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82t   
Sun Jul 15 2018, 07:58pm
Joined: Jan 27 2017
Member No: #2983
Location: Gorey, Co Wexford
 Well, the honeymoon ends here.

I've been enjoying my low-mileage 2007 C6 2.7 since snow-time, but the suspension strut now needs replacing.

I've checked forum threads (mostly over four years old) to see best prices, and have made some calls/emails. Does anyone have up-to-date intel on where to source the parts at a good price? (I'm based in Ireland, but not afraid of shipping in.)

Alternatively, does anyone know of a suitable unit available secondhand (I'm noting advice re. corrosion on circlip and I've seen the scary photos!)

In the same week, I've done something silly to my rear suspension - see separate thread!

Thanks for help.


Cillian
keithc   
Sun Jul 15 2018, 09:45pm
Joined: Apr 03 2016
Member No: #2584
Location: Kildare
 Welcome, nice to see another Irish C6 owner. I had my front passenger strut replaced in July 16 and got an independent Citroen garage in Johnstownbridge to do it, he got the shock for me through Citroen. Back then it was only 3 days from him ordering it to having it on my car. Not sure what it's like now though.
82t   
Sun Jul 15 2018, 10:51pm
Joined: Jan 27 2017
Member No: #2983
Location: Gorey, Co Wexford
 Thanks Keith - nice to emeet you too!

My mechanic was quoted €570 by Gowans to supply the part! I'm hoping for better than that.

Will post pic of damaged rear arm (other thread) after sun-up.

Thanks


Cillian
keithc   
Sun Jul 15 2018, 10:54pm
Joined: Apr 03 2016
Member No: #2584
Location: Kildare
 I'm positive my strut was less then that. As in 300 and something.
C6Dave   
Wed Jul 18 2018, 01:37pm

Joined: Oct 01 2009
Member No: #1
Location: Northumberland
keithc wrote ...

I'm positive my strut was less then that. As in 300 and something.

Maybe without the dreaded VAT

PSA parts prices are always 'fluid' depending on stock and demand......
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Jas16   
Thu Jul 19 2018, 07:28am
Joined: Feb 07 2017
Member No: #2994
Location: West London
 the front strut on my 2.2 cost me approx £350 from Citroen direct.
C6Dave   
Thu Jul 19 2018, 08:40am

Joined: Oct 01 2009
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Location: Northumberland
Jas16 wrote ...

the front strut on my 2.2 cost me approx £350 from Citroen direct.

Different strut on the 2.2, expect to pay in the region of £420 for a new genuine one for a 2.7 hdi
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