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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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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

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 ?...

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...

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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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.

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...

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....

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...

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? :?:

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...

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

GS pick-up anyone?

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...

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...

Does anybody know where I can get a GS windscreen?

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....

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 :)

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...

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%...

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...

A feast of 2cv; GS; DS; SM.
Lots of GS action:

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

are the plastic hub caps and the chrome ones interchangeable?

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...

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...

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.

Anyone know of any body that makes decent covers?

Ta

Steve

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...

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

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

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.

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

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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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

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 choice...

For information if nothing else:

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

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...

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!...

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...

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...

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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Wandering the web, I came across this:

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

It looks like ime the owner of another GSA!! This time its an Estate from 1980 with all the proper GSA binnacles etc. Watch this space for developments!!

Andy

I have recently bought a 1980 GSA from Chris Salter and she is now with Rob Moss at Chevronics for a total restoration.

A C-matic, i have decided to keep her as such.

Andy

She is a very early GSA with the GS dash and interior.

A

I have in the past, and more recently, fitted tubes into tubeless tyres that showed signs of deflating slowly due to rim corrosion failing to seal on the tyre bead. My local tyre depot had no problems fitting tubes into my tubeless tyres on the Dyane (due to the aforementioned reason for leakage) and are quite happy to fit tubes into the GS wheels...