Recommended car transporter co.
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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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Castleford trailers are good around this area in Yorkshire.
Recently had to move a BX on knees and their pump / tilt trailers have a very low load...
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Last post by Kieron g
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:37 am
Our completely pointless facebook page
Replies: 61
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've deleted facebook, I feel in general the whole thing is past its best and the news feed is just a pit of anger, misinformation and one-upmanship....
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:35 pm
Owning a BX with no garage?
Replies: 11
by
Slammington »
Mon May 13, 2024 6:48 pm
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Hi all,
First off, as someone new to this forum it's great to see an active place to discuss this fine motor :D
Second, I was hoping to ask your...
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Forgot to update, sorry! :D
I ended up buying the car. It's looking quite a bit nicer than it did in the ad, which is great. So far it's just been...
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Last post by Dave_16v
Mon May 27, 2024 4:20 pm
DKK
Replies: 63
by
panky »
Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:27 pm
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It finally stopped raining enough for me to give DKK a swift wipe over and grab a few photos. I do love this car 8)...
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It looks like Chevronics have them in but £230 :cry:
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Last post by panky
Sat May 25, 2024 2:06 pm
Window stickers update
Replies: 159
by
Philip Chidlow »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:58 am
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Am I supposed to be doing something? :lol: :?
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Going back a bit but are window stickers still available?
I'm a member of the CCC but is there a seperate BX version I need to be paid up to, happy...
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Last post by panky
Sun May 19, 2024 2:47 pm
BX barn find
Replies: 4
by
SupKim »
Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:14 pm
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Hello forum!
I just joined, not as a proud owner of a BX per se, but something that might be of interest to you.
My father-in-law has kept his...
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Hi 54M1! Thanks for sharing the story!
The similarities are truly remarkable! Not only regarding the BX, as here's a photo of OUR 9-3 that we left...
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Last post by SupKim
Mon May 13, 2024 8:34 pm
HELP!! Advice needed.
by
david troughton »
Wed May 08, 2024 7:30 pm
I have to let my 16TGS Meteor go.
It is currently SORNed as it has a large leak from the front height corrector. It has no MOT. It also has a...
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Last post by david troughton
Wed May 08, 2024 7:30 pm
clean throttle valve
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by
LouBX »
Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:15 pm
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Hello everyone,
Today I bought some throttle valve spray to clean my throttle valve. Do any of you have any tips on the best way to proceed? Maybe...
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Hi LouBX, what is it that you mean by the throttle valve - are you referring to the carburettor? The two red arrows look like they point to the...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:12 pm
west bay valver
Replies: 3
by
greendale65 »
Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:47 pm
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Hi all,
Hope you are all ok
Can you help my valver has been parked up since before Christmas last
taxed it 1st April took her out for a run it...
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Hi All.
Thanks for for your help
i'm going down the road your saying it did start and run but needs the
throttle then ease of throtttle then it...
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:59 am
Citroen BX 16Valve bumper trim
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by
Vanny »
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:26 pm
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Well, after 10 years, I've finally managed to source replacement BX 16Valve Ph2 bumper trim. It' was a long old journey which is overly described...
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Great! Those number plates look proper too Mike
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:58 pm
My BX Break in Texas
Replies: 13
by
JDMauch »
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:11 am
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PIcked up my long awaiting BX from Japan today.
Cant wait to drive it some more. Only time for 5 miles today.
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Olympic blue, awesome
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:20 pm
Marcello Gandini RIP
Replies: 2
by
panky »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:37 pm
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Copied from a post on Instagram
cardesignarchives
Goodbye, Master!
It is with great sadness that we learned today the passing of Marcello Gandini at...
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Oh no! Quite sad. RIP
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Last post by Jugostran
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:37 pm
What did you do with your BX today ?
Replies: 167
by
Pcheaven »
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:27 pm
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Today was a good day.
Resolved the issue with low idle speed on a cold start
Ordered some LHM fluid, as I am a little low
Started my search for...
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Drove mine today for the first time since October, started first time, too! Then rewarded me with an LHM leak from somewhere...
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Last post by deltic
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:23 pm
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:02 pm
A/C & Alternator belt idler
Replies: 5
by
saintjamesy89 »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:35 am
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Hello folks, I'm trying to source an idler/pulley/tensioner for the Alternator and a/c compressor belt. I can't find much online except for an...
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Lol! I wonder which 🤣
Thanks Vanny, that's fab. I wonder why the 8v's didn't have them? Especially as the alternator is so much higher up, it's...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:57 pm
Interior lights
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by
Kieron g »
Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:57 am
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The interior light lenses on the B posts on the my recently acquired BX have turned to powder.
I'm not having much luck on eBay where I usually...
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Unfortunately they all do it, so its a case of keeping an eye for some
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:48 am
Another repair.
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by
tom »
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:53 pm
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Wheelybin now keeps its coolant inside it. This means it has cheated the scrapman which was touch and go for a week or two. The clutch is not good...
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[-X Or you could have offered it for sale to someone else, or at least parts of it, cutting off ones nose to spite your face springs to mind and...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:45 pm
Post in BX spotting
by
Kieron g »
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:37 am
Hope is ok to double post but made an interesting post in BX spotting for what looks to me like a nice cheap car for sale
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Last post by Kieron g
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:37 am
Christmas Day
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by
panky »
Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:53 am
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Happy Christmas :D
Lots of BX goodies came my way, was anyone else good enough to get stuff :D
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I'm in France for a month or two so have taken the opportunity to gift myself some parts which are not available in UK but there is still stock to be...
9 Replies
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Last post by Jaba
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:49 pm
What's in a name?
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by
tom »
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:42 pm
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By a sort of tradition, dating back to times BC (Before Citroens,) many of my cars have had names beginning with 'GR'. Amongst my Citroens was one I...
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I think there is a point where BMW's (for example) became less reliable and less readily serviceable for the home mechanic. It's great to plug in...
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Last post by Jugostran
Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:22 am
west bay valver
Replies: 1
by
greendale65 »
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:23 am
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Hi all
Just to say hello
wishing you all a happy Christmas and a healthy new year :)
Get back to you in the new year
8)
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Hi Alan great to hear from you :D
Happy Christmas to you too and looking forward to what you have in store to share with us.
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Last post by panky
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:39 am
My New Ride
Replies: 13
by
panky »
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:34 pm
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New car arriving tomorrow, I've finally been and gone and done it and got myself a very special BX :D
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No such thing as an uninteresting BX :wink: but the GT certainly feels modern compared with the Minor and Commers I'm used to driving :D
13 Replies
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Last post by panky
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:53 pm
Jumped in with both feet
Replies: 6
by
Kieron g »
Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:15 pm
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Hi and thanks for having me on board.
I went on girlfriend's FB market place and now own a 1988 BX16 RS.
I 'think' it's a good one but I'm sure there...
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Yes I always get on well with the older more simple Peugeot and Citroen models.
To own / repair a practical car with the iconic Citroen design and...
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Last post by Kieron g
Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:11 pm
Bloody Scammers
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by
panky »
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:26 pm
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Reported to ebay
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It took them a while but ebay eventually to it down along with the hundreds of other dodgy listings he posted
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Last post by panky
Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:19 pm
1991 BX clutch
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by
De Winton »
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:17 pm
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I have recently fitted a complete clutch in my car afer fitting amd checking everything lined up i depressed the clutch pedal i heard little...
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Hi Graham, did you get to the bottom of your issue? I think I have the same problem. There is a plastic bush on the clutch fork itself which locates...
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Last post by Retrofrench
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:10 pm
Fingers crossed.
Replies: 3
by
tom »
Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:23 pm
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When I move to France next year, I shall need something to keep me in mischief and that will need to be a classic car to take to shows and, of course...
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My last one was a freebie TZD in excellent order. I retrofitted aircon to it and spent a fair chunk on it. In return it covered 80,000 miles in four...
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Last post by tom
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:35 pm
window runner
Replies: 2
by
barry badger »
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:15 pm
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Hi to all !!
Not been on for a while, down to one bx now, my txd. The others are all laid up needing various significant repairs. Anyway the txd...
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Thanks very much but there's no need now, I've messaged the seller and I'm sending it back. I had another look at it, it had some strange marks...
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Last post by barry badger
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:28 pm
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Last post by Jugostran
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:32 pm
Where are all the bx's
Replies: 17
by
rutter123 »
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:40 am
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According to howmanyleft there are approx 1400 bx still registered of which only a few hundred are licenced to 02/22. Yet in comparison Morris Marina...
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Mine is still getting around as my daily driver (mostly Lancashire and Yorkshire) and has just got another MOT today - so happy motoring continues!...
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Last post by trecasi
Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:34 pm
Sad Break on EBay
Replies: 1
by
panky »
Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:45 pm
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A very honest item description from the seller :D
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Winter project car.
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Last post by Dave_16v
Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:57 pm
Maybe in the Market for a BX
Replies: 8
by
panky »
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:17 pm
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My Mini Cooper as been sold so there might be a space for a nice BX - hopefully 8)
I think he drove off in third
What comes around goes around....
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I was lusting after Kitches TRS but I think there is interest from other parties :?
Honestly I'd buy it if I was in the UK.
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Last post by Jugostran
Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:17 pm
BX roof rails
Replies: 1
by
Jugostran »
Sun Aug 13, 2023 6:09 pm
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Hey all!
I want to get some roof rails for my BX. Now, I'm in Croatia, so shipping from the UK would likely be too expensive. However, I do need some...
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I have always used aftermarket rails that clamp on to the edge of the roof and the clamps fit round just over the top of the closed doors.
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:32 pm
Not been here for a while
Replies: 3
by
stevieb »
Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:22 am
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As in the thread title.. been AWOL for a while, mainly due to house move in 2016 and change of circumstances. Took my bx19txd off the road in 2016...
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Ah welcome back! glad your still with us
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:24 am
Buying a BX GT or Digit, plus some questions
Replies: 2
by
Jugostran »
Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:11 pm
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Hey all!
As you know, I own a 1989 BX 16 TRS. I love it to bits, but there are a couple of things about it that I'd like different. Firstly, it'd be...
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A/C in a Mk1 is normally retro fitted, and very rare, and probably doesnt work....Tom St James is probably the best guy to ask
I have seen...
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Last post by Jugostran
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:17 am
west bay valver
Replies: 4
by
greendale65 »
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:54 pm
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Hi all ,
Ihave had some pipes replaced all ok
next job cam belt
can i say this my car sat on my drive from october 2022
until now right the...
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Hi Thanks David,
will look into that after i get the cam belt sorted
Thanks
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Last post by greendale65
Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:25 am
Are these BXs still around?
Replies: 10
by
Philip Chidlow »
Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:25 pm
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Came across some old pics (2006/7 I think)...
Wondered if any of these were still around (I know at least the one red is)...
And while on the...
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Since we're doing thread necromancy, Jazz is still with us, just hidden in the corner (I was working the show)
Screenshot 2023-06-08 215157.png
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:53 pm
West Bay Valver
Replies: 8
by
greendale65 »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:04 pm
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Hi all,
Hope you're all ok.
The valver is finally on the way for hydraulic pipe replacement. :D
Here's the transport driver loading up my valver....
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Hi all,
The company i used which had the tilting flat bed
Douglas vehicle transport
03333 600400
THEY PHONED ME WHEN MY CAR WAS
DELIVERD AND...
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:49 pm
lets talk rust!
Replies: 3
by
spatt »
Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:08 am
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hi, fairly new to the forum, and looking for some advice! I have the chance of buying a 86` BX. The only problem is that it seems to have had plenty...
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All cars have rust, even new ones.
Structural rust, now that can be an issue. And with all car repairs, they will all rust eventually. No matter...
3 Replies
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Last post by Vanny
Mon May 01, 2023 9:47 pm
Citroën BX LHM reservoir flower pot
Replies: 14
by
Jugostran »
Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:00 pm
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As the title says, I made a flower pot out of an old leaking LHM reservoir. Not sure if this is the right place to put it, as it defies...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: =D>
That's them :D
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Last post by panky
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:20 pm
LHM Hyraulic pump pulley removal tool
Replies: 4
by
mongrelpom »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:04 am
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I just got a spare hydraulic pump for my 14TE BX with TU3A (K1G) engine from France but the pulley wheel was bigger which would strain the pump so I...
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I just got a spare hydraulic pump for my 14TE BX with TU3A (K1G) engine from France but the pulley wheel was bigger which would strain the pump so I...
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Last post by jvbram
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:35 pm
west bay valver
by
greendale65 »
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:26 am
Hi all,
I'm in need of a tilt flat bed to take my car to Pleiades at cambridgeshire
from Worthing for pipe work must be tilt flat bed lorry where...
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:26 am
Interchangeability
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jvbram »
Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:04 pm
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Hi. Im looking for a new or reconditioned HP pump for Bx XUD9. Would a GTI 16v one fit, it looks similar.
Alternatively, a workshop that does...
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Got it. There is a thread inside the pulley. Whats that for? Its a press fit isnt it?
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Last post by jvbram
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:32 pm
west bay valver
Replies: 2
by
greendale65 »
Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:16 am
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Hi all,
Just to wish you all a happy Christmas
and happy new year
stay well all.
:) :) :) :) :)
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Happy Christmas to all.
🎅 🎄 ?? 🎅 🎄 ?? 🎅 🎄 ?? 🎅
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Last post by Dave_16v
Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:33 am
BX Head Unit
Replies: 5
by
Jugostran »
Thu Nov 17, 2022 12:17 pm
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Hey all, quick question.
A year ago I got a fairly cheap JVC head unit for my BX, and it has been getting on my nerves. Firstly, it doesn't turn...
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If you remove or even look behind the centre console down by the pedal box you'll find the Ign switch loom 4 fairly thick wires poss 3 red 1 white,...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:23 am
Kevin new member
Replies: 1
by
BX LEADER »
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:00 pm
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Hello. I am Kevin from Chiang Rai, Thailand. I have a 1991 BX Leader (see attached). I have two questions. I would like a original radio or something...
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Welcome!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:24 pm
4 Replies
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Last post by panky
Fri Oct 21, 2022 5:39 pm
west bay valver
Replies: 6
by
greendale65 »
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:39 pm
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Hi everyone.
Anyone know of a car mover i'm thinking to go up to
Pleiades for pipe re fit needs to be a flat bed truck.
Thanks all.
8) 8) :D
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Hi all
Thanks for imfomation will keep in mind i'm taking it to ye old Citroen garage
he said he will sort out.
Thanks
:? :? :?
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Last post by greendale65
Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:45 pm
Height settings
Replies: 25
by
rutter123 »
Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:20 am
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Now the TD is pretty much finished, I've run up the system after rebuilding the rear axle with all new pipes,
strut seals, brakes etc. Inc front to...
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Yes it seems that's how it is, I'm gonna get it up on ramps at weekend and see what the score is, I've made a small jig with some wood so that when...
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:30 am
Should i?
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by
rutter123 »
Sat Oct 01, 2022 12:44 pm
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Found these I brought some time back, thought every bx needs more dials and they fit almost perfectly, I will of course make a new proper fitted...
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If you swop out the switch for the sender then your dash warning lights might not self test correctly, as they are wired to the oil pressure switch....
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Last post by RobC
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:02 pm
west bay valver
Replies: 3
by
greendale65 »
Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:14 am
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Hi all,
Responding to my lhm h/p leek across the back axl
report from the citroen garage
leaks found front to rear pipes and front sphere
n/s\r...
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We all just have to bite the bullet and spend what is needed to keep the shipshape. Recently had to spend 1K on mine.
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Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:39 pm
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