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1.9D economy on cold runs......
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Kitch »
Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:20 am
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So the Estate has been struggling to achieve anything like decent fuel economy. It's currently asking for more having just managed 31MPG on this...
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Thats the sort of economy i'd be expecting, if you were ragging it then 40's seems fair, but if you're taking it steady then it should be high 40's...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:20 pm
Powerful Vacuum Cleaner
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Stuarted »
Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:04 am
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(Not sure if this is the best forum or website, but if not, please suggest a better one!)
When cleaning my car I am fed up with both my useless...
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One of the best and cheapest vac's I've ever used is the cheap range you can buy from Screwfix / toolstation and similar. It's sold under several...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Tue Jul 09, 2013 3:14 pm
Trim levels
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:13 pm
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I thought i'd make a thread consolidating the trim levels found on BX's, as it's all jumbled up in my head! Hopefully they are in ascending order of...
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It could get more complicated than that, as in the past Citroen even made RHD models specific to the Channel Islands!
Is there someone here from...
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Last post by bobbyholland
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:59 pm
My BX fleet under threat
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kiwi »
Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:26 pm
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New Zealand roads are becoming increasingly perilous as sentimental owners refuse to let go of their...
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Dont let the Eco green thing stand in the way also I went on the MTA website and found the full press release. What they were saying is the age of...
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:01 am
Cheap Window Motors
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Tinkley »
Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:32 am
Noticed this on fleabay france
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Almost cheap enough for some of those who lurk on these pages!!
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Last post by Tinkley
Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:32 am
Insurance
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vulgalour »
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:18 pm
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Presently, I'm insured with Admiral on a 4,000 mile limited policy, no commuting, car parked on the drive and no mods on the car. It is costing me...
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Just got my renewal for the TXD nz$249 :wink:
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:10 am
i think a gauntlet may have been laid.
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rutter123 »
Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:04 pm
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was at my fathers retirement party over the weekend and as the ale flowed and the small groups dispanded to chat amongst ourselves our little group...
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didnt Basil Fawlty own one Fawlty Towers?
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:55 pm
Anyone here a Xsara owner? opinions?
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B-Hive »
Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:02 pm
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Title speaks for itself and is slightly loaded ..
I have strayed to the coil spring side.... requiring a more acceptable and non unique social...
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Not had one myself but a mate has an HDi Auto Estate. In the last 5-6 years of ownership it's had the gearbox solenoids replaced, the gearbox oil...
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:48 pm
What to expect.
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madjoiner »
Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:05 pm
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Good afternoon.
I'm not new to citroens but I am new to bx's.
I've just been to look at a diesel rd 1.9.
The car was a 1988 model in silver with...
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If the gasket round the heater blower where it mounts under the bonnet has gone, it could be letting water through there.
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:45 pm
Do you live near Ely
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Thread Bear »
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:47 am
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If you do live near Ely my bud Martin, a long time Citroen nut, who is currently spending a sentence of CX n/a diesel Estate driving for buying...
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Sadly its not a steamer. It is one of a pair of bespoke small, 12 persons, commercial tourist boats made for the Fens in a traditional style. I was...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:14 am
Still alive? BX van
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kieran.l »
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:51 pm
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I was wondering if my fathers BX van is out there somewhere. He bought it new in 1992, the reg being 92-C-6957. He sold it in '94 I think, to an...
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It would be a big coincidence wouldn't it! Imagine if it was still going :D Although in Justins signature thingy it looks like his van is a '93....
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Last post by kieran.l
Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:35 am
BX 14RE from 1991 ??
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bobbyholland »
Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:30 pm
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Hi,
I saw a picture of a British BX on the net, it's a 14RE from 1991. Numberplate H919MGM.
Was the 14RE still for sale in The UK in 1991 ??? I...
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i know of this car, i have enquired on many occasions over the past few years at this house in leicestershire, it is indeed a 14TGE and has been...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:13 pm
Nice surprise .
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Gary »
Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:24 pm
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My car mad friend popped round to see me today with a cool gift that he found in a charity shop.
All I have to do is put it together , it will...
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hope its not a real BX in 500 piece's :twisted: :o :wink:
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:27 am
Search for G617KCK 1.9 TGD
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Defender110 »
Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:00 am
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Just found some old pictures of a my second BX I owned 15 years ago G617KCK a 1.9TGD, I don't suppose it is still about somewhere? It was my...
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:( Well thats probably the end of that then, had a lot of character that car for some reason, I only sold it as someone pestered me for it and paid...
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Last post by Defender110
Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:11 am
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Last post by bobbyholland
Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:46 pm
Plastic nut thingumys
Replies: 27
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Pogo »
Tue May 21, 2013 6:27 pm
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Does anyone know if you can still buy the black plastic nuts that hold the lining each side of the boot?
I would be willing to try with Citroen if I...
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Did you crimp them? like michaelr did?
Yes, squashed them, perhaps more care was needed?, worked ok though with a dap of epoxy stuff in the end.
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Last post by Pogo
Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:04 pm
registering for citroen website, meaning of 'alphanumeric'?
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tim »
Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:26 pm
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wtf.... I am trying to register on the other website so I can get access to the technical info they apparently have, the site says that your password...
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Should be in now tim, takes a little longer to authorise new users when no details are filled in as the application gets sent to a moderation que.
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:15 pm
BX Digit Research Help
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vulgalour »
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:39 pm
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Where better to ask about this obscure vehicle than here? I'm helping a friend with a bit of research and he's after some specific items on the BX...
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Franklin dropped me a line with some handy info I'll pass on.
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Last post by vulgalour
Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:27 pm
What should I do with this BX?
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DavidRutherford »
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:05 pm
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Really not sure what to do with the BX I have in the back garden.
It's a '91 Triton green TZD turbo hatch with Retro-fitted A/C, which many people...
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Or scrap value ;)
It's got A/C that works, that must be worth a few hundred just for that tbh, i'd love to have a BX with A/C, no more sticky drives...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:57 pm
Which BX?
Replies: 52
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Pogo »
Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:19 pm
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I have a couple of grand to spend on the right car, what would be the best model to go for?
Initially I was thinking Turbo diesel (TZD hopefully),...
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The interesting thing is Andy, none of these bees have verroa, they are really very healthy. Steve's dad was into bees 20 years ago and had 7 hives...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:56 am
a little help please
Replies: 9
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patersom10 »
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:40 pm
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Does anyone know if 309 gti seat will fit in my tgd, do they have the same runners being PSA ?
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What sort of numbty does not sell off a leather interior before scrapping a car?
Ive got a really great set of MK 1 leather seats in Mollie thanks...
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:59 pm
Back to BXs
Replies: 4
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Thread Bear »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:44 am
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Hello again.
The Pug 405 Estate I inherited from my mother has just died with a failed diff bearing after 6 years of service. So I am back to...
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Not good ones unfortunately. I am habitually not a picture taker and with moving house, upgrading computer, going mobile etc. I have also made a self...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:41 am
Retrofitting electric mirrors
Replies: 12
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Phil Peters »
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:40 am
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Hi all,
Is it possible to retrofit electric mirrors on a MK2 hatchback? If so, is it a case of simply plugging into the car's existing wiring...
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Not such a daft idea really! Since the TZS is pretty much beyond economical repair. I also have all the parts and a rather boring TXD with no...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:31 am
Courtesy light degradation
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BX Bandit »
Tue May 28, 2013 10:58 am
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What causes the B pillar courtesy lights to turn brittle and break? Is it exposure to uv (does uv pass through glass?) or is it due to the heat from...
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I think I have to get the speakers sorted first, as the 2 in the ends of the dash on Timex are completely shot! I have plans for that, which I hope...
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:27 pm
**Message from "Chevronics" re parts**
Replies: 25
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Daisy »
Thu May 30, 2013 10:53 am
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I am reposting a message from Chevronics, from f/book re: BX parts, for everyones comments please :)
Chevronic Centre LTD
I have just received...
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Just stuck my potential order up on their Facebook page, so I'd suggest anyone one else on there with need of panels does the same.
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:13 pm
New rust location
Replies: 14
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NeilGP »
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:52 am
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:( I think I have just found a new rust location, the top of the rear inner wings!
Has anyone seen this before?
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The 14 I had needed a repair in this area. There was some part of the fuel breather system attached to this area and I guess it had trapped dirt...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:51 pm
Lazarus? well BX raised from near death + pics
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Tinkley »
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:37 am
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Good news BX'ers. My old Athena finally raised herself last night as it got dark. Once I had found the missing link not completing the wiring circuit...
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If you can get another wing, I wouldn't even bother trying to straighten that one, not even just for the MoT. Only takes ten minutes to change the...
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Last post by KevR
Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:51 pm
my new car
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davman »
Tue May 21, 2013 4:03 pm
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I have just inherited a BX17 TZD K registration bright red 112k one owner from new.
what a fantastic car kids love the hydraulic lift
I will post...
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Welcome :D looking forward to the pics.
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Last post by electrokid
Sun May 26, 2013 1:27 pm
hoses
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Phil Brook »
Thu May 23, 2013 12:32 pm
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Can anyone tell me where I can obtain hoses from? The hose from the water pump around the engine block needs replacing. I have fixed a repair which...
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What model is it? I've just bought new bottom hoses and one of the oil filter cooler hoses for the TZDs, still available from Citroen. The other oil...
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Last post by KevR
Sat May 25, 2013 12:14 pm
1992 TGD 1.9n/a MAY BREAK lots of good bits
Replies: 16
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rutter123 »
Mon May 20, 2013 6:20 pm
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Bit of a dilemma with my 92 tgd, currently sat on the garden mot expired,tax end may, tzd now back on the road full time, so i want rid of tgd, not...
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these two above have been for sale for a long time, i remember seeing the ads last year july time when i brought the tgd, the second one has a very...
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Last post by rutter123
Thu May 23, 2013 6:43 pm
kurust - what is it good for? (huh)
Replies: 14
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tim »
Wed May 22, 2013 11:56 am
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I've been using Kurust as it was supposed to be the bollocks.... so has Andy. However, back last spring I did my rear arms and while there I removed...
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Like I said - Hammerite on top. maybe Hammerite isn't so good, I know that over the years I've encountered a few problems with it. The name, Kurust,...
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Last post by tim
Thu May 23, 2013 5:00 pm
BX Strut tops
Replies: 15
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BX Bandit »
Thu May 09, 2013 5:34 pm
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These are filled with rubber aren't they? I've never seen one do the Xantia/XM trick of pushing up through the bonnet but I assume it can happen?...
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Nice post Pogo, will be very useful in the event of needing a strut top re-furb
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Last post by BX Bandit
Wed May 22, 2013 5:15 pm
Tom Tom Sat Nav Repair
Replies: 22
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Stuarted »
Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:20 pm
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(Again, not sure if this is the best forum - it's not even BX related - but anyway ...)
Tom Tom got flooded same time as car and now appears totally...
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I agree totally about the uselessness of in built car sat-nav. I like to plan my route before I get in the car.
I removed the nav box from the boot...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Tue May 21, 2013 10:10 pm
N/s sill
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rutter123 »
Sun May 12, 2013 4:57 pm
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Can anyone recommend a supplier of a good quality n/s complete outer sill panel bx hatch. Have seen some on the web for about 20 squids but know...
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Brian
it does really depend on how far the tin worn has eaten away to if you go for a full sill,
Thanks for that Malcolm: there's corrosion about...
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Last post by electrokid
Fri May 17, 2013 11:13 am
Headlight smashed by speeding council vehicle
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kiwi »
Mon May 06, 2013 5:27 am
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Back in March during some major roadworks my wifes BX was overtaken by a speeding council vehicle in roadworks cracking the headlight. Nearly eight...
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Getting hold this headlight is turning into a mission. #-o
Council after bit pressure as in a letter to local paper have said they are prepared to...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed May 15, 2013 8:09 am
How fecking hard??!
Replies: 12
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Kitch »
Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:20 am
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All I want is a nearside track rod end for the red one! You'd think it would be easy!
Speak to local factors.....yes we can get one. £4.00. Great!!...
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Just don't trust Motaquip electrical bits. I put a set of their points in the GS and had to keep adjusting them as the plastic foot that ran on the...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon May 13, 2013 7:01 pm
Ride quality - what to expect from a BX?
Replies: 46
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Melchior »
Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:48 pm
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Lads and ladies,
What should one expect from a BX ride? Before I got mine I was expecting (or hoping) for a real floaty, wafty, magic carpet style...
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Yep, later MK1's have basically the same set up as MK2's on the front, except I suspect slightly different spheres may have been used.
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon May 13, 2013 6:22 am
tailgate leak.
Replies: 2
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rutter123 »
Wed May 08, 2013 12:23 pm
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opened the tailgate this morning after some rain overnite and noticed water running down the inside of the tailgate window and dripping off the...
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It's good stuff, I think it just comes off with water or white spirit.
Meant for boats (Yachts) really, so get it from marine suppliers
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Last post by Pogo
Wed May 08, 2013 6:42 pm
What bodykit is on this BX please?
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Sweet 16 (valve) »
Mon May 06, 2013 11:23 pm
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I think its a bit of a mix and match?
Not sure about the front bumper/spoiler, looks like 16v side skirts and the rear bumper and spoiler look to be...
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Hi, guys, and yes I think it is still for sale. I've just found out the front bumper is totally nackered, so I'm not sure how easy a suitable front...
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Last post by Sweet 16 (valve)
Tue May 07, 2013 7:54 pm
Engine swap?
Replies: 11
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Tinkley »
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:12 am
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Hi fellow BX'ers
I have 2 Athenas, one a runner, one sadly SORN'ed as some young lady pulled out on me a few years
ago - ouch!!!. The runner (which I...
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You prob dont want it too high, i find putting the front on ramps is enough to access everything, but i would check the lift height of your engine...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon May 06, 2013 9:37 am
Insurance Company avoiding transfer charge to new vehicle
Replies: 12
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Jack »
Fri May 03, 2013 1:00 pm
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I urgently need to deal directly with an insurance company so that I can change the policy to cover of my BXs without charge, so need to go direct to...
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Indeed, go straight to the company themselves.
You do know that Footman James is only a broker Tim? :wink:
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sat May 04, 2013 11:21 am
Sheffield BX Flashed Me
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MULLEY »
Fri May 03, 2013 10:00 pm
This week i saw a SilveryBlue Metalic BX as i was nr a roundabout in Sheffield, they flashed & i waved, anyone on here?
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri May 03, 2013 10:00 pm
Best source of discs and pads?
Replies: 21
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djoptix »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:04 pm
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I need a full set of discs and pads for the 16v. Where do folk recommend?
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Well, if like DJO and me, you're not fussed by OE, i always get mine from Sutton Auto Factors.
Front Delphi's, Solids £15 delivered & Vented £22...
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Last post by JayW
Fri May 03, 2013 7:15 pm
MOT pass
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rutter123 »
Wed May 01, 2013 10:39 pm
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50 shades has passed the mot, yet i suspect it may be the final year, there are still a fair amount of rust issues pending which will need future...
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Yes tim i see what youre saying, it is quite solid in the important areas, but the demons are getting in at top of windscreen pillars, base of n/s b...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri May 03, 2013 5:01 pm
BX Parts
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Tim Leech »
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:12 am
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Im off to skegvegas for a few days next week and will be hooking up with George who you may remember bought (and wrote off) my old 19TZD, which he...
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Speed lines are now on eBay.
See THIS-POST for more details :wink:
.
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Last post by RxBX
Fri May 03, 2013 1:41 am
chassis plugs
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rutter123 »
Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:08 pm
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can anyone advise me where i can obtain some chassis plugs, they are approx 35mm diameter and plug the holes in the chassis just under the front...
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Have got some rubber chassis plugs today they are 38mm diameter but do fit nice and snug, they came from an electrical wholesaler and are generally...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:10 am
MOT today
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rutter123 »
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:46 am
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put 50 shades in for its MOT today, its fate will be sealed by 5pm.
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The valver has a Witter tow bar, fitted since new. No mention of anything untoward from the MOT tester three weeks ago.
The XM had it's MOT last...
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Last post by mds141
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:34 pm
16v, but which version?
Replies: 14
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Sweet 16 (valve) »
Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:50 pm
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Hi all,
I had a couple of BX's many moons ago (a 16TRS and a 19TRS) and am looking to get back into the fold again. I could never afford/insure a...
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/\ I'd say so yes. Also, the Hurricane shared the front door, rear door and rear wing trim with the 16v (and Athena models (+ any others?)).
The...
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:24 pm
K Reg BX, 36,000 Miles & 1 Owner From New
Replies: 15
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Stuarted »
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:31 am
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Met a man at a filling station in Shropshire today who had just inherited a BX from his 90-something-year-old father-in-law who (perhaps not...
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I'd love one of those 6 wheel ones! Alternatively, I have to make sure I don't come back from one of my European trips with a BX ambulance in tow -...
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Apr 27, 2013 1:07 pm
Identifying parts from numbers
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KevR »
Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:57 pm
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Can anyone help?
I've got a couple of bits which my version of the Citroen EPC doesn't recognise....
First is a bag of wave washers no: family number...
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i belive citroen are deleting BX parts from there data base,
do you recognize the parts you have,
if not can you post photos
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:26 pm
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