Just picked up my project 1990 BX GTi
by Gouldy » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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Hi guys
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I have just ordered FF and RR bleed screws from Brakes International (they're in Rochdale).
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BX 8V GTI
by MattInUK » Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:24 am
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Citroen BX 8V_7356012.jpg _3_Citroen BX TRI_Early 90s_Heaton Woods_1.1 .jpg Hi All,
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Hi Matt I have just bought a white gti auto to tidy up and sell on in the new few weeks/months if you are interested let me know
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Last post by Gouldy Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:09 pm
Back to BX ownership - and my first petrol
by bussell » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:09 am
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So I picked up this little peach of a BX at the weekend 23k miles from new and only one owner!
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Nice, one of the first with the TU engine over the old lay back Peugeot engine, very rare indeed, interesting its lost its Leader Decals at some...
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Last post by bussell Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:46 am
BX for the second time, hopefully
by white exec » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:39 pm
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Hi folks,
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Went through the Spanish importation-matriculation process back in 2004, when we brought the RHD XM ftom UK to Spain.
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Last post by white exec Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:39 am
Tgs auto. How Many?
by demag » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:07 pm
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I was wondering how many 16 Tgs autos are known to the forum, not necessarily how many are left altogether.?
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I've had my BX 16 TGS Auto since the beginning of 2018 - in use as my daily driver and still only 64000 miles on the clock.
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Last post by trecasi Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:31 pm
Between the showers and everything else.
by Dave_16v » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:16 pm
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It rained on Sunday and it's raining today but yesterday was fine so I used the BX. With all that has been happening, it has been difficult to use...
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It looks well Vanny, you have some protection layered on going by the bonnet picture, an early morning shot ?
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Last post by Vanny Thu Aug 27, 2020 10:04 pm
Bit of a Mark Up
by panky » Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:54 pm
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Nice car but........
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Kinnell :shock: :lol:
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:08 pm
I see a grey mirror, and I want to paint it black.
by Vanny » Fri May 22, 2020 7:44 pm
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At nearly 30 years old, the cars whiskers are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire?
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Maybe take the mirror glass out first as it could crack if you get it too hot
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sat May 23, 2020 4:46 pm
Meteor decals
by david troughton » Fri May 22, 2020 2:12 pm
Does anyone know where I might obtain the stripes that adorn the meteor, and how do I remove the faded/cracked ones that are on thee now?
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Last post by david troughton Fri May 22, 2020 2:12 pm
Chrome paint pen for badges
by Vanny » Fri May 15, 2020 8:56 pm
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Over on the BXClub Facebook page, someone suggested a Molotow liquid chrome paint pen for going over my badges on the back of the car.
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Had a dig through the blog, here's how it looks when you use the satin varnish on top.
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Last post by vulgalour Sun May 17, 2020 1:59 am
ORGA Numbers
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:30 pm
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I had an idea as to how to waste more time! Why don't we see how many ORGA numbers we can collect from our BXs and compare those that were made on...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue May 12, 2020 12:40 pm
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Last post by Rhod01 Sat May 09, 2020 7:46 pm
BX Common Problems
by Kade » Fri May 01, 2020 3:12 pm
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Hi, I've found a BX for sale quite cheap on Facebook and I'm in love with the styling inside and out. I've looked around online and the common faults...
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Rear suspension arms are prone to wear if your wheels look like this /-\ viewed from the rear they're shot.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon May 04, 2020 11:03 am
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:01 pm
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Hello all, just a short what do you think the best tyre
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You can't get 195s off the shelf, and a H rating (130mph) is not right for the BX. Michelin do special order 195 V rated tyres in their classic range...
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Last post by Vanny Fri May 01, 2020 10:40 am
BX register
by Kitch » Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:13 am
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Hi all,
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Great work Rich. Don't forget to update the GTi Auto.
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Last post by Jaba Fri May 01, 2020 12:47 am
Hard to find Hardy disc
by cauchoiskev » Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:25 pm
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My estate is due for the MOT in January, so I was giving it the once-over to find potential fails. The Hardy disc looked like a good candidate,...
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Thanks for the advice, Just to add that I bought the one in the first link and it fits fine. It just needed my metal clamp bolting on off my old...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:39 am
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:44 pm
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Hello all, Apart from doing decorating and the garden
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Ok, thanks all for your help.
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Last post by greendale65 Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:02 am
A BX 16 Valve and afternoon tea
by Dave_16v » Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:25 pm
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After the long winter I decided to tax the valver and take it for a run. We know Citroen is 100 years old this year but there is another reasonably...
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Earlier this month I had hoped to be getting the BX out for a few runs starting in April, hopefully having said goodbye to winter. Little did I know...
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Last post by Dave_16v Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:04 pm
BX @ the movies. What a way to treat it!
by Dave_16v » Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:13 pm
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Having watched American Assassin recently, I noticed they used a BX for one of the scenes. I look out for BX's but normally spot them in media of the...
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The BX apart I think I prefer Villanelle. Would you jump in through the sunroof !!??ff.
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Last post by Jaba Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:31 pm
Radiator warning lights
by Richard811 » Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:19 pm
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Hi All
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I don't recall a yellow oil temp light on any BX models. The yellow light in the top right corner isn't connected unless, as I understand, it's a TD,...
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Last post by David Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:13 am
Looking at a 16RS
by Thingwall » Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:11 pm
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I'm going to look at a BX that is for sale locally.
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As above, the suspension isn't much of a worry these days, it's rust that's the killer. If you can DIY the rust repair most of the bad areas can be...
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Last post by vulgalour Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:39 am
Bx silicone water pipes
by cxprestige » Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:40 am
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Hi,
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I helped Baker's getting the 16v set made up, it's really for the Phase2 16v with the larger pipe connection to the coolant manifold on the back of...
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Last post by Vanny Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:21 pm
Compressor for sale
by rutter123 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:46 am
Clarke Warrior Air 25 Compressor for sale reaches and holds full pressure quickly, runs great (oil type)
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:46 am
2 tone horn located.
by Rog » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:51 am
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Hi lads.
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Thanks for that I'll probably get at it later.
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Last post by Rog Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:40 am
Merry Christmas All
by greendale65 » Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:10 am
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Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas,
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Best Santas sleigh ever 8) Although you seem to have lost a bit of height :D
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Last post by panky Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:32 am
BX Spares Opportunity - Pics on P2
by vulgalour » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:18 pm
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I've been invited to have a rummage through some storage that has BX spares that need clearing out. I don't know exactly what is available nor what...
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Cheers for the website linky, i'll try contacting them :) Good luck with the house move :)
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:09 pm
Exterior and interion dimensions
by assembled » Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:38 pm
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Hi,
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Yeah....got 'em in me back pocket mate. Always carry a set! :lol:
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Last post by assembled Sat Dec 14, 2019 5:00 pm
Bought a BX
by whitburn » Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:51 am
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Hi i just paid £750 for a BX 17 turbo diesel with full mot, a nice interior and exterior, but very high miles and a clutch on the way out soon....
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Yes the TD is a bit quieter but still noisy compared to modern cars.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:57 pm
Lhd to rhd
by Rog » Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:31 am
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Well lads.
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The hardest part of this would be welding in the extra metal to hold the steering column. The hole for the steering rack is already there, it just...
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Last post by David Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:47 pm
Sunroof frame
by Rog » Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:43 am
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Hey lads.
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IIRC the sunroof is part of the headlining and comes out in one piece with the headlining through the boot.
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:14 pm
8 valve
by Rog » Sat Oct 26, 2019 10:26 pm
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Hey lads
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Thanks for that. It's been parked up for a while so a lot of things to check including brakes. Engine and suspension are good, bumbers might need...
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Last post by Rog Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:35 pm
H437 dbu gti
by Rog » Sun Oct 27, 2019 12:17 am
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Does anyone know this car. I just bought it and I was wandering would anyone have any history of it. Long shot I know. H437 dbu
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You should be able to check mot history on the gov. Website.
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:56 pm
New house 1 v old car 0 (rear lights)
by deltic » Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:43 pm
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Having just moved house, the first time I tried to park the BX I somehow forgot about the bay window ending up minus a rear light...
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Fading can be an issue, hence there may be some variation between all the different lights, only brand spanking new one's are likely to be a colour...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:58 pm
Selling up
by rutter123 » Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:04 am
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I've made the decision after 20 odd years of bx ing to sell up.
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Sad times. I can't help rehome the spares but I will wish you luck!
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Last post by vulgalour Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:11 pm
CCC 'BXClusive' column in the Citroenian
by Kitch » Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:29 am
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Hi all,
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I'm working on it. I could do without 2 kids for a weekend. Wanna baby sit for me?
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Last post by Kitch Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:17 pm
J230 KLU
by ace_the_bass » Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:30 pm
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Just wondering if anybody knows if my old gti is still knocking about? It was my last Bx and I loved it. Regretted selling it instantly!
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Just wondering if anybody knows if my old gti is still knocking about? It was my last Bx and I loved it. Regretted selling it instantly!
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Last post by marcello_ghandini Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:24 am
BX aftermarket stereo
by Janus » Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:26 pm
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Hi!
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That is actually a good point. Might still have problems running those wires past backseats because all the gaps there are very tight. I have to take...
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Last post by Janus Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:20 pm
Grommets
by deltic » Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:26 pm
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Would anyone know of a UK source of 35mm diameter rubber blanking grommets? These are for the underside of the BX, most of mine are perished. There...
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I got some 38mm rubber blanking plugs off ebay they are a little big but they do the job.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:57 pm
Tracing an Exported Car
by Tim Leech » Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:47 am
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I still keep dreaming about the red 19RD E945AVW we had when I was a kid!
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BTW Tim sorry to read you are not doing the Challenge. I am going to have to withdraw as well for unexpected reasons. So that will be two cars less.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:17 pm
BX SPORT and 4TC
by harryprins2000 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:02 pm
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Hello all,
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What are the wheels on your Sport Harry ? They look great!! Do you have any other pictures ?
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Last post by TizzyD Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:02 am
Gti body kit.
by Rog » Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:37 am
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Hi guys.
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Also any idea where I would get nice mud flaps for it. I got a nice blaubunkt radio/ tape player. My kids think I'm off my head and they call it the...
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Last post by Rog Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:10 pm
Our BXclusive column in Citroenian
by Kitch » Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:03 am
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Hi guys,
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Hmmm, I'm not a CCC member, so won't be reading the content, but I'm happy to create some from time to time. There's a lot of random stuff I know...
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Last post by Vanny Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:12 pm
The GT Register - 13/16 accounted for
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:40 pm
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Hands up chaps and chapesses (if there are any?), who's got a BX GT, piccies would be nice too!
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Hi there. I have had many bx s in the past but now many years later have just purchased j230klu
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Last post by Arnco Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:52 pm
My GT coming along, electrical gremlins
by Safari » Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:41 am
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Had the GT weeks now sorting it out for MOT and everyday use, so far so good, runs very nice no power steering have drained and refreshed LHM, not...
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FDV = flow distributor valve, its what directs LHM to the power steering. They do get blocked up but not the filters as they just split and allow the...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:08 am
Useful source of Citroen spares?
by deltic » Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:29 pm
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I found this seller Juanjo on Milanuncios which seems like a Spanish Gumtree:
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Thank you for posting the details and link. It could help a few.
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Last post by Dave_16v Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:22 pm
Height Adjusting at Speed
by 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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Last post by vulgalour Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:00 pm
Frosted Festoon Bulbs
by 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
by 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
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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
by 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
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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
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Last post by greendale65 Mon May 13, 2019 3:48 pm
citroen bx mk 1
by 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
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Hello all, tell you now if i had a garage i would take that on
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