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Need for MOT rear suspension cylinder and gaiter, Car was on the ramp when rear cylinder went, they had a nice mess to clear up. must of been a lot of pressure it blow a hole in the gaiter. any way I don't know if there are differences but its for my 2.1 TD A Estate 1992 (k) Mark 1.5

All estates use the same size rear cylinders, 42.5mm.
Mk 1 cars have 35mm rear cylinders.
Mk 2 cars have 37mm rear cylinders.

The "R" clip that fixes the front of the cylinder to the arm is a real pig to remove if it has been in place for years.
If it will not pull out access to cut it off and drive it out is virtually nil.
Not seen any new Gaiters from any source for years now.

John

I all ready got the cylinder out, the pin was no problem at all, just a bit of leverage and it came out. there is 1 gaiter on e-bay but they are asking to much for it.

John,
Found some here?
https://www.pieces-de-rechange-classic. ... siere.html

A bit cheaper than the one on e-bay

That boot is for a Mk 2 rear cylinder not an estate.
Be interested to know if it can be stretched to fit.

I just seen one thats for a GSA i sent a message asking for size etc,

xmexclusive wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:47 am

That boot is for a Mk 1 rear cylinder not an estate.
Be interested to know if it can be stretched to fit.

The part number on the French site (95 549 188) is shown on Cit parts for mk2 saloon.

For mk1, Cit list
5484368 for saloon, NFP
5461864 for estate, NFP

I think what makes the difference is the rod that sit in the ram piston and is connected to the gaiter.

No, it is the diameter of the cylinder tube of which there are the three different sizes.