insurance bx tzd
by tzd » Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:43 pm
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Hi all,
can anybody help with this one ? I have just got my insurance quote for this year from esure and it is £519, I can't believe how much it has...
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No Luck,
at all I think it is time to give up driving.
Anybody want to buy my BX 19rd estate l reg in blue?
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Last post by tzd Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:40 pm
Doesn't happen often...
by JayW » Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:42 pm
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Ever have one of those days where everything just goes right?
You know, you set out to do something that you've been dreading and you just sail...
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Mines in next week at Chevronics, lets hope they arent seized solid :roll:
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:24 am
Does your car have a soul
by jacksun1987 » Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:28 pm
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I know this is bad. But i put a 100 pound deposite on a 06 mondeo ghia tdi. The sad if i changed my mind they would give my deposite back. Still...
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Had some eBay purchases to pick up at the weekend - a 260 mile round trip organised with not quite enough time so I had to make up some time on the...
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Last post by electrokid Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:05 am
Anyone feeling Flush?
by Tim Leech » Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:42 am
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C1 TBX or CIT BX is £999!!! :shock:
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Definite top shelf material ;)
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Last post by rayfenwick Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:58 pm
Green Hornet in danger
by kermit the frog » Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:55 pm
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Hi All
The Green Hornet is in imminent danger of being a total loss. :cry:
I was minding my own business driving home when some ( sorry ) woman...
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Hi Magpi
The ankle is still giving me gyp.
I will try the RICE thingy that sound very good advice.
As for the estate going to the stock pile in the...
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Last post by kermit the frog Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:32 pm
Anyone in the Middlesex area?
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:53 pm
I am considering getting something off eBay, (wheels) that're too big to post. Would there be a BXer around Hanworth who could help by collecting...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:53 pm
new to bx ownership
by rodney68 » Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:16 pm
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looking i the cars for sale bit on here i found my car owned by a windy miller,was gonna put some pics on here but he has saved me the time,looks...
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will have to wash it now as pics put it too shame now bit dirty :lol:
Probably flour :wink:
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Last post by scarecrow Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:18 pm
Ruelshiem scrappie
by toddao » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:25 pm
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Those that were on the Bxagon will recall the visit to this scrapyard which is located in Alsace between Mulhouse and Colmar. There weren't too many...
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Wow Todd
That bring's back some memories.
All good i must say what a fantastic scrap yard and how many BX's did we find i can't remember.
I remember...
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Last post by kermit the frog Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:18 pm
Newbie with an M plate "Update possibly for sale"
by lateestate » Sun Jun 27, 2010 10:25 am
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Hello all,
Im paul from birmingham, i am a motor trader for a living but i am a life long old/classic car fan and currently have quite a few...
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At lease we've found out what happened to this one. Whenever this happens, i always think the worse & expect that its been either sold onto someone...
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:06 pm
new too bx ownership
by rodney68 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:19 pm
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hi recently purchased a 1.7 k reg diesel bx with non turbo 1.9 diesel fitted,its done 161000 miles mot till june,tax april,bit tatty but starts n...
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fitted towbar today and all wired upwith citroen wiring loom bit very easy now to find something to tow,found brake light problem one of the wires...
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Last post by rodney68 Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:31 pm
Need help to find or make hydraulic pipe
by overehere2 » Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:27 pm
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My 1905 gxd 1993 station wagon has a failed hydraulic pipe. It runs from the rear axle 1/3 of a way in on passenger side all the way to the front...
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Just had a talk with my brother who suggested it could be soldered or brazed with say wrapping the pipe inside a regular brake pipe, now thats worth...
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Last post by overehere2 Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:40 am
Our Club's Home page
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:56 pm
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Can I ask that maybe we consider simplifying and modifying the BXC home page? It's still got a lot of BXagon stuff on there too, which should really...
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I have some ideas so will do.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:47 pm
Ran out of diesel today lol
by jacksun1987 » Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:20 pm
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I was drivimg back to sleaford. To drop my mate off. I was going up hill. Then suddlen loss of power. Could not belive it. Running out of diesel....
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Yes i will do thanks. Just thought it be faster putting it on here, Then messing about with other topics and stuff.
I had someone doing my filing...
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Last post by scarecrow Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:54 pm
Another WOF Passed
by kiwi » Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:57 pm
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The TZS was in for its twice yearly WOF(MOT) yesterday and passed with No Advisorys.
Pretty chuffed given looking from its passed Wofs an annual...
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Well the 19TRS went in for another WOF with its split cv boot again and this time I promised to replace the boot IF it passed with minimal fuss....
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Last post by kiwi Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:26 am
Parts supplier
by Discoil » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:19 pm
A note here with M. Lockwood's address etc
99 Victoria Road
Eccleshill
Bradford
BD2 2DQ ( for sat navs )
01274 640590
Thank goodness for mobile...
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Last post by Discoil Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:19 pm
Proud BX owner
by saintjamesy89 » Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:20 pm
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I am now a proud owner of a 1.4 TGE citroen bx, courtesy of Richard1652, hurrah! What a fab car, I was really surprised at how grippy it is and it's...
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well done! :D
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:47 am
What an idiot... (well in my opinion at least)
by TB2 » Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:17 am
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Today another valver appeared on Swiss autoscout:
I translated the description:
Emptied completely, 8x15 alloys with slick tyres, short...
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Hi
Looking at the picture of the rear it appears he has put the radiator in the back this is what i was proposing to do on my TZD track car but i was...
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Last post by kermit the frog Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:06 pm
Metal bonnet
by Mike Holdstock » Sun Oct 24, 2010 1:18 pm
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Just out of interest,
does anyone know why Citr decided to use a metal bonnet/engine cover (rather than the previously plastic) in the later cars?...
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Possibly the same reason for the enormous bundles of green wiring behind the dash then :-)
No, that was just to make 2CV owners feel at home!
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Last post by KevR Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:12 am
Headlight protectors
by Discoil » Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:15 pm
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They don't work after a '10 ' plated tranny van clips it.
The driver was very annoyed with himself after making a mess of the van.
Anyone got a...
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I've got a lamp now from a local scrappy
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Last post by Discoil Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:41 pm
Winter Project
by Tim Leech » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:28 pm
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I have one coming soon, and its BX shaped :roll:
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Well it runs which it didnt, but its popped a HP pipe which will be fixed and the spheres regassed. Pics to follow after sunday.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:23 pm
Groliffe - a postscript
by Oscar » Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:02 pm
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I picked Leo up from the childminder this evening, and we went past the scrap-metal merchants - horror! Groliffe was still on the back of the truck!...
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Another 14 years and it'll be the same words but different emotions :wink:
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Last post by scarecrow Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:23 am
Battery Capacity
by Brian » Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:46 am
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OK,
Battery on my trusty 17RD on it's way out after just over 8 years.
Thats the longest time I have ever kept a battery on a car, I must admit...
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I thought that as long as the overall ampage was suitable, it was infact the cold cranking amps that was more critical with diesels, especially in...
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Last post by electrokid Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:41 pm
bx models or anything for someone bx daft
by jondom6 » Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:42 pm
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Hi registered to this site for my mum she is totalbx nut and was looking for some advice to see if anyones know where i could buy a model bx for her...
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thanks guys for help will have a look on ebay and of any those crazy people would to like ma mums dreams come true and sell a good one that would be...
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Last post by jondom6 Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:58 pm
Helix Garage Chemlsford
by Tim Leech » Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:23 pm
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My 19TZi was supplied new by helix garage in chelmsford, which sadly ceased trading last year, she still wears her original dealer sticker but has...
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Seems to now be helixcars.co.uk, a independant use car specialist with a leaning towards Citroens?
Phil have you passed by as of late, it was...
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:10 am
It flippin well failed to proceed!!!
by Stinkwheel » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:02 pm
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Well, really.
Bx somewhat blotted its copy book dont you know.
I was returning from Brummie land where i had dropped the g/f off at her parents for...
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if this is the walking stick shaped pipe that goes from the regulator to the FDV, it does not have any suportting clips/brackets at all,
regards...
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Last post by citronut Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:02 pm
Picking up the ZX tomorrow
by Oscar » Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:29 pm
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Scarecrow and I are heading up the A11 to the other side of Norwich to collect the ZX. I'm strangely excited. ZXs are entirely free of charisma, but...
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I have SO many Brownie points now. Must use them carefully.
How about a 32k mile GTi 4x4?
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:49 am
1300 miles in three days...
by KevR » Sat Oct 23, 2010 1:22 pm
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... in the TZD Break. Normandy/Brittany border to Calais, Dover, up to Norwich, then Cambridge, Peterborough, Corby, Leicester, round and about a...
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That's pretty good going Kev. We've driven from Kent to Fougere in one day, that was enough.
Normandy to Peterborough or thereabouts is pretty much...
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Last post by KevR Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:51 pm
YEEEEHHHHAAAA
by Mothman » Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:12 pm
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Just had my mate Tim play with my blower fan, found that there was current getting to it, cut n crimped 2 of the earth wires, a bit of extra fiddling...
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:lol:
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Last post by Oscar Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:40 pm
How they made the citroen bx
by jacksun1987 » Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:36 pm
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You might have seeen them before. But for people who havernt. This is how they made the citroen bx.
Im quite shocked at the crash test allmost as...
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Bob or Todd? would you mind please!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:00 am
Battered 19TGD estate for sale
by greenk/2 » Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:23 pm
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Anyone interested in taking the old girl off my hands? In daily use until yesterday when another driver didn't bother to stop at a junction. Heavy...
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If you get stuck pm me and I'll give you my e-mail address. If you send some to that I'll host and post on here for you.
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Last post by cavmad Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:14 pm
citroen bx 1.6 parts
by goldenbrown » Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:59 pm
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Just curious about the availability of parts as I am thinking about taking my mums tgs on as a daily driver!!I am booking it in to the dealer for a...
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Good man!
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:19 am
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:38 am
my mums bx with 25000 miles
by goldenbrown » Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:36 am
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hello all!
hope someone can please help, my mum has a citroen bx tgs with 25000 miles on the clock, full service history one owner. she can only...
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This will be for sale!!I taxed it but just dont like it.
golden
Hi, When I first set eyes on the bx I thought it was ugly.
Now I look forward to...
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:47 am
Hi
by Bio-Dman » Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:45 pm
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Hi all,
I've had a BX 4x4 for a while - out of action because of the usual problem, stripped final drive pinion. I would like to fix it, would be...
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Welcome along mate, post some pictures/more details of your car up please.
Work is on-going (I believe) with the pinion though I'm not sure where he...
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Last post by cavmad Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:31 pm
Breaking News
by mds141 » Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:45 pm
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^^ ^^ The manufacturers of Viagra have announced they are going to start producing suspension fluid for older Citroens. According to a company...
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Apparently, Viagra can be a bit dangerous.
If you swallow 'em too slowly you can wind up with a seriously stiff neck! :wink:
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Last post by Linegeist Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:11 pm
A sad day..
by Oscar » Sat Oct 16, 2010 5:06 pm
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Steve Scarecrow has the keys and the new keeper's supplement to Swampy, and I have to go and collect a 97 1.9TD ZX in Norwich next weekend.
It was...
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make sure the Lomax has a 1.3 GS lump in it
My 602 powered Lomax was quite quick enough (I did get 85 out of it once, and it was still accelerating...
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Last post by citsncycles Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:34 pm
Swampy too old for Insurance
by Oscar » Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:55 pm
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F**king Hell!
Someone's having a laugh....
I wanted to temporarily insure Swampy for a month while I get Lolife sorted out, but it's now too old...
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My bx was insured with footman james for years but tpo and that was about 160. I wanted to change to fully comp after a prang with a taxi in another...
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Last post by sarahjaneking Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:01 pm
MOT passed Today
by MalTZD » Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:09 am
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Well pleased, the BX passed its MOT today.
Just two advisories:
Slight oil leak
Slight corrosion on inner rear sills both sides.
Tester commented...
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Nice one Mal, not a bad result there. Can you do the welding yourself?
No welding required, sorted it today.
Very slight surface rust only, no...
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Last post by MalTZD Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:54 pm
washer jets
by sarahjaneking » Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:04 pm
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where can i get them from????? just cheated by putting mine on hubbies for the mot (still didn't pass b****r !!!) but I can't find any replacements...
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With the bx spraybar/tube I take out the end bung , slide the tube out of the clips . This allows the tube to be ( with a little persuasion ) held in...
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Last post by Discoil Fri Oct 15, 2010 8:55 pm
BX Athena 16TGS
by Phil Brook » Thu Oct 14, 2010 10:44 pm
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Looks to be a cracker on ebay, does anyone know if it will have power steering. I've asked the seller and he thinks!!! so
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Evening Phil and welcome to the Forum.
Ive been digging through my collection of brochures and found my Athena one .Yes they do have Power steering...
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Last post by richardd1652 Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:08 pm
Groliffe - for sale - see "For Sale" section
by Oscar » Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:40 pm
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Groliffe needs:
New injectors;
Head Gasket;
Pinion valve;
New cooling hoses;
A good valeting;
Probably a new set of spheres soon
Total for the...
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Sounds like a plan. Though it's more across than up :wink:
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Last post by scarecrow Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:59 am
Rear axle
by Discoil » Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:30 pm
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I have been offered the rear subframe complete with 3 spheres , discs,calipers etc. Actually all the parts from what I believe to have been a...
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noy directly no. I mean, if you like fabricating then you could fit the whole axle, but in short, the arms and calipers are about all it's worth.
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Last post by docchevron Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:17 am
New MOT achieved!!
by Stinkwheel » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:08 am
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She's all legal for a further 12 months.
bottom balljoint, trackrod end and a LOT of welding to inner l/h wing and strut area. I mean this car was...
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Sixty quid for a year's motoring can't be a bad thing, nice result Mr Wheel!
Cheers Billy
You and I definitely sing off the same hymn sheet when...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:28 pm
Correct TXD TD wheel trims?
by mountainmanUK » Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:53 pm
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Probably one for Tim! :wink:
I'm looking for a set of wheeltrims to return Monica (my 93 TXD 1.7TD) to her original spec. I've been running her on...
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Pm sent to Steve .
Richard.
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Last post by richardd1652 Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:20 pm
my BX TZD Saloon
by tzd » Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:14 pm
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Just filled my BX TZD up with diesel and will be driving to London tomorrow. It has just passed it's mot yesterday and I have every confidence in...
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Speaking of which, My stop light blinked at me on the way home from London last night, so i think I need to put some LHM in it!
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Last post by smiffy1071 Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:21 am
Rear Quarter Windows
by Tim Leech » Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:42 pm
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Had an email and some pictures from a chap whos had a set MADE up for his car and they look great, awaiting pricing and if anymore are available.
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That actually looks pretty good to me. I've got no idea about tint as mine have always been 'frosted' since I've had it!
I wouldn't mind a set, even...
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Last post by toddao Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:51 pm
New Shell fuel.
by Mothman » Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:40 pm
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Hi y'all,
just been down to Cornwall and back in the trusty BX, 80/90 mph when i could and all it took was 26 litres of this new formula Shell...
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I think there's something in this : I tried the Shell petrol for a couple of weeks, and then reverted back to Tesco's for the last week and there...
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Last post by scarecrow Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:55 pm
Odds 'n' Sods
by sarahjaneking » Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:49 pm
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Well the bus has gone and I picked up our new BX last week :D Obviously we are probably going to have our hands quite full keeping them both running...
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since droplink replaced front n/s seems to get stuck and judder when going into the high position - how do i check it is ok?
:D :D
The strutt...
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