Beyond the BX?
by toddao » Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:39 am
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I really do love my ole yellow BX Break - in daily use for family and building materials. But our third child is coming soon and it unfortunately...
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:) it happens every day and there is a hole in my life. the 505 takes 23 secs 0-60 according to some spec i was reading and the fuel consumption...
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BX Club at the NEC - Stand discussion
by Dollywobbler » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:34 pm
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Just a thought chaps - 2012 is 30 years of the BX. Do you think we should try and get a stand at the NEC? Can't promise it's easily done, but I'm...
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Well I said I was all packed and ready I'd be lying i'm aiming to set off about half 9 so see you all there.
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Last post by mike22861 Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:23 am
Quelle horreur
by Mothman » Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:08 pm
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Took the TGS in to the garage to have the mixture adjusted, that all sorted and they didnt charge me but to my suprise there was steam coming from...
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:lol: :lol: Hey, its a limited supply & we all know about supply & demand prices :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:41 pm
Hydraulic pipes,.... Unfortunately leaky ones!
by oilybox » Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:46 pm
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Ok, my lovely BX Meteor 1.9 Diesel, has developed a leak of the famous green 'Vulcans Blood', the leak is from what looks like the lower-most, and...
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i had the same prob on my tzdt for the last mot, only light corrosion on the pipes where it clips in the plastic, i managed to borrow a pipe flaring...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:11 pm
First day of bx ownership in 5 years
by adamparis54321 » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:58 pm
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Just came back from my 5 a side in the bx and my god did she get some attention
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I know that feeling im 22 and people look at me like iv stolen my one sometimes
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Last post by patersom10 Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:28 pm
Classic car insurance
by Braidy » Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:35 pm
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Anyone know the insurance people to go to if you're a member of the Citroen Car Club? and own a venerable BX? I've only just joined so don't have a...
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Blimey. Hadn't noticed the Javelin in your fleet. What a car.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:12 pm
Horrible job!!
by Mothman » Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:14 pm
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Just replaced the brake light sensor on the n/a diesel estate. Ok, it only cost £2.70 but by eck it was a bugger. Needed hands the size of a kid and...
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Nice one, ile remember that if i ever have to do another.
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Last post by Mothman Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:12 pm
Building of Estate cars
by Birotor » Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:02 pm
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Estate Car manufacture.
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I'd be surprised if they were supplied complete shells, but depending on the assembly sequence of the hatchback shell they may have been supplied...
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Last post by citsncycles Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:40 pm
Mk1 Ignition barrel and steering lock - any bright sparks?
by glastofari » Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:12 pm
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Okay, so I have acquired a mk1 bx but no keys..
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Well, if a jobsworth finds it I'd be impressed! The car wasn;t even declared under the last owner back when she was taken off the road but... I will...
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Last post by glastofari Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:56 pm
Retire or repair??
by themildbunch » Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:44 am
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As you may have read thanks to a little bit of rubber the engine and turbo on our BX Estate has had it:
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I think V50 says it all, the last proper Volvo was the 960 (rwd) and apart from a T5 the only one I would touch now is the V70 estate ,which was only...
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Last post by Mickey taker Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:21 am
Terrific news!
by Junkman » Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:56 pm
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As of today, my 19 TXD estate has got another year of life.
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Happy Birthday!
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:14 am
Rocker cover breather hose.
by Defender110 » Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:44 pm
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My suspected rocker cover gasket leak on my TZD turned out to be the rocker cover breather hose that was split, found these bargains on ebay £6.99...
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He is selling more of these. Just search on the prat number 118086.
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Last post by Jaba Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:25 pm
Locked out of the BX, and the spare is in the car!! Help
by ohms » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:56 pm
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The car is locked, the keys are lost and the spare is in the car. How can I break into the car without causing damage?? please help! :cry:
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I'll investigate - many thanks! Just to cap it off the ignition barrel has just seized on the my GSA today as well. Hey hum!
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Last post by glastofari Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:18 pm
Jaba getting down and dirty
by Jaba » Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:51 am
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Heres a pic of me in the spring changing over a front brake caliper..........
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I'd be interested to learn on this one.....mine clonks terribly in reverse.
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Last post by Kitch Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:14 pm
The fleet is MOTd.
by Mothman » Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm
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The TGS went through the MOT again this afternoon, no advisories and i did nothing but the 'Italian' tune up so thats the lot done for this year....
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You may have more work coming your way Malcolm, the new aquisition is looking more and more like she is going to be saved, now to think of another...
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Last post by Mothman Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:57 pm
Oops! Looks like I'll be shortly getting a BX
by macplaxton » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:39 pm
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As some of you may know/remember, I've been offering guidance/help/assistance to an owner who has now - due to various circumstances coinciding -...
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. I need some floodlights...
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Last post by vnd Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:47 pm
The scrapper
by Mothman » Sun Oct 14, 2012 2:28 pm
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Decided to change the position of the scrapper today, took 3 of us to do it. Will make it much easier to remove the rest of the bits. Also, 3 bodges...
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Umm - I've done a couple like that :oops:
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:48 pm
Sophie's on the road again.
by Mothman » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:03 pm
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Well, at last, ive got Sophie on the road again, managed to find some special loctite waterproof and heatproof glue thats done the job on the heater...
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I do love that maroon on BXs - well done on getting her rolling again :)
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Last post by Caffiend Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:10 am
New Job!
by saintjamesy89 » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:52 am
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Hello all, just thought i'd report that I will be starting work at Eurocarparts tomorrow morning, on a zero hour contract (can do as many or little...
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Or just say you're ill or sad and go on benefits (because everyone in work is 100% fit and healthy). It's what every prick I used to deliver parcels...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:51 am
BX Scale model
by Vantman » Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:53 pm
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I won this today on a well known auction site. Ok it's not perfect,but it was only 30 miles away and i got it for £21.55!
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I shall know more tomorrow when i collect it!
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Last post by Vantman Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:44 pm
Red Shed in thumpage
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:17 am
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Just seen Facebook: The BX Tim and Jorge took on the Challenge has a serios front end smash. :( Luckily nobody hurt, but the 'Red Shed' is not a...
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Excellent. Well done :) I can supply a PDF of the art for the bonnet chevrons if you like! And I think I have a spare Challenge plaque too.
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Last post by George Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:54 am
Wheres Vince and his 16TXi
by Tim Leech » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:35 am
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Have I missed something, ive noticed Vince (bx16petrolsaloon) hasnt posted for 3 months, I miss his very polite and enthusiastic posts, anyone know...
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Ok Mick, glad hes ok! :D
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Last post by Paul296 Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:49 am
does anyone know the whereabouts of
by citronut » Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:51 am
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JohnD from the FCF was at my workshop on Thursaday with his C5,
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Typical N.I. plate. Worthless, but many a good combination can be had for peanuts!
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Last post by JayW Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:27 pm
First bx in 5 years -- essex area --- shows ?
by adamparis54321 » Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:37 pm
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hi
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So I drove 20 minutes from where I live and bought a pug 106
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Last post by Mickey taker Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:04 pm
On the road again.
by Mothman » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:10 pm
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Thanks to my mate Tim, the BX16TGS is back on the road again, whilst dodging the showers managed to do the bodge with some brass pipe on the leaking...
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A black one with green writing on it Malcolm.
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Last post by citronut Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:17 am
Another MOT pass!!
by Mothman » Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:22 pm
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Took the TZD for the MOT yesterday and a fail as expected.
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Ah, we have to fix the leak on Ali's white one first! It's starting to gobble it up a bit. What with being a very high mileage wagon I intend to...
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Last post by Mothman Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:15 pm
A Quandry AKA I want a T/D
by Tim Leech » Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:06 am
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I went to look at a possible Ecosse Challenge candidate yesterday (DTR estate) which turned out to be scrap fodder sadly, so my thoughs are what to...
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Complete with spare front bonnet - just as well it doesn't need a rear one!
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:34 pm
P2 16V standard exhaust / back box.
by frog » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:04 am
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I'm just wondering what the original for my car would have looked like.
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Jesus, that is exhaust twattery at its best, haha :)
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Last post by Kitch Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:13 pm
GTI or TZI or TZS
by ghaddon1701 » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:45 pm
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Hi everyone,
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btw, that looks an amazing vehicle and a full history that is even more amazing! Worth contacting the owner and asking to see the registration...
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Last post by kiwi Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:25 pm
RED BX ESTATE ON YOU KNOW WHERE BAY
by bookman » Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:07 pm
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To save anyone else from making the same mistake,this car has many faults not listed/photographed on ebygum.The windscreen has a crack and a...
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No,I should have been a bit clearer...it was a warning in case anyone was thinking of buying it,or travelling to look at it.
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Last post by bookman Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:56 pm
Bx t-shirts on ebay
by Mike P » Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:13 pm
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I think we should have a BX club t-shirt with a montage of the above wheel trims/alloys on it :) Each piccy has a tick box so you can tick off which...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:02 am
BX Club at the NEC - cars offered
by Dollywobbler » Tue May 22, 2012 5:04 pm
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Ok then. Let's have firm expressions of interest. Before you offer your car up, please note the following:
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Mike - if you've got stands and things, it'd be fun to make Timex look like the Work In Progress that it is. That'd go handily with the plastic drip...
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:22 pm
Parts anybody?
by Mike Holdstock » Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:11 pm
I am finally and very sadly having to let go of a 19Gti 89 black and a red 1990 14RE injection since the neighbours are complaining and I have...
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:11 pm
BX GTi, Shed of the week!
by Vantman » Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:48 pm
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BX GTi Shed of the week on Pistonheads.
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Ah thanks everybody! Looking forward to meeting you all at some point...is anything planned for the Southeast? Wynand :)
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Last post by BXGTIlover Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:52 am
Missing a BX
by Tim Leech » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:10 am
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Strange, the last few weeks Ive really missed driving a BX regularly (I used the 19TZD quite a bit befoe I sold it), the DTR doesnt get much use and...
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at my peak, i could do a clutch on a bx in under 4 hours. They are by far the easiest car i have ever done a clutch on, its just a matter of...
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Last post by Vanny Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:59 am
retirement
by barry badger » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:59 pm
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One of my tzd estates is being retired next month (mot due) It's been a fantastic car and still drives really well but its time has come. It will be...
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Ok cheers Barry.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:18 am
Replacement swivel joint boots
by Jaba » Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:21 pm
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Having had a succession of steering swivel ball joint failures after about 12 months use I now have 3 good joints needing new boots.
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I wouldn't bother they will probably rot after one winter, I use good joints, Delphi or First line, they have a very good life span.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:35 am
Nowt to do with BXs - Olympic 50p pieces!
by KevR » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:03 am
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Mate of mine is a collector os.. well, just about everything really. Cars, bicycles, milk bottles, house bricks, cigarette packets, Dinky toys, the...
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I'll ask Nick which spares he's got and maybe you can do a deal! I've got the show jumping/equestrian one if that's any good to you...?
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:27 am
The GT takes a thump #%!!%%#!
by B-Hive » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:08 am
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So it was wet today, and on the way home from Tech I decided that the pup needed some food..
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Excellent stuff, glad thinks worked out in your favour!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:53 pm
Bobby from Holland's BX14
by Mothman » Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:14 am
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Met Bobby from Holland yesterday afternoon with his much loved BX14 with well over 300k on its original engine too.
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They also had a casette box holder below where the electric mirror/foglamps switches are too. Shame we never got them.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:49 pm
bx in lock up
by barry badger » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:12 pm
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I've known about a bx in crosby liverpool for about 6 months now, it's in a lock up and covered over too. An old chap comes once a month takes it for...
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Follow him then.
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Last post by Mothman Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:19 pm
should i spray my valver french racing blue
by patersom10 » Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:57 pm
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Recently purchased a valver in alpine white, looks tatty and needs a respray. I don't know if im going mad but the urge to spray it in the old...
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Racing Citroens tend(ed in the BXs day) to be white.
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Last post by KevR Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:58 am
TXD badge
by Mothman » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:30 am
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Hoorah, my mate Tim gave me a TXD badge yesterday. Been looking for one for nearly 7 years.
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Thanks bud but all sorted n stuck now.
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Last post by Mothman Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:06 am
Digit . . . dig it!
by Paul296 » Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:22 pm
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Anyone want to see some lovely pics of a VERY nice Digit? Check these out . . .
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You got it Franklin, you got it! :D He's a very enthusiastic XM owner dontcha' know? - so he can't be all bad . . .
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Last post by Paul296 Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:03 pm
abs sensor
by fast16v » Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:25 pm
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hi all. new to forums, have 91 16v imported to ireland, full respray, engine out, rings, seals,belts wheels refurbished and badly need front...
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The sensors are also made by ATE
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Last post by smiffy1071 Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:17 pm
I love French boot sales....
by KevR » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:18 am
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...and autojumbles.
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Mostly for older ones with separate ignition switch and red starter button (or cable pull starter) - same as H van, so pretty simple stuff really. It...
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:11 pm
Oh bugger again!!
by Mothman » Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:16 pm
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Took the TGS out yesterday for a hard thrash and this evening there is green blood everywhere. Look like the octopus has failed, at least i now have...
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Hi Malcolm,
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Last post by citronut Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:54 am
So, what have I bought?!
by Dollywobbler » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:57 pm
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It occurs to me that I've no idea what the spec actually is on a TXD. I've owned two TGDs and a Valver (plus the Mk1 RD of course) so I guess TXD is...
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Never mind, Im off Saturday and working sunday until half 4.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:19 pm
Roof bar help!
by Russ » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:18 pm
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Hello all,
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Russ I am in New Zealand.....
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Last post by kiwi Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:03 pm
A BX Fan
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:38 pm
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I had a regular rather portly but very jolly customer of mine in today, he was just passing and popped in for a chin wag and to ask some advice about...
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I have a few mates of mine that are in their early 20s and are car guys , who think the BX's are ace, but dont remember them as they were out of...
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