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Our completely pointless facebook page

by jonkw » Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:43 pm
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We tried to get into the 21st Century, and phailed.

Anyway, we did set up a BXC Facebook thing so as to appear up with teh kidz n that there at

If...

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I always have a look on the facebook page.
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Last post by Djr88
Mon Jun 20, 2016 9:36 pm
Recommended car transporter co.

by Defender110 » Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:58 am

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This is the contact details of the transporter owner/driver who recently shipped my new acquisition from London to Manchester via Shiply but will...

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I've emailed your guy there Kevan. Couldn't get through on the phone. Hurricane ? ;-)

Lol, no. Wrong fuel! :lol:

Plus no more BXs!

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Last post by Kitch
Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:23 am
Thinking of selling up chaps

by Ross S » Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:35 pm

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Hi folks,
I am hoping to get a bit of a talking to here.
I am considering selling my Hurricane and moving away from old cars for a while. She is a...

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And even more drastic we've just put an offer on house, so that after 17 years I might be able to finally park the BX off the street. There is one...

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Last post by deltic
Sun Dec 09, 2018 2:37 pm
Fog Lihts

by Gary theobald » Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:44 pm

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Hi I need fog lights foer my 16v p2 I ready somewhere that peugeot 205 lights fit so are these ok for me?
Thanks

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Chevronics sell them new for about £55 each

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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:32 am
New to Forum, Mk1 BX 16V

by mac1776 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:49 pm

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Hi all, just picked up a non running red 89 16 v, all original. My aim is to get her back on the road but it won't be next week!! Bodywork is pretty...

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Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Regards Mac

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Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:39 pm
Mi 16 engine

by Cromerbrian » Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:26 pm

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Probably been sorted before but I m new to the forum ,does anyone know what if you can drop a mi16 engine straight into a gti 8v? Thanks

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The answer is yes, unless you drive the 16v hard you wont notice much performance different, it really sings when over 4000rpm, personally I found...

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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:52 pm
BX CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE

by Tim Leech » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:26 am

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The forum isn't as busy at it once was, that's probably mostly down to Facebook.

We have our own page that you are all invited to join! but please...

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Done John!

I shall keep reminding them.

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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:42 pm
Are they all rotten now?

by Hardy43 » Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:00 am

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Hi,

Ive always wanted to own a BX of any variety from when I was very young. The first memories as a kid were in my Dads white diesel BX. Ive never...

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Rust wAs prob the biggest killer of many bx, closely followed by hydraulic failure and diesel head gasket failure, sadly once the rust sets in it can...

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Last post by rutter123
Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:54 pm
Misfire when hot nightmare

by Gary theobald » Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:19 am

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Hi everyone, car was running great but had oil leak so I decided to give it a once over, anyway degreased and pressure washed the engine car wouldn’t...

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Have you tried changing the coil?

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Last post by mds141
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:03 pm
Too much fuel consumption

by bxdimitris » Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:09 am

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Good evening and greetings from Thessaloniki Greece, i own a BX 1.4 i kat KDY engine and i need daily 10 Euros unleaded for 60 kilometers, the price...

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Should be getting 34-36mpg or so from one of those. The SPFI version of the TU3 is pretty good on fuel normally.

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Last post by Kitch
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:28 am
Rust Proofing/Waxoyling services recommendations?

by Ross S » Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:01 pm

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Can anyone recommend someone who could waxoyl/dinitrol etc my BX?
I am conscious of the roads getting salty and my Hurricane still not being...

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I can recommend . They are authorised Dinatrol applicators, have all the data for where and how to inject the stuff and are very professional. They...

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Last post by xantia_v6
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:52 am
Help needed to swap my ECU

by ChuckNorris90 » Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:16 pm

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Hi everyone!

About a week ago or so my car stopped working, so I took her to my local workshop. There, the mechanic told me my ECU was soaked in...

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Excellent!

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Last post by jamescarruthers
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:40 pm
rear height corrector valve leaking

by petermorrisminor » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:01 pm

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Have just failed the MOT due to rear height valve leak.car covered 78k miles. every thing working normally.
any one with ideas please on repairing it...

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FOOL ! THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A BX UNLESS THEY BX RATED.
I asked for advice re my BX14 with rear height correcter leak failing MOT was told watch...

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Last post by petermorrisminor
Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:21 pm
bx 17 tgd

by arlever » Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:53 pm

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hello everyone.
i have started the work on my bx and removed the radiator to flush the cooling system to find it was half full of oil.
the car last...

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apologies to xantia_v6 it does indeed have the oil cooler behind the oil filter although this has tested out ok. thanks though. always learning.

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Last post by arlever
Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:17 pm
Red Bumper Inserts and Fog lights

by Gary theobald » Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:46 am

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Hi does anybody know where I could source the above parts for my 16v? alternatively are there ant vinyl stripes that would fit and look correct(ash)...

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Fog lights here

They occasionally crop up on ebay but similarly priced whenever I have seen any.

The red inserts are difficult to find, the...

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Last post by Dave_16v
Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:21 pm
new 16v owner

by Gary theobald » Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:14 pm

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Hi Everyone just introducing myself as a proud owner of a black phase 2 16 valve the car looks great and drives really well the only issue is that...

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Thanks everyone, I will do a full coolant change at the weekend and clean connections etc as per your suggestions. :D

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Last post by Gary theobald
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:45 am
BX Recomission questions

by SimonA » Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:23 am

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Hi Folks,

I have an opportunity to buy a BX 16v that has been parked up in a dry garage for around 5 years that was running when it was parked...

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Simon, your three points are very good starts. Particularly checking if the engine turns over by hand.

5 years isn't really that long so if it was...

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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:52 pm
Thank you rutter123

by arlever » Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:46 pm

Just wanted to sing the praises for rutter123.
I contacted him regarding some parts that i needed, he gave me a price, i paid by paypal and have...

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Last post by arlever
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:46 pm
long time no post, BX pipe layout question

by CGATCX25GTITURBO » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:23 pm

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Hi,

I'm recommissioning my Dads BX 8V GTI following a 16 year lay up.

I've had the rear subframe powder coated but on removal all the hydraulic...

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Thank you :)

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Last post by CGATCX25GTITURBO
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:37 pm
wets bay valver clutch replaced

by greendale65 » Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:18 am

Hello all, Clutch has been replaced i went to the garage at the top of my road
Worthing motors the oldest Citroen and first Citroen garage in the UK,...

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Last post by greendale65
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:18 am
16v clutch replacement

by greendale65 » Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:27 pm

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Hi. all i will be needing a clutch replacement before christmas i reckon do they drop the subframe
to do the job how much cost you reckon,
:( :( 8)

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First time for everything....

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Last post by Kitch
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:21 pm
For sale

by rutter123 » Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:43 am

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Not bx related.
I have for sale a new reconditioned diesel injector (1 only) for a Citroen Relay 2008 model fitted with the Ford 2.2 tdci, I think...

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The Puma lump was the twin-cam, chain driven version used in the Transit from 2006 onwards, and the mk3 Mondeo. When the newer Transit came out,...

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Last post by Kitch
Fri Aug 24, 2018 11:04 am
Chopping my valver

by Darren-1 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:47 pm

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Hi guys

I saw a picture of a 2 door coupe in red and thought, why not? Technically it’s not that hard to do I shall strip it to the shell build a...

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As long as you've considered it it! Good luck if you do go ahead with it.

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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:38 pm
Great Read

by panky » Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:58 pm

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I came across this quite by accident on Retro Rides, I found it very entertaining and informative, it's very well written and I'll be following his...

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Thanks for that, I thought I recognised the name

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Last post by panky
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:27 am
BX as a daily driver?

by Ross S » Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:12 pm

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Hiya folks,
Is it realistic to daily a BX in this day and age? I know they can rot quite badly, can they be effectively rust proofed?
I really am a...

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Well I have daily’d classic cars before, most recently a Volvo 740 fitted with the Volkswagen ‘D24’ six cylinder diesel....
despite Volvo’s...

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Last post by Ross S
Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:10 pm
J157LKE

by Gary theobald » Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:52 pm

Hi guys and ladies, I’m a newbie but was a real Citroen fan years ago bx ax gt and a zx and now have the opportunity to buy a bx 16valve phase 2 in...

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Last post by Gary theobald
Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:52 pm
Hello! New member

by Ross S » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:05 am

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Hello all,
Thought I would introduce myself rather than just lurking...
I’m Ross and I am hoping to buy my very first BX.
Been in to all sorts since...

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Excellent 😎

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Last post by Ross S
Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:08 pm
Registering BX in the UK

by bobbygodden » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:42 am

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Hi I have a BX estate that I need to register here in the UK, I haven't got any form of french log book log book, what i have done previously is call...

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I would contact brian the club chairman at the CCC, he may be able to help

chairman@citroencarcarclub.org.uk

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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:40 am
parcel shelf

by greendale65 » Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:56 pm

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Hi all just a quickie my parcel shelf drops as anyone else had this problem
there is a steel rod underneath attached that is coming apart it seems...

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Yeah I've had this before, the metal support tube pops out the plastic moulding, I just drilled and put in a few pop rivets in through the plastic...

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Last post by rutter123
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:07 pm
Randomly found that forum

by BX 14 GT » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:26 pm

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Good evening,

my name is Alex, 25. I'm living in Germany near to Hanover. Since three years I'm driving a 1990 BX 14 TGE with electric windows in...

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Oh, that's great! The GT is my favorite BX model. That's why I styled my BX a bit like the GT😁 I think the round dials are more useful when driving...

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Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:36 am
Spotted

by rutter123 » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:16 am

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I was at the Fenland Airfield wings and wheels show on Sunday- yes the one where the helicopter crashed and just caught a glance of a White CX GTi...

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Was going round the roundabout off the M11‎ at Stansted yesterday. Saw a white G-reg Mk. 2 BX looking like it was heading to services or A120. I was...

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Last post by jamescarruthers
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:15 pm
New Moderator wanted for the BX Club forum

by xantia_v6 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:10 pm

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We need a volunteer to help with moderation duties on this forum. There is not actually a lot of moderation to do, but about once a week there is a...

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Well done both of you and thanks too.

I presume this means that Mat is wanting to relinquish his role with the BX forum.

I hope not.

Although I...

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Last post by xantia_v6
Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:10 am
Rear axle mounting

by rutter123 » Mon May 28, 2018 9:04 pm

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Does anybody know if the rear axle mounts are still available? It's an alloy casting with a rubber bush which fixes the rear axle to the body, or...

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Check

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Last post by NeilGP
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:58 pm
West Bay Valver

by greendale65 » Wed Apr 26, 2017 5:44 pm

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Out for a run.

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The heat is on!! 8)

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Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:02 pm
bx collection

by greendale65 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:36 am

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Hi all, just a quickie anyone know a contact
for bx collection and delivery if needed,
one never knows i might get another bx
trouble is they are...

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The BX 11 was never sold in Spain, I've seen them in Italy

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Last post by pablo
Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:22 am
Sills from Poland

by rutter123 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:55 pm

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Had mine arrive this week, not too bad at all better than I expected, fits well and has the jacking points in the correct places , had to trim the...

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Moto-linke-uk.

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Last post by rutter123
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:56 am
Mongol Rally

by rutter123 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:24 am

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It has been decided after several beers that my good friend and I will be entering the Mongol Rally in 2020.
For those who don't know this is a...

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That would be a real Challenge. Let us all know about sponsoring Cliff.

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Last post by Jaba
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:15 pm
Re: my valver

by greendale65 » Wed May 23, 2018 10:15 am

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Hello all, i've noticed my valver when parked up over night or longer
the n/r side rear is lower than the off side rear the spat is touching the...

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Thanks all, another job to sort m.o.t coming up.

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Last post by greendale65
Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:08 pm
Turbo-diesel starting

by HZman » Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:32 pm

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I have no doubt this is covered somewhere in the forum but have got no answers elsewhere - except 'let me know what it was!'.

I sold my 1.9 GTI a...

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The starting smoky thing appears to be related to the humidity. It starts absolutely fine in cold dry winter weather but not in cold damp weather. It...

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Sat May 05, 2018 9:35 pm
For good or bad - "Flipping Bangers" does the BX

by DLM » Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:55 am

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Public service announcement (I have no connection with this programme).

Today (Fri 27/4/19) at 9 p.m.. on the Freeview Blaze channel in the UK &...

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I also enjoyed this, despite the obvious (to us BX nerds at least!) generosity with the truth and gaps in the story.

That 'LHM' they were pouring...

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Last post by RobC
Wed May 02, 2018 11:44 am
Introduction

by Fenlandpat » Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:10 am

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Hello everyone. My names pat. Just joined up this morning. I was steered into this forum by jamescarruthers. I recently recovered a 480 Volvo for him...

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That is one rare BX.

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Last post by Jaba
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:18 pm
Sourcing a nearside sill

by rutter123 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:46 pm

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Where can I get one?

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I got a good quote from these guys: before getting my old ones repaired as they weren't as bad as I'd feared.

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Last post by Casanova
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:42 pm
MOT failure!

by deltic » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:29 am

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Annoyingly, just on an earth fault on the rear lights, I should have spotted it. I cleaned up the earth connections which seemed to do the trick but...

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And me, common weak spot.

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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:58 pm
premises in north Manchester area to restore BX

by 4B4 » Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:40 pm

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Do any BX enthusiasts in the north Manchester area have space under cover to keep a BX while it is restored?

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Well I am on FB occasionally but I do not consider it as easy to use, to follow threads and search for earlier posts and info as a conventional forum...

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Last post by Jaba
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:00 pm
An Introduction and a Find

by panky » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:42 am

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Morning all,
I've been a BX fan for ages, ever since I had a gorgeous red 8v GTi many moons ago. My yearning for one was kicked off again when I...

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I know, I've got that pig sick feeling of knowing a bargain like that will never come up again :(

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Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:52 am
Automatic - good or bad?

by Pastis » Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:17 pm
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What's the general feeling about auto BXs? Seems to be mixed opinions, but having spent an hour crawling along the Marylebone/Euston Road, and...

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I have not seen the official procedure for a BX, but usually it relates to leaving a certain amount of slack on the cable or lining up marks on the...
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Last post by deltic
Mon Mar 19, 2018 9:56 am
Re: Valver

by greendale65 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:54 pm

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Hello all, can somebody explain how this water gets here laying on top of rubber door seal when its been raining?

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Thanks all, will get to it better weather to cold at mo.

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Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:07 pm
New to the forum

by Darren-1 » Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:29 pm

Hi

Thank you for letting me join this forum. I curently do not own a BX but I’m looking for a valver to do up. I will consider any project but...

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Last post by Darren-1
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:29 pm
Reaquaintance.....

by Pastis » Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:37 pm

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Evening all, forum newbie here.

Previous BX19 DTR owner, many years ago........... But transported me 140,000 miles all over the country. Was as...

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A coincidence here. I am in S Oxon too and have a TD Hurricane which I am going to be selling in the spring. It is a good solid car, well maintained...

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Last post by Pastis
Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:00 am
gromits re valver

by greendale65 » Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:54 pm

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Hi all, there are 2 gromits under side of of my valver ihey keep falling off are they there
for a purpose run out of spares to replace would it be...

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I've prob got a few if you need, they are just blanking plugs , I wouldn't weld up the holes as you could set fire to the sound deadening layer.

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Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:40 pm

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