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Update to the Acceptable Usage Policy - Sept 2017

by GiveMeABreak » 01 Sep 2017, 11:28 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Please note that the FCF Admin Team have amended the FCF Acceptable Usage Policy to clarify the rules concerning Profile Signatures and Commercial Posts as of September 2017.

An extract from the AUP concerning the changes is listed below, however all members are kindly asked to visit the following link and familiarise themselves with the updated...

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See my post above showing the portrait mobile screen on an iPhone 6plus - no avatar section at all, so focusses on the post content. The display is adaptive depending on your screen size and resolution, so different for each person depending on what they use. The changes were mostly to improve mobile use, where display options are obviously very...

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04 Sep 2017, 13:32
French Car Chat Forum
by GiveMeABreak » 25 Aug 2017, 13:05 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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The 'French Car Chat' Forum has now been renamed to ' The Off Topic Chat Lounge'.

There have been no changes to the existing topics or posts. It was just felt that there needed to be a place for posts that did not fit into any of the other categories and to encourage posts of a more general nature to be posted here instead of in the technical...

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hi,

Thx for the answare. I understand .
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05 Sep 2017, 09:09
FCF LDS Fluid Discount

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 12:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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When researching some LDS Fluid suppliers, I looked into one retailer Nielson CDG that Elis (EDC5) referred to me for comment. On looking at their description of the LDS, they were referring to Citroen as having 'Hydrolastic' suspension etc. - needless to say, I did contact them and explained the systems used by Citroen and the distinction between...

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I never used the registration utility because it is always wrong on just about every website that uses that facility, so they are not unique here.

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31 Aug 2017, 00:27
Private Message Improvements

by GiveMeABreak » 24 Jul 2017, 00:10 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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Just to advise members that we have made some improvements to the Private Messaging System used on the Forum:
We have increased the Mailbox limit from 100 to 200 messages
We have now enabled image file attachments to be sent in private messages.
All effective immediately.

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I have just adjusted a forum setting which should have fixed this issue.

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14 Aug 2017, 21:45
FCF Member Discount - EasyDiagnostics

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Jun 2017, 16:16 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a 15% discount for FCF members from Easydiagnostics as of 17th June 2017. This is for members only and details are in the following link in the members' section:

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three wheeling

by sonoramicommando » 17 Jul 2017, 03:44

Just went for a quick spin in the car park with a wheel off (rear left), just for fun.
Hard to get the power down as front right seems to be lifting and front left is heavily overloaded.
I did a lame impression of the Spanish GSA commercial where it does slalom :rofl2: - good fun but I think I spent good 10 minutes jacking the car up & down.
I...

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17 Jul 2017, 03:44
C-matic gearbox challenge

by odedn » 05 Jun 2017, 22:22
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Hi,
Recently I decided to convert my GSA 1981 to C-matic as it was years ago.
I got gearbox out of GSA 1983 which included parking lock gear which is different from earlier models.
I found out that it is hard to find litrature or photos on C-matic gearbox, especially regarding G type.
Strange question ;
The gear shifter/selector movements with my...

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Thank you Derek.

Is anyone have Gs/Gsa C-matic ?
I would like to have photos of the components in the car and share knowledge.

Thanks

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19 Jun 2017, 20:42
when does the low fuel warning light kick in? '82 GSA

by sonoramicommando » 12 Jun 2017, 02:13
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It seems the fuel gauge calibration is a bit off, I just filled up and it took 36 litres and that's from the gauge reading empty. The owner's manual says the tank holds 43 litres so I have 7 litres to go empty.
That got me curious - when does (or is supposed to) the low fuel warning light come on? I hope this is not tied to the fuel gauge. I think...

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Well - it does work, but not sure exactly when it kicks in as it seems to be suffering from intermittent ground fault.
At standing still, the light came on steady with ~6 litre left but it goes out when moving.
I'll have to try again when I'm back on the usual commuting route - just did ~400km open road trip this weekend. I should have brought...

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18 Jun 2017, 20:18
A few quick questions re: carbs

by sonoramicommando » 31 May 2017, 00:56
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Hi,
Are Solex & Weber interchangeable for given engine displacement or model year?
I believe mine is Weber 30DGS ('82 1299cc GSA) - Will one drop in place of another? If so, is one better than another?
Cheers

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right - you jokers well and truly put me off....
i'll just have to soldier on til summer. it's not so after all...
cheers.

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12 Jun 2017, 01:55
Gsa - front suspention upper arm "shaky"
by odedn » 03 Oct 2016, 21:56

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Hi everyone

While replacing balljoints, I found out that the upper suspention arm was very unsteady. Certainly something was wrong !! I need to dismantle the arm and look for faults.
I looked for information and found that the upper arm is equiped with rare bearings.
Does anyone knows what can be wrong ? what could cause the arm to be so...

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Hi
Finaly I sucsseided to upload photos. :)
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05 Jun 2017, 21:22
Petrol smell

by bighairybloke » 05 Jun 2016, 22:14
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My new Gs has a small of petrol around the engine and front of the car. It has had new filter and pump recently, the pipes are not new but are not leaking. The carb looks a bit damp though. The pipes are all jubile clipped into place and a good tug has failed to dislodge them.

Also, the previous owner recommends not fill more than half a tank as...

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The carburetor is a simple device in essence, being fed by a low pressure pump like a lift pump on a diesel, and which delivers a flow of fuel atomised by a flow of air in carefully regulated amounts according to throttle and choke controls. Unlike the high pressure diesel pump, it does not require specialised test equipment for it to be...

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28 May 2017, 09:18
LHD mirror vs RHD mirror
by sonoramicommando » 23 Apr 2016, 04:11

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Are the mirrors the same for LHD cars and RHD?
My car (RHD GSA Pallas sedan) didn't come with the passenger side mirror - but breaks came with mirrors on both sides looking at brochures etc?
The driver's side has remote control (manual) - is the passenger's side same as well?

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Here is the template. The hole is the thread diameter so you might want to drill a tad larger.
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21 May 2017, 20:41
GSA for sale
by Stonehopper » 01 Mar 2016, 14:08

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I thought the registration rang a bell. I owned this one for a short time, so if anyone wants a little piece of its history - PM me.

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ha ha very funny! :rofl2:
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20 May 2017, 03:48
Instrument panel removal

by Raul » 06 May 2017, 22:21
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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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I have to say the GSA dash design is a bit of a hit and miss. I love the LH satellite but not so much of the RH. The speedo and tacho are sitting too low and hard to read and the novelty of the rolling drum wears off after a few drives. The car silhouette/warning lights are terrible gimmick.

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07 May 2017, 19:49
my GS Pallas
by Gsbx1220 » 24 Oct 2016, 19:26

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Hi.

As I'm new here I thought that I would do a wee post about my GS.

It's a 1978 Pallas finished in Beige Opal (AC078) with a sunroof. It was registered in February 1978 and has 25K on the clock.

I bought it in November 2014 from a fellow CCC member in Aberdeen. I had been sort of looking on & off for a G for many years then this one...

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All still going well. Got the last bit of chrome trim on. The ones that go around the rear side glass. They are the worst to fit as they go on the window rubbers. Luckily the inside of my garage was warm as the sun was out, and the help of some duck oil, they eventually went on!

Next is the rear spheres.

A couple of photsos from Drive it Day.
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03 May 2017, 07:46
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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Glad your trip went well. And your GS ran well. Next time you are passing through give me a shout!

Still not fitted electronic ignition yet, but still on the list
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03 May 2017, 07:41
GS interior trim screw

by Cullifer » 15 Apr 2017, 13:15
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Hello all,

I'm going to gradually try and get an old GS (78 Pallas) back on the road. This is likely to be the first post of many. I am inexperienced mechanically but now have some time and enthusiasm.

I'm going to remove the interior trim as car is outside and I want to get a full respray in next 1-2 years. I'm saving for an outdoor carcoon....

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Straight ahead it should be around 8'o'clock.

It does vary though. Mine is fitted at 4 o'clock because it is RHD.

"30° below horizontal towards outside of car." (Rep Man 810, Vol 1 - April '74)
"the arm should be on the left-hand side, at an angle of about 30° below the horizontal ( the << twenty to >>...

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26 Apr 2017, 14:40
Hello, anyone know this Gsa?

by leefee1 » 26 Apr 2017, 12:27
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Hello Guys and girls. New here, but a frequenter of other forums and have spotted a few familiar usernames already. :) Anyone know the car in the above link? For whatever reason its winking at me! it couldn't be further away either, but hey ho..I am awaiting some more pics before I jump on and get it bought. Any opinions on the car or seller will...

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oh, and also, whats the colour? never seen one in that shade before, I quite like it.

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26 Apr 2017, 13:10
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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Both now fitted. Plus a useful tip:
It's very awkward to fit these properly into the CV joint ao a bit of a ponder was needed; if you get a thin strip of thin metal (I used a scrap tube of a garden light), wrap it round the fitted clip and use a tie-wrap to compress the clip so it fits the splines, the CV joint can be gently tapped on until the...
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25 Apr 2017, 08:41
Rubber ring on front gaiter.
by uhn113x » 29 Mar 2017, 17:25

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Hi Folks,

Just been renewing my GSA driveshaft gaiters - in the kit from the front ones there's a rubber ring for something - no idea what it's for!
I'm sure when I've done this before there were none of these.

Anyone any idea, please? :?:

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Had no problem with Ligarex - made a tool like the 'real' one from a pair of circlip pliers from a Pound Shop years ago!
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19 Apr 2017, 19:19
Bleeding rear brakes

by odedn » 05 Apr 2017, 19:33
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Hi friends,

I have to do this process after replaceing the brake regulator.

After reading the Hynes manuel I don't understand why I should take off the wheels and push up the arm to get "inlet" situation.

Selecting the upper mode is enough to open rhe corrector valve.

I would like to know what is the simple way and what steps are...

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Hi
Ashort update ;
The valve brake is located on the end of the rear arm.
Selection the upper situation makes the arm goes down and the car rises. At this position there is clearly a direct approach to the valves with open spaner.
It would be easyer to close & open the valves by taking off the wheels and to approach it from the side but it is...

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08 Apr 2017, 16:01
Wanted to buy - GSA 5 speed gearbox

by Dave Rogers » 26 Mar 2017, 13:11
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Hi, I'm in Melbourne, Australia and I've just purchased a GSA, circa '79 or '80 but somewhere in its lifespan it's had the 5 speed box replaced with a GS 4 speed. GSAs are few and far between in Australia so I'm casting a wide net in trying to locate a good 5 speed. Does anybody have one for sale, or could you please point me in the direction of...

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Hi and welcome to the Forum Dave. I'm going to post this into the Wanted / For Sale section for you too, just in case.
Many thanks. I couldn't see the For sale or to buy Forum, but then I was working off a phone screen so obviously over looked. Thanks again.

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27 Mar 2017, 13:06
squealing brakes
by sonoramicommando » 02 Feb 2017, 07:21

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The brakes make pretty loud squealing noise most of the time - any pointers?
Cheers

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The shop replaced the pads and it's quiet as a ninja (well, I could still hear a faint amount, coming downhill, guessing that may have something to do with even less braking force on the rear - but it's way more tolerable)
Apparently they were original pads (doesn't surprise me)
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22 Feb 2017, 07:04
GS pick-up

by Stonehopper » 05 Feb 2017, 22:14
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GS pick-up anyone?

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Are they still trying to flog that thing

been about for some time now

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05 Feb 2017, 22:28
Steering pinion

by 2cy » 18 Dec 2016, 21:48
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Hi guys. I'm new with GS stuff so be gentle with me.. but my query is regarding the steering pinion used on the GS models without PAS. My own car is an Ami super of 1974 vintage, which of course uses the GS's 1015 engine with ancillaries, plus the 1220 gearbox and f.brakes (although the bell housing is unique to the super) ...so it uses quite a...

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^ yes, same pitch but much shorter bolts to hold the end plates on.

Thanks for the link, ECAS would most likely have been my second attempt. As it was I got 30mm x 9mm from Suffolk Fasteners, here in Ipswich - 5 for £10 incl postage, so I save a fiver or more over ECAS prices. but useful to know that they were also used for the handbrake...

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20 Jan 2017, 13:02
wheel alignment question

by sonoramicommando » 16 Jan 2017, 19:25
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Hi all,

I got a new set of XZX's (eye watering price for 70's technology tyres, really) so I thought I'd make the most out of them and got wheel alignment done yesterday.
They told me though, because of non-removable spats on rear guards, they can't put the alignment thingamyjiggy on the rear wheels and can't do the alignments. And as no...

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I always do my tracking with a threaded rod slid inside a length of steel electrical conduit. Adjust the length so it just touches the widest part of the tyre about level with the bottom of the wheel, a brick is about the right height, slide it to the back of the wheel and observe the gap or other wise, about 1mm is about right for most wheels...

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18 Jan 2017, 11:37
GS windscreen

by Glennbilly » 10 Jan 2017, 22:28
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Does anybody know where I can get a GS windscreen?

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Pilkingtons make them new.

Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but they have the tooling. Even if they didn't have the tooling, they'd make it (for a price).

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12 Jan 2017, 02:14
a new acquisition
by sonoramicommando » 02 Apr 2016, 02:30

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Rightio, picked up an '82 GSA Pallas, as usual, there are things to sort out - any input would be appreciated.

1. Smells of fuel when sitting in the garage (yesterday was particularly bad, after getting stuck in the traffic for an hour - it had slight dieseling when I shut it off).
I can also smell a bit of fuel inside the cabin. Any ideas?

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I had similar with mine. No indicators or instruments. After some investigation, I found it was the ignition switch. A bit of a pig to change, but one changed all was well.
Thanks - I did look at the ignition switch for a different reason (offset from the key hole) and it looked a bit awkward. I hope I won't have to change it, fingers crossed......
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31 Dec 2016, 19:17
Spotted blue GSA in Glasgow

by aerodynamica » 10 Dec 2016, 22:39
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I spotted a blue GSA on the M74 going towards south Glasgow this morning (Saturday, 10th December) going along.

Looked great going along and so rare and surprising to see :)

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I think all the early Citroens were brilliantly designed, the CX, was my favourite, never had a DS but I suspect that was even better, its a pity all that innovation is no longer with us.

Peter

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26 Dec 2016, 17:53
Fitting GSA rear spoiler

by sonoramicommando » 25 Nov 2016, 07:36
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I'm getting around to fit the rear spoiler - I bought it a second hand one from Chevronics but left it in the garage until now.
Now I had a look at the service manual and the spoiler itself, it needs 5 special brackets to be pop riveted first.
Unfortunately the spoiler didn't come with any of the fitting hardware so I'm well screwed - has anyone...

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The spoiler actually has a provision for wiper motor hole but looks very ugly from what I've seen on the internet photos. Mine is a second hand unit from Chevronics and it came with the hole butchered open. I managed to find a rubber plug to fill that (as well as wiper motor hole on the hatch).

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04 Dec 2016, 19:09
seeking some nice tips on sunroof adjustment (GSA)

by sonoramicommando » 04 Dec 2016, 09:14

So I finally got around putting back the sunroof - as some may recall I got burnt by lazy and irresponsible (coming from me, it says a lot) previous owners, who initially sealed the sunroof with sealant and subsequent owners who didn't get around to do anything about it. The result? Rust, lots and lots of rust...

The seal carrier was a toast, 75%...

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04 Dec 2016, 09:14
Buying a GSA - any tips?

by harvestmouse » 21 Apr 2014, 10:35
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Hello all

There is a GSA for sale and I'm tempted.

The thing is, although I have had a lot of cars, including a number of Citroens (am familiar with flat air-cooled engines, such as that in the GSA) I'm not at all familiar with the rest of the vehicle.

The only hydraulic-suspension Citroen I have even had was a 1985 BX. Horrid car. Wanted to...

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More GS's on Ebay:

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30 Nov 2016, 18:14
Citroen safety film, early seventies
by Stonehopper » 26 Jun 2015, 18:11

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A feast of 2cv; GS; DS; SM.
Lots of GS action:
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Just watched that film again, and spotted another. All in Italian, but the images make up for much. Again a film from the seventies. 15mins long:

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15 Oct 2016, 10:29
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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thanks fellas

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14 Aug 2016, 20:15
GSA factory stereo setup Q

by sonoramicommando » 01 Aug 2016, 01:43
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Did they come with one installed either standard or optional fitment?
Does anyone have factory standard setup, if so can you post some photos pls?
Cheer,
Sam

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I think I'll slip in a partition of some sort - I might have a flat fibreglass panel somewhere...
As for the stereo opening on mine, it might have been cut at the dealer when sold new - It looks to be very precisely cut, but I think I can make out a bit of burr at places and it's definitely not molded in that shape from the factory.
I think your...

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10 Aug 2016, 10:16
hub cap interchangeability

by sonoramicommando » 21 Jul 2016, 08:45
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are the plastic hub caps and the chrome ones interchangeable?

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hmm I think series 2 GS pallas one looks the best - it's gonna cost me some pretty pennies though...
thanks

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22 Jul 2016, 09:45
cutting spare keys
by sonoramicommando » 05 Jul 2016, 21:15

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Hi all,
My car came with only one set of keys - and I'm one of those people who is prone to misplace stuff so I'd like to have a spare set cut and stashed away somewhere.
The door key looks fairly generic but the ignition key seems a bit unique in that it's fairly thick for its overall size - would a corner locksmith have a blank to cut these keys...

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SX6 works like a charm. cheers.

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19 Jul 2016, 02:35
Citroen gsa 1300
by Raul » 24 May 2016, 07:20

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Hi

It finally arrived. First impressions compared to xantia:

1) Steering is heavier
2) Noise in the cabin is much more loud
3) Height correctors work much quicker, almost instantly
4) The car is more stable on uneven road, the xantia is more like a boat.
5) Low speed uneven road is softer but some potholes and riddles are sharp
6) braking feels...

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Hi

So today I wanted to drive to work but after a few km-s I realised that clutch pedal feels different and the clutch is slipping. It happened overnight. How bad is clutch on them to change? Does it mean engine off??

Had a problem like this back in the day and took the engine out twice replacing the clutch assembly. I found the problem to be...
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11 Jul 2016, 03:53
Listing of GSA X3 engine numbers

by black_label » 23 Jun 2016, 12:13
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I've been offered a GSA 1299cc engine and the current owner doesn't know what age/year it is. Is there website or database where I can check up on the year it was made? I have the engine number.

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I would suggest contacting Julian Marsh: or Rob Moss:

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24 Jun 2016, 07:43
GS Break covers

by bighairybloke » 05 Jun 2016, 14:54
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Anyone know of any body that makes decent covers?

Ta

Steve

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Depends how much you want to spend...

Not cheap, but it would be the best outdoor solution.

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05 Jun 2016, 22:27
And so it goes . . .

by Stonehopper » 20 May 2016, 20:06
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Having fitted new front exhaust pipes, Y section, and manifold gaskets about a year ago, I one day get that regular chuffing sound from number 1 exhaust. Dismay. I should gave guessed that the bodged repair of a stripped stud by a previous owner replacing said stud with an M8 bolt tapped into the head, was not the correct solution, and would one...

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Hi

My car arrived last week and it is a very good car but the famous y-pice has a little hole. The seller told me that it needs replacement. My plan is to grease it with some exhaust grease and wrap some exchaust tape to cover the hole and keep the car going. I am building the garage to work on my citroens but it takes at least a year to finish...

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23 May 2016, 13:37
how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

by sonoramicommando » 18 May 2016, 02:31
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I'm just curious to know how well it is matched to the GS/A engine.
My (limited) impression is that GS/A engines need to be worked hard at high revs to get it going but how do C matic owners find it?
Also, how does it compare to CX C matic, which has a bit more displacement on its side.
Cheers,
Sam

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Really? Just emailed him yesterday for trim clips, got a reply back pronto: info@chevronics.co.uk
Phoning from NZ might be a touch pricey!

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20 May 2016, 06:38
Haynes Manual

by cachaciero » 13 May 2016, 21:54
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I have a copy of the Haynes Manual for the GS a bit oily in places, but usable, should anybody want it for the cost of postage say now or at least within a week or it's headed for the skip.

Regards cachaciero

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I would like to buy/take it. Send me a pm please.

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15 May 2016, 17:15
What oil for a 1299cc GSA engine?

by Northern_Mike » 21 Sep 2013, 20:29
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Well, the subject says it all really. I believe the original spec was 20/50, but I'm finding it a bit expensive and rare these days.

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Years ago BP Technical confirmed to me on the phone - when I was making an enquiry about Duckhams Hypergrade 20W/50 - that 5-litre containers marked 'Diesel' and 'Gasoline' were actually the same stuff, and that packaging was tailored to reassure purchasers that they were getting something specific. Honest, if nothing else.

I have run PSA diesels...

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14 May 2016, 08:10
front spoiler Q

by sonoramicommando » 26 Apr 2016, 12:07
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right - the car is missing the front 1/4 width chin spoilers - where it would have been mounted, the flanges had been torn a bit and the fasteners (or possibly blanks) are missing.
did all GSA come with the front spoilers or was it optional depending on trim level (club, pallas, x3 etc etc)?
and are they worth putting back on?
cheers

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intetesting - I'll have a closer look when the car s back from the garage. that german parts place online has them around 27 euro i think. not bad price, i guess.

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27 Apr 2016, 01:00
Distant Export version

by sonoramicommando » 16 Apr 2016, 05:33
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I've been reading GSA bilingual technical description and it goes on about "Distant Export" version.
Does anyone know how "distant" these regions are?

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not sure it is. most of additional items added/modded appear to be non cosmetic and functional.

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17 Apr 2016, 04:19
GSA insurance

by scratcher » 25 Feb 2012, 09:06
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My insurance on the GSA is due in about three months time, but 'money supermarket' have jumped the gun and sent me estimates for renewal , they range from £104.50 to £ 1908.00. The latter sounds a little over the top!! I think I might just ignore that one. Gerry

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Next time she asks give her a Primus and a folding table . . . (May come as no surprise that I have been previously divorced).

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16 Apr 2016, 17:32
Buying new brakes + new tyres - advice ??

by 2cy » 12 Feb 2016, 11:23
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I need to buy new brakes & tyres for the Ami Super. Several questions to ask if I may ..

A. 135 or 145 tyres.? rolling resistance is probably just a little less and the steering may be a little lighter with the 135 section. But what's your opinion.?
B. Citroens were designed to run on Michelin tyres. That then would be the obvious first...

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Interesting that 2cy has had steering linkage issues - my last MOT tester mentioned (though not an advisory) that there was a slight wheel bearing play in the front right. I checked for play with wheel clear of the ground and could detect no play whatsoever in the top/bottom apsect (12/6 o'clock), but definitely some in the 9/3 o'clock. Wheel spun...

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13 Apr 2016, 16:56
HID conversions & Selective yellow headlights

by Stonehopper » 17 Mar 2016, 23:27
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For information if nothing else:

My GS has selective yellow asymmetric bulbs (not halogen), and they are ample for regular driving at night.

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More on the lighting front;
The complexities of LED's, their heat sinks and output:

- and on reflector design:

Hat tip to Phill over on 2cvGB - it was he who did the digging!

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08 Apr 2016, 07:41
GS 1300 Lumpy idle and running any ideas please.
by falling-out-with-my-car » 26 Nov 2015, 12:38

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Hi, My Father who is in his 80's and getting top a point where I need to help him
out quite a bit has a 1300 GS Hatchback and it runs like a bag of bolts, things we know
fuel supply is good and filters are ok plugs are good to the car starts up and runs well its just very lumpy.
perhaps a carb rebuild any ideas please?

secondly we rebuilt her...

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A Weber, OK. Webers are good. Some would say easier to set up than the Solex, but I wonder if there is much difference really.

Odd about 2cv coils. In over thirty five years of owning and running A series, I have never had a coil fail. I do have a few spares which have come my way over time, but the Harley coil seems to be a good choice if...
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18 Mar 2016, 12:27
GS Gearbox Mainshafts?

by emulti » 25 Oct 2015, 17:15
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I inherited three brand new gearbox mainshafts for GS/GSA (according to the vendor) with the spares that came with my CX.

Looking at the parts book, they do look like the a GS part, but I have no part numbers on the packing.

I have put some photos here:

If anyone can identify them and would like one for a nominal cost, please let me know!...

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Not from Cx not from GS(A).

Gs has a bevel pinion on the end of the shaft, not a helical one.

Cx has 1st gear tooting like removable wheel, not integrated like in your pictures.

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27 Feb 2016, 07:42
HELP !! Citroen tools

by 2cy » 20 Feb 2016, 16:05
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Next month (middle of March) I plan to drive down to Slovenia to work (start recommissioning) my recently acquired Ami-Super. 42 years old and 30k miles (on the clock) this car is (mechanically) original with the G10 Citroen GS motor and 1220 gearbox / disc brakes. I'll start by replacing the cam-belts and servicing the motor, before progressive...

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21 Feb 2016, 14:08
GS timing belts / tensioners
by macplaxton » 03 Jun 2015, 02:38

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Homework time before the ordering.

if you require new belts and tensioners
i have just purchased a set of belts for i think £36 squid from AJAYS motor factors,
and although Chris Salter supplied the tensioners this time, they are still available from GSF for around£13 quid each, as opposed to ( i have heard ) someone that sells them for i think...

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I've had a laborious time on the interweb this week.. aside from desperately trying not to get frustrated &/or despondent... I have found that Continental , still have GS 1015 cambelts listed as 'active' - ie., they are still available.

I then found these at Mister-Auto.co.uk and so I phoned through to Rob at Chevronics who had put aside a...
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19 Feb 2016, 21:21
Y reg gsa forsale

by savoy » 15 Feb 2016, 21:22

Anyone interested????
y reg 1982 gsa in light blue.
Its been sitting in a dry garage for the last 14 years.
Its a project ......requires work.
Call me on 07831898573 if brave and fancy a real challenge.
07831898573 01282 773466
savoygarage.co.uk
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15 Feb 2016, 21:22
Citroen GS production

by macplaxton » 04 Feb 2016, 15:59
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Wandering the web, I came across this:

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It's a 1973 documentary called "Humain, trop humain" by Louis Malle.

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Yeh....I I had the one Imp you produced....thanks for that !

=D> Wasn't on the Imp line I'm afraid - I was underneath Commer Spacevans bolting up and connecting steering, throttle and rear shocks. Spent two weeks banging my head on lumps of metal. Best protection was a wooly hat! #-o

I would have chosen the crane driving job - used to drive...

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06 Feb 2016, 21:57

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