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Paint code for solid steel wheels
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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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Last post by Tinkley
Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:02 am
Major Forum Upgrade *Please Read*
Replies: 39
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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
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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
Replies: 7
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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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Last post by Tinkley
Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:24 am
Sometimes you have an idea, and it just.....works!
Replies: 23
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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
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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
Replies: 8
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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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Last post by mijfife
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:23 pm
MOT pass, yet again.
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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
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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!
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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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Last post by KevR
Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:26 pm
BX Automatic Diesel 1769cc or 1905cc??
Replies: 6
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
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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
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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?
Replies: 10
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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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Last post by bxmurphy
Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:25 pm
Still have front height corrector issues
Replies: 9
by
Russ »
Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:26 pm
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Does any body know if a Citroen specialist within the midlands area please?
I'm still having lots of issues with my front height corrector! The only...
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Hahah yep I sure have! Thanks again
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Last post by Russ
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:00 pm
Citronut
Replies: 50
by
Pongo »
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:58 am
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I have just heard that Malcolm, AKA Citonut, is very poorly in hospital with Leukemia. Went to his Doctor earlier in the week, immediatley refered to...
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See Chevrons thread for link, can't repost from phone. There's a small amount in the kitty left over from NEC fundraising, which we haven't been...
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Last post by Caffiend
Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:04 pm
BX19 TRS - carb issues
Replies: 7
by
Gordon »
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:05 am
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Hi, hoping for some advice regarding my BX 1.9TRS with Weber carb 34-DRTC 14/100. In starting the car, no accelerator pedal, the car starts and revs...
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Thanks for your help. Found out the cause of the problem -leaking mounting gasket to the manifold - so yes excess air getting in. It's been a good...
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Last post by Gordon
Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:38 am
Best place to get suspension pipes and unions
Replies: 5
by
saintjamesy89 »
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:21 am
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Hi all, my GT wil shortly be going off to get her MOT. Part of the pre-MOT work will be replacing the suspension pipe from the accumulator to...
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Surely Plaedies can supply pipe and fittings, tho last time i spoke with Martin he quoted 6 weeks for 3.5mm pipe as they have it specially made to...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:25 pm
Intermediate driveshaft bearing
Replies: 6
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rutter123 »
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:52 pm
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Needs replacing, how to remove the old one as there is a steel collar that needs to come off to get the bearing off the shaft?
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Nearly there now eng/box back in and all connected up, just the driveshafts, front suspension bits, wheel bearings, front calipers to do, so far so...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:21 am
Front caliper seal kits Bendix
Replies: 5
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rutter123 »
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:55 pm
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Where can i get some? Seem almost impossible to find, i need 2 kits for bendix, Rob Moss has them at £30 a side, ouch! Lockwood cant help this time.
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I may have some kits available (no sliders though), pm me what you'd like to pay & then i can have a look & see what i can find.
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:16 pm
BX long distance travelling
Replies: 36
by
Crossbow »
Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:47 pm
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I have just returned from an 800 mile round trip from Suffolk to Sussex to Surrey to Yorkshire to Surrey and finally back to Suffolk. What a superb...
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Unfortunately we dony have the roads over here to truly measure the BX economy. My TXD I am happy with 10-11 MPL which compares to the petrol 19TRS...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:58 am
BX Advice
Replies: 15
by
NiallG »
Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:05 pm
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Hello
I hope everyone is well. I'm a new member looking for some advice about my BX.
I've recently been passed down my grandmas BX, it's a 1985...
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Looking forward to seeing this one. 1985 is the current vintage tax cut off year (30 year rolling rule) so €56/yr to tax as opposed to €6-800 / yr...
15 Replies
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:00 pm
Octopus
Replies: 9
by
rutter123 »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:50 am
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Who can supply the main octopus off the shelf found this place Eurocarcare.net but currently out of stock and priced at £40 . Can main dealer still...
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And cheap at £40 genuine part too. Result, thanx Ken.
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:42 pm
ATP timing belt kits
Replies: 4
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rutter123 »
Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:32 pm
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Just doin a trawl for a timing belt kit for my t/d, found this kit by ATP inc belt, water pump, tensioner and idler pulley for under £50 has anyone...
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'ATP' is normally a timing belt profile not a brand , it is a twin tooth profile belt which is manufactured by most timing belt manufacturers?
ATP...
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:51 pm
New Member Saying Hi!
Replies: 7
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mijfife »
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:12 pm
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Hi all, I've been browsing the forum for a few weeks as I think I have an itch that needs scratched and it's BX shaped :lol:
I've had an interest in...
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Well done Jim. :-)
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Last post by mds141
Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:51 pm
GT MOT Day
Replies: 2
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saintjamesy89 »
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:38 pm
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Big day tomorrow chaps, dropped the GT off this evening to the garage. Will be MOT'd tomorrow and any required work following. Im excited and...
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Fail! Car is very good apparently, only let down by the suspension pipes.
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:24 pm
BXs at the Tour de France!
Replies: 3
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KevR »
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:52 am
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Well, not quite....
Went to see a couple of stages in Brittany last week, camped by the side the road, and in the field alongside found these two:...
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The ones in Normandy and Brittany are at least as rusty - it's usually wet here!
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Last post by KevR
Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:12 pm
Headlining removal (hatch)
Replies: 2
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rutter123 »
Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:21 am
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How to remove the whole headlining to access removal of the sunroof cassette, i assume the a/b/c pillar trims will need to come off and the 4 upper...
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More info here:
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:29 am
still make me smile
Replies: 3
by
ken newbold »
Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:00 pm
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6 & 1/2 years later, this video still brings a smile to my face :-)
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The appropriately named doom blue :-(
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Last post by ken newbold
Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:57 pm
New batch of Turbo D radiators - interested?
Replies: 11
by
KevR »
Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:51 pm
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As anyone with a Turbo D BX probably already knows, radiators and hoses are becoming hard to find. Reconditioning firms are reluctant to do the rads...
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Right, I've sent the rad tanks and the upper and lower hoses and the filter cooler hoses off on a slow boat to China. Will wait and see what he says...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:12 am
BX GT Ashtray badge.
by
benifotrem1 »
Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
Hello folks,
I am desperately hunting for the GT badge that fixes to the front of the ashtray. Willing to buy just the badge or complete ashtray....
0 Replies
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Last post by benifotrem1
Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
BX ESTATE STOLEN
Replies: 11
by
Tim Leech »
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:18 pm
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Thread copied from FCF
A friend's much-loved BX estate has been stolen from Waltham Abbey, Essex/Hertfordshire border, in the early hours of...
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Gutted for the owners. Especially as these are becoming exceedingly rare.
11 Replies
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Last post by Bertie-Bassett
Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:01 am
front screen wash not working
Replies: 3
by
greendale65 »
Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:45 pm
First post
Hello all, My screen wash not working is it the stalk as it is silent
when applied or the little pump on the bottle fuse maybe,
car going for mot...
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Remover the washer bottle and check the washer pump. The rubber tube that exits through the wiper spindle often gets blocked and could have burnt out...
3 Replies
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:16 am
Front wheel bearing removal
Replies: 5
by
rutter123 »
Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:15 am
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How do i remove the half inner race from the hub stub? I have removed the outer races from the hub carriers but the half inner bearing has not enough...
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If you are still struggling to move the inner race from the front hub, you can by sticking the front hub in a vice and use a cold chisel and a lump...
5 Replies
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:56 pm
Engine hoist hire/loan/borrow
by
rutter123 »
Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
I was lucky enough to borrow one for a few days from a friend to remove the engine, but will be needing another shortly for a weekend, to hire one im...
0 Replies
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
3 Replies
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:31 pm
photos - how?
Replies: 6
by
tim »
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:14 am
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Got a rather sad photo I could show you but can't find any mention anywhere of how to do it! Give me a clue, someone?
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I took my red one to Bexhill a while back, looks like I was lucky!
Stick it on the Facebook page instead? That's even easier as you don't need to...
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:33 am
MOT
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Phil Brook »
Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:43 am
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Here's a new one to me. My 1600TGS failed on a slight hydraulic leak but best of all insecure rear light cluster!! The mechanic put in some self...
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Any visible leaks on the hydraulic system will be an mot failure, ive had this before with a slight leak on the flow valve, a quick nip up on the...
1 Replies
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:30 pm
2 box's spotted this week
Replies: 2
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rutter123 »
Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:25 pm
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Grey hatch on Uxbridge Rd Slough Tuesday morning by the gas works, and yesterday late morning, Holland Park. Ave West London Meteor? hatch reg...
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Matchbox ones?
:D
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Last post by mds141
Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:55 pm
New BX owner
Replies: 30
by
alexrossmartin »
Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:59 pm
First post
Hi everyone,
I have recently got my first BX, a white 19TGD.
It used to have the plate BX 1700 , so I believe it may have belonged to someone on...
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I understand chevronics have some in stock, speak to Rob Moss, hes a good man and BX enthusiast.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:26 am
Anyone Near Brighton?
Replies: 3
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Tim Leech »
Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:07 pm
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Hi guys
I've got two xantia wings and a rear bumper I've bought on eBay, prob is they are in Brighton!
Anyone down that way coming to the National...
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That's great! Thank you both, I'll get the address.
There's a rear bumper too but should easily fit in a estate.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:54 am
Retro Cars Magazine
Replies: 7
by
Toddman »
Mon May 18, 2015 10:22 pm
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The latest edition of Retro Rides is out now and has a 5 page feature of a cracking supercharged 16valve, I will be hoping to grab a copy tomorrow....
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Scary more like, but i enjoy being scared :)
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:47 pm
SPOTTED - '92 BX in Walton on Thames
Replies: 2
by
grifterkid »
Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:54 pm
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Hello there...
This is a bit of a double-reasoned topic really as first of all the driver of this BX let me out of the petrol station when others...
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Ive seen a similar bx (maybe the same car) in Shepperton/Sunbury) a few times maybe again on the A30 at Heathrow? Have also recently seen a grey...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:46 am
Forum Software Update 13 June 2015
Replies: 1
by
CitroXim »
Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:22 am
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I'll be updating the forum software and patching the application/database servers in the early hours of Saturday Morning..
There will be a short...
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All Done and Dusted!
Back to Normal now...
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Last post by CitroXim
Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:25 am
T/d bottom hose
Replies: 3
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rutter123 »
Tue May 26, 2015 10:38 am
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Wanted t/d bottom rad hose, hens teeth?
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Got one prob solved.
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:11 pm
Bx rarity.
Replies: 12
by
Richb »
Wed May 27, 2015 7:37 pm
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Hi all!
Had a bx 17rd back in the early nineties. Was a mk1 on a c plate. It's long gone to bx heaven.
Why am I rambling on? I'm after another...
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You've seen the red mk1 I put in the for sale section?
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:04 pm
Hello
Replies: 10
by
Pilau123 »
Sun May 31, 2015 8:34 pm
First post
New member today, just wanted to say Hi and that it is good to be driving a BX again after a 15 year brake.
Have already realised that man cannot...
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A new one if you can find one is £100 +! A steering wheel should be easy to find, be aware they did two different shades, the early mk2 86/87 was...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:15 pm
Part Number Help Please (Malc lol)
Replies: 5
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Tim Leech »
Mon May 25, 2015 10:09 pm
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I've got a pair of exhaust front pipes with part number 96076275 which I found buried under a pile of stuff! And a aux belt part number 96014241...
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No worries are you at any shows this year Adrian?
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue May 26, 2015 1:16 pm
Save a BX GT
Replies: 6
by
Six-cylinder »
Tue May 19, 2015 9:41 pm
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The seller has been trying to get it on this forum.
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Saved by me :-)
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Last post by milkyjoe069
Sun May 24, 2015 7:38 pm
Black BX Liskeard A38
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JayW »
Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Black GTi / TZD ? On the A38 just south of Liskeard, Cornwall. G2*PGT. Possibly Tideford, don't recall!
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Last post by JayW
Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
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