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Takata Airbag Recall Documentary

by GiveMeABreak » 06 Mar 2025, 17:55 » in Citroën
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Given the number of 'After-sales campaign' notices concerning Takarta Airbags I have been made aware of when looking up parts from PSA for members, I thought I would post a link to the following documentary that may be informative concerning the issue with these igniters.

According to Takata, the chemicals in the airbags’ explosive charge can...

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My DS5, VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] should be eligible for recall, but my vehicle is in China and I cannot find the corresponding service provider. Could you please contact me officially and tell me how to handle this? ????_20251024002629_33_148.png
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23 Oct 2025, 17:32
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

by GiveMeABreak » 09 Dec 2023, 17:48 » in Diagnostics

PSA Electrical Diagrams - Wiring & Symbols Codes Index

The following will cover most basic equipment, but will exclude later systems & Tech.

PSA Electrical Diagrams Introduction - Function and Constitution of Codes
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Coding of Functions
PSA Electrical Diagrams - Component Coding
PSA Electrical Diagrams -...

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09 Dec 2023, 17:48
Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot Official Part Number Requests

by GiveMeABreak » 15 May 2021, 13:55 » in Citroën
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Parts Service Announcement - 21st March 2025

Please note that there is a temporary disruption to our 'Parts Service', so we will be unable to provide any official parts for members at the present time. Please refer to the Post HERE for further info

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Disruption to Parts Service

As you may be aware, the consolidation of the old PSA to the Stellantis Group systems has resulted in both a merge of data tools and a requirement to migrate PSA accounts to Stellantis Systems.

This has caused some problems for organisations like ours and the Team are currently looking at the best way forward. This...
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21 Mar 2025, 10:53
Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jun 2020, 17:01 » in Useful links
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Just for members to be aware that airbagteam.com based in the UK are offering a 10% discount to FCF members on any of their services.

The FCF does not endorse any company directly, but thought this would be of use to members.

Full details of their services and the discount can be found here:

Airbag, Dashboard, Seat Belt & Airbag ECU Repairs

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I don't have knowledge of the Peugeot, but the issue of a loose connection is known with several makes of car.
I doubt the piece of plastic holding the cable to the floor will cause an issue with the air bag light, but an intermittent loose connection in the plug and socket almost certainly will. Check for a good electrical connection within. Look...
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14 Mar 2026, 06:55
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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anti-virus is blocking.......

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16 Sep 2024, 21:28
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22

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Seeking GSA oil pan gasket

by bjmckenz » 20 Jul 2026, 06:26

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(I'm in the States)

I may need to pull the pan off my GSA engine and I'd like to be ready with a new gasket if needed. I have no signs of leaks, so this might be overkill.

Does anyone supply them? Or is it all NOS?

Cheers,

Bruce

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Try these guys

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20 Jul 2026, 17:30
gsa steering wheel removal

by dogwood 70 » 07 Oct 2025, 19:59

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how do remove the steering wheel or column on a rhd gsa

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From a fading memory, Richard is correct. So effectively the entire column is in two parts; the upper from the steering wheel to the universal joint, then from the joint down to the rack. I'm sure I have done that separation in the past to better access the dash.

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15 Mar 2026, 07:35
Valve cover gaskets

by 0x00fj » 06 Mar 2025, 19:03

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I'm in the process of putting the engine back together. As part of this, I installed new rocker cover gaskets, the compound kind shown here:

I stuck these to the valve cover lid using Permatex 85420, a solvent-based gasket dressing. Oddly, one of the covers is already leaking slightly (and I haven't even run the engine yet!). Any suggestions as...

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Yes, that wouldn't help.
Three options;
Renew - expensive?
Fill with good quality silicon sealer to get a flatter surface for the gasket, and leave to set.
Take a hammer to the edges (gently and progressively and against a 'dolly' or anvil) to reduce/remove the distortion.

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01 May 2025, 07:24
GS junk in your garage?

by Wollop » 15 Jan 2024, 16:01

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Any current or past GS owners out there that happen to have a spare wheel and a jack they no longer require lying around in their garage?

The wheel ought to be the design that doesn't have vent holes. I think this was used on the last GSs and then GSAs?

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Sorry, a year later .... I believe the jack on the right is a series 1 CX jack.

Thank you. We did have a series 1 CX many years ago (a Familiale). Must have been from that period.

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07 Mar 2025, 08:15
G Special for sale

by Wollop » 11 Feb 2025, 13:23

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Unfortunately neither my son nor I have time to do this car justice so we have decided to sell. Many thanks for all the help we have have had on this forum.

The advertisement is self explanatory.

Apologies if 'for sale' ads are not permitted, please remove if necessary

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Many thanks!

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11 Feb 2025, 14:41
Where's the oil coming from?

by 0x00fj » 11 Dec 2024, 00:07

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Before you say oil return tubes -- yes, that's also likely. But I also see oil higher up, so I'm going to list what I've seen:

Lowest point of the lower rocker covers. I did remove the left-side one for inspection at one point, but not the right-side one.
On the point on the exhaust (lower) side of the cylinder head. According to gs-gsa-ig.de...

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Well done. Good chance to attend to all and sundry that cannot easily be accessed when installed.

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27 Dec 2024, 09:42
GS, oil leak from around the distributor, I think.

by Wollop » 07 Nov 2023, 08:41

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There's an oil leak around the distributor or distributor mount on our GS. I'm told that this is quite common and that there is an oil seal in there which has probably broken down or gone hard.

Does anyone have a drawing or picture that explains how it all goes together...or even part numbers? I don't know if the seal is bespoke or simply an 'O'...

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Sorry for the long absence, a distraction in the form of a Morris Minor convertible has got in the way and GS bashing has taken a back seat. I'll get back to it when the the novelty of curiously sized fixings wears out and face up to this leak, knocking drive shaft and whatever else crops up.

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02 Dec 2024, 15:52
Filling gearbox

by Wollop » 28 Oct 2024, 14:33

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Checking and filling gearbox oil on the GS looks sufficiently awkward that it probably rarely gets done.

Is there an easy way?

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We find it quite difficult to change from 2nd to 3rd without a crunch (4 speed). All other actions up and down are fine. It is wishful thinking to imagine double checking the oil will sort this out but no harm in trying!
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That sounds more like a problem with the synchro spring on third. Options may be either replacement of the spring...

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09 Nov 2024, 09:26
Fuel tank sender Part 2

by Wollop » 29 Sep 2024, 09:35

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Our late GS has a GSA sender unit that does not work. New replacements are hard to come by and expensive.

I wonder, does anyone know if the GS saloon fuel tank is the same as the GSA one? If so, I wonder if a GS sender would fit?

So has anyone got a working sender unit that they would be prepared to part with?

We have been able to make our...

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Apparently not. I'm told that the tank and sender are different between early and late GS.

Late GS tank and sender are the same as GSA.

I think they continued to sell the G Special (our car) after the introduction of the GSA.

I have learnt that the same thing happens with drive shafts. The GSA shafts and late GS are thicker than the early GS...

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07 Oct 2024, 17:18
GS drive shafts

by Wollop » 18 Aug 2024, 22:39

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Noisy clicking driveshaft...questions...

If it clicks on a roundabout in the UK which side is going? The one on the inside of the corner?

How long have we got if we do nothing for a month or two and what happens in the end?

Has anyone got a part number for the whole thing complete?

Is there such a thing as a recon one? Or is it new only if...

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Thanks for the suggestions. I will report back in due course.

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29 Sep 2024, 17:20
Removing the rear seat

by 0x00fj » 28 Aug 2024, 06:54

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Relevant picture from 624:
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'73 GS 1220 club, sedan/saloon. How do I remove the rear seat? I've undone the two M5 bolts at the top of the seat back, on the parcel tray. This allows the seat to tilt forward ... not very helpful as the top of the seat is wider than the space between the pillars! Part #13 is labelled Front spindle for...

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This is excellent knowledge, many thanks, I was thinking of facing up to the problem of a droopy rear seat!

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29 Sep 2024, 09:26
Wheel balancing

by 0x00fj » 20 Sep 2024, 06:02

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The GS wheel has a large hole in the middle. Can this be used to balance the wheel conventionally ? Or does the GS wheel require centerless balancing like DS and 2CV wheels?

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That's great to hear! I also got confirmation from Chevronics. I'm now looking for another wheel with 10 holes around the rim that matches my current set. The car currently has a non-matching spare from a GSA. I also remember the previous owner installed a tube in one of the tires as the rim wasn't entirely airtight.

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20 Sep 2024, 23:01
Stuck dogtooth nut for fan

by yavuzss » 05 Aug 2024, 06:04

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I'm trying loosen the 42mm dogtooth bolt, supposed to be torqued to 130 lb/ft but it doesn't turn. Since it's bolted to crankshaft, is it safe to use impact wrench?

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I took mine off with an impact gun this weekend. The nut took the threaded starter dog with it. I don't think that's how it's supposed to come apart, but it went back together just fine.

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18 Sep 2024, 18:53
Where's this seatbelt from?

by 0x00fj » 22 Jul 2024, 19:32

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My '73 GS has a retracting 3-point seatbelt for the driver's side which I suspect is not original to the car. The receptacle looks like this:

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I'd like to find a matching one for the passenger side, but none of the parts suppliers have one that looks like it. Does anyone know what Citroen this might have come from?

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@yavuzss, I've got the same belt on the passenger side, but I find the retracting style more convenient.

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05 Aug 2024, 20:57
80000 km service

by 0x00fj » 05 Aug 2024, 20:56

My GS hit 80000 km yesterday (doing 120km/h down a California highway). What's on the 80000km service checklist, and anything specific I should watch out for while doing it?

The list so far:

Inspect, tension, and possibly replace timing belts
Hydraulic fluid flush
Adjust rocker clearances
Ignition timing?
Replace the in-line fuel filter...

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05 Aug 2024, 20:56
How to remove headlight switch on GS?

by yavuzss » 20 Jun 2024, 22:37

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Hello, trying to remove the headlight switch from my 1973 GS but boths sides of the switch is bigger than the hole on column.

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I pulled out the plastic piece, it was stuck but popped out. Drilled the rivets and cleaned the contacts inside, now switch works perfectly. I wonder why dipped beam works in both first and second position. CX light switch also works like this. Must be a Citroën design 😅

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05 Aug 2024, 11:58
Handbrake? Whooshing sound at low speeds

by 0x00fj » 24 Jun 2024, 06:11

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This was the problem that started me down replacing the front disks and both pads. I've fitted new disks and new pads, and the problem is still there.

Symptom: A whooshing sound at wheel frequency, particularly at low speeds. I believe this is from the handbrake pads -- before I installed them, turning the wheels (with the car on stands) produced...

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The smaller spring (#3 in your image) isn't pressing the pads against the disk, but it is pressing them firmly down in their bores. I'm guessing this kept the pads from retracting fully when the brake was released. I tried flipping one of them over so it's not pressing as hard on the pads and they're free to move. This reduced the sound quite a...

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25 Jun 2024, 16:29
Inner CV Boots

by 0x00fj » 17 Jun 2024, 01:05

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I'm redoing the inner CV joints on my 1973 GS Club. The repro boot came with a single tube of dark-grey grease. Looking at the service manuals, they specify 200g (!) of grease on the inner joints, which feels like a lot! A few questions:

Those of you who did this job before, how much grease did you use?
Looking around, most tripod joints use...

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Ah well, looks plenty enough to me. No point in packing it in to full capacity as it could only distort the bellows, which you don't really want.
I still think in ounces.

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18 Jun 2024, 08:04
Clutch travel

by Wollop » 12 Jan 2024, 10:57

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Too much clutch travel
On our GS the clutch pedal goes too close to the floor to be ideal. What might be the problem? The clutch doesn't slip at all. It was replaced in '09 and has done around 5000 miles since then. The adjuster on the bulkhead looks as if it is on the limit.

So, what is going on? Has the clutch fork bent? Has the cable...

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Well done. Is it possible to add a second nut to the adjusting thread so as to act as a lock-nut.

Yes, I could and should but...in the fullness of time!

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15 Jun 2024, 17:00
Drive shaft outer boot

by Wollop » 11 Jun 2024, 14:47

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Can any of you very helpful people give me a simple step by step for replacing an outer driveshaft boot? One of ours has fallen apart...

(including removal of the shaft!)

Ta

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Thanks for the diagrams, this certainly looks like a fun way to spend an afternoon.

Will report back in due course.

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15 Jun 2024, 16:57
Removing stuck hydraulic lines

by 0x00fj » 07 Jun 2024, 18:20

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I'm in the middle of a bunch of front drive work on a LHD '73 GS Club -- replacing both brake disks and putting new gaiters on the driveshafts. I'm having trouble with the left-hand-side brake caliper. The supply line enters that caliper from the brake pedal, and the line is secured in some sort of bracket that's attached to the caliper itself....

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Heat, but less of it ....to soften the seal if it has gone hard....again the Micro Flame allows you to control where and how much and allows you to build up the heat slowly.

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14 Jun 2024, 06:39
Fuel tank sender

by Wollop » 06 Apr 2024, 13:12

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Does anyone know if the GS sender and the GSA sender are interchangeable? GS has two leads and GSA three.

Our 1980 GS has a sender with three leads which I imagine is a GSA unit, the car being late and during the changeover period.

It looks like it doesn't work and needs replacing.

The gauge rises to 'empty' with the ignition on and no...

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I'm told that from July '79 when the GSA is launched the GS uses a GSA sender.

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08 Apr 2024, 09:42
GS Filler neck etc

by Wollop » 19 Jan 2024, 22:24

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Next question
Filling the car up this afternoon I managed to soak Tesco's carpark and my feet in petrol. This is the first time I have put a significant (20 litres) of fuel in the car. I've not spent any time on the filler pipe etc so only have myself to blame.

So...

Are there supposed to be hose clips on the rubber pipe?
Is the rubber pipe or...

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Well done that man! Good to know.

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01 Apr 2024, 07:54
Pressure regulator leaking

by Wollop » 06 Nov 2023, 15:59

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There's a small leak from the release valve/screw/bolt on our pressure regulator. I don't want to over tighten for fear of stripping the thread.

Is there a simple solution or trick that I am missing? I think it may be a 'ball and cup' type of seal but don't really know.

Any advice including advice to live with it???

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All sorted, just had to replace the small O ring on the pressure relief screw

Thanks everyone.

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12 Jan 2024, 14:48
Brake Disc Removal

by Gsbx1220 » 15 Oct 2023, 08:40
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Hello.

I need to change the brake discs on my 1978 GS.

Can the discs be removed without removing the callipers. I had a swearing session with the car trying to remove the callipers. It seems an impossible task as one of the calliper retaining bolts is under the subframe!

Haynes manual etc says to unbolt and remove caliper and withdraw the disc...

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Preparations are under way.

Headlamp panel and under tray are removed! I was a bit short in time, so hopefully make better progress next weekend.
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29 Oct 2023, 23:20
Top Quality GSA fails to sell.

by NewcastleFalcon » 29 Apr 2023, 19:25

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Not enough interest in this excellent condition GSA for it to reach its reserve at Mathewsons April sale. Hammer price around just over £6,000, short of the £7,500-£9,000 estimate, currently recorded as not sold.

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I have added a bit to today's day in the spotlight for the GSA here on one of the FCF's newest threads...

Neil

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30 Apr 2023, 10:22
What causes this?

by Stonehopper » 11 May 2021, 19:34

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Not much going on - so . . .

Snow and ice can make some impressive sculptures and patterns, but metal?

This is a wheel bearing race from the front of the GS. It was replaced several years ago, but the fascination is in the location, and formation of the indents. It's as though they were engraved with a tool, yet they were made by the passing...

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Thank you gents. Two replies on consecutive days!

It does seem to be a strange anomaly. No play was detectable in the wheel bearing, though it would growl on right hand turns. Long since replaced.

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17 Nov 2022, 10:31
Clip on driveshaft required.

by uhn113x » 31 Mar 2017, 10:42
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Sorry to be after more parts but I need a couple of the clips that locate the Rzeppa joint (on the front end of the drive shaft) against the splined end of the shaft to avoid it sliding in and out.
I got some from Simply Bearings who state 24 mm outside and 22 inside diameters but when they came they were 2mm thick so no good; does anyone know...

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Yes, indeed. Sorry Chris :(
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06 Nov 2022, 07:38
GSA Club

by Rp0thejester » 12 Jun 2022, 18:53

I saw a beautiful GSA Club in brown paint yesterday, suffix X reg in Letchworth. With a young person driving it, it was mint condition. If your on here, what a lovely car you have.

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12 Jun 2022, 18:53
GSA blue dash

by hopalong525 » 03 Jun 2022, 10:00

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Hi. I’m wondering if anybody knows the name of the colour for the blue dashboard used in the GSA around 1980. I need to re-cover it as cracked badly from sun and frost damage. Thanks

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Remarkably little information available on GS interiors compared to DS. However, there may be some clues available from : -

You can play around selecting different years for different colours and shades.
Select 1975 and AC640.

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04 Jun 2022, 08:32
Hinge plate bolts

by Stonehopper » 01 Jun 2022, 15:49

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These have a wierd shaped slot in the head. Countersunk, part groove part hole.
I have nothing in my arsenal of tools that will shift them. Does such a male socket exist? None of the regular parts suppliers have anything like.

Bit fuzzy, but they should be visible.

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I think you are correct. Darrin at Citroen Classics in Staines has said he has not found a tool that fits, but used an adapted flat bit in an impact driver.
I'll be looking at concocting a special !

I expect Mr Moss will have something - at a price.

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01 Jun 2022, 21:11
Early Citroen GS bumpers

by tony trans am » 05 Nov 2018, 18:01

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Are early GS bumpers made of stainless steel?
I have managed to dent one corner and I’m wondering whether it’s cheaper to replace with new that seem to be chrome plated or have it beaten out.

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Some (at least) South African assembled GS’s came with chromed bumpers rather than the normal stainless, along with local glass and interior carpet & upholstery.

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31 May 2021, 23:51
Oil pump leaks

by odedn » 08 Dec 2020, 07:10

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Hi,
I am working on my oil pump to cancell leaks, therefore I replaced the inner shaft seal that came out hard like iron. But, it seams that oil comes out also from the bolts that secure the pump in the engine case. When I screws them out the where covered with deep layer of oil. When you think of it, oil can flow inside the pump through the bolts...

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GSA oil pump......

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08 Dec 2020, 17:09
GSA (online) parts vendors

by sonoramicommando » 14 Aug 2016, 09:59

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Hi all,
I'm in need of a few bits and have been looking online for parts - so far, I found Chevronics in UK and Französische Klassiker in Germany (I think). I have no experience with neither.
Are there any others around? The location really doesn't matter to me, I'm guessing they all would be somewhere in EU or UK, equally far for me anyway....

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Just to let anyone out there know what buying online can look like if it goes wrong, I had a disgraceful experience recently with a vendor-

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04 Aug 2020, 03:34
Citroen GS Club Break

by Mario » 23 May 2020, 21:57

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Hello and thanks for accepting me in your group.
I am about to start restoring a GS Club Break. I do not think I will take it apart as it is in good condition except for the paint work. I have never come across a car that has next to nothing paint on it including undercoat. Has anyone encountered such a situation? I am practically removing all the...

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Paint jobs on the GS were notorious for blowing off in the wind - especially the metallic finishes. Mine is a metallic grey which is almost down to bare metal on the roof. One rear door looks like Elephant skin.

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25 May 2020, 07:35
Complete GS/GSA estate breaking

by MikeyMK » 22 Apr 2020, 07:43

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Just found this on Car & Classic - original but rusty beige GS estate breaking.. I'm sure parts bins like this don't come up often, so here's a head's up.

I have nothing to do with anyone involved, haven't seen the car in person, i don't even own a Citroen... But here's the ad; GS estate:

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What's the advice? If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

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24 Apr 2020, 10:31
Setting timing on a 1220 motor

by soufle » 08 Mar 2020, 05:53

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Hi there, I've just pulled the motor off 75 1220 club, now I've bumped the cam pulley on the fuel pump (right side) and its drifted forward about 20 degrees, belts off, so wondering what action to take to get it back to correct position?

Any suggestions welcome.

Also I ripped the hyrdroneumatic pump off and the piston popped out, have I made a...

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The GS series are lovely to drive. Simpler than the D, but with everything tickety-boo the ride is unequalled. Pity they don't do sixty to the gallon, not thirty!

They are indeed, I swear mine was the best car I have owned. As said, shame about the petrol economy.

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10 Mar 2020, 07:31
Sleeping

by Stonehopper » 08 Feb 2020, 16:54

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A strange anniversary - one year without a post!

Awaiting inspiration; motivation; and better weather, though it's been a mild Winter thus far.

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POTD? Penny hasn't dropped with me! Precious Old Transport Devices - Naaah . . .

Picture(s) of the day thread, just about the FCF's most active topic. The GS in the snow would be a perfect submission.

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Regards Neil

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Last post by NewcastleFalcon
09 Feb 2020, 09:54
Leaking Rain water

by tony trans am » 01 Dec 2018, 23:44

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My LHD GS lets in water when it rains, it runs down to drip off brake pedal switch, nothing is immediately obvious, windscreen rubber looks good. Is there a common fault?

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Could be leaves blocking the drain holes under the bonnet - wherever they might be!

I had the same and there is a rubber 'vent' thing at the top of the wheel arch, squeeze it so it opens and loads of crap and water will come out.

Flush it out with a hose once it is flowing to clear out any remaining debris.

My GSA had the same problem - an L...

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Last post by sonoramicommando
29 Jan 2019, 18:42
Instrument panel removal

by Raul » 06 May 2017, 22:21

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Hi

The headlight and direction light indicator lights are no more working so I need to remove the instrument cluster and change the bulbs. The car is Citroen gsa. Does the part which has a car image come off separately or should it be removed with satelites etc. I saw one sgrew at the top and I also found two screws at the bottom but it did not...

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You have to lever out the high/low beam switch. Use a plastic lever so you won't damage it. Then you will see sort of circular spring clip type thing holding the headlight switch barrel in place. be careful not to damage the clip else the fingers lose springiness and the barrel won't stay in its place when you reassemble it. Also, there are pins...

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26 Oct 2018, 10:20
window blade seal source?

by sonoramicommando » 12 Jul 2018, 09:56

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mine has pretty well split pretty much the whole length, both inside and outside seals.
any idea where I can buy one - nos or reproduction?
cheers

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Hiya,
Yes that's usually my first port of call for GSA parts but I couldn't find anything that fits the description.
Chevronics has the outside ones but supposedly nil stock on inside ones, I'm told.
I need to replace the window regulator so want the parts replaced at the same time.
Cheers,
Sam

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15 Jul 2018, 20:01
Exhaust parts

by Stonehopper » 24 May 2018, 14:08

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The centre, long pipe, on my '75 GS Pallas has a torpedo type section made up of a folded seam. I suspect it acts as a resonator, or sound absorption device. Well the seam has given out, roaring like a good'un. 8-)
I opted for a straight pipe without the intermediate silencer to replace same, but shipping restrictions from Germany to UK meant...

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Just an update.
Having been 'put off' from ordering from 'Mr. Auto' (parts allegedly slow in arriving, and any refunds likewise), I ordered from Chevronics. The only difference between the GS and the GSA rear box is the final bends in the tail pipe. GSA and GS are the same other than that, and will fit. No difference in pipe diameters. Walkers...

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18 Jun 2018, 07:18
1975 GS front lower wishbone bush removal

by tony trans am » 08 Jun 2018, 20:39

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As the title says, any hints and tips will be greatly appreciated.

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Deafened by the 'silence'?
I have not done one myself, but the Haynes and Autobook series have the procedure. Do you have either? Or shall I plagiarise a bit? Basically it's getting stuff out of the way to drift, or use a rawlbolt to extract the silentbloc bushes (so it is said!).

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17 Jun 2018, 09:33
Does anyone know anything about MEP X27?

by sonoramicommando » 09 May 2018, 08:34

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It's one of the one-make single seater racers run under Formule Bleue back in the '70 in France.
It had 1015cc GS engine, modified with cams and Weber 40 IDFs amongst others.
It seems they are still running them (presumably under historic racing series).
It would be appreciated if anyone can elaborate on their mechanical specifications -...

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I've been through all that - pretty light on details though. There is a facebook page for it, looks like they are still actively raced in large numbers in France.

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30 May 2018, 00:02
Electronic ignition

by Stonehopper » 09 Oct 2016, 13:47
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Finally got around to fitting the Lumenition Optronic kit.

Started up fine, and seems to run a little smoother on a short five mile run. Running a Xenon lamp for 33° advance at 2500rpm showed a very steady mark, much more so than with the cassette points set up. The dizzy is at its maximum travel in the annular slots (was same with points), and...

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Contacted Autocar yesterday after they had my kit for a couple of weeks, and got a reply straight away. They have found the module in good order, and are sending me a new silver MS4 coil to replace the green one. It's being despatched today.

if after fitting I still have no spark, and as the car runs fine on the points set-up which shows that...
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24 May 2018, 13:23
Anyone else got a LHD 70's GS

by tony trans am » 23 Apr 2018, 15:53

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Still trying to sort my fuel gauge. anyone got a pic of their instrument dash wired up, I am missing a wire from the fuel gauge spade connector but do not know where it goes or comes from. The wiring diagram doesn't show it due to it being the printed circuit board.

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Sounds like you may have an issue with corrosion and/or connections. Amongst other things fuse holder clips can cause wierd results that defy logic - unless your an auto electrician!! And I'm not - Mike Phelan would be one such bod, but he's over on the 2cvGB forum as a rule.

Not exactly 'on topic' but my last regular bike would extinguish the...

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27 Apr 2018, 15:47
window winder trouble

by sonoramicommando » 27 Apr 2018, 06:10

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So trouble comes in threes, just when I put the car on the market - first the windscreen crack, second flooding of the cabin, now driver's side window winder is reluctant to raise (and to a lesser extent, lower) the glass. When turning the winder, it feels like it's failing to catch on teeth and spin. If I turn very slowly and carefully, it does...

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Thanks - Wish I didn't have the manual remote control mirror, it would be far easier.

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27 Apr 2018, 08:48
what body parts are interchangeable between GS & GSA?

by sonoramicommando » 30 Mar 2018, 11:22

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Well, I have been wondering about this but now I need a replacement windscreen as mine has a 4 inch crack which is growing everyday. The German parts website has a couple of different ones, 5mm & 7mm and apparently laminated and non-laminated (toughened, I guess - I don't fancy driving behind one of these). Obviously I won't know which one I have...

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...On the lower valance I guess that would need to be swapped actually. I've had a look on the Chevronics website and they list a different part for GS/GSA.

Thanks for the links.
Looks like they look the same except for the bumper attachment points.

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08 Apr 2018, 06:25
1984 GSA Timing Help

by Anx » 03 Jan 2018, 17:26

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Hello I could use some help with setting my timing belts, I'm restoring my 1984 GSA 1300 motor and I bought new belts and tension bearings, I do not have a good manual the Haynes manual I have does not show the correct install of the belts, they have the white marks on them that I lined up with the marks on the cams and the main crank.
when I go...

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Thanks everyone for the help, I found out the motor needed new piston rings that was the issue after sitting in storage for 17 years it needed a minor rebuild and cleaning.

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12 Mar 2018, 17:42
EFI conversion

by Raul » 08 Jan 2018, 18:42
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Hi

Anyone here who has done it or considering it in the future?

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Singe point injection systems can work very well if properly set up, and I'd say far better than a carb in anything other than absolutely top-notch condition that's been tuned on a rolling road etc.

Grafting a system onto a car that's never been designed for one isn't a small undertaking, but it's certainly not impossible. If the car normally has...
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13 Jan 2018, 14:34

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