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Improved feature for unsubscribing from email notifications

by xantia_v6 » 11 Jul 2019, 06:09 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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As part of the work being done to improve the deliverability of emails, I have made some changes to the system for unsubscribing from email notifications.

These changes are to ensure stricter compliance with RFC2369 and RFC8058 (which are the internet standards for such things), there are also some additions for Microsoft-specific rules which are...

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Snap!

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11 Jul 2019, 15:28
Restrictions for users with @outlook.com and @hotmail.com addresses - RESOLVED

by xantia_v6 » 30 May 2019, 16:07 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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We cannot currently deliver notification or registration emails to users with @outlook.com an @hotmail.com email addresses.

This is due to Microsoft having designated our server as being a junk mail source, apparently because some users have been moving our notification emails to their 'junk' folders.

There appears to be nothing that we can do...

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Finally, after a month of sending repeated support requests to Microsoft, and spending quite a bit of time researching and rewriting some of the forum software to be more RFC compliant, we have been advised that Microsoft are no longer blocking our emails.

Note that in the meantime, to reduce the quantity of bounced emails, we have adjusted the...

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16 Jul 2019, 16:23
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The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.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
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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10 Nov 2018, 22:01

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Leaking Rain water

by tony trans am » 02 Dec 2018, 00:44

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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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29 Jan 2019, 19:42
Early Citroen GS bumpers

by tony trans am » 05 Nov 2018, 19:01

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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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They are stainless.

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05 Nov 2018, 22:07
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?
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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, 18:26

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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, 18:42
EFI conversion

by Raul » 08 Jan 2018, 19:42
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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, 15:34
GSA charging idiot light issue

by sonoramicommando » 05 Jan 2018, 09:28

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Hi all,
The charging warning light started to come on since yesterday morning - it's a bit intermittent that some times it goes off as it should after start up, other times stays on or then it comes back on and off as it pleases (but doesn't rapidly flicker or anything - once on or off, it tends to stay that way for a while)
I did a quick...

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Is it me or the GSA wiring diagram completely useless?

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07 Jan 2018, 01:34
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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If not 3D printed, then if you have all the parts of the piece, get it milled out of nylon....any good machine shop can pantograph a flat part like that very quickly.

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20 Dec 2017, 10:36
Wrong parts ? Steering alignment

by odedn » 17 Dec 2017, 21:29

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Dear friends,
I want to share with you a strange issue that I became aware with.
Locating parts is not easy especially for the right parts. I had experience more then once with parts out of spec manufactured by well known manfacturer.
On this episode steering alignment.
At the photo two tie rods; at the left a new one that I purchased a year ago...

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Assuming the female thread of the rod end goes all the way in, shorten the threaded section of the new rod to simply match the old one. The rest of the rod looks more or less right.
Get the tracking professionally checked afterwards.

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17 Dec 2017, 21:34
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 needed for...

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Did you brake to hard ?
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11 Dec 2017, 21:38
Flywheel bolts

by Stonehopper » 03 Nov 2017, 08:49

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Is there anybody there . . . ?

GS flywheel bolts 'appear' to be unavailable. Whereas 2cv flywheel bolts are. The 2cv bolts are M8 x 1 x 27. Can anyone confirm they are the same size on the GS engine?

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Thank you Mac. They are shank bolts, and specifically 'stretch' bolts, so not supposed to be used twice. Yeah, right. None in hand just now and am using 'used'. Done it before with flywheel bolts, though never with big end bolts (different engine).

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27 Nov 2017, 08:14
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
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 shaky ?...

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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?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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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
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 cropped...

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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
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 > position). (Rep Man 810, Vol 2 - undated)
30° below...

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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
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?

2....

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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

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