New To Here With A C3

[NealL]

Hey guys,

 

I'm Neal, I own a citroen C3 06 and I'm into modifying cars :) This is my first car (I'm only 19) and I am modifying my C3 up. I'll upload some pictures in January when I have my coilover springs on with 17" alloy wheels on. ;) My C3 is red and has a personalized number plate. I like the car very much and it'll hopefully be something good when I've finished with it and I'll have it modified up uniquely. :)

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

For info, a couple of common faults on the C3 to watch out for are front coil springs failing and petrol injectors failing.

 

On the coil springs there should be a cup fitted at the bottom of them to stop the bits cutting into the tyres and maybe brake hose if they fail - these were fitted as a recall on earlier cars but should really be on them all. Citroen also have replaced the springs free of charge at Citroen dealers when they have failed.

 

The injector failure is caused by winscreen washer water or rain dripping through the bonnet holes where the washer jets are and also from the washer jet pipe joints. This drips onto the injectors and through small holes causing the coil to rust and fail. A bit of sealant under the washer jets will prevent this, plus I also replaced the washer piping with a rubber type that sealed better at the joints. For good measure, it is also recommmended to put a bit of sealant on the small holes on the injectors. Having 2 injectors fail after heavy rain within a few weeks of getting the car (replaced free of charge by the dealer), I did the above measures and there has not been a problem in the last 4 years.

[tomluckylucy]

Hi there, my nane is Sue.I bouught a brand new C3 16hdi 110 exclusive in May and it has a strange ticking noise. When the engine is warm, when you accelerate in 2nd gear then take your foot off it makes a constant ticking noise similar to when you hold a stick to a spinning bicycle wheel. has anyone any idea what it might be. Many thanks.