blueboy

Thanks for that confirmation. I have located a power steering pump and hope to fit it over the weekend. Any likely problems like oil spillage etc. And does it need bleeding after fitting Many thanks for the help

Thanks for your reply. On my C5 the pump is above the alternator and driven by the auxilary belt. That is the one I might have to replace. Visually it looks the same as the Xantia pump. I'm not sure of the function I believe the pump I need is for the power steering. Are there any variations across the years?

Does the high pressure suspension pump off a Xantia 2.00 hdi fit straight onto the C5 2.00 hdi? And are there any problems in removing and refitting? Thanks guys

I've just managed 12 months motoring without any major problems. However The auto box whines in keeping with the engine revs. Does it in neutral and drive. Changes up and down are ok. I've not checked levels etc but I am becoming concerned that it might be something expensive that is brewing in the box. The car is a 2001 2ltr hdi with 128,000 to it's credit.The last four years before I bought it it only covered 3,000 per annum. Last year I covered 16,000 miles. It starts and runs well though I dont think the ride is as good as my old bx. Any ideas would be appreciated I spoke to a stealer today and was advised that the auto box is a sealed for life unit and any strange whining noises would be bearing failure and would cost mega bucks to cure. Anyone know who is right. I understood the fluid can be changed.

The reccommended interval is every 80,000 under normal conditions and every 48,000 under'adverse' conditions. (Figures from Autodata manual dated 2004) garage time for changing the belt is 2.7 hours without the water pump. This engine is vunerable to piston/ valve damage if the timing belt fails. Whether or not you go ahead only you can decide. I had a bx belt fail and it broke the camshaft. Total bill was £400 and a week off the road. Hope this helps. Roger

Thanks very much for a very comprehensive solution. I put the car onto ramps and allowed the remaining fluid to drain while I went in search of suitable pipe. B & Q sell a straight length of 8mm brass plated tube which is made for connecting gas fires. It's about two feet in length and fits snugly inside the rubber pipe. I cut a piece about 6 inches long having first put a gentle curve in it and slipped the hose clips over the pipe. Two different sizes as the exit pipe from the accumulator sphere is larger at that point. joined up the two ends. Checked the filters in the tank were still clean having first cleaned the area of dust and dirt. Put two litres of lhm into the tank and performed several citarobics. Job done and no leaks. Total cost: pipe £5.98 (still have 18 inches left) two litres of lhm £14. and my life is saved. Blueboy

Yes it's the dreaded green puddle under the car. Looks quite an easy fix. (did I really type that?) a rubber hose that goes to the accumulator sphere has decided to split. This is where it gets complicated. The hose ends in a large thick bit and it is where it enters the thicker bit it is leaking. I assume (a) it is not a pressure hose and (b) it is what is known as part of the octupus. Can I cut the hose by the split and sleeve it with a couple of clips. Also what sort of clip holds it onto the metal spigot. It looks kinda solid. Any advice would be appreciated. I have about 24 hours to get it fixed or her indoors will be after my blood. We were supposed to be going away for a week in the morning. I should add it is a 1995 Xantia 16v petrol hatchback. Thanks guys