BX advice requested from Canada
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Canada's only BX »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:33 pm
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Hi: as far as I know I own the only BX in Canada, a 1991 Millésime 1.6 5-spd, w/PAS; no A/C and 110,000 Kms (68,500 miles). It was sold in France and...
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Welcome to the not-yet-active BX Club North America, just now invented. I know of nine BX models in the US, three here in north Texas. Two are at the...
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Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:18 pm
New Member Cannot Believe I'm Thinking of BXs Again
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tobytronic »
Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:51 pm
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Thanks for accepting me. I started working on Citroens in 1984 at A&J White Blackburn. Then i went to John Heyworth Nelson, where I eventually became...
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Do it. Save one from its fate, think prices have topped out for the nicest examples, but still plenty of choice for reasonable £s if you gonna DIY.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:00 am
Fuel pump replacement, gasket and spacer
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Jugostran »
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:44 pm
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Hey all.
So, recently I found an ad for a BX fuel pump and gasket. Lucky that considering that my fuel pump gasket is leaking. However, I quickly ran...
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In the mechanical pump the gasket goes between the spacer and the cylinder head
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Last post by NeilGP
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:24 pm
Rumble noise and sharp metallic sound
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SeanScot »
Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:35 pm
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Hi folks
There’s a rumbling noise on our 87 19RD that I wonder is wheel bearings but sounds a metallic clatter coming from rear passenger side that...
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It's difficult to say without seeing the car, but from your description, I think that it could be the wheel bearing. It's possible that the bearing...
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Last post by David
Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:55 pm
How to quieten a noisy exhaust?
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deltic »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:15 pm
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As posted elsewhere I recently had a stainless steel exhaust system fitted to the BX which unfortunately I find uncomfortably noisy. Indeed it is...
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I've been persevering with mine & I've realised that if I keep the engine revs down, keep the back seats up & if the radio is on, then I can't really...
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Last post by David
Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:37 pm
Interference Engines
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bx16trs »
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:38 pm
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Hi all, been trying to find out whether the engine in my 1986 BX16TRS is interference or non-interference? None of the web refs I Googled show...
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Correct me if I'm wrong, years ago I had a mk1 vauxhall astra 1300 cambelt snapped due to seized water pump
No valve or cam damage, new belt and pump...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:33 am
Using a 405 Electric Mirror To Make a BX Electric Mirror?
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krekov »
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:02 pm
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Hello,
I've been wondering if it's possible to convert a manual BX mirror into an electric one using the guts of a Pug 405 mirror, the mk 1.
Anyone...
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Welp, it took a while but I've reached a conclusion: the electric mirror mechanism for the passenger side (on LHD cars) is exactly the same as the...
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Last post by krekov
Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:26 pm
Fitting A/C to a BX 16
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Jugostran »
Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:47 pm
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Hey all!
So, it has been more than a year since I got my BX. I love it so far. Yes, it is still quite broken, but it is endearing. However, since...
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Hi there, I'm fitting a/c to my MK1 GT and can confirm it is a fair amount of work, the hardest part is likely to be finding the parts and then...
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Last post by Jugostran
Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:40 am
What carburetor model does the XU5 2C engine have?
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Jugostran »
Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:58 am
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Hey all!
So, I am getting ready to rebuild the Solex carburetor in my early 1989 BX 16 TRS. Trouble is, I don't know the exact model of the...
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If it is Solex and the engine is the type 171Z engine, then it could also be the 34-34-Z1 PSA 464. BUT, the factory is well known for making...
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Last post by Jugostran
Fri Jul 15, 2022 11:48 am
Another diesel starting thread.
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:09 pm
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Hi guys, had a bit of a time trying to start the TXD turbo these last few mornings. Once, I could put down to it just being a BX, but twice is too...
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Quite possibly a stuck stop solenoid, it open and closes with on /off as power goes to it. Sometimes giving it a tap may free it.
Edit
After a bit...
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Last post by Dave_16v
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:33 am
Speedo cable
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FroggyBX »
Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:23 pm
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I've noticed a slight clicking when pottering along (I'm retired in France). I think it may be something to do with the speedo cable. Checked the...
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A company in Italy has quite a few items for the BX and all other Citroen, going back to the 15s, including speedo cables
Pimax Srl (
Look for the...
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Last post by Canada's only BX
Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:05 pm
Should I take the windshield off, yes or no?
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Benfatto »
Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:17 pm
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BX forum 5.jpg
The owner before last parked it under a tree for years. The rust did not look so bad at first, but after cleaning I discovered a...
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Thank you for all your replies! I 'll bite the bullet then and take it off, weld and paint it. Probably have it re-placed by a professional, since...
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Last post by Benfatto
Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:43 pm
Abs light, bleeding?
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womble3go »
Sun May 15, 2022 3:00 pm
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Hi all,
Ive just done some work on my hydraulic system, changed the FDV and regulator had all 5 spheres off and checked and cleaned the tank and...
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I will check my spare one just to make sure that its ok, but at least no one is say to bleed the brake which was a pain last time I did it.
Thank...
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Last post by womble3go
Mon May 16, 2022 9:34 pm
Replacing a headlight
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deltic »
Fri May 06, 2022 2:36 pm
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Am I correct in thinking that by doing a straight swap of a headlight that the adjusters will remain in position and that the new headlight will be...
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And thank you for shedding light on my question!
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Last post by deltic
Fri May 06, 2022 9:49 pm
TZI valve clearances
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rhysaccess »
Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:32 pm
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Howdy all,
While checking valve clearances on my DKZ engine, I've used the 159 specs in one of my Haynes manuals of 0.15 - 0.25 Inlet & 0.35 - 0.45...
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Yes, the vagaries of chasing down some exact numbers by shimming are not new to me. If I’m to use the “standard” BX19 clearances – just three exhaust...
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Last post by rhysaccess
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:30 am
Replacing the BE3 gearbox
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rhysaccess »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:47 am
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Howdy all,
With the planet gears breaking through the gearbox bell housing - the original BE3 CJ47 gearbox is to be replaced.
I have a 20TE47 unit...
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Based on the (excellent) feedback here - I’ve ordered the appropriate bits, and I await the (hopefully correct) parts to arrive at my door....
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Last post by rhysaccess
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:11 am
Removing a BX16v alternator
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szhrr5cc »
Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:18 pm
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Hello All, working on our 16v to remove the alternator as it very noisy and either needs replacing or rebuilding. We have freed it off apart from one...
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thanks, will give that a try, well worth knowing!
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Last post by szhrr5cc
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:46 pm
"Optimal" Spheres
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DLM »
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:07 pm
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Saw a new name on the list of aftermarket manufacturers when when looking up a BX sphere part number - OPTIMAL
Don't think I'll be buying but does...
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Thanks for all comments.
I did come across a post going back a way on the French Car Forum. It was essentially from a Pleiades man, and gave views...
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Last post by DLM
Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:45 pm
Driveshaft removal tips welcome
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rhysaccess »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:43 am
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Howdy all,
Driveshaft removal (entirely), hasn't been as intuitive on the TZI as I'd hoped.
Its part of the engine/gearbox removal set of...
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Turns out it was all pretty easy -probably did it in about the same it took me to type this post.
I just like to plan where possible, to save hours...
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Last post by rhysaccess
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:43 am
Looking at buying a 16V
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Cresco750 »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:10 am
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Hi all
First time posting here in a long time. I’ve owned a number of different Cits over the past fifteen years or so, including D’s, XM, CX, C5,...
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As the OP of this thread I’d thought I’d better offer a follow up? I decided not to pursue the white 16V in question; a bit too much of a project for...
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Last post by Cresco750
Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:22 am
Sensible tasks- while engine is out.
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rhysaccess »
Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:44 am
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Howdy all,
I'm removing the engine out of my (newly acquired) 1990 TZI - to facilitate replacing a broken gearbox.
While it's out, it's timely to...
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Something else to consider is the sump gasket if there are signs of leakage and while you are there and doing the crankshaft seal the sealing strips...
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:09 am
Fitting new rear brake pads and discs BX 1.4 St Tropez
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szhrr5cc »
Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:52 pm
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Carrying on with getting the BX in better shape today I removed the rear brake pads preparatory to fitting new discs as the current ones are very...
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Agreed the rear bleed valves are sods for snapping and sods to get out if they do. Steel against alloy over a long time is never good.
A tap with a...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:15 am
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Last post by ghaddon1701
Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:05 pm
Light bulbs
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szhrr5cc »
Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:28 pm
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As part of the ongoing effort to improve my BX St Tropez I've been looking at the headlights. Two things,
1, on the offside the smaller bulb in the...
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Thanks Gents, useful info on the bulb and I'll have a look at the relay idea, just checked the glass and, happily, that appears firmly in place! One...
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Last post by szhrr5cc
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:50 pm
Purflux fuel filter head
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davidicraik »
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:07 pm
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Having intermittent starting problems due to air getting into the priming fuel filter head that I believe is a Purflux C180 .
Does anyone know where...
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As said above, the diaphragms on Purlux filter units can be problematic - causing bad running, surges and worse. Have at least one of the units from...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:02 pm
Intermediate Height Question
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Fumbler »
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:01 pm
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Since being fixed, the car raises and lowers to the proper height on every setting, apart from intermediate height. When I select this with the...
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Issue was resolved by replacing a worn bronze bush in the rear height corrector lonkage. Everything on the suspension is now mechanically sound. The...
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Last post by Fumbler
Wed Feb 09, 2022 6:44 pm
clutch change.
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tim »
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:14 pm
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Hi all - still here. The Red One (92 TXD diesel) has been OK barring 'sorting out things' as we do. However, a trip up London and back with a small...
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Hi. The cable bracket is permanently fixed to the cradle by spot welds, as are the pedals - never meant to be removed. So I need a complete cradle....
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Last post by tim
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:32 pm
Fitting new front brake pads BX 1.4
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szhrr5cc »
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:31 pm
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MOT advisory to change the front pads....I have got the old ones off following the Haynes manual (I know..). I've been able to fit the new pads into...
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I've experienced problems with aftermarket plates too from a kit - fairly similar in dimensions, but oversized. As you've found, normally the old...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:32 am
Burned resistor in my dashboard
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oucham »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:26 pm
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Dear friends.
There is a burned resistor in my car's dashboard. It was like that since I bought the car, so I do not know the reason. It is not...
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Thanks a lot White exec [-o<
I will try to fix the dashboard
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Last post by oucham
Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:35 pm
What is this device in my engine
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oucham »
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:15 pm
Hello.
Can someone tell me what is the name of this device in my engine, and what it does.
Three vacuum pipes are connected to it.
Thank you
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Last post by oucham
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:15 pm
Rocker clearance Citroen BX14RE, engine 150Y/XY6B
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oucham »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:31 pm
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Dear friends.
I need the values for rocker clearance for my engine. The Haynes book for my car lists the values only for the engines 150A and 150C....
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Thank you for your reply.
Do you know if the clearance are the same for all 150 engines?
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Last post by oucham
Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:34 pm
Rear Brake Line Replacement
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Dytie »
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:39 pm
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I recently acquired a mk1 16v project from a well known forum member who’s username rhymes with Hitch that I’m planning to restore. It needs...
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A lot of the time it's just trial and error getting the rear end to work and behave itself after bleeding it down, usually just a case of a few lows...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:43 pm
BX 16v cooling radiator
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-=RAMZES=- »
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:31 pm
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Hi, to everybody.
I need new cooling radiator for my BX. As I know it's unique and was installed only in BX 16v. It's made of cooper, and have it's...
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I think the original radiator is made out of brass, so it can be fixed by a professional, if it's not broken in an accident that is. In which case...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:08 pm
Instrument cluster bulb replacement
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Jugostran »
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:23 pm
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Hello everyone,
This will be a short one. Several bulbs in my instrument cluster went out. I wanted to fix them, so I bought a 30 pack of T5 12V...
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Good result! Apologies for the slip with the bulb spec....W1.2W is correct. Have corrected my post.
Glad it's now working.
To maximise instrument...
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Last post by Jugostran
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:01 pm
Citroen Service Box
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bowei001 »
Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:21 am
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Does anyone know whether Citroen Service Box contains information on a Mk1 BX and, If so, does it give part numbers ? I have an original microfiche...
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for the information and the offer. I think that I'll register and log in for a short while and try a large download to look at...
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Last post by bowei001
Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:17 pm
Diagnosing the door open warning display
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Jugostran »
Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:20 pm
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Hello everyone!
So, I have been tinkering with the door open display, and I am currently stuck in a diagnostics mess. I have determined that the...
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The best thing that you can do is find the white connecter behind the glove box and start diagnostics from there.
The pins need to be earthed out to...
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Last post by Jugostran
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:20 pm
RH drive shaft intermediate bearing
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white exec »
Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:51 pm
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Have come up against a full-stop on this one - hopefully someone can help...
19D driveshafts - replacement
LH shaft came out ok, and have inserted...
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Just as a postscript re: the gear whine . . .
The 5th gear whine (at 110-120km/h) from last year was all but eliminated with the addition of a 125ml...
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Last post by white exec
Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:35 pm
Front Bumper Mounts
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krekov »
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:14 pm
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Hello,
I got a new front bumper and upon mounting I realized I couldn't get it to not sag a bit, even though it was mounted properly on the plastic...
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A single 4mm hole (vertically through the horizontal metal wing and plastic bumper flanges) allows a cable tie to securely lift the bumber into its...
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Last post by white exec
Fri Dec 24, 2021 8:20 am
BX16 auto box oil cooler
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bowei001 »
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:56 am
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I had to take my autobox oil cooler off to see if it was leaking (turns out it wasn't!) and I need the 2 oil seals to put it back. I don't fancy...
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I fitted the cooler today. Then I torqued it up I found that the cooler would rotate rather that clamp rigidly. Obviously this would allow leakage so...
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Last post by bowei001
Sun Dec 19, 2021 1:53 pm
Xud7te rebuild
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Xm25td »
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:49 pm
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Hi all,
I have a citroen bx tzd turbo that skipped timing and broke camshaft in 3 pieces and camshaft bearings couldnt find a replacament head so i...
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Are all xud heads the same (oval ports), can i fit pulley for hydraulic pump on every head and cam?
Are there any differences between 1.7 1.7 td,...
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Last post by Xm25td
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:37 pm
Drive shaft replacement
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white exec »
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:48 am
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Both shafts on the 19D are knocking still, even after injecting fresh grease.
The r.h. outboard bellows has a small split, and has thrown grease out,...
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Finally found it...
BX_D_nonABS_driveshaftsupportbrg.JPG
3247 03 and associated bits (#6, 10, 7).
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Last post by white exec
Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:48 pm
Oil temp gauge, on 19D
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white exec »
Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:14 am
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Oil and coolant temp gauges now fitted to the 19D.
Coolant temp gauge AOK, and good to be able to watch thermostat and cooling fans doing their...
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In my experience for the oil temperature gauge to reach 100C you needs to be doing illegal speeds for a prolonged period :D
Or visit Germany.. The...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Fri Dec 03, 2021 3:30 pm
Driveshafts
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davidicraik »
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:57 pm
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I am trying to source new left and right side driveshafts for my 1990 BX tzd (90hp). I need the non - abs version.
Any recommendations for supplier?
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That's brilliant,
Thank you Chris
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Last post by davidicraik
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:16 am
Rear end not raising.
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by
????? »
Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:22 pm
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After 6 months on stands with no rear subframe, Last week my BX finally was partially reassembled and had LHM flow through its veins again. It even...
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Re: the missing exhaust tailbox hanger, I've had to deal with just that a month or so ago, where the body-welded rod hook had detached from the...
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Last post by white exec
Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:38 pm
E10 petrol
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deltic »
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:40 pm
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Apologies if this is has been discussed on here previously, but my guess is that under normal circumstances we shouldn't be using E10 petrol in any...
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On a somewhat related topic the carb on my BX 16 TGS has a label 'E10'.
Is this just coincidence or were Citroen ahead of the game in 1992 and...
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Last post by Fumbler
Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:07 am
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Last post by Routemaster
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:31 pm
BX 16v Thermostat
Replies: 29
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krekov »
Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:35 pm
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Hello,
I've swapped the thermostat on my 16v due to unresolved overheating when standing still (everything else checked many times over). The old one...
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:D What you say is correct, Krek. When the IGN is switched on, the temp gauge needles rise from their rest positions to a slightly higher position,...
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Last post by white exec
Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:28 am
Adjusting ride height on normal suspension setting
Replies: 10
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Jugostran »
Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:33 pm
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Hey there,
I have been reading through some old threads regarding this topic, and found out that my BX rides a bit too high on its normal suspension...
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Leaking LHM reservoir: is this from the underneath if so it will have rusted through. The rust holes can be repaired with ingenuity but sourcing a...
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:01 am
BX Suspension Spheres - Citroen's full spec
Replies: 7
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white exec »
Sun May 02, 2021 2:24 pm
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Lots of discussion about where to buy replacement spheres, and what the full and correct spec for each sphere, on each model, is.
This is Citroen's...
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Hi Richard, Actually I missed that you missed my reply.
Obviously size matters and that was not what I meant when I said I don't think it too...
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Last post by Jaba
Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:36 am
Return pipe rubber elbow - 5280 P5
Replies: 2
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white exec »
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:35 am
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Lots of us have had the rubber elbow (height correctors and other locations) split or perish.
Part no. is 5280 P5 Hydraulic return tube sleeve,...
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Thanks for this Xantia-spares info! Their english is quite horrible and pictures are bad, but some rubber parts are worth a try at their price to...
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Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:12 pm
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