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nouveaucitroenist   
Mon Jun 12 2017, 09:38pm
Joined: Jun 19 2015
Member No: #2222
Location: Sussex
 Hi all, I'd appreciate advice of any experience anybody has of changing this piece of rubber hose adjacent the inner rear spheres thats becoming damp. I couldn't trace a part number for it from Citroën service but if anybody knows what it is that would be good to know.
Assuming it's not available as a separate part, does anyone know if it needs to be a particular spec to resist LDS and what diameter it might be? Also, would it be necessary to depressurise the system to replace it?

Any advice gratefully received. Thanks in advance

Cisco   
Mon Jun 12 2017, 10:19pm
Joined: Sep 10 2013
Member No: #1429
Location: Glasgow
 Hi there,

I had a similar dilemma replacing this hose which had started to leak a couple of years ago. In the end I used generic fuel hose which has worked fine so far!

I think it was 1/4" i.d.

No need to depressurize to replace either.

ATB Frank
Trainman   
Tue Jun 13 2017, 04:35am

Joined: Apr 12 2010
Member No: #86
Location: Penwortham
 The part in't available, but I think I may have a piece of pipe left from when I replaced mine, I'll check later......

There is a possibility that there 'could' still be available as the X7 C5 tourer has the same set up at the back, again, I'll check later.....
nouveaucitroenist   
Tue Jun 13 2017, 06:07am
Joined: Jun 19 2015
Member No: #2222
Location: Sussex
 Thanks Steve, I'd be very happy to pay for the hose and postage if you have any available
Trainman   
Tue Jun 13 2017, 03:45pm

Joined: Apr 12 2010
Member No: #86
Location: Penwortham
 Glyn,

I've had a look for the pipe, but can't find the length I have....... but I think the part is still available, It's the same part number (5270SE) as the X7 C5 Tourer



Hattershaun   
Tue Jun 13 2017, 04:34pm
Joined: Dec 19 2010
Member No: #320
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
 It's a bonkers idea to incorporate that small length of rubber hose with a whole length of metal pipe that runs from front to back of car.
Virtually every C6 will need that changing and or has already had it done.
It's commonly accepted to replace the rubber pipe only with generic fuel hose, leaving the rest of the metal pipe alone.
nouveaucitroenist   
Tue Jun 13 2017, 10:54pm
Joined: Jun 19 2015
Member No: #2222
Location: Sussex
Trainman wrote ...

Glyn,

I've had a look for the pipe, but can't find the length I have....... but I think the part is still available, It's the same part number (5270SE) as the X7 C5 Tourer





Thanks Steve very much appreciated.:-)
valentin_p   
Tue Sep 17 2019, 12:55pm
Joined: Sep 17 2019
Member No: #4075
Location: Zurich
 Hi guys,

I have now the same problem with my Citroen C5 2.0 HDI 2009 and I am thinking to replace it myself. I already lost about 1 liter of oil in 2 weeks just by keeping it like this in the parking lot.
Does it really work with a generic fuel hose? And if yes what should be the sizes? Did you also replaced the hose pipe clips or the old ones can be reused?
Also I would be interested to know if when you changed the hose did you need to put something under the car to recover the leaked oil? Does it leak a lot when you do the change of the hose?

Thank you very much and wish you safe trips,
Valentin
tich731   
Tue Sep 17 2019, 01:40pm
Joined: Feb 25 2017
Member No: #3023
Location: Bury St Edmunds
 It's usually the end of the hose that splits. I unclipped that end, and as the hose was long enough, shortened the hose by 15mm approx and refitted using the same clip.
valentin_p   
Wed Sep 18 2019, 06:47am
Joined: Sep 17 2019
Member No: #4075
Location: Zurich
 Thanks tich731 for the prompt reply,

Would you, by any chance, know what should be the inner diameter of the hose or the approximate length?
Also, regarding my other question, when you removed the bad end to cut it, did it leaked a lot of oil? should I put something underneath to recover it?

Thanks again!
tich731   
Wed Sep 18 2019, 08:42am
Joined: Feb 25 2017
Member No: #3023
Location: Bury St Edmunds
 The outside diameter of the plastic spigot to which the pipe is fixed is 8mm. Length is approx 200mm. There was minimal fluid loss when I did the repair.
valentin_p   
Wed Sep 18 2019, 11:12am
Joined: Sep 17 2019
Member No: #4075
Location: Zurich
 Thank you very much!
 

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