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REBUILD FOR HYDRAULIC PUMPS

by Gasa » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:57 pm

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Last year, I had problems leaking LHM from the pump, it has recently also left a small bar when it is transferred to the parking lot. I had a spare...

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The correct name is, sandpaper. The sugar is wrong.

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Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:29 am
BX 19 - How to completely drain coolant?

by BXTASY » Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:32 pm

BXers - I've removed the radiator and other front components for renovation, and the cooling system needs complete draining. Does the block have a...

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Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:32 pm
BX TD Break return pipe broken - no access

by marrowpe » Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:46 pm

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Hello. My problem: on my BX TRD Break there is a hydraulic oil leak on the right back side. One of the two plastic return pipes coming out of the...

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How do you get the rail out? Can you put the rail from the right side door to the left side?

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Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:05 am
Some like it hot

by Gsmack » Wed May 17, 2017 1:57 pm
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It's time for me to call out for help.

intro been driving BXs for 13 years now, only main car I've ever owned, currently in possession of 7 bxs,...

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Hi Jaba
Fair point about needing a scope for the coil.
The injectors don't have any leaks and have had a kit of seals put on them in my ownership,...
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Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Number of Teeth, ABS ring?

by senmathal » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:44 pm
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Anyone who knows if there are two type of Drive shaft with different number of teeth on the ABS ring. 29 or 90? After I have ordered a drive shaft...

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And so finally the right drive shaft arrived today. I shall reply and thank them but once again tell them that they are listing the wrong drive shaft...
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Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:25 pm
BX Air conditioning R134A conversion (all you need to know thread)

by Dragon Man » Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:48 pm
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Hello, i decided to make a thread on the BX's aircon system specs:

disclaimer, air conditioning systems must only be serviced by licensed personnel....

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Sorry I did not see your last answer when I did my reply. Yes I have recently have my A/C charged. But it has not been in use fore a couple of year...
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Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:26 am
Side trim C pillar vent panel removal

by Dragon Man » Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm

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As some of you know, my BX estate is almost complete. i really need to remove the side vent panels so i can get the car resprayed.

just how do you...

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hmm so its bolts that hold them on from the inside maybe?? i will have to do some research on this..

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Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:09 pm
4x4 splinelube

by barry badger » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:39 pm

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i've been trying to replace the clutch on my 4x4 estate now since last july. i've replaced the bottom ball joints,n/s rack boot,rear main oil...

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Thanks for writing this up so nicely!

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Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:41 pm
TZD Turbo 1.8TD XUD7TE camshaft options

by assembled » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:48 pm
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Hello, I am overhauling my TZD Turbo and have come up to choosing a better camshaft.
Options with high pressure pump drive on the other end I have:...

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Did you get anywhere with this?

My txd has always been very flat and smoky at 2,500/3,000 revs, i've tried another pump, new injectors,valve...
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Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:32 pm
cooling fans

by hvanman » Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:59 pm
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Hi, maybe a timely question with all this hot weather that may be useful to others... (and i am about to take the TZD on a run down France)

I have...

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Fan switches are mounted on the cool side of the radiator and will only activate when return temperature reaches preset temperature. I personally...
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Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:00 pm
1.7 tgd driveshaft

by arlever » Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm

hello all.
need a new drivers side driveshaft on my bx 1.7 tgd turbo non abs. does anyone know the diameter of the splined end and the number of...

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Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm
Glow Plug Relay Wiring

by Dragon Man » Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:29 am

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Hey guys, My BX is almost ready for the road. theres a few issues still, one of which is the glow plug relay wont do anything when the ignition comes...

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Well how many leads have you got plugged into the relay, there should be 6 of them. The schematic shows a brown lead from connection #2 to earth so...

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Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:46 pm
Moving the hydraulic reservoir!

by Photeauart » Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:40 pm

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In a couple of months I am having the offside inner wing tidied up. There is a little de-lamination on the joint and my welder man has asked me to...

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Might this be a good time to switch to Total Hydraurincage instead of LHM for a few thousand miles?

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Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:04 pm
What's this for?

by motorgnome » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:54 pm

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Hey there guys.
Pulling the dash out for the first time & noticed this hanging out about the fuse box. What is it for?

Thanks....

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Thank you for that. I'm learning all the time. The dash came out easy enough. More than I can say about the heater core & heater tap.

Cheers, Jason

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Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:48 am
Removal of the heater control fascia.

by motorgnome » Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:00 pm

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G'Day all.

First time in the dash of my BX, and am stuck on the heater control fascia. Is it just clipped in & I need to be brave & give it a good...

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Thank you sir.. That's perfect!.

Cheers
Jason

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:29 pm
Diesel Pump

by rugmuncher » Fri May 26, 2017 6:38 pm
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Greetings. My Diesel Pump has developed a small leak from one of the levers. I assume it's a leaking seal washer. Is there a seal kit I can get or...
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Wed May 31, 2017 1:31 am
Head Unit wiring

by saintjamesy89 » Thu May 25, 2017 9:39 am

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Hi all,

I've read a couple of previous threads about wiring in a new head unit but have a couple of questions that I hope the wise among us can...

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After a bit of use, the small speakers actually aren't that bad - im regretting rushing buying new tweeters now! Would have lasted the challenge at...

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Sat May 27, 2017 9:27 pm
rear hub nut and cover

by Richb » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:07 pm
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Been a while since ive been on and I cant see any stupid questions in the top few topics so....

Im refurbing the rear arems and have done the arm...

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Do you mean in order to print one out ot try it for size? I might be able to arrange that - a friend has one.
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Wed May 24, 2017 12:39 pm
How do you fully drain the cooling system

by NeilGP » Wed May 17, 2017 7:49 pm

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I bought the Evans Waterless coolant to try out. According to the Citroen & Haynes manuals this should have a 6.7L capacity.
I have removed the...

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Last time I had to full coolant replacement, I just blew my own lungs out to 1.8TD expansion tank. The things I do for love... This way I drained...

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Tue May 23, 2017 10:42 pm
BE1 clutch adjustment

by Kitch » Fri May 05, 2017 2:29 pm

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Have fitted brand new clutch kit to 19GT (BE1 gearbox, with the little adjusting stud on the release arm) along with a new cable. Seems to work fine,...

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Not yet, haven't had much time to work on it. I'm inclined to leave it as the clutch is working fine, and the biting point is mid-way like it should...

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Mon May 22, 2017 10:04 am
Heat protectors for carb and fuel pump bx16rs mk1

by Ant4567 » Fri May 19, 2017 10:59 am

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Just wondering if anyone knows where you can get replacements of the above. They go between the gaskets on the carb and fuel pump mine are both broke...

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Ahh lol! What are those!

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Sat May 20, 2017 6:53 pm
LHM reservoir filler cap?

by motorgnome » Thu May 18, 2017 1:04 pm

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G'Day from OZ again!

Is there a replacement for the LHM filler cap available , as mine won't stay in place & makes a mess.

Cheers, Jason

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Well, I've fixed the loose filler cap, easily enough.
Turning the cap up side down, I pressed a thick o ring, in between the white plastic oil...

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Fri May 19, 2017 11:38 am
Sway bar mounting bushes

by motorgnome » Sat May 13, 2017 11:06 am

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Hi again from down under!

I've got my front suspension completely apart, chasing sticky suspension that I thought was dry front struts.
When I say...

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They call them sway bars in the US of A, mind you they calla liquid gas..... [-X

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Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
Pullman interior in Sport

by assembled » Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm

Hi everyone.
As well as the normal BX, Citroën produced the BX Sport from 1985 to 1987. During this period, Citroën produced 7,500 BX Sports; 2,500...

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Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm
BX GTI Front exhaust section

by ChrisS » Sat May 13, 2017 5:30 pm

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My car has been laid up for a couple of years in my barn and has failed its MoT on the exhaust.

The garage cant get a replacement part and Pleiades...

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Thanks. The garage have managed to weld it so will find out what life is left. In France (Vannes until today now Honfleur) at the moment and lots of...

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Wed May 17, 2017 5:41 pm
Bx key fob cloning?

by 2cvnick » Mon May 15, 2017 4:19 pm

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Hi Forum- I have a phase 2 16 valver and one of my key fobs has ceased working. Do you know anywhere I can send my working fob to clone it? I'm...

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The factory receiver board is in the sunroof control pocket in the head lining.

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Tue May 16, 2017 1:51 pm
Pipe from power steering Ram

by motorgnome » Sat May 13, 2017 12:25 am

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G'Day from Australia guys!

Tidying up my BX 19 & found a random clear plastic pipe, unconnected in the engine bay. I traced it back to the boot on...

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There is a breather that connects to the cap of the LHM reservoir and then goes towards the strut mounting. But your pipe cannot be that one if it...

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Sat May 13, 2017 11:45 pm
BX 16 water pump

by demag » Wed May 10, 2017 9:10 pm

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I hope to do the cambelt soon on the BX as I think it's still on the original one! WTF? Yes frightening isn't it.
I bought a Gates belt and am now...

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I thought all bx's apart from the 14's had the same water pump my gti and both diesels all have the same pump.

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Fri May 12, 2017 3:25 pm
Steering Ram bushes?

by motorgnome » Wed May 03, 2017 12:26 pm

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Hey guys. Where do I get the bushes either end of the power steering Ram? Are they fitted to any other vehicles?
I'm not finding anything online?...

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Thanks for that... I contacted my local Main Dealer & they are nil stock Australia.. But I found these on ebay by putting the part number in..You...

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Thu May 04, 2017 12:27 pm
Long nosed bonnet on 1.8TD

by assembled » Wed May 03, 2017 6:00 pm

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Hi,
I want to have a long nosed bonnet on my TZD Turbo due to reasons.

As it has top mounted IC and internal duct, how significant is that extra...

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Doesn't make a huge amount of sense, but then you could always fit a FMI an remove the issues entirely.

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Thu May 04, 2017 8:48 am
TZD servicing

by morningglory » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:11 am

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Hi,

I'm pretty sure my accumulator is on its last gasps (pump clicking like mad and the regulator keeps spitting the return feed out) so I'm going...

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A decent length metal bar levered against the pump

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Wed May 03, 2017 8:43 pm
Anti Roll Bar bush

by Tinkley » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:13 pm

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Does anyone know any source for an anti roll bar bush? Part No is 95635526. It may be available from France as far as I can ascertain but I have yet...

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Don't forget the wishbone bushes were also a retrofit ie a MK1 could be changed from 14mm pin with needle rollers to 16mm pin with the rubber bushes....

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Tue May 02, 2017 4:36 pm
Why do the salvaged set of smooth silent struts now creak & groan on my car?

by Thickasmud » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:14 pm

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Whilst I was changing the front top mounts I decided to swap out my existing struts for the salvaged pair, which I know worked smoothly and silently...

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I've just cured some creaky front struts by putting the car on high, lifting the plastic protective bellows, spraying halfords finest spray grease...

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Tue May 02, 2017 10:31 am
BX Power steering rack end bush

by motorgnome » Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm

G'day All.

I am replacing the steering rack ends on my BX & notice there is some movement at the plastic bush that supports the LH side of the...

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Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm
Front strut autopsy, advice needed

by Thickasmud » Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:49 pm

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Having managed to find a couple of strut seal kits on ebay I took the risk and dismantled the original front struts from the car.
For some context,...

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Other side or offside.

Sorry if picture heavy but wanted to record how it all fits together, and possibly useful to others when trying...

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Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:57 pm
Veco Clutch

by Tim Leech » Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:45 pm

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I've been given a veco clutch kit for the GT from a guy who used to stock Peugeot/citroen parts.

Never heard of them!

Anyone?

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I've used the First Line droplinks, same length etc as the originals and so far have been fine. Widely available ie Euro if you ask!.

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:59 am
How best to salvage front struts but leave a rolling shell.

by Thickasmud » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:35 am

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Is the above possible? I am wanting to remove the front strut assemblies and FDV from a car that is being broken before its sold as a shell to a...

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Thanks Kitch for your suggestions, went with the timber struts made up of 1.5 x1.5 batons approx 18 long shaped to jam into my old knackered top...

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Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:54 pm
BX DTR starting issues

by MC_sam » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:15 pm

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Stupidly parked my BX on my steep drive a few months back with all working well with the car but with low fuel ready for me to put some love back...

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My guess would be the fuel heater pipes (behind engine) common fault is bad joints as the rubber gets old and hard it lets air in and stops you...

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Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:21 pm
Independent Citroen Shop in the South

by Dominic » Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:52 pm

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I've spannered every Citroen I've ever owned, but now I've got a DS5 added to the collection. Even changing the rear brake pads is beyond me...can...

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I second what James says.

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Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:24 pm
Might have a serious engine problem..

by andycadabra » Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:38 am

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Might have a serious engine problem. Engine suddenly became noisier, and knockier. Drove home and took it to the garage the next day. They reckoned...

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James - Thanks - but not sure because the link is missing!.

Sorry, the video does seem to have had its copyright changed so can't be viewed...

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Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:35 pm
Mk1 estate manifold stud nut

by Ant4567 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:29 pm

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Hi i've fitted a new carb to my citroen bx mk1 estate but discovered that one of the nuts on the manifold stud didnt actually fit the stud. Been...

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For the record it was an m7 appreciate the help everyone

Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk

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Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:53 pm
Inner driveshaft gaiters BX 19 Diesel automatic

by Dyane425 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:24 pm

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Please could someone confirm whether the inner driveshaft gaiters for automatic BX Diesel are the same as for the equivalent manual gearbox version?...

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But a cv boot is a fiver ish.

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Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:54 pm
Glow plug change

by Tim Leech » Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:35 pm

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I need to change them on my tzd, I've doused them I wd40 but they all seem seized solid.

Any pointers chaps as I don't want to snap them off!

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Once they are cracked off a lot of back and forth about quarter of a turn q a time whilst dousing with oil at same time, nice and easy does it and...

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Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:51 pm
Electrical Gremlins. (More)

by Jaba » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:50 pm

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The starter switch on the ignition barrel has been getting troublesome on my Hurricane and having tried several different fixes I decided to fit a...

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Jaba I have a s/h ign barrel with key its a little worn but usable and works fine with all wiring intact if you need.

My electrical fault finding is...

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Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:58 pm
Electrical gremlins. (Heater and Headlamps)

by pauldaf44 » Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:41 pm

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I'm getting to the point now with my BX restoration project that it is nearly ready for the road. It would already be on the road apart from a couple...

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I have several headlamp stalk switches if you need one all good and fully working. £15 posted. I also have heater several heater control panels.

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Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:59 pm
Sticky door locks

by Des Smith » Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:45 pm

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Before I start trying to take the door cards off, does anyone have a top tip to lubricate the door locking mechanism which seems to have suddenly...

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Cheers Matt. I've always had mixed fortunes with those fixings, even when it's warm! I think age plays as big a part in making them brittle and by...

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Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:27 am
thermostats

by RobC » Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:26 am

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Are they all the same for petrol BXs, or do I need a specific one for a 16v? Mine must be bust because on the motorway the temp's barely above 65-70...

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Yes that's what I thought, mine is obviously stuck open all the time.

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Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:24 am
Strong petrol smell

by bazessex » Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:57 pm

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Hi,

I am new on here and this is my first petrol BX here in the UK. Had a diesel one in France many years ago.
My problem is the car stinks of...

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You might want to check out the seal on the fuel level sender unit. This is accessible under the rear seat. I've had problems with my series 2 giving...

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Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:04 pm
Dreaded boot floors.

by Richb » Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:56 pm

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Hi again everyone. Been a while, been lured away to the ease of use facebook!

Im looking at doing the boot floor. Its gone in the usual corners....

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Chevronics had one. Not a bad price for one. Going to make life a lot easier!!

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Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:47 pm
Which tyres?

by bowei001 » Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:13 pm

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Has anyone tried 165/70 14 Michelin CrossClimate tyres as our 16TRS auto needs new tyres? The original MXL's lasted 16 years before falling apart...

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I've just fitted a set of 4 Michelin energy to the GT, got them for £50 a pop fitted

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Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:54 pm

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