Car just won't stop !!!
Replies: 23
by
sarahjaneking »
Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:32 pm
First post
I'm going for my fuel stop solenoid as electrics etc turn off and a definite change in sound when i turn off the ignition and remove the key but the...
Last post
:rofl:
23 Replies
1434 Views
Last post by docchevron
Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:34 am
Dead diesel fuel pump and biodiesel
Replies: 44
by
ritmo »
Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:23 pm
First post
Hi Everyone,
Last post
Superbly described indeed =D> and what an experience !
44 Replies
2384 Views
Last post by electrokid
Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:49 am
(Edit) Pinion valve rebuilds
Replies: 48
by
Oscar »
Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:11 am
First post
Does anyone know where I can get an FDV rebuild kit from? GSF and Eurocarparts don't seem to have them. It's the one with all the little hard rubber...
Last post
I'd love to come - I usually manage to wind Richard up and the dog thinks it's his second home, which is worrying!! Let me know when you're going to...
48 Replies
2139 Views
Last post by scarecrow
Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:43 am
What is behind
Replies: 9
by
sarahjaneking »
Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:02 pm
First post
the electric mirror controls on a TZD, seems to get blooming hot whatever it is :shock:
Last post
oh, there's quite a lot of BXP you can't see! We're all quite sick on there really.. Bloody good laugh though..
9 Replies
710 Views
Last post by docchevron
Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:20 am
Feed for radio required
Replies: 3
by
citsncycles »
Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:13 pm
First post
Hi all,
Last post
Thanks for the replies guys.
3 Replies
458 Views
Last post by citsncycles
Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:24 am
Blown front strut, a bigger problem?
Replies: 14
by
tufty »
Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:37 am
First post
First off, Hi. Been lurking here for a few years, but finally have a problem big enough to require posting.
Last post
Aaaaaaaand...
14 Replies
711 Views
Last post by tufty
Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:22 pm
Water in fuel sensor
Replies: 22
by scarecrow » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:02 am
First post
Not strictly about a bx but, I'm interested in a diesel xm which the owner says has the water in fuel light on and has started to stall a bit......
Last post
back to Tescos for a crate of 24 Stella bottles for a tenner
22 Replies
1475 Views
Last post by electrokid
Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:21 am
"STOP" + Coolant light
Replies: 4
by
Wooscary »
Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:18 pm
First post
Hello
Last post
That would make sense, I'll take a look.
4 Replies
425 Views
Last post by Wooscary
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:31 pm
Headlamp Modifications
Replies: 98
by
electrokid »
Tue May 25, 2010 11:04 pm
First post
Actually there is no need to buy separate LHD headlamps cos the ones you have can be modded.
Last post
would it really spoil your day if I told you Maplins do kits for £8
98 Replies
4964 Views
Last post by electrokid
Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:22 am
16V oil filler hose
Replies: 3
by
Adrian (NZ) »
Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:40 am
First post
I managed to break the side branch off the oil filler hose on my 16V while trying to refit the FDV (age-hardened brittle rubber). The dealers here in...
Last post
www.speed.co.nz -aftermarket supplier, but good as old rope.
3 Replies
349 Views
Last post by NZ16v
Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:21 am
Hello Team and I am a BX newby with a problem
Replies: 15
by
Ian Stanbury »
Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:56 pm
First post
My cam belt has broken on my petrol engined Athena and I wonder if anyone can tell me, if with that engine, there is a chance that I will have...
Last post
Was it the blue one on Ebay? as it said belt had been done?
15 Replies
1722 Views
Last post by richardd1652
Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:04 pm
C/L plip
Replies: 18
by
Defender110 »
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:39 pm
First post
The central locking plip on my TZD works very intermitently, I have changed the battery with no improvement. does any one know of a fix or how to get...
Last post
I have finaly sussed this one out, all the joints and contacts were perfectly clean and using Matts great tip of pointing it into my phone camera I...
18 Replies
2053 Views
Last post by Defender110
Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:17 pm
TZD WHEEL TRIMS!!
Replies: 5
by
ghaddon1701 »
Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:36 pm
First post
Hi all,
Last post
:o oh, good luck with that one :o Tim's your best hope!
5 Replies
483 Views
Last post by Defender110
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:44 pm
Query for a valver
Replies: 6
by
mds141 »
Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:56 pm
First post
^^bx> Still got a cracked manifold however there is one on ebay for a 405 mi16 is this the same as for a bx 16 valve understand the manifold to head...
Last post
Ive got a spare one which looks to be fine you could have.
6 Replies
523 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:43 am
knocking
Replies: 17
by
BX nut »
Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:14 am
First post
Hi. I have a knocking noise when going over bumps. This is coming from the front end somewhere. I have replaced the link bars on both sides but it...
Last post
Mine went in for a knocking front end. Discovered that the wishbone bushes were in a right state. Mind you, that's cured nothing other than giving me...
17 Replies
3139 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:07 am
Do BX diesels backfire? Yes they do!!!
Replies: 6
by Mothman » Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:22 pm
First post
Last year, May to be precise, on my way back one evening from putting out a moth trap and generator i had a backfire from my motor. This happened...
Last post
Hi Gibbo,
6 Replies
505 Views
Last post by Brian
Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:38 am
Battery Chargers/Desulfators/Maximisers
Replies: 9
by
MULLEY »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:32 pm
First post
I've seen a few of these devices advertised as supposedly keeping a car battery healthy & making it last longer & able to revive old batteries...
Last post
I use a 'smart' charger to recharge a 120 amp hour leisure batt i use to run a moth trap and ive been using it and the batt for 3 years now and batt...
9 Replies
538 Views
Last post by Mothman
Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:55 pm
Hot-starting issues
Replies: 19
by scarecrow » Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:31 am
First post
My 14 has real issues about starting when hot. It always starts, eventually, but then I have to give it a few revs before it will tick over.
Last post
Okay - cheers
19 Replies
747 Views
Last post by scarecrow
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:00 pm
Recovery Truck loading and Breakdown Cover.
Replies: 9
by
prm »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:27 pm
First post
Maybe I shouldn’t broach this subject, …………....I can now feel the stones passing my ears!!!!! :lol: :oops:
Last post
Oh, i'd be very upset with that. Where were you trying to go?
9 Replies
704 Views
Last post by electrokid
Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:48 am
Alternator question
Replies: 12
by
MULLEY »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:46 pm
First post
Hi, i'm hoping someone can advise whether the following alternator will fit my txd 1.9 n/a please?
Last post
I knew i had a spare exhaust manifold in the boot for a reason, though i can't imagine the breakdown man will be too chuffed.
12 Replies
756 Views
Last post by Vanny
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:45 am
FDV rebuild
Replies: 1
by
Adrian (NZ) »
Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:51 am
First post
Hi All,
Last post
nupe not the pressure adjustment screw washer that much I do know. For the life of me I can not remember what went where but I am 100% certain I...
1 Replies
307 Views
Last post by kiwi
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:29 am
Stainless exhaust
Replies: 6
by
mds141 »
Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:03 pm
First post
^^bx> Anyone had a full stainless steel exhaust system inc manifold fitted what kind of price are we talking about. Understand there are a couple of...
Last post
You don\'t wanna loose the standard fannymold, they\'re pretty good and switching to a 4 branch might lose you grunt, not gain it.
6 Replies
502 Views
Last post by Kitch
Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:27 pm
fuel filter ph1 valver
Replies: 6
by
mds141 »
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:30 pm
First post
:? HI all where is the fuel filter on 16v ph1,pls? Haynes is it's usual standard of opaque clarity on this issue! Difficult to replace/clean? Cheers....
Last post
:D Got the fuel filter changed today pretty easy to do plenty of shit came out of it though so definitely needed doing. Thanks for advice folks.
6 Replies
546 Views
Last post by mds141
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:49 pm
Xantia FDV in BX
Replies: 5
by
DFF53 »
Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:47 pm
First post
Well i managed t find a leak free xantia 2.0sx fdv and i am wondering if there will be any problems fitting it to my bx 19trs. It looks exactly the...
Last post
That was vanny, and that was a long story!
5 Replies
669 Views
Last post by docchevron
Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:49 am
Rubber rubbish
Replies: 5
by
Jaba »
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:44 pm
First post
The TD estate is up for its MOT. Checked underneath yesterday - ugh -
Last post
I wonder when they age they kinda get welded in? Look forward to seeing how you get on as i've got a few calipers that could do with an overhaul as...
5 Replies
411 Views
Last post by MULLEY
Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:18 pm
Mk1 Auto.
Replies: 5
by
richardd1652 »
Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:00 pm
First post
Should a Mk1 Automatic have a short or long bonnet?
Last post
to do with the autobox cooler?
5 Replies
465 Views
Last post by Aerodynamica
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:40 pm
Sphere's
Replies: 4
by Mothman » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:13 am
First post
Hi all,
Last post
Just been up the pub to do a wasp nest, liquid payment of course, and its a vast improvement on the drive to and from Cornwall.
4 Replies
460 Views
Last post by Mothman
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:31 pm
HP pump rattle/clatter
Replies: 1
by
B-Hive »
Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:30 am
First post
Picking up the GT donor car tomorrow, so looking forward to having an explore around her..
Last post
Have you checked the belt? I've seen very noisy pumps caused by just a knackered belt skidding and jumping. Gibbo.
1 Replies
361 Views
Last post by Gibbo2286
Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:01 am
How loud is your horn?
Replies: 17
by
Thickasmud »
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:59 pm
First post
Surprise, surprise my old TGD failed her MOT with even more problems than last year. However the one that really annoyed me was apparently the horn...
Last post
Good advice Linegeist. Horns now been soaked, oiled and ....well...honked! Quite a bit louder now. Thanks. Wish the steering pinion were so simple a...
17 Replies
890 Views
Last post by Thickasmud
Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:30 pm
LHM everywhere - mini-octopus
Replies: 22
by
Dollywobbler »
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:29 pm
First post
Oh well. It's been a while. Looks like a high pressure return line has failed near the reservoir - LHM all over the place. It's the small one that...
Last post
Some news to report. My tame mechanic has changed the starter motor (about time that was done...) and repaired the leak with a new section of hose -...
22 Replies
1360 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:15 am
Nipple question
Replies: 17
by
Eric Brough »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:40 pm
First post
Can anyone confirm / deny that the bleed nipples on a BX are the same for the front calipers as for the rear?
Last post
:lol: :lol:
17 Replies
1989 Views
Last post by scarecrow
Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:34 pm
Gearbox crunch into reverse - the cure!
Replies: 15
by
Dollywobbler »
Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:29 pm
First post
Thank TVR for this one. I've not had a reverse crunch for months after adopting a technique recommended for TVRs with a T5 gearbox. Simply press down...
Last post
ML5 box only surely?
15 Replies
1143 Views
Last post by docchevron
Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:54 am
door mirror
Replies: 2
by
mds141 »
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:28 pm
First post
:? Are bx door mirrors the same as for the peugeot 309? cheers. :?:
Last post
:? Are bx door mirrors the same as for the Peugeot 309? cheers. :?:
2 Replies
709 Views
Last post by RxBX
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:20 pm
auto to manual conversion- MK1 16 TRS
Replies: 25
by
B-Hive »
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:53 am
First post
hi all
Last post
I would keep the doors, bonnet, tailgate, wings, bumpers etc. as well as they will probably become impossible to get in the not too distant future....
25 Replies
1526 Views
Last post by Defender110
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:02 pm
front wheel bearings BX TZD
Replies: 6
by
billvin »
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:20 pm
First post
Hi All,
Last post
You'll need a press.
6 Replies
550 Views
Last post by KevR
Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:16 am
Mystery glow of the Alternator Light
Replies: 14
by
kiwi »
Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:23 am
First post
Before you say it is the Alternator let me try to cover some bases and probabilty because this dont seem that obvious to me.
Last post
Ah, knew I'd seen this thread somewhere. First drive in the dark in my CX tonight and guess what? The alternator light is glowing very slightly......
14 Replies
1066 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler
Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:11 pm
XM/Xantia Doseur valve for a BX?
Replies: 13
by
Muiruri »
Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:27 pm
First post
Hi,
Last post
Farts That Whistle?
13 Replies
1281 Views
Last post by rayfenwick
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:38 pm
16 valve exhaust manifold
Replies: 1
by
mds141 »
Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:23 pm
First post
:( Hi all anyone had experience of cracks in exhaust manifold? As u look at the manifold from above u can see evidence of some cement anything else i...
Last post
Taking it off and welding it up is the only way.
1 Replies
615 Views
Last post by JayW
Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:00 pm
Xantia bits into / onto BX
Replies: 2
by
Discoil »
Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:30 am
First post
Will any parts of a Xantia ( petrol ) fit onto my BX please.
Last post
The rear arms / calipers / suspension from a very early Xanty will fit a BX with minimal modification..
2 Replies
344 Views
Last post by docchevron
Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:52 pm
Interchangable parts Mk2 to Mk1?
Replies: 2
by
richardd1652 »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:02 am
First post
Apart from different front wings and bumpers,what body parts will swap to a mk1? Are the rear wings the same or are they near enough to...
Last post
All panels that unbolt are interchangeable as far as I know, you can fit a mk1 front end to a mk2 and vice versa. Mk1 and Mk2 doors are slighlt...
2 Replies
366 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:07 am
extra radiator fan
Replies: 2
by
bill o »
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:57 pm
First post
I would like to instal twin fans to my 1.9 diesel,I have the fans which i salvaged from my old tzd,and would appreciate any advice on wiring them...
Last post
If you can understand my hieroglyphics
2 Replies
491 Views
Last post by prm
Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:43 am
lhm level
Replies: 16
by
mds141 »
Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:37 pm
First post
Hi all newbie with valver what should the level be in the sight glass handbook says yellow disc should be between two red marks overfilled mine y-day...
Last post
I'm starting to believe that I do!
16 Replies
1728 Views
Last post by scarecrow
Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:44 pm
ignition or starter motor ???
Replies: 3
by
billvin »
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:28 pm
First post
Ok, this BX TZD I have recently bought has a problem that I really need to fix.
Last post
It may sound silly, but try the battery terminals too - I had the same trouble with a car - dash lit etc, but when I turned the key, just click, and...
3 Replies
385 Views
Last post by rayfenwick
Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:15 pm
my BX window
Replies: 6
by
billvin »
Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:28 pm
First post
Hi Everybody,
Last post
Well done for sorting the car.
6 Replies
555 Views
Last post by Oscar
Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:31 pm
Clips for genuine Citroen workshop toolboards
Replies: 6
by
KevR »
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:39 am
First post
Anyone know where I can get some? I've got several red/white painted steel toolboards which are marked for all the special tools (which I haven't...
Last post
Thanks for that - I'll have a look. Holes in the Citroën boards are square.
6 Replies
900 Views
Last post by KevR
Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:22 pm
Replacement rear wings
Replies: 2
by
richardd1652 »
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:44 pm
First post
Are the rear wings the same on Mk1 to Mk2 as the ones ive seen listed are for later cars? They look the same to me?
Last post
I understand that the rear wings on Mk1 ones are different to Mk2 as they are more flared out on the later cars to accept wider wheels etc.
2 Replies
382 Views
Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:18 am
Creaking front brake cables ?
Replies: 2
by
Eric Brough »
Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:45 pm
First post
A couple of months back I renewed both parking brake cables. Since then I've been increasingly aware of a creaking noise when the steering is turned...
Last post
Good idea! I put small 'O' rings around the guides on one of my BX's to similar effect ............. :wink:
2 Replies
436 Views
Last post by Linegeist
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:08 am
Anyone tried splicing hoses before?
Replies: 11
by
Oscar »
Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:08 pm
First post
Hi all.
Last post
Nice one Vanny, cheers. I shall get some copper pipe and start messing about.
11 Replies
674 Views
Last post by Oscar
Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:08 am
Grr - where can water escape invisibly from?
Replies: 45
by
Oscar »
Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:17 pm
First post
Ok, rubbish title, but the issue is this - we're losing water from Groliffe, and I can't work out from where. I've run it up to temp and stared long...
Last post
Well, there's a business idea for me - I could become a Reiki healer for cars.
45 Replies
1867 Views
Last post by scarecrow
Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:51 pm
Bigger alternator.
Replies: 20
by
electrokid »
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:40 pm
First post
My BX has the standard 50 amp alternator - I know there is the 80 amp option which fits - does anyone know of anything with a higher output - 110 to...
Last post
Don't know where to find the diodes but they are very beefy devices as you'd expect. Once you've found the type number you might find equivalents at...
20 Replies
848 Views
Last post by electrokid
Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forumcannot reply to topics in this forumcannot edit your posts in this forumcannot delete your posts in this forumcannot post attachments in this forum
