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Citroën Technical & Restoration Tips by Denis Foley
Did Your Citroen Traction Avant Fuel Gauge Stop Working?
Feb 8th
Question
Please advise how to access the fuel tank sending unit on a 1956 Citroën Traction 11BL. Either I have lost the electrical connection or the ground, or maybe the float has sunk to the bottom of the tank. More >
Jack Stands and Jacks – Where to Position Them on a Citroën
Feb 3rd
Question
This question came in recently, pertaining to the placement of jack stands and garage jacks under the car…
I just read your tip about getting under the car to check transmission worries, and you said to be sure to use jack stands.
1- where do I use my garage jack to lift the car?
2- where do I set the jack stands? More >
CX Pulsing Brakes After Pad Replacement
Jan 26th
Recently we have gotten several questions about Citroen CX brakes. Most often it is a case of the person replacing the pads on their front brakes, but not having replaced the rotors.
Finding That Part For Your Classic Citroen
Jan 1st
Yep, this is a rant.
Ever have a classic Citroen that you are working on and go into a modern day auto parts store looking for a set of spark plugs for it?
Here is how it goes, you walk in and let’s say for example you have been working on a 1972 Citroen SM and you want a set of Champion 415 spark plugs? You go to the counter and there sits a 19 year old. His hands are poised over the key pad of the store computer. You ask him: “Do you sell Champion Spark Plugs”? He answers: “Yes we do” More >
Bleeding Rear Brakes On Hydraulic Suspension Citroëns
Dec 10th
Question
I have problem with my Citroen CX 25 turbo 2 rear brakes. Front work perfect, but rear not! I changed 3 brake valves and same result. All spheres have proper pressure, so I have no idea how find solution.
Citroen Tech Tip
One thing that we have noticed lately here at Citroen Tech Tips is that quite a few people having trouble with bleeding down the rear brakes in most any of the Citroëns with Hydraulic suspension. More >
My Citroën SM Has An Inoperative Clutch
Dec 1st
Question
I recently purchased a 1972 Citroen Maserati that starts and runs. Problem is the clutch seems inoperative. The person selling the car for the owner claimed that the last time the car was driven, the clutch stopped working. The pedal seems to operate correctly and the slave cylinder moves in and out. More >
My 1987 Citroën CX Has Intermittent Hot Stall.
Nov 29th
Question
My car is an 1987 Citroën CX that has an intermittent stall when the engine is hot. It starts straight away from the ignition switch. It doesn’t happen all the time.
Citroen Tech Tip:
The most likely cause is a bad ignition pick up sensor on the flywheel. We recommend everyone carry a spare with them. Because this is a very frequent problem an owner should always carry a spare. More >
Removing A Citroën-D Series Door Handle
Nov 20th
Question
How do I remove the exterior rear door handle on a 1972 Citroën D-Series?
Citroen Tech Tip
Got this question in recently and thought we would answer it here on Citroen Tech Tips since it is not the first time the question has come to our attention. More >
Lubricating The Rear Suspension Arm of the Citroën CX
Oct 15th
The Citroën CX introduced in 1974 was the the replacement for the Citroën D Series. It was the last car that was designed by Citroën before Peugeot took them over. A wonderful riding and quite car, the CX was made through 1989 and was then replaced by the Citroën XM. More >
Fully Releasing The pressure on a Citroën Hydraulic System
Oct 14th
One of the most common questions people ask about their high pressure Citroëns hydraulic systems is… How do I release the pressure on the hydraulic system to remove a sphere? More >