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New addition
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rutter123 »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:01 pm
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Just added another t/d to my fleet j reg silver hatch brought a bit blind off jokebay, seems an honest car that has been with its current owner for...
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Its defo a scrapper unfortunately too much rust the sills turned to dust and so did the boot floor tho the A pillars seems very good around the...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:36 am
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:45 am
Not bx chat but Citroen van chat advice
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rutter123 »
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:00 pm
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I am currently searching for a new van in place of my old tired 53 plate Transit, i have found locally a Citroen Relay 08 plate SWB with 61k FSH...
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Don't know much, but when we bought a big van, we went for the Fiat as it had the Iveco lump in it. Much more durable, but same van. That was a 2005...
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Last post by Pluto
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:48 pm
Tracking down a cars history
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kiwi »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:33 am
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Does anyone here know how to track down a cars history with just the VIN number?
I am trying to track down the past life of the TZD Turbo Estate...
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Dvla in swansea may be able to help with that. Should be able to contact them with an email. But its a pain to find the area you want on their...
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Last post by Richb
Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:55 am
This one for Kitch
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greendale65 »
Sat Apr 02, 2016 4:43 pm
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Hi,This one for the man Kitch
i changed the chrome grill for the black one,
actually its looks awesome.
:) :)
Checking my valver boot pan...
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I love seeing photos of this car. Minter!
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Last post by frog
Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:11 am
Sad Story
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tomwyllys »
Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:32 pm
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Went with my folks to pick up their new dog on a farm in Wiltshire last week and stumbled across this sorry looking thing.
I enquired with the...
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mot ran out in August 2007!!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:18 pm
Nearside sill
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rutter123 »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:17 pm
Best place to get a n/s sill, i got one years ago and it was rubbish didnt really fit particularly well and ended up cutting bits out of it to patch...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Apr 09, 2016 2:17 pm
MOT pass
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rutter123 »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:14 pm
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H963AAE GTI 8V MOT pass today with no advisories.
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Nice to have no advisories... well done.
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Last post by Tinkley
Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:28 am
Back on the road at last
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lesg »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:05 pm
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Just to let you bxers out there know, got my BX GT back on the road at last, after what seemed an eternity waiting to try and source a carb for her...
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Well done, good to hear a success story. Don't throw the old Solex, I'm sure it CAN be refurbished.
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Last post by Tinkley
Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:27 am
Failed a WOF
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kiwi »
Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:37 am
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Bolloxs.
My track record of passes on all my vehicles has come to an end after over 5 years! Scraping through was not going to cut it this time and...
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The ball joint was a prick! I choose widely and took it into the garage for them to do it. We used what was a near enough new one from the o/s of the...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:42 am
4 Replies
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:10 am
Hello from newbie
Replies: 6
by
lee »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:04 am
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Hi Guys,
Just wanted to say hi from a newbie. I have just purchased a 1985 BX 1.9 GT that has been stored in a barn in Brisbane Australia for many...
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Lhd mirrors are different though!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:44 pm
How long have you owned your BX
Replies: 20
by
Gary »
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:14 pm
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Going through some paper work I found out that I have had one of my BX's 17 years this month and the other one 8 years in February .
So I was...
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Had my 19TRS since '94, so 22 years. It's been off the road for three years but is gradually on its way back. Brought it with me to Australia. I've...
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Last post by Mark.T
Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:15 pm
flashing dashboard lights
Replies: 7
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Dadad »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:44 pm
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Still really enjoying my BX19 GTi, but now, every time I go round a bend or stop sharply, the stop light, water level light, and one or two...
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Well, I got away lightly. What fooled me was that nearly all the dashboard lights came on so I assumed a general electrical fault. However, the...
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Last post by Tinkley
Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:39 pm
BX Project login
Replies: 4
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Mark.T »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:01 am
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Hello
I see the BX Project forum is often referenced on here, and believe the Forum owner might be on here too. Does anyone know how to reset your...
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Hi Vanny
I've tried sending a PM a couple of times and both messages seem to be just stuck in my outbox for some reason.
My personal email is a...
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Last post by Mark.T
Sat Mar 26, 2016 9:30 am
Why a 1.7 and a 1.9 diesel?
Replies: 2
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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
Replies: 17
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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...
17 Replies
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Last post by TizzyD
Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:46 pm
MK1 16RS Leader
Replies: 15
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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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Last post by mike22861
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:52 pm
Parts help for an Aussie
Replies: 13
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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...
13 Replies
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Last post by BXImage
Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:57 am
Long live the BX
Replies: 27
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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
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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
Replies: 6
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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
10 Replies
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Last post by Tinkley
Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:50 pm
Help for a Meteor...
Replies: 21
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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...
21 Replies
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:51 pm
Front suspension spheres
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 9
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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
Replies: 18
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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
Replies: 12
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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.
12 Replies
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:45 pm
5 Replies
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:39 am
Central locking control unit
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:47 pm
Insurance
Replies: 36
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
Replies: 4
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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
Replies: 7
by
Dadad »
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:34 pm
First post
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
Replies: 20
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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...
20 Replies
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Last post by Dadad
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:29 pm
Chevronic Parts Remanufacture
Replies: 9
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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.
9 Replies
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:28 am
Wanted-rev counter pick up diesel
Replies: 1
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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!
Replies: 36
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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
Replies: 3
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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...
3 Replies
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Last post by ace_the_bass
Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:26 pm
Squealing front brakes
Replies: 6
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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...
6 Replies
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:05 pm
BX GT saved!
Replies: 23
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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.
23 Replies
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:20 pm
Wheel bearing 'Fun'
Replies: 4
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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.
4 Replies
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:00 pm
Front spoiler/splitter re-make gti/td
Replies: 9
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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
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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
Clean bill of health (for another year anyway)
Replies: 3
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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.
Replies: 3
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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?
Replies: 5
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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...
5 Replies
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Last post by Russ
Sun Nov 01, 2015 12:46 pm
Pluto's '92 BX19TGD Estate - Let the resto begin!
Replies: 11
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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...
11 Replies
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Last post by Pluto
Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:12 pm
Moto Baldet, Northants
Replies: 2
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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
Replies: 16
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
Replies: 13
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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...
13 Replies
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Last post by CitroXim
Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:03 am
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