Do 1.7 and 1.9 Turbos share the same waterpump & tension
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Oscar »
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:42 am
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I need to do the cambelt on the 1.9TD ZX, and I have a new waterpump and tension roller which I ordered for (that fùcking fiasco) Groliffe. Will they...
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Done, at last. And only one or two extra bits left over by the end. New cambelt, tensioner, idler, waterpump, auxiliary belt, and coolant. Ran out of...
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Last post by Oscar
Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:01 pm
Clutch Cable
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mds141 »
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:31 pm
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Struggling to source a genuine Citroen clutch cable for the 16v to go along with the clutch change. Does anyone know if any other PSA clutch cable is...
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Wondering if a 405 mi16 cable would be the same. Same engine, gearbox and floorpan. Got a Valeo clutch kit just prefer a quality cable if poss. If...
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:13 am
BX aircon
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smiffy1071 »
Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:20 am
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What gas is used in a bx aircon system?
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R12 was factory fit but your answer depends upon whether it has had the conversion to R134a in recent years. R134a can be identified by the different...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:49 pm
Struts replaced and all is not well
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:36 pm
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The ride at the front is now quite firm although i can feel struts are supple. I wonder if i've done something wrong. I aligned the holes at top of...
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well after talking to Pleiades it seems like i have done everything right. Our current theory is that my old struts were leaking past their seals so...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Jul 15, 2011 11:00 am
Bearing X-Ref
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JayW »
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:19 am
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Does anyone have any cross reference part numbers for the rear arm bearing (cit 75472408). SKF or Brammer etc???
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............... I know someone HAD posted another part number for the races themselves a long time ago but i can't find it now. :roll:
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Last post by RxBX
Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:07 pm
Useful Tip
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Tim Leech »
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:38 pm
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RXBX and I (well I stood around passing tools and getting in the way) changed the drivers door on the GT today ready for the big one . When we took...
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Great idea..I never quite know how to treat that insulation stuff
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Last post by B-Hive
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:42 am
Rev Counter
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MULLEY »
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:26 pm
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For some strange reason today for approx 10 mins the rev counter started to flicker up & down by as much as a 1500 revs, even in neutral it was...
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If the sender is found to be faulty..
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Last post by Brian
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:30 am
Overheating
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mds141 »
Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:38 pm
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After a run out to the car wash left the engine idling on the valver whilst i did some citrobics. Stop light came on and water temp gauge through the...
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Guilty of the same sin as RobC - sorry Gibbo, :oops:
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Last post by rayfenwick
Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:04 am
TÜV today... fail
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toddao »
Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:47 pm
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I took the yellow break for it's TÜV (MOT) today and it failed mostly on really absurd stuff :
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Here's a pic of my daughter Sovay at said lake this morning. Makes a change from photos of oily things!
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Last post by rayfenwick
Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:52 am
Fitting air conditioning in an old diesel BX
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rmattila »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:17 am
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I came across the air conditioning system parts of a BX that was on its way to the scrappers. Never had a BX with air conditioning - never even seen...
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So this thing is slowly starting to make some sense after all.. :P
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:34 pm
power steering ram overflow seal
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B-Hive »
Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:44 am
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Cant seem to get the PS ram overflow seal/pipe to stop leaking..I have already swapped it out for a good one but that may not be enough..
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BTW the Ram is a good known swap out kindly donated by JayW
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:57 am
Drivers Door Removal
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Tim Leech »
Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:47 am
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Need to fit the new drivers door to the GT next, any pointers?
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The tool Citronut posted the link to is the one I have, it will get them out if they haven't welded themselves in or got a deep wear ridge.
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Last post by Gibbo2286
Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:23 pm
Intermittent Intermittent Front Wiper.
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Brian »
Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:27 pm
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Yes, not a typo.
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Nicely done. Congrats!
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Last post by rayfenwick
Sun Jul 10, 2011 2:08 am
what are my old spark plugs telling me?
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maxgreenwood »
Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:35 am
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Sorry for slightly blurred pic. They came out in this order looking at engine from front of car. Left and right-most were quite white - weak mixture?...
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Sorry Max - been away on business.
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Last post by Linegeist
Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:55 pm
Sourcing a replacement accumulator
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Des Smith »
Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:57 pm
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Anyone know where I can get the best deal on an accumulator for my St Tropez? My garage have got a Citroen quote of £232+VAT but if anyone knows a...
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Very good indeedy.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:54 pm
Can't get into reverse gear BX 19 TXD
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jhunt »
Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:53 pm
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The reverse gear grinds when I try to find it especially when hot but other gears OK. Not sure if need a new gear box. Any advice please? Also...
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The only tricky bit is if you somehow release the metal pin that sits between the clutch mechanism and the operating lever. It can then fall out....
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Last post by ken newbold
Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:25 pm
Various niggles - DIY or garage?
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Wooscary »
Wed May 18, 2011 11:56 am
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Right, I've got a few things which have needed looking at for a while, trying to decide which to tackle myself, which to go to a garage for.
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Booked in for next Wednesday, they're going to have a tinker, and may even have a turbo kicking about, so that's good.
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Last post by Wooscary
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:18 pm
rear disc to change.
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Preacher »
Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:02 pm
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It failed the mot on multiple problems however Tim sold me some new discs, great only problem being i cant get thosr caliper bolts undone plus have...
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If they're just leaking fit a new seal kit.
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Last post by Preacher
Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:27 pm
Boot floor / X member (picture heavy)
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Defender110 »
Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:53 pm
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Got up early on this beautifull sunny day and was looking for something to do. I decided to take a look behind the rear bumper of the TZD to check...
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I've got a book about H vans with a picture of them being dipped on the production lines. The book's French, while i have enough trouble with...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:15 pm
preserving plastic rear quarter windows
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maxgreenwood »
Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:08 pm
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does anyone have any tips for preserving the finish on the rear plastic quarter windows as fitted to some BXs. Mine are in good shape and i'd like to...
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Thanks Mat
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Last post by kermit the frog
Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:25 pm
Head Lamp removal
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mds141 »
Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:43 pm
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Tim did tell me the correct procedure for removing them at Wetherby, but old age is getting the better of me. Can someone jog my memory please.
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Sorry no BBQ's! Camping stoves are fine.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:08 am
TRD head gasket, gone or not?
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TB2 »
Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:12 pm
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Hello everyone,
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exactly to check if it has any internal cracks or any for that matter,
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:29 pm
Bespoke exhausts
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Defender110 »
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:05 am
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On the mitsi foum I'm on they are raiving about these bespoke exhaust centres that appear to be popping up everywhere. In many cases you can get...
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I paid £300 for a stainless system at MIj performance in Walsall. No complaints, thoroughly competent job. Oval tailpipe looks so much better than...
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Last post by mds141
Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:55 pm
Calcium Batteries
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kiwi »
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:42 pm
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All I can say is they are ok until you hit a period of inactivity and cooler conditions that suck the power away eg Cold weather starts.
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I got a feeling it maybe time to replace this battery anyways!
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:05 am
Getting the smoothest, Softest, boatiest ride in a BX.
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anaconda »
Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:14 pm
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In the search for a BX, im looking I think for a 1.9 diesel which was the model I owned seventeen years ago which had the classic soft citroen ride,...
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I was amazed to discover that my recently acquired 87 TRi has the most amazingly supple and sorted ride. Driving it home on the highway, I couldn't...
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Last post by B-Hive
Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:15 am
front suspension wishbone arms / eurocarparts
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themildbunch »
Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:46 pm
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Hi
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But the citroen special tool kit winds them out, rather than presses them out, thats what my manual says anyway.
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Jun 30, 2011 11:13 pm
Inlet Air Temperature Measurements
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mat_fenwick »
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:50 am
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The thermometer I have that could be used to measure inlet air temp on the BX has a lead that is just over 1 metre in length so probably just enough...
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I hate thermocouples.
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:46 pm
Smell of petrol
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Stinkwheel »
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:50 pm
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Yes, there is, a strong one.
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carb float levels????
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Last post by citronut
Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:47 am
lhm pump
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tzd »
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:43 am
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Hi Guys,
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i have not seen a CX with a single piston direct drive pump either,
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:27 pm
advice wanted on flushing cooling system
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messerschmitt owner »
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:05 am
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My BX needs a coolant flush - and replacement - any advice and hints before I tackle this rather mucky job?
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Malcolm
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Last post by Oscar
Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:16 pm
Gunged up oil filler cap
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by Mothman » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:40 pm
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Whilst inspecting the engine of the new 16TGS i noticed that the oil filler cap metal gauze/mesh was completly gunged up and almost blocked with old...
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i belive its down to the gauze inside the filler kneck,
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Last post by citronut
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:51 am
steering ram end
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citronut »
Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:35 am
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customer bought his BX to me after MOT fail,
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i think it is down to the rack internals being worn alowing that end of the internals to drop, as the ram end is usualy very close when all is in...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:22 pm
Rear disk brake protectors
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by Mothman » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:57 pm
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Can anyone tell me if a rear disk brake protector that was originally fitted to a Peugot 205/306/309 or a Xsara would fit or could be modified to fit...
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Don't know about those, but I've made a pair from Volvo 740 ones:
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Last post by rmattila
Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:40 pm
setting fueling mixture
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:58 pm
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i've managed to get my engine fueling really smoothly after cleaning the carb, a dose of Redex and tweaking the mixture and idle settings. I've tried...
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Idle should be a nice and even 800rpm.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:12 pm
engine variant
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:52 am
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Does anyone know what engine a 1990 16TZS would have?
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16 - - 10.82 - 12.92 - 92 1580 4 XU52C Petrol
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:54 am
Xantia rear suspension cylinders
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rmattila »
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:50 pm
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I salvaged a pair of rear arms from a 1995 Xantia that's going to the scrappers (the rear arms from saloon Xantiae are identical to BX ones) ....
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I guess it depends on the size of the relevant gap in the rear subframe. The ones I've seen have been rather narrow, but I've heard some people have...
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Last post by rmattila
Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:49 pm
Air intake temperature ?
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electrokid »
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:28 am
On petrol versions there is a thermostatically controlled vane which controls warm airflow drawn from around the exhaust.
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Last post by electrokid
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:28 am
slow to rise
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tzd »
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:12 pm
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Hi all,
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loose/slipping pump belt, dirty/clogged tank filters, perished main sucktion pick up pipe/hose (usualy near/next to the tank),
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Last post by tzd
Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:32 pm
1.6 BX radiator
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by Mothman » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:16 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks guys, a great help.
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:36 pm
OIl Leak! Rocker Cover???
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kiwi »
Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:36 am
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Long story short (I hope)
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over tightening these bolts can split the cam caps :!: :!: :!: :!: :shock:
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Last post by citronut
Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:13 pm
Security valve
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PinhU »
Wed May 25, 2011 12:40 pm
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Well, the return plastic in my security valve has gone and the car pissed all the inside of the valve and all the LHM.
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Curious that wasn't saved by the leak-off, but main thing is that you identified the component fault. :D
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Last post by PinhU
Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:54 pm
Mixture Screw Solex carb
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:39 am
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Can anyone remind me to richen the mixture on a BX 16 with a Solex carb do you turn the screw clockwise or counterclockwise to enrichen the mixture,...
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this is all very interesting stuff, all this info is exactly what i need to experiment towards the smooth running of my new motor. It's not that bad...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:17 pm
If the light comes on...
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:50 pm
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OK. This was the situation. Our BX TXD had just been driven 340 miles - mostly at around 65-75 mph with the outside temp at 29 degrees or so most of...
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Temp still around the 27 degree mark
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 pm
BX TGD - Shimmy/Vibration/Harmonic at +30mph.
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kk-kolonel »
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:44 pm
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Hi from NZ.
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Do the symptoms reappear at 60-70mph? I had something similar on my XM. i could feel it very mildly at 35mph on a smooth road, but more at 70-75mph,...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:19 pm
Windscreen Washer BX GTi
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JohnHA »
Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:41 pm
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using my windscreen washer the other day, the short rubber pipe from the wiper mechanism to the wiper arm blew off so the fluid jetted into the air...
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^^ But I'm pleased with my solution, took no time at all, and I don't have a set of drill bits, only the odd few that are too big for this. :wink:...
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Last post by mnde
Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:38 pm
Changing BX fuel tank hoses
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rmattila »
Thu May 26, 2011 9:28 pm
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It's the time of the year when the Break starts behaving badly:
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Well done bud.
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Last post by Mothman
Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:01 pm
Power steering on a 14RE
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jamesnoble3000 »
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:47 pm
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I have just bought a very tidy BX 14RE (1989 F) as a cheep runabout whilst I finish 3 year CX rebuild. The car is a joy but my wife having got used...
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You\'ll need a rack, a ram, an FDV and possibly a different P.R (though i can\'t confirm this) and all the pipe work.
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:32 pm
Hydraulic Pipe Blow out
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djm666 »
Mon May 30, 2011 8:21 pm
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I seem to get it good with my cars. BX blew main pressure line from pump on the drive. mum not happy.
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yeah rather than find the fault they up the fuse, then just forget to find the fault as there is no smoke coming out of the dash they dont worry....
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Last post by djm666
Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:49 pm
rear bumper brackets - sources?
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tim »
Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:26 am
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I've just spent a day on the Red One (19 TXD Estate) doing something I'd planned for a while, removing the towbar it came with (much pain and burnt...
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Check yours - quite a common problem I gather.
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:43 pm
Could this happen to a BX?
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Dickster665 »
Tue May 17, 2011 11:57 am
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This thread appeared on Aussiefrogs
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Well - yes :-)
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:20 pm
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