04-05-2016, 12:20 PM
So... I do have pics but they're on the phone, I'm on the laptop...effort.
Anyway, drained all 800ml of gear oil...
There was quite a lot of metal flake in it but no teeth which is good. 
Refilled with the proper stuff (currently £16.90 at Citroen) but won't have the chance to drive it for a couple of days so no idea if it's fixed. I'm wondering if the driveshaft seal(s) are leaking but spilt some fresh oil on the diff anyway so cant tell now lol. Also the little white breather cap is missing, will that make a difference? I assume it won't have chucked 1.2 litres out of there though lol. Someone had the part number the other day, anyone got it to hand now?
Whilst down there I replaced the fog bulb with a spare, so I now have working fogs that I'll never use again. Tempted to paint them yellow though, got some spare amberlight lol.
Also refitted the new rear brake spring Sam gave me, the pad hasn't moved or rattled at all so not sure they're needed really though.
However while down there I realised why the rear handling is so good compared to usual, it's basically independent as the ARB isn't bolted in one side!! Yes, I do feel a bit silly now.
But on the plus side, removing the ARB seems to stop it skipping round rough corners which is a huge bonus!
Is it a 'special' bolt for the ARB plate or will any 13mm head one do? I also need a 13mm bolt for the brake pipe/abs cable 'bracket' in front of the front strut, I assume that one isn't anything special though?
Anyway, drained all 800ml of gear oil...
There was quite a lot of metal flake in it but no teeth which is good. Refilled with the proper stuff (currently £16.90 at Citroen) but won't have the chance to drive it for a couple of days so no idea if it's fixed. I'm wondering if the driveshaft seal(s) are leaking but spilt some fresh oil on the diff anyway so cant tell now lol. Also the little white breather cap is missing, will that make a difference? I assume it won't have chucked 1.2 litres out of there though lol. Someone had the part number the other day, anyone got it to hand now?Whilst down there I replaced the fog bulb with a spare, so I now have working fogs that I'll never use again. Tempted to paint them yellow though, got some spare amberlight lol.
Also refitted the new rear brake spring Sam gave me, the pad hasn't moved or rattled at all so not sure they're needed really though.
However while down there I realised why the rear handling is so good compared to usual, it's basically independent as the ARB isn't bolted in one side!! Yes, I do feel a bit silly now.
But on the plus side, removing the ARB seems to stop it skipping round rough corners which is a huge bonus! Is it a 'special' bolt for the ARB plate or will any 13mm head one do? I also need a 13mm bolt for the brake pipe/abs cable 'bracket' in front of the front strut, I assume that one isn't anything special though?