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133 Spares to carry
I’ve got engine oil, LHM, petrol, water and an oil-pressure switch. I’m a member of a (European-wide)
breakdown service which can supply people to fit bits and pieces but which most certainly won’t carry
CX components around with them. I’m concerned about ordinary travelling in the UK, where Citroens
are common, and a possible trip to central Europe, where they are rare.
I now carry a few spare lengths of hydraulic piping -- at least one each of
the three different sizes -- complete, of course, with attached fittings. I
don’t know what it’s like in Europe, but over here (North America) it is
virtually impossible to find anyone with the gear to make the Citroen pipe
ends. And after two breaks in my main pipe that goes from the HP pump into
the main accumulator, I now also carry the proper replacement pipe for that.
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Add fuses, spare light bulbs, water and LHM pump belts and a roll of self amalgamating tape which is
good for most things like split water hoses and electrical items. Pleiades in the UK supply a hydraulic
repair kit which includes a flaring tool.
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My ideas:
EFI models:
Ignition computer, coils & sensors (common as snowballs in hell).
Fuel pump (remote areas only)
Generally:
1 Litre of green blood, complete set of drive belts, pack of fuses, water.
Points & condenser.
Reliability enhancement:
Replace all coolant hoses, the de-airiator & "H" piece and any other
plastic stuff in the coolant flow system, hydraulic pump suction line and
accumulator block to body pipe every 5 years or so.
Replace any hardened engine hoses as soon as practicable
Check wiring around engine regularly for damage & hardening.
Long range stuff:
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