Thank **** for springy bumpers
by Barnsley BXer » Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:37 am
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Was stood at a junction last week,when the muppet in front of me hit reverse and buried his car 3 inches into my front bumper :evil: After much...
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I was in a TZi about a year ago doing 110 kph, when a cross Rottweiler/Ridgeback wandered across in front of us.
I was in the front passengers seat...
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Last post by AlanS Sun Sep 11, 2005 1:56 pm
Memorabilia
by RichardW » Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:34 pm
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Was down at my parents last weekend, and found them using these note pads:
My grandad used to spend a lot of time at his friend's garage that was...
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Im tempted, but must resist any more tat. My house simply isnt big enough.
Bet Jon goes for them though!
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Last post by M Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:18 pm
Fanfare please! I announce the arrival of...
by cavmad » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:24 pm
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...... a BX 1.9TGD estate, bought today from David (who posted the details on this site).
Some jobs require doing but it drove back the 30 odd miles...
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Oh the joy of spares! My indicators only worked when they felt like it the last couple of days and when I wiggled and jiggled the stalk they`d work...
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Last post by cavmad Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:11 pm
Parts manuals on e-Bay
by Gareth Wales » Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:48 pm
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Has anyone discovered what these are really like - and worth 99p?
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only worth bothering if your a net-o-phobe as all the information is online, you just have to dig a little!
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Last post by Vanny Fri Sep 09, 2005 11:31 pm
Oh what a day
by sleepy0905 » Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:03 pm
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Well today started well I jumped in my trusty bx to go shopping opened my window and proceded to the shops, on arrival at the shops I started to...
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Sounds like it, it`s a bit strange that one. Still haven`t fixed the window on mine yet-I`ll get round to it soon.
On an aside, the rally car went...
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Last post by cavmad Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:25 am
Back on road resto
by OwenS » Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:45 pm
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As my BX has been returned to the road Im thinking of doing the following:
replace exhaust,
tyres as their getting closer to legal limit,
fix small...
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Replace the thermoswitch! They have a known tendency to cut in at ever higher temperatures as they age, be warned.
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Last post by tom Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:25 pm
Unusual position for a Xantia...
by Calfskin » Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:05 pm
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I was driving home today along the old A92 and suddenly this blooming black Xantia came motoring up my rear end (he was fairly shifting as I was...
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Or think that's what a Citroen does .........because that ones they've seen/driven have always been totally knackered.
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I had to listern to...
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Last post by bernie Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:31 pm
So this is where you lot are
by bernie » Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:50 pm
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I wondered where you lot went. :shock:
I thought about changing my deodorant :lol:
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Welcome Bernie. Now behave yourself! :D
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Last post by tom Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:10 pm
Sold on ebay
by ken newbold » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:56 pm
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Recently I sold some BX ECUs on ebay from cars which I had previously broken up.
I was suprised by the level of interest coming from overseas. I was...
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It helps to have an account with one of the firms - rates get a lot better that way. I think that the rates Securicor(?) used to offer me for parcels...
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Last post by DLM Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:03 pm
BX1.4I
by OwenS » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:45 pm
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Would I be right in thinking that the BX 1.4i was not imported here....shame because my injection ZX flies, would love to experience it in flyweight...
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...erm, funny you should say that. See my remarks on Owen's post on tuning .
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Last post by DLM Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:46 pm
Remote doorbells & BX plip ...
by AndersDK » Sat Sep 03, 2005 3:38 pm
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Anyone messed around with those cheapy RF remote doorbell sets ?
Wife came home with such a set (sender + receiver) from the supermarket. Cost :...
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Yeah - well
I was thinking of taking the remote doorbell circuit straight away - as it's got some 100m range. Difficulty is that the circuit only...
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Last post by AndersDK Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:29 am
BX meeting in the north
by Barnsley BXer » Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:57 pm
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Hi fellow BXers.I'm also in the CCC and we've been invited to the Barclays families day at Knutsford.Unfortunately,we've had F-all interest.I've been...
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You've got a good point Gareth, however could I just point out that the CCC has just had their Midlands Section Rally at Stratford only a couple of...
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:42 pm
New front struts
by Gareth Wales » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:09 pm
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Would a pair of new, boxed front struts be a good buy at £70?
GSF don't even list them.
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Many thanks Ken - and gratitude also for stopping me dismantling the sunroof! :oops:
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Last post by Gareth Wales Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:48 pm
Need help from Southern members!
by Vanny » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:33 pm
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Arlesey, kind of by Letchworth, is anyone near by and able to go and collect this;
Im happy to bid and win but its rathe difficult for me to get...
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I work in Hertfordshire and could collect one evening. Swindon HQ following weekend any use to you mate? If so call me or text.
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Last post by tom Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:09 am
The laugh's on me
by AlanS » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:23 pm
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The clutch on the TZi has been a bit howsyafather ever since we bought it but due to a couple of adjustments, it has managed to kick 30K+ with no...
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Nobody is a greater exponent of the look for the easy fix first line when it comes to troubleshooting. I've been on the winning end so often that...
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Last post by AlanS Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:14 pm
Its Back on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by OwenS » Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:57 pm
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After seven to eight months of being SORN, parked up on my driveway begging to be driven :wink: , H49RAB my 1990 14 TGE has been recomissioned. Since...
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Got her back from garage at lunchtime today. Bill was £80 for fuel line (T piece) and ignition module.
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Last post by OwenS Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:43 pm
Another one rescued!
by Vanny » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:19 pm
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Well as you might have picked up i now have Cavmad's 1.7diesel which became surplus after we got him a 1.9 estate (whcih cleaned up REALLY well). The...
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how much do you want all the bits for? i Could do with an engine and if its got tax and MOT for any length of time i might well be tempted! The more...
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Last post by cavmad Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:32 pm
A True Enthusiast??
by DavidW » Tue Aug 30, 2005 5:33 pm
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Guys,
I’ve looked over your forums a few times with genuine interest. Sorry I’m drawn to making a first post on the politics of being an enthusiast...
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Hello and welcome from me too, David. You've been extremely polite and helpful to me in the past on other forums.
The attitude on this forum, and...
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Last post by DLM Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:50 pm
Near-Instant Garage
by Gareth Wales » Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:48 am
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After years of covering up the BX each time I parked at home - zillions of pine needles fall every day blocking the sunshine roof drainage channels...
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Just back from a family camping weekend we took a LARGE gazebo for cooking/socialising, worked a treat the make is Winster, the thing has six poles...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Mon Aug 29, 2005 10:26 am
bx specialist in manchester??
by les wilson » Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:41 pm
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hi , could anyone please point me in the direction of a bx specialist in the manchester area ?? one that isnt going to say is it really worth it ???...
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For Spheres try Westroen in Chorlton-cum-Hardy (dont laugh) on Nell Lane just a bit further up from Mauldeth House (oh happy memories when the NHS...
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Last post by M Sun Aug 28, 2005 7:28 pm
Grolliffe's overhaul...
by tom » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:03 pm
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Last week, I bought the bits to start getting the car back in shape.
Last weekend saw the cam belt changed together with a clonky droplink
This week...
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Tom,
Broken English ? - Excuse me while I kiss the sky.
Glad to see that you are Faithfull to the old but good music as well as the old but good...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Aug 28, 2005 12:04 am
Turbo rad on EBay!
by Mr B » Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:35 pm
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Buy now for £20 with postage, cheap as chips :wink:
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There is a turbo rad on Ebay as we speak!
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Last post by tom Sat Aug 27, 2005 8:02 pm
Re:locked topic
by tom » Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:34 pm
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I have received a most courteous explanation from Jaba for which I thank him.
It has been suggested that it may be more productive to enquire about...
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Yowser, thats waaaaay off course!
Sorry, my fault entirely.
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Last post by Calfskin Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:14 pm
All smiles again : )
by Oscar » Mon Aug 15, 2005 12:36 pm
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See
I spent Thursday evening underneath the car trying to fit a new fuel return pipe as the old one is badly corroded. Perhaps I should have...
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Almost!
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Last post by tom Tue Aug 23, 2005 4:49 pm
Whos going to Stratford.
by ken newbold » Tue Aug 16, 2005 7:48 pm
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Just thought it might be an idea to find out whos actually going to Stratford this weekend. And will be going in our BX's?
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The parts were amazingly cheap! I picked up a brand new AX GT alloy wheel, after he told me the price I couldnt put it down even though I havnt...
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Last post by Tim2cv Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:45 pm
Mike G broken down in Cornwall??
by jonkw » Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:20 am
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Had a couple of calls from Mike yesterday, having trouble with the K Reg TZD estate, and he's down in Perranporth. When he first rang I was praying...
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thats exactly what i was thinking! Mr Cornish i believe is still off ill so should be contactable!
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Last post by Vanny Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:37 am
MODERATOR!
by Vanny » Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:07 am
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Might want to have a look at Cavmads 'avatar', its a page wide! thought there was a width limit?
only making note of it as you wont find it unless...
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Glad you like it Vanny, it`s on eBay right now if you like it quite a lot! Doing well to be fair, must have topped over 700 views and it`s only been...
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Last post by cavmad Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:43 pm
Just mischief making
by tom » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:45 pm
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Once again the Curse of Gnome hits the poor CCC. Yet another BX correspondent bites the dust (or in this case buys a Golf and sells the BX.)
The last...
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With all due respects, I think this topic is going a bit too close to causing disharmony and in my opinion, if it's to continue, I'd prefer it was...
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Last post by AlanS Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:19 pm
cheap BX spares.
by tom » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:07 pm
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Andy Lamb who you'll find elsewhere on this site under specialists will be at the CCC Stratford on Avon event with the old stock he's bought from the...
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Advanced Vehicle Spares, Main Rd, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1RP Tel: 01962 714212. They also have a red gone-to-seed TZD turbo, 189k, with...
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Last post by DLM Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:29 am
Cheaper Spares
by ken newbold » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:38 am
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Being a new member to the group I don't know how many of you know of M&C LOCKWOOD of Bradford. Malcolm is a Citroen enthusiast and is involved with...
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I know you can access DVLA records for vehicles if you know the registration number and this throws up whether the car is taxed or Sorned but...
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Last post by cavmad Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:08 pm
Ola!
by Mr B » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:05 pm
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Greetings from Spain!
Despite flogging the BX at 130kpa for a 1000 miles nothing fell off apart from the tax disc.Not bad for a 30 bob Ebayer!
Seen...
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Sorry, bit rude of me. I said Have a great time, hope the beer is tasty . No more than any of us would wish a fellow BX'er I suppose
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Last post by Oscar Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:41 pm
Introducing me and my BX
by AndyG » Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:47 pm
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Just found this forum by accident of Friday so I thought Id join up as ive just inherited my dads old Bx . First the dull bit (about me!) im not what...
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Actually, I should have introduced myself too!
I'm new here too and have only just got bit by the BX bug. Purely by chance. I'm a Vauxhall man and...
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Last post by Calfskin Mon Aug 15, 2005 6:58 pm
I`m back!
by cavmad » Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:24 am
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6 hour journey today back from (not so) sunny Great Yarmouth. `Spotted` about six BX`s in total including a tidy white estate on the M6 on the way...
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Well the family is flying tomorrow but I chose to drive the BX here, mad or what!
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Last post by Mr B Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:10 pm
Why is it...
by cavmad » Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:04 am
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..there seems to be plenty of Haynes manuals for petrol BXs on eBay and none at all for diesels? There is a seperate manul for diesels but this is...
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If anyone lives near Swansea the Oxfam shop there had at least 4 brown BX manuals and an early diesel engine manual when I last visited...
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Last post by DLM Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:39 pm
How's that for a result?
by Oscar » Mon Aug 08, 2005 11:20 am
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Nice BX weekend - replaced Hydraflush with LHM (at last!), new spheres all round, bought new fuel pipe for fitting next week. Car rides like a magic...
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Result mate! Ever so slightly different to my weekend, glad to hear someone`s had a successful time with their car!
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Last post by cavmad Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:00 pm
Pimping ma ride!
by Mr B » Mon Jul 25, 2005 9:13 pm
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I've replaced that nasty black mesh on the C panels with a bit of ally 8)
Bugger to do as the grill panel must be fitted before the C panel is...
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Thanks DLM :D
I must admit I was worried about damage occuring - that's why I got the bodyshop to do it so they could touch up if need be.
Removal...
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Last post by Toddman Sat Jul 30, 2005 5:31 pm
Bloody B***cks This Must Be Thursday....
by M » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:52 am
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....I never could get the hang of Thursdays.
Bx a NO-GO.
Today started badly, put new battery on BX last night - came to it this morning and it...
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poor vera she could have been something special!
Long may she reast in pieces!
Mr B, i need to have a word :D
You got mail :roll:
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Last post by Mr B Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:19 pm
Good old parts people.
by cavmad » Sat Jul 23, 2005 7:47 am
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Went to get a new air filter for the BX yesterday. Clever clogs parts man gets me filter. He passes me rectangular panel type filter. Wrong one I...
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I suppose its a case of 'halves go up' so as the cc is more than 1750 the person writing the book who may never have seen an engine puts it in as...
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Last post by jeremy Wed Jul 27, 2005 9:34 pm
Economy
by pindimar » Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:35 pm
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Can anyone tell me what the average economy of a TZi 19 (manual) should be?
I never get any better than around 30mpg or so with a mix of motorway &...
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There's good new and bad news regarding the injector kit work.
The good news is that after the injectors were done the car seemed to have more power...
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Last post by pindimar Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:48 am
BX alloys - are they worth it?
by Oscar » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:55 am
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Hello
My local specialist has offered me a set of BX alloys for GBP50. I know little about the care and feeding of alloys, difference to...
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Hello mate
Just sent you a pm. You can email me at ofranklin at redcross dot org dot youkay - I've lost your address.
I'd love to help you recoup...
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Last post by Oscar Mon Jul 25, 2005 4:19 pm
Thursday quiz..........
by Mr B » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:02 pm
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Right then.
Here is a pic of some bits from a BX......
There are 4 on a BX, question is where are they from and what do they do?
The prize is...
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Cheers mate, we can`t wait. We`ve already been up your neck of the woods this year to sunny Blackpool and will probably be going back again later on...
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Last post by Mr B Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:27 pm
Bargain?
by cavmad » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:51 am
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Just bought a brand new front wheel bearing for my BX from eBay. £2.50 plus £2.50 postage, he had quite a few. Seems very fair to me-how does that...
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Cavmad- I tried this method on my last BX but in fact the best way is to follow Tom Shepperds easy strut lubricating method which I found on the BX...
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Last post by adamskibx Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:51 pm
A little tip for all you 16v drivers....
by Kitch » Sat Jul 09, 2005 6:46 pm
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If you didn't already know this, listen up.
If you happen to be entering a bend which is nearly a complete circle (we're talking 240 degrees), you...
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Just get the book stick to the dimensions and tolerances and above all else, remember there are no shortcuts regardless of what anyone might tell...
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Last post by AlanS Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:17 am
How weird is this?
by cavmad » Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:35 pm
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Took my BX into the garage today to investigate the whistling/squeeking noise from the o/s/f. Happy to say it`s not major or terminal, warped discs...
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Take it back and DEMAND the creaking be put back in!
Wouldnt take the car in to have the pads and discs done though, there pretty much aesy peasy!...
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Last post by tom Sat Jul 09, 2005 11:17 pm
The end of me driving!
by Vanny » Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:24 pm
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Here is a little story, i'll try to keep it concise!
Summer 2002 - Bought a 1.9TD Xantia engine directly out of the car, from a dodgy geezer in...
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Don't worry Vanny, it always pans out.
I'm at the other end of my scale. I'm starting to get bored as my RD Estate won't go wrong! I had a sudden...
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Last post by Kitch Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:46 pm
BX16V fuel economy
by AlanS » Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:58 pm
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One of the boys picked up another car yesterday, so I volunteered/was volunteered, to take him down to collect it around 400 klms away.
Partway down...
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Pretty good going. I managed to average 37mpg on a 60mph trip to Staffordshire.
On the way back it declined pretty sharply, but I did blow away an...
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Last post by Kitch Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:42 pm
Hello Bx world,
by mrmrwray » Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:05 pm
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Hi everyone,
I am now an owner of a white 1.4 J reg bx
when i have a couple more minutes, i will write to say what I have been doing with it, mainly...
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bloody useless sod!
For those off the Andyspares Forum, mat is the one who bought the St Tropez from 'AdamSki' and my god how well it does go!...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:04 am
BX club stickers.
by Geoffrey Gould » Mon Jul 04, 2005 2:34 pm
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Hello. Yer Jon would you care to enlighten me as to how to order more than one through pay pal. I could order 5 separate ones, having stopped to...
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Thanks for the reply Jon. Have sent pm with contact details. Hope all OK with you.
Best.
Geoff.
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