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Forum server settings changed

by xantia_v6 » 07 May 2024, 19:01 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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Due to excessive server loading caused by some badly behaved 'bots' (automated content collectors), I have changed the anti-ddos settings on the site to be much more aggressive.

This has had the desired effect of reducing the server loading from 100% to about 10% (the other 90% was coming from just 8 IP addresses located in China).

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Not sure if it will work for you because it will depend on the host amongst other things.

But maybe worth entering CN into the cPanel. Block the whole country. We had to do that on our business website. Blocked RU also.

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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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Please make all your Citroen , DS Automobiles or Peugeot Parts Requests on this thread

This thread is only for donating members who wish to request official part numbers or Parts Diagrams.

Please don't post technical queries or ask 'how to' questions here. Create a thread in one of the main Citroen / Peugeot Forums for these queries....

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I can't get the OEM Drop Rod Links - they won't allow me to add, so there may be an issue, so these are the alternative and cheaper approved part:

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(1) Anti Roll Bar, part: 9802490980, £347.78
(2) Anti-Roll Bar rod, part: 1679755380, £19.78
(5) Nut, part: 9807710580, £0.76

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(2) OEM Front Wishbone (Left),...
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14 May 2024, 08:47
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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Re the 407 door seal issue and airbag warnings, after a few days of rain and testing with the hose, I gave up as water was still pooling on top of the bottom door seal and then running inside the car.

My solution was to put a few holes thru the seal with a leather hole punch tool which seems to allow the water to exit (the door seal gets squashed...
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07 Mar 2024, 23:42
Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 04:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, DS Automobiles & Peugeot) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Please note: This Thread is now Locked.

Please Make All Your Citroen or Peugeot Parts Requests Here

All parts requests from this topic have been moved there.
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14 Nov 2021, 07:21
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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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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24 Jan 2020, 16:49
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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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
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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Recheck any thing the cable goes through aswell there could be something making the cable not retract as it should or its getting stuck , dropping lower than it should in a fitting postion heres an example.. xsara picasso 2.0hdi throttle pedal flat to floor only getting 28mph to 32mph, reason, under brake fluid bowl is a housing the cable goes...

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04 Apr 2024, 16:26
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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I'm also after a jack for my newly enquired GS Pallas if anyone had a spare one?

I still have one spare as shown in my comments above, it's the one on the right hand side in the images. Please note the welded on clip on the top, it is different to the left and you would need either to ascertain that it would fit into any jack location support...

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04 Apr 2024, 04:58
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
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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Yes I'll give Rob Moss a call but first I will clean it up and do my best to identify where the oil is dripping from.

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10 Nov 2023, 14:37
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...

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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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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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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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Last post by Zelandeth
13 Jan 2018, 14:34
GSA charging idiot light issue

by sonoramicommando » 05 Jan 2018, 08:28

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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, 00:34
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, 09:36
Wrong parts ? Steering alignment

by odedn » 17 Dec 2017, 20:29

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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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Last post by white exec
17 Dec 2017, 20:34
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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Last post by Stickyfinger
11 Dec 2017, 20:38
Flywheel bolts

by Stonehopper » 03 Nov 2017, 07:49

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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, 07:14
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?

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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, 13:08
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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
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, 06:21
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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, 06:04

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