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Why a 1.7 and a 1.9 diesel?

by Alastair » Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:28 pm

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Just a thought..... Why was the Citroen BX supplied with two Diesel engines? Strange considering they were similar in capacity although one was...

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Might explain why they badged it as a 17/1.7, when it's actually a 1.8.

Just like the 16RE, with 80bhp, was badged as a 15RE.

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Last post by Kitch
Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:51 am
Soundproofing

by TB2 » Tue May 12, 2009 10:30 am
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Hi there.

Has anyone ever tried to improve the BX' poor noise insulation? It's not a problem up to maybe 70km/h, but from 100km/h upwards it's not...

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Thinking about soundproofing, would using dynamat make much difference if used to replace the plastic sheeting behind the door cards ? I'd also be...
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Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:46 pm
MK1 16RS Leader

by mike22861 » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:45 am
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C421FBA the one and only Mk1 16RS leader is going to have a home with me.
I think with this one I will get it fully restored so it will probably be...

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you are correct that will teach me to type on an empty head. I have 3 BXs with reverse under 5th but that one has reverse left or first
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Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:52 pm
Parts help for an Aussie

by motorgnome » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:17 am

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Hey guys. I'm a newcomer to the BX world & am finding it VERY difficult to get parts here in Oz. Citroen Australia want's nothing to with the BX...

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Finally their website is back to life:

Just download catalogue you want and look for BX - they're making less and less parts for it but something...

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Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:57 am
Long live the BX

by Philip Chidlow » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:36 am
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Prompted by something Jaba mentioned about keeping BX's on the road vs. the practicality of everyday needs, I ask, assuming many of you already run a...

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I like the first C4s - the shape of the 4-doors reminds me of the GS. I had a C4 Coupe for a while and it was fine, apart from the EGS gearbox, but I...
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Last post by Jezza
Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:28 pm
Spares

by Dadad » Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:35 pm

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Besides my BX19GTi, I have a Renault 16TS. Spares for this are easy as there are several French and Dutch firms from whom I can buy almost anything I...

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Never had a prob sourcing bx bits, any good motor factor should be able to supply service parts such as filters, brakes, belts and the like, for...

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Last post by rutter123
Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:47 pm
Malcolm Lockwood

by ken newbold » Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:00 pm

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Was chatting to Malcolm on Saturday and he informs me that he is retiring next month. His phone number will be re-directed to Chevronics.

A bit sad...

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He will be missed by me as well. He always came up with whatever I wanted and promptly too. Only one thing defeated him; piston rings for a TD, so I...

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Last post by Jaba
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:36 pm
Dreamer?

by Defender110 » Sat Feb 06, 2016 12:22 am

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Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:50 pm
Help for a Meteor...

by Philip Chidlow » Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:50 pm
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This is an urgent appeal on behalf of the save the BX meteor....... For £2 a month we would send you photos of this soon to be stunning car..... This...

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I hope darren does join, I've found to be a very nice chap, a BX nutter and very knowledgable.

Life's too short and we can always use more active...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:51 pm
Front suspension spheres

by citrus » Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:24 pm

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Hi all,
Have just acquired a 1988 Bx 19trs auto estate, one owner and garaged all its life 41,000 miles.

I am in the process of purchasing two...

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Yes, number 9 what I am referring to with 95630572 although you are right in that 1988 could be number 10 too.

It was the OP's part number of...

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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:24 pm
Chevronics

by Defender110 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:18 pm

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Just had my first dealings with Chevronics and I feel it won't be my last, very efficient I must say.

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Much like Tim said, I can not rate them highly enough! Being a 20min drive away from them helps to. But more so, they've become like a second family...

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Last post by TizzyD
Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:15 am
Quiet Forum

by Kitch » Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:19 pm
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Bloody forum. It's so quiet! Only 16 new posts in just over one day :roll:

It's what we make it :)

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I still use PCs/laptops for home use for the many things that I use my PCs for.

Like playing 'The Rise of the Tomb Raider'..... just try that at...
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Last post by Tinkley
Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:45 am
Check out this mileage

by Philip Chidlow » Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:19 am

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408,000 Kms and looks fine on it

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Seen worse. They sort of suit that car.

Oh, link's gone: must've sold.

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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:45 pm
Single leg strut return?

by Defender110 » Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:04 pm

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Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:39 am
Central locking control unit

by Neil » Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:48 pm

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Hi all,

I have a 1992 TGD. Does anyone have the following?:

1. Central locking control unit.
2. Digital clock.
3. Speedo cable.

Thanks in...

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I've given up with the 'plip', and never used one though I have two knackered ones.... :wink: The Tramontana site tells you how to reprogram the code...

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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:47 pm
Insurance

by Thread Bear » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:38 am
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Had a bit of a search for a new Insurance policy having moved, got several cars going at such. Footpad James have got very expensive since they were...

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I get cheap insurance through footman James, I have a couple of turbo'd Volvo's and the bx on the policy £200 for the year
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Last post by Dalhousie2008
Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:26 am
White bx 16v

by Dalhousie2008 » Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:40 pm

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So I bought the White bx 16v from just up the road from kitch, after spotting it sat in traffic, it's a pretty solid car with a few small niggles to...

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Yeah spell check on the iPad lol

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Last post by Dalhousie2008
Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:31 pm
drooping suspension

by Dadad » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:34 pm

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I'm new to BX ownership. The accumulator was new within the last 12 months and I've just had all 4 spheres replaced by Wolsey House Motors.

However,...

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Try to push the front and then the back of the chassis down, while the engine is running. It should go quite easily down (at least 8-10 cm), and if...

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Last post by taksoft
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:42 am
MPG

by Dadad » Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:00 pm
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I'm new to BX ownership, having just bought a 1990 8v GTi. The tank holds 66 litres, about 14.5 gallons, and has just emptied itself after 250 miles,...

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Way2go

Took your advice and went back; he agreed that this figure could lead to overheating and increased bore wear. He used the bleed screw to get...
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Last post by Dadad
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:29 pm
Chevronic Parts Remanufacture

by Chevronicuk » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:25 am

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I'm sure it's my first time of writing on this Forum.I thought some of you may be interested to hear ( if you haven't seen us on You tube that is )...

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my TZi wafts and rides as it should and is LHM tight now too! I cant recommend chevronics (and of course my mate Barry at Bourne) high enough.

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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:28 am
Wanted-rev counter pick up diesel

by rutter123 » Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:36 pm

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Have tried the spare one i had and it is knacketed too. For a t/d, or if anyone has a part no will do a google search.

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You can pick it up from any gasoline engine with carburettor, it's used only for the original Citroen diagnostic device I have none seen to use..

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Last post by Kaapelimies
Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:06 pm
BX Turbo Diesel radiators and hoses - available soon!

by KevR » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:30 am
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As some may remember, a while back I sent a set of BX TD hoses and radiator header tanks off to the mystical East (China, not Dagenham...) to the...

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Both in my BX are in very poor condition due to long term oil therapy. But I see your point: both are quite replaceable.
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Last post by assembled
Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:46 pm
J230 KLU

by ace_the_bass » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:41 pm

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Just wondering if my old car is still around?
Was an 8valve GTi. Absolutley loved that car and used it as my daily for 2 years.
Hope she's still on...

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This is good news! Would love to know where it is and in what condition. Used it as my daily driver 2011-2013. Great car! Hope somebody is getting as...

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Last post by ace_the_bass
Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:26 pm
Squealing front brakes

by rutter123 » Mon Nov 23, 2015 6:27 pm

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After fitting new pads and discs approx 1000 miles back, gen bendix pads and unknown discs, new fitting kits, only squealing under light braking,...

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Never had a problem of squealing brakes. I've used all brands of pads and discs, and I don't think it's all about luck. Because mine is not usually...

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Last post by Kaapelimies
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:05 pm
BX GT saved!

by milkyjoe069 » Sun May 31, 2015 7:30 pm
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As many of you on here have probably seen, a GT was advertised on Retro Rides forum for sale, and if not sold quickly it would be scrapped. I had to...

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11 GTs left last time I checked. Into single digits soon I expect. Rare beast, which is a shame as they're one of the nicest BXs to drive.
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:20 pm
Wheel bearing 'Fun'

by Tinkley » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:50 pm

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As per title, bought new front wheel bearing kit (SNR) from Euro, went and got old one pressed out (removed hub and I'd removed hub inner etc) and lo...

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Mine are still original after 234k! Yet I've had others on a BX fail after less than 100k.

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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:00 pm
Front spoiler/splitter re-make gti/td

by rutter123 » Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:17 pm

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I have been making some enquires regarding having these remade in fibreglass, so far so good and should have a sample back in a few weeks, they...

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I would say go for it. Dont mind the grumpy old men who only think that rational things are allowed to exist.

People that makes the effort to make a...

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Last post by fnep
Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:30 pm
Tapatalk Update

by CitroXim » Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:28 pm

I have just installed the latest version of Tapatalk on this forum..

Please advise of any problems..

I've tested it from my Windows mobile device...

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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:28 pm
The ICE thread

by rayfenwick » Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:54 pm
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yeah i want to get a decent sound set up in mine, nothing too fancy, the doors might need some deadening reinforcement for anything speaker wise from...

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Speaker set up question -

Ive got my fronts running through a pair of cross overs to the front tweeters in the dash and to the mids in the door...
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Last post by TizzyD
Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:54 pm
Clean bill of health (for another year anyway)

by rutter123 » Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:43 pm

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MOT pass for H677TYB with no advisories , after being off the road for 5 months having major surgery, feels better, drives better, pulls better,...

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Well done :D :wink: 8)

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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:22 pm
Seatbelt stalk needed asap.

by rutter123 » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:45 pm

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Needed as a matter of urgency seatbelt stalk front seat passenger side, for the bx tzd, my one is sticking and not releasing the belt at times,...

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Anything up to 1989 tends to be the early type, anything after tends to be the later type. If you've got the bottom with 'Press' embossed on it,...

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Last post by Kitch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:17 am
CX gti wheels on a BX!...possible yay nay?

by Russ » Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:03 am

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Hello everyone,

Purists look away now!

Would it be possible to fit a set of CX gti wheels on a BX?

Is it as simple as a disc swap as their 5...

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Ok great I was not aware of that cheers way2go, hubs and callipers will probably be a pain in the ass!

Cheers

Glory BX as to 'what's the point' I...

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Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:46 pm
Pluto's '92 BX19TGD Estate - Let the resto begin!

by Pluto » Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:40 pm

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Hi all, as a new member I thought I would introduce myself (and the car as soon as I figure out how to upload pictures)! This BX used to belong to my...

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Doesn't look like it needs too much of a Resto to me, very nice and my own personal favourite spec; white TGD.

Cosmetically it's actually pretty...

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Last post by Pluto
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:12 pm
Moto Baldet, Northants

by Neil_ » Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:36 pm

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Has anyone out there got a BX or any other Citroën with Moto Baldet dealer number plates and dealer sticker? I'm looking for detailed photographs and...

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i have a 1988 8v gti from moto baldet with original number plates and badge :)

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Last post by paddy1995
Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:19 pm
BetVictor ad - gold BX

by Melchior » Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:12 pm
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Ahem!
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Seeing as I'm new to this BX lark, I have to say that ad gives me some ideas for modifications...

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true Des

I do wonder what happened to it?, its not showing as scrapped or sorned (just out mot and tax) with the DVLA and no change of keeper (or...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Oct 21, 2015 10:49 am
About extreme modifications - Like putting a PRV or ES9 engine in a BX

by Slagtrooper » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:08 pm

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Tried to look for something like that, only found one topic about it - A Break with an ES9 in a Netherlands forum.

I like original, stock cars, of...

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3litre V6 Extreme? More like carry over.

Now this is more like Extreme. Take BX 16valve with Mi16 engine, apply super charger, remap stock ECU for a...

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Last post by CitroXim
Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:03 am
Paint code for solid steel wheels

by Kitch » Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:48 pm

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Hi all, anyone know the paint code for the early light grey solid steel wheels? RAL9006 is pretty close, but not bang on. Need to order some paint...

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If you have access to a Pantone book (graphics colours) check that. Also check AFNOR standard which is the French equivalent of BS for paint. I'd...

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Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:02 am
Major Forum Upgrade *Please Read*

by CitroXim » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:53 pm
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Hot on the heels of a major upgrade of the FCF to phpBB Version 3.1 I now plan to upgrade this forum...

Version 3.1 is a big and major upgrade that...

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Thanks electro :D That is really appreciated!

As soon as I'm a little less knackered from the 75 mile cycle ride I did today I'll take a closer...
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Last post by CitroXim
Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:42 pm
Tyres

by rutter123 » Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:50 pm

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Uniroyal Rainexpert 3 185/60/14 for the t/d, anyone tried these before or running them currenly? Sadly the budget is stretched i fpund a deal that...

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Ah ok. The problem with the Berlingos is also excess wear when not laden.

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Last post by KevR
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:13 pm
Wheel nut tightness

by Tinkley » Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:27 pm

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Well I'm off to buy a new 19mm socket - had to remove 4 wheel nuts of the Auto and that split the socket, fortunately after the nuts came...

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Well two wheels were 'normal' tightness and two were excessive. Needed over 1 meter leverage and I'm about 83Kg to get those undone, even the common...

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Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:24 am
Sometimes you have an idea, and it just.....works!

by Kitch » Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:49 pm
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Took a set of BAH's old wheels down to the local Wheel Specialist along with an idea I had on the toilet. The result:

Yup, that worked! 8)

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Not enough red 16vs' about then! Although red is not the hardest colour to get black and white (silver) to sit on, your right about the later...
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Last post by Tinkley
Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:04 am
The Hurricane rebuild

by Gary » Fri May 15, 2015 10:22 pm
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As you may remember Dads GTi Hurricane was hit by a drunk driver about 3 years ago,and it has sat patiently waiting for us to do some thing with it....

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=D> =D> =D>
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:46 pm
Steering rack gaitors

by mijfife » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:08 am

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Hi all, I need to replace both steering rack gaitors on the TZD, I'm looking for recomendations for the better makes and places to buy these from....

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It feels tight enough in the rubber bit, I just thought the rubber bit would have been a bit stiffer! All seems to be working fine so that's the main...

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Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:23 pm
MOT pass, yet again.

by tim » Sat Sep 05, 2015 11:51 am

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Well, the White One (TXD estate '92) sailed through the MOT yesterday after a six month rest (well, either deal with the MOT issues in six inches of...

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Hi Tim

Good news, hope you are well?

Thanks

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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:31 pm
BX in classic car weekly, August 19, Letter of the week

by kernowtim » Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:01 pm

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following a tip off from a workmate I have a copy of CCW featuring a letter from a Mr palmer concerning his recently acquired bx 4x4 and the issues...

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And revolutionised the motor industry, well little bits of it, maybe.

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Last post by rutter123
Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:09 pm
BX back to the future!

by KevR » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:26 pm

For just 300 euros...

Just down the road from me if someone's interested!

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Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:26 pm
BX Automatic Diesel 1769cc or 1905cc??

by alibongo » Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:17 am

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I'm new to the BX scene and new to this forum. I want to buy a non-turbo Diesel Automatic, however I am unsure which is the better engine and...

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Turbo diesel autos weren't available although you could get a xantia with that set up so maybe you could transplant.

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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:45 pm
Strut Top Mount repair

by shogun » Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:23 am

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Rubber is cracking. And for safety did not use it.
As until now did not find where to buy repllacement, now looking where to r repair it.

Any help...

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Thank you,will do tomorrow.

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Last post by shogun
Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:58 pm
Mk1 style alloy query

by maxgreenwood » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:29 am

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Did the mk1 style alloys become available for normal size tyres later on? I have them on my 1989 19trs and they seem to be wearing the standard 165...

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Yes they did, that's what I have on my GT, 14 . They were always optional wheels, and were metric (365mm) on a Mk1 and imperial on a MK2 (14 ) then...

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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:07 pm
Worth removing gearbox before scrapping?

by maxgreenwood » Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:06 pm

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I have held on to my 16TZS for years in the hope i may resurrect it, but the bottom-end engine knock and blue smelly smoke seem to be condemning it....

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Hi Max.I have room to store the bx , so dont sell to scrap man.It will remain available to you for parts for sometime to come. I have an 87 19trs...

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:25 pm

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