Alternator charging problem
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DS Andy »
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:44 pm
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After realising the battery in my 8v Gti wasn't staying charged - needing charging every 2 weeks or so, I tested the alternator output and it is...
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I was joking about removing it from the parents Mitis Galant btw hence the :lol: icon :wink:
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:58 pm
EMERGENCY - Ignition lock cylinder bust - need advise SOONES
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Mike Holdstock »
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:34 pm
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The ignition key cylinder gave up today. I could see that one of the pins was sticking up a way it shouldn't be in there, and no amount of waggling...
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Where is the buzzer that is supposed to tell me that I have left the headlights on when I have turned off the ignition?
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Last post by Mike Holdstock
Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:39 pm
Electrical Gremlins
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by
robertsmart »
Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 am
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Chaps
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The circuit diagrams should offer some clues if you cross-refer....
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Last post by DLM
Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:29 am
Fuel pipe (EFI) replacement problem
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Mike E (uk) »
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:06 pm
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Help!
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as i understand the system, fuel comes from the tank (through the pickup) to the pump, then to the fuel filter, then the pulse damper, then to the...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:55 pm
BX16 Draining coolant
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mnde »
Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:50 pm
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Where exactly is the inlet manifold drain plug on a BX16/19 and is it *imperative* to remove it when draining the cooling system? Haynes BOL tells me...
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All sorted now!
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Last post by mnde
Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:15 pm
aftermarket alloy wheels
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blink »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:47 pm
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Dear all,
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so I should be safe going for 195/50/15 , I understand that I need a 108 PCD but what would be the best ET as I know that Ford's have an ET of 38,...
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Last post by blink
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:21 pm
Water leak
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Aerodynamica »
Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:41 pm
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Cyril is back on the road and everything seems good apart from ONE new thing.
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Thanks, that's a good idea - only difficulty is that the LPG reducer is plumbed in there but I can fit the copper tube further down.
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:07 pm
Ethanol
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Mike Holdstock »
Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:09 pm
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Dear all
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Worth mentioning too that their 'Conventional Gasoline Sedan' is likely to be rather heavier and thirstier than your average European motor....
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Last post by TB2
Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:57 pm
BX16V oil temperature
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Mike E (uk) »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:27 pm
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Hi,
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Check the wire for it where it is crimped to the connector, they tend to fracture over time and give errant readings..
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:14 pm
1993 BX diesel advice please
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by
rayc »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:27 am
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Hello all.
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Yup Ken meant the accumulator sphere which sits behind the bottom of the radiator.
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:25 pm
Rear suspension strut gaiters
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Mike E (uk) »
Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:24 pm
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Hi all,
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sorry i clicked back instead of edit
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Last post by citronut
Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:40 pm
Throttle potentiometer / running too rich
by
glenn »
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Hi all, first time poster here.
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Last post by glenn
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Sloppy Gearchange
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by
Tim Leech »
Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:15 pm
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Im impressed with the little 14TE, having never driven one before its alot pokier than I imagined, ok its noticeably slower than the TRS but the non...
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OKidokes, will take a look when I get chance.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:40 pm
WVO: solvents for cleaning up the fuel system and engine?
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by
mosheshimon »
Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:41 pm
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I suspect that my BX turbo-diesel is collecting films of sticky gummy deposits in places where it matters, having been run on finely-filtered WVO for...
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Not many racing cars have diesel engines! Hopefully like you say, normal service will be resumed running in straight diesel.
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Last post by jonathan_dyane
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:41 am
Trolley Jack Oil
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MULLEY »
Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:11 pm
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Erm, sorry if this is a bit daft, but i think my trolley jack is low on oil as it wont raise the car anymore. Having read the instructions its told...
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Could be oil reservoir under vacuum, not allowing oil into the pumping section.
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Last post by prm
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:31 pm
Bx choke problem
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by
kevlights »
Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am
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BX TRS 1986 petrol manual 32-43 weber 16 auto choke
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A bit off topic, but carbs were mentioned on here, so is the one below of any use to anyone?
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:53 pm
Strange noise
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mnde »
Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:35 pm
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Car makes a sharp crack noise, like there's free play in something if I steer enthusiastically to the right, e.g. swinging it into a carpark space,...
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Ah, thank you - I'd plain forgotten who'd suggested it. Thanks again it sorted it right out - it now again feels like a genuine 50K miles car.
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:48 pm
The benefits of vented discs?
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by
Ian_Fearn »
Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:46 pm
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I understand 16v calipers are interchangable with non 16v cars other than swapping the discs/pads over.
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Erm, forgot to say please :oops:
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:28 pm
Creaky struts again!
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by
ohms »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:30 pm
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Hi Chaps,
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There's actually no need to pull the gaitor down, just push it up as far as it'll go & you'll see where the piston comes out of the top of the strut,...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:25 pm
Headlight install
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by
Thickasmud »
Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:56 pm
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This may seem a daft question, but how much force is needed to set the metal ball-end fixings into the two plastic socket type clips attached to my...
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No it doesnt imply anything, the whole assembley might have broken in half ie glass and plastic. And glass does super glue (there is a reason they...
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:22 pm
Front bumper sag
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Mike Holdstock »
Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:05 pm
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Any hints about what to do with the ubiqutous front bumper sag i.e. that the rear (wheelhouse) edge of the front bumper is just not high...
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Mulley
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Last post by Mike Holdstock
Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:03 pm
16v coughing/spluttering under load.
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by
Matt H »
Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:34 pm
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A bit of an intermittent fault really...
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Since I cleaned and re-bodged the multiplug, as well as re-fitting the standard airbox (I'd forgotten how nice they sound as standard :shock:) it has...
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Last post by Matt H
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:58 am
I'm no electrician
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Kitch »
Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:04 pm
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In fact I know FA about electrics. But I'm doing an engine conversion in the Saxo I drive and the main issue so far is that the car originall ran a...
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Thanks for everyones input! I'll be carrying out the work next week hopefullly!
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm
Re-bushing the Rear Trailing Suspension Arms-GET THEM DONE!
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by
Turboalternator »
Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:17 pm
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Just a quick post to let everyone know that you can have your trailing arm bushes redone at a very reasonable price.
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Vanny,
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Last post by Brian
Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:09 pm
Haggerty's fuel pump thingy
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MULLEY »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:16 pm
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Noticed whilst having a look underneath the car today (19gti) that the fuel pump (blue in colour) which has a silver cylinder above it (is that the...
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Now sorted :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:41 pm
Head gasket
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by
BX596 »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:15 am
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As above.I think my head gaskets gone :( I'm using a litre of water a day,no obvious signs of leaks.I've changed petrol ones in the past,is there any...
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Sorry Dean, if i spot one 1st it may be sitting on my drive, you will of course be allowed to take her for a spin :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:24 pm
Front doesn't rise properly
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TB2 »
Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:26 pm
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Well: I started the engine as usual and turned the lever from low to mid and waited. But the car only went up at the rear. Then I've put the lever to...
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Hallo Carl!
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Last post by Turboalternator
Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:59 pm
Bonnet Adjustment
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Tim Leech »
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:06 am
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Is it possible to adjust the bonnet at the front as both of mine seem to sit a bit proud, I HAVE adjusted the rubber buffers down but this hasnt made...
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Thanks chaps will do.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:49 pm
Hydraulics and suspension question
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by
Leapfrog »
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:56 pm
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Hi,
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the main problem over there is not rust as here but U/V degradation of the interior of the car!!
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:29 am
Tyre Pressures
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by
kiwi »
Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:46 am
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Seems an obvious answer
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Email returned
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:13 am
awful burning smell
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by
Boxwolf »
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:55 pm
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I was driving with a couple friends in the car today when there was a choking burning rubber/plastic smell. There was no smoke, and when we stopped,...
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Try the above
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Last post by rhv100
Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:27 pm
hydraulic pipe
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ginger dave »
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:24 pm
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Just changed the rear spheres on my E reg bx 1.6 RE.I noticed that there is a slight leak from a pipe which runs from the hydraulic reservoir to the...
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I might be talking bollocks ,il have to have a better look at the offending leak cos neither of these replies looks like the problem i have.The cars...
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Last post by ginger dave
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:31 pm
Plastic Window In C Pillar
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Tim Leech »
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:40 am
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Im just about to change one of the rear quater windows in the GT for a new one that Ken (thanks again) supplied, has anyone done this before, I...
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It does seem the Mk1 and Mk2 windows are slightly different and the later ones do wear much better, the ones on my 89 16TRS are fine, the GT's ones...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:25 am
Central Locking
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by
Discoil »
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:27 pm
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New kid here (60) trying to sort out bx estate locking.
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I swapped the keyed locks over from the old doors and I think back now to have used different solenoids.
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Last post by Discoil
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:37 pm
Ignition interference
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Mike E (uk) »
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:03 pm
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I know this is a tricky one, but has anyone had success in suppressing radio ignition interference on a petrol BX?
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I will power the CB from a nicad pack, and see if that helps.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:10 pm
Lexia Diagnostic Sessions for Club Members
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CitroXim »
Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:40 pm
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If anyone desires a Lexia Diagnostic Session on their vehicle, have a look at this thread on the FCF for people offering this service to club...
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This may be a bit mad but on my emina i just stick a paperclip between the pins and count the number of times the indicator lights on the dash flash...
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Last post by sarahjaneking
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:04 pm
Help Please - leaky hose
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sarahjaneking »
Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:18 am
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Hi,
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Thanks Mike :) it's always good to be reminded, especially as I had forgotten that the handbrake was on the front
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Last post by sarahjaneking
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:42 pm
Kickdown cable
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:50 pm
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I have a problem with the car idling in 'D'. (Auto).
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The kickdown cable is often misunderstood really.
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:11 pm
not so alternative alternators
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B-Hive »
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Hi all..
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Alloys and locking wheelnuts
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:21 am
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Hi
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Big hammer and and a socket, as used by all the loacl pikeys.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:38 am
light problems
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by
omri »
Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:32 am
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hi everyone,
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Signal light = flashing indicator?
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Last post by DLM
Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:36 pm
Lhm pipe material...
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crazywolf »
Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:18 am
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Hellow guys from greece again. I just bought a new (lol) BX with saxo VTS engine on it xantia 2.0 T brakes and GTI brakes... It is really cool, but...
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Hi there, great BX. I think it's quite possible to modify this with replacement lengths of pipe. The material used for these rubber return pipes is...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:43 pm
I just can't turn left?????
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talbotsteve »
Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:48 pm
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Well not totally true but occasionally more often than not I struggle to get the car to turn left, it's almost like a total loss of power steering???...
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DLM, you are 100% correct, just checked mine.
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:47 pm
Diesel timing tools
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Jaba »
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:24 am
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Got some performance and fuel consumption issues with a TD - so I want to start by checking the pump timing.
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If there's a good machine shop, of garage round your way you could just ask to borrow a guage for a while?
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:50 am
Supporting strap.
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by Mothman » Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:57 pm
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Hi all,
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it has been many years since i last droped a BX tank, as there is not often the need
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:34 pm
Tyre recommendation (a.k.a. rear arm bearings again)
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TB2 »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:49 pm
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I finished work on my Swift2 rims (pictures in gallery section) and now I'm looking for a new set of tyres to put on. Can anyone recommend a specific...
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I recon that still looks angled over. If the arm bearings are now known good, there's a possibility or a bent trailing arm. Not a common occurrance,...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:10 am
So it turns out to be my differential that's on the way out
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SamWise »
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:01 pm
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My sense is that for a £300 car, that means the whole car is, really. Is there anyone here who would bother to replace a diff on an otherwise sound...
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Actually, there might be a half chance next weekend, if that worked for you.
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Last post by SamWise
Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:21 pm
Oil Change with a Leak Found on the Hydraulics
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kiwi »
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:53 am
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Today chaged the Oil figured that even though its not been more than 7k kms since the last change its been 13 months so overdue.
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Brian, is that silicone tubing the same stuff that you use on fishtank set-up to supply the air to oxygenate the water?
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Last post by Brian
Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:53 am
Exhaust System Alternative Options
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kiwi »
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:00 am
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Current problem I am informed could be the reason for the heavier fuel consumption in the TZS is that an Exhaust baffles in the silencer or muffler...
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Thats what you would pay for a full stainless steel one over here in blighty, not sure how much they are in nz?
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:03 am
Heh... 1 hour in a traffic jam -> overheating engine
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TB2 »
Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:49 pm
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Well, we just wanted to go to a party on the other side of Hamburg, so we took the highway. Right when we pulled on to the high way, we were already...
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Carl
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:45 am
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