the main hydraulic supply pipe that runs over the fuel tank has corroded due to being in contact with the felt on the top of the tank and has a pin hole in it. Then mentioned that he wouldn't touch it. I'm familiar with this response to C6 ownership.

I've tried to find a schematic of the hydraulic system to see what pipe he is referring to, and searched to see if anyone else has encountered the same problem, but can't seem to find anything.

I'm located near Bicester, Oxfordshire, and would very much appreciate any guidance, a decent specialist and some hope. It's an extra car for indulging myself in 'big Citroens' and having spoken to the mechanic he's painting a terminal picture for the car. I hope that it's a over reaction on his part.

Many thanks
Ed
321dave   
Fri Dec 02 2016, 09:40am
Joined: Sep 09 2011
Member No: #614
Location: Dublin
 Hi Ed, I think a lot of standard garages are afraid of the citroen C5s and C6s because of the hydraulics. But to be honest everything needs maintenance and everything eventually wears out. Others on the forum with good knowledge of suitable garages should be along soon to advise you further. Or you could give BL autos a ring and ask about the cost of a likely repair! I'm aware there very good and experts in C6s.
enturner   
Fri Dec 02 2016, 08:06pm
Joined: May 07 2016
Member No: #2618
Location: High Wycombe
 Phoned BL Autos and they're taking it in next Thursday. I have to say that i'm so pleased with their practical can-do attitude. Only time will tell.
 

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