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#1 Maintenance » Radiator bleed screw positions on 2006 Peugeot Expert » 2023-11-27 15:05:27

peterlatham
Replies: 3

Hello I'm trying to figure out where the radiator system bleeds points are on my 2006 Peugeot Expert?  It seems slightly different to my old van which was a 2000 Citroen Dispatch...even though to look at them the vans are almost identical.

If anyone has a 2005-7 Citroen Dispatch, Peugeot Expert or Fiat Scudo I would hope the positions are similar.  Thanks

#2 Maintenance » Citroen Dispatch blower resistor issue? » 2022-08-16 20:44:53

peterlatham
Replies: 31

Hey guys basically I had problems with the blower and heating on my Citroen Dispatch van.  After lots of my own fiddling and tinkering I changed the heater matrix and blower motor and fan and for a while it was fine again.  But it stopped working again and taking out the blower I realised how much it was overheating around the power connector pins.

I put this down to me maybe using the wrong blower so I bought another one with three pins instead of four.  It worked for a very brief time whilst I was testing it but then that went off again as well.

I'm starting to think that there is a resistor issue maybe so I've taken a picture of the disassembled unit below and what I want to ask guys is do the red and black points at the bottom of these two leads in the pic need to be connected to something or not?  Thank you.

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#4 Re: Maintenance » 2003 1.9d Now wont start » 2022-01-30 22:40:33

Hey there how did it go?  I hope you got your van sorted.  smile

#5 Maintenance » I would like to pay for some training :) » 2022-01-20 20:12:14

peterlatham
Replies: 6

Hello there guys, basically I want to change the timing belt on my Citroen Dispatch as well as the water pump.

Its got a leak of coolant at the moment and it seems to be coming from the area where you might expect the water pump to be, and as I want to replace the timing belt anyway to be safe (as I've no knowledge of when and if it was last done), it's good practice to have the water pump changed at the same time.

I would feel much better if someone could train me/teach me/talk me through the process of these repairs/maintenance jobs and I'd be willing to pay. 

Let me know if you're interested.  I don't often get alerts when I'm messaged back on this forum so you can contact me on 07917758513 or peterlatham@live.co.uk

By the way, I live in the Todmorden, West Yorkshire area.  Thank you.  smile

#6 Re: Maintenance » Changing timing belt & water pump on 1.9D Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-23 03:36:23

Pathfinder100 wrote:

I don't know for the 1.9, but JohnDragonMan posted saying it wasn't too hard.  I think if you do it as a checklist, it's not the hardest thing to do.  But you have to have some idea of how to do it.

I found a video (in Czech) that might be worth a watch.  Its a timing belt change on the 1.9 engine.

Timing belt change on a 1.9D Peugeot Partner.  Seems very in-depth.

JohnDragonMan's video, although for a 2.0, might be useful as an overview.


Excellent thanks for the info.  smile

#7 Maintenance » Changing timing belt & water pump on 1.9D Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-18 11:20:34

peterlatham
Replies: 3

Hey there folks just wondering if anyone has changed the timing belt and water pump on a 1.9D Citroen Dispatch or similar?  Is it difficult or relatively simple or do you have directions for a manual to do it?

I've been tinkering with my cooling system it does get get warm inside for a little while but then is cold again.  I'm starting to wonder if it's because the water pump isn't working properly as I've also realised there doesn't seem to be a release of pressure when I take the coolant filler cap off as you would expect when the engine has been running for a while.

It also makes sense for me to change the timing belt if this is going to be changed as they're near each other and I make a habit of having the timing belt changed on almost all my vehicles just to be safe.  smile

#8 Re: Maintenance » Radiator bleed screw points for 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-18 11:14:50

kenbw2 wrote:

Interesting, I don't have that on my radiator. Actually the bottom of my radiator only has a connection on the driver's side

There is quite a bit of variation even between just DW8 engines.....I'm still not certain if mine is the DW8 B variant or not (there is A and B).
I did see some good directions on one site for another slightly different engine o wonder if yours is the same?

If you take a picture of the whole under-bonnet/under-hood area I'll try and find out where your bleed points are.  smile

#10 Re: Maintenance » Radiator bleed screw points for 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-15 19:06:34

Hi there.....I've found the bleed points with the help of my favourite local mechanic.  smile

Basically on my specific vehicle, there is one radiator bleed screw point on the top passenger side of the radiator matrix unit.  It's a black plastic twistable screw with 'Valeo' written on it, and the second bleed point is underneath a thick hose coming out from the coolant fill tank (just after the point where you put coolant in the system).

Hope that makes sense......I can provide photos if that's useful for anyone?

#11 Re: Maintenance » Removing the thermostat from 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-15 19:02:40

>>>>>>>Is it just the photo, or is the housing casting behind the thermostat the texture of polystyrene?<<<<<<

Ha ha no it is actual metal but the light makes it look like something else.

#12 Re: Maintenance » Removing the thermostat from 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-14 12:36:10

UPDATE: Hello guys....I've resolved the issue.  Just so you know, the thermostat can be pryed out of the housing carefully using a sharp knife or blade.  Do be careful though as you don't want much damage on the rubber seal around it.    smile

#13 Maintenance » Removing the thermostat from 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-14 11:14:29

peterlatham
Replies: 5

mini_thermos.jpegmini_thermos.jpegthermos.jpegHi there folks me again.  This time, I have located the thermostat from my 1.9D Citroen Dispatch but can't seem to pull it out as I hoped. Does anyone know how I can remove this thermostat without the entire housing around it coming out as that looks a lot more complicated to remove?  Thanks again.

#15 Maintenance » Radiator bleed screw points for 2000 Citroen Dispatch » 2021-12-14 10:08:30

peterlatham
Replies: 8

Hi there people...I'm quite new and really enjoying reading on this site.  I have a 2000 (V reg) Citroen Dispatch with th 1.9 diesel engine and I can't for the life in me find the radiator bleed screw points.  I've poured over video after video and forum after forum trying to find the same but the only ones I've found arent quite the same engine.  I'll attach a picture below to show you which engine I have shortly.  Id really appreciate help and pictures (better still videos on this) thank you.

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