When the air (gas)was discharged from the thermostat bleed valve a goood old fashioned sniff would have revealed it's origin. Fresh and breathable-albeit with...
... I had a similar problem with my 2001 2.0 Hdi. My friendly Citroën Specialist recommended K-Seal Cooling System Repair produced by Kalimex. Although it is...
Chris I've had a little oil around front strut gaiter about twice in 34,000 miles on a 2001 Mk1. I don't think it's anything to worry about. I've put it on...
Hi I have 2 C5s the first one i bought in OCTOBER 2005 first registered 15th March 2003 had done 29000 miles by August 2008 it had done 205000 miles. The...
Not sure whether the 2.2 has the same fuel filter as my 2 ltr, but my renewal goes like this. Remove the top engine cover. Pack some cloths under the...
My 2009 C5 Exclusive (with RT4) does not have the concert pack hi-fi upgrade. It is lacking in bass and could take some improvement to the quality of sound....
Adjusting equalization using a measurement microphone makes wonders. 1. Download "Bink Audio Test CD" and make the CD. 2. Get a measurement microphone. I've...
Hi Pete I'm having similar problems with my '02 HPi Exclusive. I have just spent the weekend changing bthe rear arm bearings, and have just taken the car for...
Hi Gavin I have been in touch with citroen at Leeds and they say it is the rear arm bearings? I have asked for a price if it is too much I will part ex it for...
Just found a pair of good Kenwood speakers in the garage which are the right size for the C5 front fitments. Anyone got any tips on how to fit them to the...
________________________________ Oh, and the paint- on mine it's called 'Grenache' a metallic reddish aubergine copper metallic which usually looks black....
Hi Gavin As a matter of interest what would you say the cost was of replacing the bearings including the time it took you was?. I have a local independent who ...
Hi All, I've never (to my knowledge) had 'limp home mode' on the car - even when it's showing the dreaded Antipollution fault I can always get 2,000 RPM+ out...
Has anyone fitted Goodyesr Eagle tyres to their car? I have been offered these as an alternative to Michelin and thought I would ask first prior to fitting...
I have used Goodyear Excellence tyres as they are called out this way and they wear quick, (Rubber scuffs and gumballs) and they offer virtually no rim...
Hi Gavin The nice people from Citroen Leeds say they would want £170 for the parts and they would do the job for £860.27 inc vat 7.8 hours of labour Ouch. I ...
... Hi Peter, I have always fitted Michelin Energy to my 2,0 HDi They are made for the C5 and work perfectly They usually work out at £55 each balanced and...
Hi Pete, Should cost a lot less than that. You can buy some of the part more cheaply from GSF. Their Xantia rear arm bearing kit provides the bearings and...
Hi, I have had very good service and performance from several sets of 215/55R16 93W Kumho Ecsta KU31 on a 2.2HDi. They are competitively priced, run quietly,...
Peter Don't know the condition of the roads you drive on, but I fitted two once, and got serious bubbles on the sidewalls on the first trip on gravel = had to...
I tried Pirelli Dragon and hoped it would last longer as it has much higher wear index than the original Michelin Pilot Primacy. But the Pirelli makes the C5...
Hi John Thanks for the info I will give it to my local lad, the pdf hasn't comr through unless you mean the link to citroen which for some reason is only...
Hi Pete sorry for the delay in responding, Have now cured the knocking following the bearing renewal, must have forgotten to nip up a couple of the anti roll...
Many Thanks Gavin I have been onto GSF and they have quoted me £38.90 each for the kit I have emailed them back asking about the bolts and spacers. Very happy...
Peter, Have resent attachments direct to your email John ________________________________ From: wilks_peter <peter.wilks61@...> To: C5-L@yahoogroups.com ...
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