🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Citroen

Model:

GS / GSA

Year:

1984

Model Generation:

Series 2 (GSA)

Internal Chassis Code:

VCZ

👋 Introduction

Positioning:

Essential resource for owners and independent repair shops of the Citroen GS/GSA, providing professional-level repair and maintenance guidance.

Comparison:

Directly comparable to official factory service manuals, offering the same depth of information used by authorized dealerships, but in a more accessible digital format.

Features:

Detailed substeps, critical notes/cautions/warnings, numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, detailed illustrations/drawings/photos, enlarged insets, numbered table of contents, combined troubleshooting and wiring diagrams.

📋 Manual Details

Market Coverage:

All Models/Engines/Trim/Transmissions Types

Estimated Page Count:

Hundreds of pages

Type:

Workshop Repair Service Manual

Language:

English

Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine Service Repair:

Yes

Transmission Service Repair:

Yes

Brake System:

Yes

Wiring Diagram:

Yes

Electrical System:

Yes

Suspension:

Yes

Steering:

Yes

Cooling System:

Yes

Fuel Injection Fuel System:

Yes

Emission System:

Yes

Heater Air Conditioning:

Yes

Engine Control System:

Yes

Chassis Body:

Yes

Restraint System:

Yes

Interior:

Yes

Differential Drive:

Yes

Axle:

Yes

General Maintenance:

Yes

Troubleshooting:

Yes

Periodic Lubrication:

Yes

Diagnostic Procedures:

Yes

Repair Procedures:

Yes

Disassembly Assembly:

Yes

Cleaning Reinstalling:

Yes

Engine Overhaul:

Yes, complete engine rebuild and component replacement procedures.

Suspension Repair:

Yes, detailed procedures for hydropneumatic system maintenance, sphere replacement, and other suspension components.

Electrical Diagnosis:

Yes, includes detailed wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps for electrical systems.

Depth:

Professional Technician Level, Comprehensive Diagnostic, Repair, and Maintenance Information

Illustrations:

Includes detailed diagrams, drawings, and photos for every procedure.

Troubleshooting Guide:

Comprehensive troubleshooting procedures, often integrated with electrical diagrams for efficient diagnosis.

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Searchable:

Likely, given professional quality and PDF format

Printability:

Full Printable

Zoom Functionality:

YES

Binding:

Digital Download (Not Applicable)

Paper:

Not Applicable (Digital)

Delivery Method:

Instant Download

Software Requirements:

Adobe PDF Reader & WinZip

Operating System Compatibility:

All Versions of Windows & Mac

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type:

Flat-four (Boxer) Air-Cooled

Displacement:

Typically 1220cc (GS) and 1299cc (GSA), with potential for 1300cc and 1600cc variants depending on market and specific model.

Horsepower:

Varies by engine, e.g., approx. 56-62 hp for 1.3L, up to 75 hp for 1.6L.

Torque:

Varies by engine, e.g., approx. 95-100 Nm for 1.3L.

Fuel Delivery:

Carburetor (e.g., Solex 34-34 PBI, Solex 32 DDIT for twin-carb variants).

Fuel Type:

Unleaded Gasoline (for later models/modifications, originally leaded)

🔧 Transmission

Type:

4-speed Manual

Type:

Optional 5-speed Manual (often designated 'CN' or similar)

Drive Type:

Front-Wheel Drive

Clutch Type:

Dry single plate

📐 Dimensions

Body Styles:

5-door Hatchback, Estate (Break), Commercial Van

Wheelbase:

Approx. 2,690 mm (105.9 in)

Length:

Approx. 4,150 mm (163.4 in) for Hatchback

Kerb Weight:

Approx. 950 - 1050 kg (2094 - 2315 lbs) depending on specification.

🛡️ Safety Features

Crash Test Performance:

Information not readily available for this era, but known for its advanced Hydropneumatic suspension offering a smooth ride.

Braking System:

Front: Disc brakes; Rear: Drum brakes. Self-adjusting feature common.

Seatbelts:

Standard front seatbelts.

💡 Technology Features

Radio:

Optional AM/FM radio and cassette player.

Features:

Limited by era. Primary focus on the revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension providing superior ride comfort and handling.

Features:

Not applicable for this model and era.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change:

Recommended every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first (typical for the era).

Tune Up:

Recommended annually or every 10,000-15,000 km.

Engine Oil:

SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-40 API SF/CD or equivalent. Capacity approx. 3.5 litres.

Transmission Fluid:

SAE 75W-90 or SAE 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil. Capacity approx. 2.0 litres.

Brake Fluid:

DOT 3 or DOT 4.

Coolant:

Mixture of distilled water and anti-freeze (ethylene glycol based) suitable for air-cooled engine cylinder fins, although a liquid-cooled variant existed for some markets. Verify specific engine cooling method for accurate fluid.

Hydropneumatic Fluid:

LHM (Citroen's Hydraulic Mineral Oil) - Green color.

Common Problems:

Rust corrosion (especially sills and wheel arches), hydropneumatic system leaks, electrical gremlins, wear on suspension spheres, ignition system issues.

Specific Maintenance:

Regular checking and topping up of LHM fluid, checking suspension spheres for wear and pressure.

📚 Vehicle History

Citroen Philosophy:

Known for innovation, avant-garde design, and advanced engineering, particularly in suspension systems.

Gs To Gsa:

The GSA was an evolution of the GS, introducing a revised dashboard (the 'satellite' controls), improved safety features, and often larger engines.

Production Period:

GS produced 1970-1986, GSA produced 1979-1987.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Automotive Journalism:

The GS and GSA were highly praised by automotive journalists of their time for their innovative design and exceptional ride quality, often winning awards for design and engineering.