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?
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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;
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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,
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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.
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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.
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Tom,
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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.
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Yowser, thats waaaaay off course!
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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
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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?
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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.)
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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!
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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!
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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)
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Thanks DLM :D
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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.
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poor vera she could have been something special!
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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?
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There's good new and bad news regarding the injector kit work.
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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
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Hello mate
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Last post by cavmad Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:40 am
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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!
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Don't worry Vanny, it always pans out.
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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.
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Pretty good going. I managed to average 37mpg on a 60mph trip to Staffordshire.
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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,
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bloody useless sod!
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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.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:13 pm
Getting closer to MOT!
by Vanny » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:31 pm
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Getting really close to an MOT now! Had one booked today untill we foudn the engine keeps cutting out! Im suspecting an air leak!
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go and read the other post and get up to date Andy! The engine has totally died!
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Last post by Vanny Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:48 am
What i've been upto!
by Vanny » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:57 am
Well you can see some of the results in the 'no more car' thread!
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Last post by Vanny Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:57 am
Product I won't be buying again.
by tom » Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:19 pm
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Tetrosyl colour match paint. It has such poor propellant that it will not wet the surface and it sprays little but blots. The match is rotten, too....
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I get my aerosol paint made for me at a local paint factors. Match is always spot on. They use colour cards with a little hole in the middle for...
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Last post by richard Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:51 pm
What Every BX Needs.
by M » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:49 am
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Stick them on your BX, your wifes Xantia / Blingo / 205, your caravan, your shed window, your mates car when he isnt looking - buy them in bulk and...
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I've got one now :D
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Last post by tom Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:37 pm
The BX Project is closing
by Vanny » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:01 pm
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I have made the startling realisation that with an upsurgence in BX websites the BX Project is no long productive nor usefull and will shortly be...
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I am, indeed on an even keel and would like to thank Vanny for being one of the pioneers of the cause.
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Last post by jonkw Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:13 pm
Heuliez
by pindimar » Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:14 pm
Never knew until looked on the Heuliez Web Site that, not only did they dsign the BX estate but built it too.
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Last post by pindimar Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:14 pm
For a rainy day
by DLM » Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:27 pm
I came across the BX links on the site below, and started to waste time rapidly but happily - there are some BX sites here I've not found or seen...
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Last post by DLM Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:27 pm
BX 1992 Brochure
by jonkw » Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:58 pm
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Got me a mint late 1992 BX model range brochure from Ebay.
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Dont adjust them, replace them (they hadnt refined the plastic clip at the time :D ) and were still relying on sharpening parts under the bonnet to...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:24 pm
Been tinkering
by Vanny » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:26 pm
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For those that know, i coersed my mate into buying a BX from AdamSKI of the GSF forum. Well its had a load of problem so i've been working to resolve...
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Hi mate, left message on your answerphone ref. rear spoiler. Quite willing to pay you something for it BTW and could collect reasonably...
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Last post by cavmad Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:25 am
Pipe Nightmare
by jonkw » Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:12 pm
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I had to do a job for Mike G at the weekend on a G reg BX Estate. Lets say that it had a slight hydraulic leak, to the degree that the LHM was coming...
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Yes I know that one, when you realise that most of the pipes have a kind of knobbly feel, and are probably only atoms thick in places, fine mist of...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:41 pm
Very late Fleabay hatch
by Mr B » Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:00 am
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L reg :shock: I thought only estates turned up with the L plate.........
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When I was selling my GTi I checked out autotrader and saw a late 1.7 TD going for £1700!
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Last post by richard Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:26 am
Starter Motor Brushes
by Vanny » Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:44 am
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Anyone know where i might be able to buy starter motor brushes for Valeo starter motors? My auto electrician was keen on the idea of selling me...
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I think this proves the point about what a rip off it is that these auto sparkies are pulling with these things.
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Last post by AlanS Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:34 pm
Loves driving...
by tom » Tue May 31, 2005 4:38 pm
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Apologies for not posting lately; DLM WBM and TOM have all been on an alcohol abuse course in Normandy. Day 1 Southampton- Dover then Boulogne-...
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Jane and I flew back from Rennes, from the airport across the road from the womb of all BXs with Flybe who are the sort of outfit that allow kids to...
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