Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:36 pm
Don't worry, if it fits it'll be fine. Done that a couple of times now. Seems you ordered a Surprise chocolate egg as well? 
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Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:55 pm
I don´t know where that toy figure fits into the assembly. I think it might be a special Citroen part, something to do with the fuel filter. It´s Citroen part 232387. The Xantia V6 used it as did the Xsara diesel (1997-1999). You can´t get them new now but I know Pleiades can either recondition it or supply an Airfix 1:24 US Marine action figure which works very well as a substitute.
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:22 pm
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:15 am
No, no, that won't do. I tried one of those in a Xantia V6 and the US Marine just didn't cut the mustard. All that woks as a substitute is a Spongebob Squarepants.casalingua wrote: I know Pleiades can either recondition it or supply an Airfix 1:24 US Marine action figure which works very well as a substitute.
The component is essential to soak up dangerous free radicals in the fuel before they can reach the fuel pump and damage it.
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:02 am
the smurf/cone head is supplied to fit the pump for you 
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leave the hole package in the glove box over night, you come back to the car in the morning and the new pump will be installed
regards malcolm
,leave the hole package in the glove box over night, you come back to the car in the morning and the new pump will be installed
regards malcolm
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:50 pm
It's not a Smurf Malcolm, it's Patrick Star (not Patrick Ruggcitronut wrote:the smurf/cone head is supplied to fit the pump for you
), best mate of SpongeBob Squarepants...Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:01 am
sorry i will have to watch more children's TV/Cbb'sCitroJim wrote:It's not a Smurf Malcolm, it's Patrick Star (not Patrick Ruggcitronut wrote:the smurf/cone head is supplied to fit the pump for you
regards malcolm
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:19 pm
The mechanic ´phoned just now to say the replacement pump didn´t fit. It was too narrow so it would not stay in place. Is he making a mistake of some type?
I have written to Rob Smart to get a hold of the one has for sale (thanks Malcolm for the link).
I have written to Rob Smart to get a hold of the one has for sale (thanks Malcolm for the link).
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:54 pm
This is odd. The mechanic has told me the Bosch serial number from the old pump, taken from the car is 0 580 453 024.
He says the Citroen part number from his microfiche is 15 25 43 (also the Peugeot number). But if I look up that part number the corresponding Bosch number is something else: 0986 580 185
A Bosch parts catalogue says the number the mechanic cites is that of the pump for the XM. So, were there two pumps with two different numbers used in this car?
He says the Citroen part number from his microfiche is 15 25 43 (also the Peugeot number). But if I look up that part number the corresponding Bosch number is something else: 0986 580 185
A Bosch parts catalogue says the number the mechanic cites is that of the pump for the XM. So, were there two pumps with two different numbers used in this car?
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:52 pm
I had a look at other pumps on sale. One for a ZX and XM and a Bosch unit which supersedes the one with my part number 0 580 453 024 has a black cylindrical sleeve which would close the gap between the unit I was sent and the tube it sits in. I suppose that part is missing. A 20cent plastic spacer!
Here is the Bosch unit on e-Bay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CITROEN-XM-PEUGE ... 232697355b
Here is the Bosch unit on e-Bay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CITROEN-XM-PEUGE ... 232697355b