Tell us about life with your BX, or indeed life in general!
The Blog
Replies: 3
by
jonkw »
Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:36 pm
First post
I thought I'd create a new part of the forum, so we can share what we're doing with our cars, or indeed, our lives.
I'm going to kick off with the...
Last post
FTW!
I already have a blog on Myspazz, but it's all terminally depressing stuff, so maybe I'll just do car stuff on here!
3 Replies
1333 Views
Last post by docchevron
Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:22 am
Magazine Articles About the BX (PICTURE HEAVY Dialup beware)
Replies: 52
by M » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:08 am
First post
I know most of you will have seen these in my blog, but I thought I would post up a separate thread that anyone else can add press clipings too as...
Last post
I think Paul296 may have my copy? I know i lent it out but forget who too
52 Replies
10145 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:52 am
Chris' BX blog
Replies: 38
by
white exec »
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:40 am
First post
Had better start one of these, which could be on-going (hopefully) :)
Yesterday saw the car getting its provisional Spanish plates, and getting...
Last post
Nice work! 😎
38 Replies
1592 Views
Last post by RobC
Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:47 pm
BX Project
Replies: 29
by
Vanny »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:59 am
First post
During lockdown 1.0, I revived the BX Project and started blogging about all things cars again, may be of interest to some of the BXClub members....
Last post
Citroën BX - Refurbishing The Cylinder Head Parts
Having previously overhauled the cylinder head, it was time to prepare the rest of the parts and...
29 Replies
940 Views
Last post by Vanny
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:14 pm
TIMS BX BLOG
Replies: 991
by tim leech » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:05 pm
First post
Err well where do I start, most of you know me being a froum regular and some have even had the great pleasure of meeting me also :wink: , Currently...
Last post
Am doing things t'other way round here, Tim, having got my first Rover (a 1935 Ten) in 1965, at age 17.
From then, a few more...
'47 Sixteen, '60...
991 Replies
50566 Views
Last post by white exec
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:13 pm
'87 19 RD with optional extra grime
Replies: 13
by
シトロエン »
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:40 pm
First post
I've been around PSA stuff for a while, helping rebuild a Saxo years ago, owning a Talbot Express for many years, I went to the last ICCCR in 2016,...
Last post
I bought a pair of the hydraulic ramps from CJ Autos. They are excellent and can easily lift my Commers
13 Replies
429 Views
Last post by panky
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:29 am
Ian's BX 16TGS
Replies: 39
by
Meter rat »
Tue Jul 11, 2017 3:52 pm
First post
Hello all, thank you for the welcome.
As previously said, I fetched this car from Southport. Having now looked it over, mechanically all seems good....
Last post
Not been on the site for a while. So time for a small update. After an uneventful 2019 where the BX mainly sat doing nothing, other than local runs....
39 Replies
6723 Views
Last post by Meter rat
Sat Jan 02, 2021 1:15 pm
Rob's Blog
Replies: 12
by
RobC »
Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:27 pm
First post
Thought I'd start a post for my lovely 16v. The picture is from a recent 2,300 mile round trip to the south of France (pictured here in the Cevennes...
Last post
My mistake!
12 Replies
1257 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:44 pm
The Myth, The Legend, The Citroën BX 1.9 Diesel Meteor 4x4!
Replies: 59
by
David »
Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:56 pm
First post
Hi all, I promised some pictures of my car a few months ago now, But I couldn't really get any when it was in 100 pieces all over the dark garage...
Last post
That reminds me - the first ali sump I fitted I don't recall having to modify, but I did with the second. The first was from a TD, and was a smooth...
59 Replies
8029 Views
Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:47 pm
C'est Bleriot - 1987 17RD Hatchback
Replies: 410
by
vulgalour »
Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:27 pm
First post
You may remember me from the very stripey and rusty BX estate thread where Dollywobbler said...
Like you, I suspect another BX will be along at...
Last post
We will be looking out for you with your new petrol BX and hope to see you soon.
410 Replies
26058 Views
Last post by Jaba
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:21 am
GT mediated Awesomeness
Replies: 637
by
saintjamesy89 »
Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:11 pm
First post
Weeel, you all now know I am to be a proud GT owner this Saturday, at 3pm. I'm meeting my delivery chap at a pub, perhaps for a quick pint, we shall...
Last post
There should be a package heading down your way fairly shortly! Hope to see the next instalment in this thread in due course... 20200709_171353.jpg
637 Replies
33605 Views
Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:16 pm
Talking B____X
Replies: 1550
by
Philip Chidlow »
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:57 am
First post
Enjoying reading other member's blogs I thought I would start my own. I will try to keep it BX, (well, Citroen) - or at least car/motoring...
Last post
Well, I finally found a front left (n/s) caliper that matches the refurbished Bendix one I have for the other side. Twas tricky to find, but got...
1550 Replies
48788 Views
Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:54 pm
TZD Hurricane (Beatrix)
Replies: 8
by
Ross S »
Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:08 pm
First post
Hello all,
Thought now was about the time to introduce my daily driver and one and only BX (pictures to follow) named ‘Beatrix’
The car is a TZD...
Last post
Not like you Phil to be behind the times.
Ross Slaughter did not keep this very long, I don't know why , he sold it on in December to a guy in...
8 Replies
1570 Views
Last post by Jaba
Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:44 pm
1988 BX 16RS - Driveway rescue!
Replies: 6
by
georgexs »
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:42 pm
First post
Hi all,
Finally getting around to making a thread about the BX I bought a few weeks ago, some of you saw the for sale thread and initial photos...
Last post
Cheers guys, I'm very happy with it!
Excellent well done. I've got to be honest that when I read about this in the origin thread I had it down as...
6 Replies
1268 Views
Last post by georgexs
Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:09 pm
BX GTi In MY FAMILY FROM NEW!
Replies: 4
by
Six-cylinder »
Wed Aug 09, 2017 12:25 pm
First post
Better know in Citroen circles for my love of Visas, this is the tale of my BX.
The car is a 1992 BX GTi 8v manual quite a plain car in Venetian...
Last post
I wonder how things are going?
4 Replies
1395 Views
Last post by Warren Nel
Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:24 pm
BX 19 TRS Auto Estate "Bertie"
Replies: 24
by
Joris »
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:34 pm
First post
Hi everybody!
I would like to introduce you to Bertie.
Some of you might have seen something about him already on facebook and I've had a few...
Last post
I'll give that a try! Thanks
24 Replies
4967 Views
Last post by Joris
Wed May 30, 2018 10:01 pm
The Aubergine
Replies: 206
by
TizzyD »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:34 pm
First post
I'm not too sure how to start this off so I'll just dive in with what I have planned, here it is the day I got it.
First things on the 'To Do...
Last post
Well it's been 6 months since the last blog update so where to begin ?!
Firstly, I've hit 250,000 miles now, a few thousand more and I'll have done...
206 Replies
22523 Views
Last post by TizzyD
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:19 am
St Tropez restoration blog
Replies: 263
by
Des Smith »
Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:12 pm
First post
Here is a blog about my St Tropez's return to her former glory. I bought my St Tropez in July 2010 from a chap in Darwen for £265, knowing it was...
Last post
Thats awful - i read the whole (!) topic on saturday (11.), and i was thinking no, he is not gonna sell it. Nobody sells a car with so much time and...
263 Replies
22979 Views
Last post by St.Eve
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:29 pm
John Dragon Man's Citroen BX Diesel Estate
Replies: 146
by
Dragon Man »
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:12 pm
First post
Well here I am, now an owner of a BX Diesel Estate in Sliver!
so yesterday (the 20th of June 16) i took a trip down to London with a car transporter...
Last post
You probably have some pipes at wrong places, at the regulator, would be my guess. The pressure limiting is not working right. Do you have a...
146 Replies
22752 Views
Last post by Dragon Man
Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:42 pm
Rich's TXD Hurricane
Replies: 5
by
Rich »
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:12 pm
First post
Hi all. I'm back... but this time as the custodian of a Diesel!
It's been a few years since I sold my 19TRS to Matt Smith but I still see the car...
Last post
Lovely. It puts my slightly scruffy Hurricane to shame with its shininess.
5 Replies
1610 Views
Last post by Cleon-Fonte
Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:26 pm
Rich's BX 19TRS
Replies: 135
by
Rich »
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:17 am
First post
Since my My new toy thread has turned into a bit of a Blog I have decided to continue the adventures here.....
But first a quick photo recap:...
Last post
I think the problem is, BX's are great for actually driving, so it's tricky too keep the mileage down.
Just done 2000 in miles and could have kept...
135 Replies
15185 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:48 pm
Ermel's GTi Auto and a couple of Breaks
Replies: 20
by
Ermel »
Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:05 pm
First post
Here's where I'll post the ongoing tale of my 1992 BX GTi automatic and 1991 BX 16 TGI Break, which live with me in Salzgitter, Germany.
The GTi...
Last post
I'd have needed to find the fault first. I reckon it would have taken me four days instead of the four hours it took the shop.
20 Replies
4220 Views
Last post by Ermel
Mon May 29, 2017 8:50 pm
Hi from new member
Replies: 3
by
bouncy »
Tue May 09, 2017 6:14 pm
First post
Hi everyone
Just found this site and as an old timer still fixing citroens, I thought I would introduce myself.
I was the first mechanic along with...
Last post
Welcome , I'm sure your knowledge will be greatly appreciated.
3 Replies
1438 Views
Last post by Defender110
Wed May 10, 2017 2:36 pm
Demag's TGS Auto
Replies: 88
by
demag »
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:26 pm
First post
I thought if I start a blog I can keep everything in one place. Although this car is a runner there is more stuff revealing itself all the time. It...
Last post
Not bothered with the wheel trims Tim. I have another set that are quite nice so just left the old ones on for now. The paint's not brilliant Tim but...
88 Replies
13829 Views
Last post by demag
Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:05 am
Mat's BX Blog
Replies: 1937
by
mat_fenwick »
Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:37 am
First post
I thought I would try and write a bit about my current project on my BX (TZD Turbo estate), which is replacing the 1769cc engine with the 1905cc TD...
Last post
Everyone slags off living down south, but I can use the same tyres all year round lol!
Well, not quite everyone, Rich. Apart from the aforementioned...
1937 Replies
48557 Views
Last post by Des Smith
Sat Dec 17, 2016 6:23 pm
BXing on the Solent
Replies: 75
by
Kitch »
Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:11 pm
First post
Couldn't think of a decent name for my (proper) new blog, so that's the first thing that came to mind!
Decided to start a new blog, which I'll...
Last post
Lifted from Pistonheads, so excuse any egg-sucking instructions to hardened BX losers.....sorry, enthusiasts.
Well, it must be that time of year...
75 Replies
11180 Views
Last post by Kitch
Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:23 pm
Mulley's Valver
Replies: 129
by
MULLEY »
Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:03 pm
First post
Kitch has kindly picked the car up & its residing at his gaff to get looked at on Monday in order to assess what needs doing. He's kindly going to be...
Last post
Sounds like you had a good result from a potential catastrophe there. Did the struts maintain sufficient residual pressure to prevent grounding as...
129 Replies
16304 Views
Last post by Way2go
Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:08 am
New to the forum
Replies: 4
by
callyy_f »
Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:34 pm
First post
no longer required
Last post
no longer required
4 Replies
1420 Views
Last post by callyy_f
Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:57 pm
0 Replies
923 Views
Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:30 pm
Operation wake up GT! (no one has 56k anymore, right?!)
Replies: 166
by
Kitch »
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:08 pm
First post
As some of you may already know, this is my Dad's GT. For those that don't, the brief history is this:
I hit eBay one night, slightly drunk, and pop...
Last post
Cheers Tim! Well, I was ducking lucky to have the luck I needed. Underside painting finished, rear subframe back on:
Which meant the BX could...
166 Replies
16213 Views
Last post by Kitch
Sat Aug 06, 2016 2:58 pm
Cleon-Fonte's Hurricane Thread
Replies: 12
by
Cleon-Fonte »
Sat May 07, 2016 1:16 pm
First post
Hello everyone
I've lurked here a long while as a non-member and as I've finally joined it seemed an apt time to start a blog for my BX.
For...
Last post
Oh, and on the specialist front we have Ray Calvert at C&C Motors in Bradford - good guy, knows his stuff.
12 Replies
2726 Views
Last post by northernchap
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:21 pm
C5 Tales from the Electronic Side
Replies: 175
by
MULLEY »
Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:27 pm
First post
Well as some of you may know, a couple of weeks ago the BX overheated on the way back from work :) I can only presume the radiator was slugded up :(...
Last post
A trip to Barry's a while ago now, has meant an oil change sorted, banging sound at the back was a rear arm bearing, thats been sorted & no more...
175 Replies
19486 Views
Last post by MULLEY
Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:07 pm
Pigeon Restoration
Replies: 160
by
BX Bandit »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:33 pm
First post
Don't really do names for cars, but the name Pigeon or 'Pidge' for short has stuck for some reason....
having been affiliated with the BX for...
Last post
Thanks chaps! That was honestly my thoughts Phil, so much so I even measured up the decal on my TZD scrapper.
160 Replies
18596 Views
Last post by BX Bandit
Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:35 am
Terrano adventures in Morocco
Replies: 34
by
Des Smith »
Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:54 pm
First post
Introduction
This is an occasional log of our overland adventures with an ageing Nissan Terrano and a much younger Yamaha Tenere. Besides me, there...
Last post
Much appreciated Des, the travelogue is entertaining and enlightening, so thank you for taking the time.
34 Replies
5829 Views
Last post by Tinkley
Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:09 am
Athena, daughter of Zeus...
Replies: 25
by
JayW »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:37 pm
First post
Well, before the rains descended I had a chance to have a proper look around the Athena!
The cambelt has indeed been changed recently which is a...
Last post
Decided to put it back together and mot it. Will be ready for sale within 2 weeks. Cheers
25 Replies
4322 Views
Last post by JayW
Sat Sep 26, 2015 7:29 am
Paul's polishin' blog
Replies: 468
by
Paul296 »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:12 am
First post
I was a bit reticent about starting a blog of my own, as generally I'm rather humbled by the level of mechanical knowledge and practical know- how...
Last post
The weather's effed up loads of events this weekend. :(
468 Replies
21702 Views
Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:34 pm
Rob's 40 valves - can't stop the rock - or do I mean rot...
Replies: 85
by
djoptix »
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:10 pm
First post
I think it's time to start a new thread for my 16v. The pictures have stopped working and it was mostly me asking stupid questions and doing nothing....
Last post
Well, the JB Weld stuff is very, very good. Pictures coming later of that episode.
This morning I have been chasing rot. It's time to get the bumper...
85 Replies
13944 Views
Last post by djoptix
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:44 pm
Rob's 1.4 BX
Replies: 6
by
ragger »
Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:54 pm
First post
Not having had a BX for a few years, I have been pretty quiet around here, but having joined a gym a couple of months ago (to look at me you'd never...
Last post
Thanks for the comments folks. :-)
6 Replies
1665 Views
Last post by ragger
Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:18 pm
Timex and friends
Replies: 381
by
citsncycles »
Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:13 pm
First post
Now I have a BX which I have every intention of keeping I thought I'd better start this off. Many of you know what this shambolic shed looks like,...
Last post
Happy Birthday Mike
We miss you and Timex!
381 Replies
20940 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:43 pm
graphite bx estate tzd
Replies: 23
by
Cromptons »
Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:56 am
First post
I bought this car off Nick (in for sale section) for a massive £300.
The end intention is is to use it (and a peugeot 305 estate) for a mates euro...
Last post
Bent both front wings , couldnt open door on passnger side, obv totalled front bumper rad etc. Might be more damage underneath.
Expect if it wasn't...
23 Replies
4196 Views
Last post by Cromptons
Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:21 am
Am i the oldest valver
Replies: 7
by
greendale65 »
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:36 am
First post
Hello all am I the oldest valver
I'm 75 next month still love my valver.
hope to put pictures on next month. 8) :)
Last post
Wish I was 24 again!!!
I hit 24 in 2 months time haha
Don't rub it in. 8) :lol:
7 Replies
1876 Views
Last post by greendale65
Mon May 04, 2015 3:57 pm
BX excess, can it be a success?
Replies: 227
by
Thread Bear »
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:04 am
First post
Seems more sense to create a Blog than fill the regular pages with blather some will not be greatly interested in.
Who am I? Alan Hitchcock. Been...
Last post
Yeah, that was a success :roll:. New LHM leak on the bottom of the octopus. Some undefined leak on the new off side strut. So looks like a poorly...
227 Replies
17488 Views
Last post by Thread Bear
Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:00 pm
macplaxton's 1992 - 19TXD auto hatch
Replies: 3
by
macplaxton »
Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:22 am
First post
My last post on the subject of said vehicle can be found here:
However, I've just looked at the date on that post and noticed I'm proceeding at a...
Last post
Noted. I'll make sure the heights are within spec. before I put it back together.
3 Replies
1244 Views
Last post by macplaxton
Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:09 pm
The Tatty Bus 1990 TZD Preservation not Cure
Replies: 48
by
bussell »
Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:59 pm
First post
So I collected my new/old BX TZD last Sunday and have ever since been building my to list to preserve her - she is generally very solid but I thought...
Last post
That looks LOADS better! Great effort
48 Replies
7174 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:02 am
The Fleet blog and Mollie's restoration at Chevronics.
Replies: 263
by Mothman » Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:42 pm
First post
As i have so many of the damned things i hope you dont mind me chatting about them a bit.
At the moment, most of you know that i have 6 BXs, 5 MOTd...
Last post
Andy's gone?!! :o What's happened? Come back soon mate. :)
263 Replies
20617 Views
Last post by mds141
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:12 pm
0 Replies
950 Views
Last post by mad max
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:23 pm
Slagtrooper's BX 19 GTi 1993
Replies: 77
by
Slagtrooper »
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:01 am
First post
Hello, now i'm with its keys, as i said in this topic: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Some images of the macchina :...
Last post
So, the results!
Missed seeing it up
Hoses manifold
No leaks at the suspension leak return and breather
Minor leak at that 11 nut...
77 Replies
12349 Views
Last post by Slagtrooper
Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:17 pm
Hello, my name is Marcello Gandini...
Replies: 9
by
Philip Chidlow »
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:51 pm
First post
... well it isn't - but I thought it'd be nice to have a thread about the work of the designer of the BX. And an interesting stop-off point for...
Last post
When I first saw the images of FW11 I was reminded of the FSO Polonez.
Which in turn going off at a huge tangent with tomorrow (27 January) being...
9 Replies
2842 Views
Last post by deltic
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:06 pm
1992 TZD Turbo Hatchback
Replies: 29
by
MULLEY »
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:40 pm
First post
I though't i'd start a blog about a car which i've owned for approx 8+years. 103+k on the clock, so low mileage these days :wink:
Where do i start,...
Last post
Or possibly, the brushes in the alternator have worn out/disintegrated so the spring behind is contacting the windings directly?
29 Replies
5127 Views
Last post by Tinkley
Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:32 am
'The Estate'.............returns?
Replies: 167
by
Kitch »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:34 pm
First post
Yup, that's right. I'm planning to return The Estate to the road and press it in to daily service. As long as rust hasn't taken a hold, expect to see...
Last post
Hi Folks,
Best pipe up I suppose :)
Yes, thanks to Tim the estate has passed onto Charlotte and I.
It will return, just maybe not as quickly as I...
167 Replies
16777 Views
Last post by Stinkwheel
Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:32 am
And a Birotor…
Replies: 15
by
hilarystone »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:47 pm
First post
Some of you may have spotted clues about me looking at a GS Birotor in France a little while ago – involving one day of 650 miles in the BX Sport and...
Last post
Aye carumba! I shall follow this thread with interest.
15 Replies
3409 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum