Height Adjusting at Speed
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vulgalour »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:21 pm
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BX ownership is good. People love the BX, and so do I. A few people have regaled me with stories of ones they owned and there's a recurring alarming...
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I have no plans to try this out myself, if the cross winds are getting a bit much I just slow down and that sorts it much more safely than faffing...
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Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:00 pm
Frosted Festoon Bulbs
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vulgalour »
Mon May 13, 2019 9:27 pm
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I'm trying to find some proper frosted/dimpled glass festoon bulbs for my interior lights on the BX. So far, every replacement I've ordered has...
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A little ghetto trick to share with you, but its only really suitable for LED bulbs though, take a LED festoon bulb, plastic milk carton, a tub of...
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Last post by bravo-x-ray
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:07 am
Re: my valver
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greendale65 »
Sun May 12, 2019 10:33 am
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Hello all, me again as said in previous i've had the correct spheres put on rear
and now the same on the front the problem is it never used to be...
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Ticks are more gentle with a new accumulator so you might not be listening hard enough. If the usual acc test of sitting on the rear end works then...
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Last post by Jaba
Thu May 23, 2019 10:32 pm
Re: valver spheres
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greendale65 »
Mon May 13, 2019 10:51 am
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hello me again, i'm lost on this one and need help as said i have fitted new correct
ones (AMTEX) checked tyer pressure 30 front 27 back not...
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Hi, i would like to thank you all, as to the accumulator don't hear it tick so i will get
a new one and go from there then its all been replaced....
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Last post by greendale65
Mon May 13, 2019 3:48 pm
citroen bx mk 1
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greendale65 »
Tue May 07, 2019 11:03 am
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Hello all. there's a mk 1 bx at four marks near winchester
on gumtree 36ooo mls one owner has anybody seen
is it ok worth a punt.
8) 8)
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Hello all, tell you now if i had a garage i would take that on
love it first thing cam belt then t l c then when the suns out
take her out.
8)...
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Last post by greendale65
Thu May 09, 2019 5:50 pm
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Last post by bravo-x-ray
Tue May 07, 2019 7:09 pm
car collection
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greendale65 »
Sat May 04, 2019 8:35 am
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Hi all . anyone know a car collection sussex area.
thanks all
:) :)
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Martin on 07827 795188. He's based near East Grinstead.
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Last post by Gary C
Sun May 05, 2019 6:48 am
Radweld
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rutter123 »
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:28 pm
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Good or bad, should I use it?
Mixed reviews
K-seal?
Barrs leaks?
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That organisation wanted to dump it in the Princess when it had blown the head bad enough that the water you poured in came straight out the exhaust....
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Last post by vulgalour
Sat May 04, 2019 8:39 pm
New Moderator wanted for the BX Club forum
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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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I missed this post, as I tend to only skim read nowadays :(
I've no intention of leaving completely, but a new job with a lot of travelling, no...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat May 04, 2019 12:11 am
Re: West Bay Valver
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greendale65 »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:55 am
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Hello all, yes i'm ok things must be looking up
had a card through the letter box wanted classic cars
looking at the valver. 8) 8)
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When i sell it i'm getting a new mot and selling
it for spares.
L.O.L
8) 8)
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:11 pm
BX Artwork
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vulgalour »
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:02 pm
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As you may or may not know, I do artwork for a living. I have a little Redbubble shop where I sell all sorts of prints, and I do unique original...
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I have some print options featuring the Mk1 and Mk2 together, here:
I'm open to suggestions on particular model variants and colours, I do intend...
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Last post by vulgalour
Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:32 pm
Alternator to Rev Counter Connection
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bookman »
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
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Our BX 19 has had an XUD turbo engine put in by a previous owner,some bits not being quite right...the rev counter currently does not read and there...
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You should find a sensor on eBay, I'm not sure if any sensor will fit but the bx fitment is used on several models.
As for rear quarters rust is...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:40 am
engine conversion
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barry badger »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:34 pm
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my tzd has been off the road for some time now due to a smokey engine, i would like to convert it to a 1.9 na as i have a good low mileage one...
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the blue smoke only starts as the engine warms up
This is a hint to worn valve stems (or selas, if installed. Not from factory in all diesel engine...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:15 pm
4 TC
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panky »
Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:38 pm
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You don't see these coming up very often, check lotto numbers.
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I think the 4TC had regular coil spring suspension so I would imagine the ride to be very un-bx-like, more of a hybrid than a bx and they didnt...
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Last post by panky
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:49 pm
Lhm flush
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riddse »
Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:19 pm
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Hi evening all just a quick question hydraurincage how long to leave it in , some say 500 miles some say 5000 . Had it in my 4x4 for about 4 month...
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I was told 1000 miles myself, which is what I did when I flushed mined.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:12 am
Wheel Trims
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vulgalour »
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:44 pm
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I'm trying to figure out the colours for my wheels and trims so they're both correct for a 17RD.
The silver I've been able to get a reasonable match...
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Ah... well the silver I got is correct for the wheels then, but perhaps not grey enough for the trims. The work around is going to be the primer I...
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Last post by vulgalour
Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:35 am
seats refurbishment
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rutter123 »
Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:32 pm
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The seats on my t/d esp the front seat bolsters are very faded, now weather bleached to an almost grey in places . They are not particularly worn and...
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They all fade mate, try and find some better seats? Dying them can be very messy if they're multi- coloured.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:54 pm
Anyone near Barnsley?
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rutter123 »
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:29 pm
Anyone near or in Barnsley heading my way, I need a fuel tank picking up, could meet at Peterborough, Sleaford, will pay fuel, beer tokens??
Tank is...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:29 pm
Thinking of selling up chaps
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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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Yuo are totally right but I have a crap BX so it will find it´s place there among all the other crap :)
/Mats
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Last post by senmathal
Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:05 pm
Rear strut seal kits hatchback
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rutter123 »
Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:04 pm
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Needed seal kits Inc felt ram cleaning washer that sits in the lip of the gaitor
Are these available?
Also the pipe clips that sit just atop the...
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I have sourced some seal kits, readily available from Plaeides inc the 2 ram seals and the felt wiper, around £20 per side.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:40 pm
bx 17 tgd bumper colours
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arlever »
Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:50 pm
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hello all.
just been looking at a 1992 bx on ebay and notice the bumpers are black.
my 1991 bx which i am in the middle of doing up has rather poorly...
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Thanks both. Just want to get it right 1st time if possible.
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Last post by arlever
Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:36 pm
Universal fuel sender
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rutter123 »
Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:46 pm
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Looking at fitting at one of these to replace the ailing intermittent o,/e unit, they operate at 240ohm to 32ohm from empty to full of vice versa,...
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Thanx for that chaps, when I removed the tank the sender was in several pieces rattling around in the bottom of the tank, I think I have salvaged all...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:44 am
Replacing full sill-welding requirements
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rutter123 »
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:57 pm
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Bit of confusion on this, I am replacing a full sill, spot welding as per factory or seam weld?
Mixed views after a Google search some say spot...
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Pretty sure if you're replacing a full panel then as factory is perfectly acceptable. But if you are patching within an existing panel then it has to...
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Last post by panky
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:38 pm
West Bay Valver
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greendale65 »
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:39 pm
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Merry christmas all, keep them wheels turning.
Best wishes 2019. 8)
New edition to my valver 8)
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Merry Christmas! I'm such a fan of that BX, what a beaut!
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Last post by RobC
Mon Dec 24, 2018 11:42 am
Not heard from Indonesian fellow bx'er
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rutter123 »
Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:22 pm
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Over the last few weeks I have been in touch with a chap who contacted me through the forum, he is from Indonesia and owns one of just a few BX's on...
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I hope all is OK with him and his family. Terrible tragedy over there, if he does get in touch let him know we are wishing him and his countrymen...
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Last post by panky
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:02 pm
Fog Lihts
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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
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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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Last post by mac1776
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:39 pm
Mi 16 engine
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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