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    Thread: Damaged threads - steering rack
Post: Damaged threads - steering rack

Hi all, I am refitting my hydraulic steering rack after removing it and giving it a good clean up. However, there are two pipes that join the steering rack to the hydraulic cylinder, and one of the t...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 1 383 16-09-2022, 08:20 AM
    Thread: Please identify this bolt
Post: Please identify this bolt

Hi all, On the power steering rack there are two thin hydraulic pipes that run from the cylinder to the rack. There are also two thicker hydraulic pipes that run to the steering pump. The two thicke...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 1 321 15-08-2022, 04:01 PM
    Thread: Steering rack mounting bolts
Post: RE: Steering rack mounting bolts

(07-08-2022, 09:52 PM)Zion Wrote:  Sage advice from the guys. High pressure hydraulic steering refurbishment is best left to experts. The bolts can be obtained from http://www.peugeotcitroends...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 6 618 09-08-2022, 05:08 PM
    Thread: Steering rack mounting bolts
Post: RE: Steering rack mounting bolts

Hmmm. OK, I have the part numbers, but no amount of Googling can find me a company that sells the mounting bolts. Do I have to go to Citroen directly?
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 6 618 07-08-2022, 06:33 PM
    Thread: Steering rack mounting bolts
Post: Steering rack mounting bolts

Hi there from Denmark. I have removed the hydraulic steering rack from my Berlingo and I either want to replace it or recondition it myself... any thoughts? I noticed that the one mounting bolt had ...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 6 618 07-08-2022, 08:11 AM
    Thread: Removing steering rack from steering column
Post: RE: Removing steering rack from steering column

Thank you, everyone. I have managed to get the rack free. I hope to get it all stripped this weekend. :)
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 4 1,302 21-01-2021, 10:44 AM
    Thread: Engine swap advice please
Post: RE: Engine swap advice please

Thank you, everyone for the information. I have a pretty clear road map ahead of me now, and now I just need to decide which lucky chassis gets the special treatment, and which ones get binned. :) Ma...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 5 1,361 21-01-2021, 10:43 AM
  Wink Thread: Engine swap advice please
Post: Engine swap advice please

Hi, I have 3 Berlingos, but only need one.  :shy: Now here's the issue. While all three are 2.0Hdi engines, number 1 has a slight difference. The other two have a sort of mechanical pulley and cabl...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 5 1,361 11-01-2021, 05:36 AM
    Thread: Removing steering rack from steering column
Post: RE: Removing steering rack from steering column

Aaaaahhh, that makes sense now. I didn't realize that the shaft had an open face. As you say, there's not much space to maneuvre in there. I'll have a good look around tomorrow after work if I have ...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 4 1,302 10-01-2021, 08:28 PM
    Thread: Removing steering rack from steering column
Post: RE: Removing steering rack from steering column

Hmmm. I downloaded another manual because my Haynes is a bit unclear on his. The manual says "tilt the universal joint to uncouple it fom the steering valve" ??? Steering valve?
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 4 1,302 10-01-2021, 05:35 PM
    Thread: Removing steering rack from steering column
Post: Removing steering rack from steering column

I am trying to remove the steering rack from the Berlingo, but it seems the steering column is stuck fast... I have removed the spring clasp brackety thing, and the securing bolt and nut. but it's sti...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 4 1,302 10-01-2021, 12:53 PM
    Thread: Now it's a coolant problem...
Post: RE: Now it's a coolant problem...

The warning light is apparently for high temperature and for low coolant level. Seeing as it goes on when the car is cold, and then switches off, I have to assume it's the low level warning. Why would...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 3,534 17-12-2020, 12:47 PM
    Thread: Now it's a coolant problem...
Post: RE: Now it's a coolant problem...

(17-12-2020, 11:27 AM)Mark604 Wrote:  Better minds than me know of these things, I'm just an old unelectronic mechanic, but wouldn't it be that if exhaust gasses are entering the coolant system,...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 3,534 17-12-2020, 11:38 AM
    Thread: Now it's a coolant problem...
Post: RE: Now it's a coolant problem...

Feedback: Thank you to everyone for the advice. I swaped the thermostat with one of my other cars, and made a header tank and bled the system. The thermostat now kicks in at around 70 degrees, and ...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 3,534 17-12-2020, 11:10 AM
    Thread: Now it's a coolant problem...
Post: RE: Now it's a coolant problem...

This afternoon I will have a little time to investigate a bit further... unfortunately I don't have a pressure tester, but I will be able to strip the thermostat out of one of the others, and I'll com...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 3,534 15-12-2020, 08:01 AM
    Thread: Now it's a coolant problem...
Post: Now it's a coolant problem...

I am not having good luck with my three 2,0 Hdi Berlingos this week. One is up on the lift with a bad steering wobble, probably because of a damaged steering rack. One just got stuck in reverse and ...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 3,534 14-12-2020, 07:04 PM
    Thread: Suspect steering box problem
Post: RE: Suspect steering box problem

(22-11-2020, 01:06 PM)oilyrag Wrote:  Zion sounds right to me - to check undo the nut and 'break' the outer track rod end taper. With the outer end free you should get some resistance when movin...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 7 2,107 29-11-2020, 11:46 AM
    Thread: Suspect steering box problem
Post: RE: Suspect steering box problem

(08-11-2020, 05:54 PM)jimbo Wrote:  Is the steering rack firmly attached ? Well, it certainly seems to be, however, when I lever the right wheel with a tyre iron, I can see definite upwards move...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 7 2,107 08-11-2020, 07:45 PM
    Thread: Suspect steering box problem
Post: Suspect steering box problem

Good day all, I have a definite issue with wheel wobble that I think is related to the steering gear... let me describe... When coming to a stop I start to get a wheel wobble when I apply brakes, bu...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 7 2,107 08-11-2020, 01:30 PM
    Thread: ABS problem and brake judder
Post: RE: ABS problem and brake judder

So I removed the wheels and had a good look... The darned spares place have sold me the wrong brake pads :( The ones they sold me are the correct size, but they are too broad to fit in and bump up aga...
OZ9HZ M59 Berlingo 11 7,169 30-03-2018, 09:55 PM