breather problems 1.4 vtr 2000

1. pinklady2412 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Sapcote Posts: 7 Citroen Xsara 1.4 VTR

   #1 6th October 2011, 11:22

   hi, im new to this web site and im female so please be patient. i have a 1.4 vtr xsara ph1 which i understand is the same engine as a saxo, right i brought the car a week ago and i notice the breather pipe was broke ive just replaced it and i started it up and it keeps cutting out, the petrol empty light came on and the needle went right5 down, i disconnected the pipe and it was fine again? im well confused.
   cheers i have asked on the xsara site but no one replys aggghhhhh
   thanks
   renee
2. pinklady2412 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Sapcote Posts: 7 Citroen Xsara 1.4 VTR

   #2 6th October 2011, 11:32

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3. pinklady2412 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Sapcote Posts: 7 Citroen Xsara 1.4 VTR

   #3 6th October 2011, 11:39

   also, please could anyone let me know what a few parts are called.... the pipe thats broke if you follow that round to the left it brings you to a T section, what is that part coming off also if you carry on straight up to the top of the pic what does the pipe lead to up there..sorry i do a bit of work on my car but i dont know what the parts are called.
   would be a great help. ta
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 6th October 2011, 12:54

   check the car's history while you're at it, make sure to find out when was the last time the cambelt got changed. If not, have it changed asap for peace of mind (the damage if it snaps is basically a dead engine). Then do a proper service if it hasn't been done, oil/air filter/fuel filter/spark plugs. You can also call the AA(or others, avoid KwikFit) to have an 80 point check or similar, also for peace of mind.
   
   The part is called an oil breather pipe. Don't worry too much, when you buy a used car, you're likely to have a few problem to sort out first.
5. pinklady2412 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Sapcote Posts: 7 Citroen Xsara 1.4 VTR

   #5 6th October 2011, 12:59

   yh im planing on servicing the car and getting the cam done as no service history....the air filter housing looks like it hasnt been opened for along time and theres oil round the gasket of it??? strange???
   but still dont know why the car cuts out when fully connected...?
   thanks
6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 6th October 2011, 13:05

   headgasket maybe on it's way out... Not too expensive though, you can get a headgasket kit with rocker cover seal for around 30 quid on Ebay. Before that just clean the oil and see how fast it comes out again, not necessarily a problem but just keep an eye on it for now.
   
   
   Also check the battery, it can sometimes be the culprit with engine cuts.
7. pinklady2412 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Sapcote Posts: 7 Citroen Xsara 1.4 VTR

   #7 6th October 2011, 13:43

   hi...its never cut out before, just when i put the new breather pipe on, ive read on other posts on here it saying to cover the pipe up whats leading to the throttle , but if you cover that up the car cuts out? does any body think theres a blockage or owt?
   any ideas....nobody seams to know and its doing my head in lol
   cheers