rear end return pipes - help!
by tim » Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:36 pm
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Just been having a long and fruitless struggle to get the White Ones' right-hand rear suspension strut to hold fluid. Failed completely....but by...
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were the two rear to front plastic seepage return pipes go into the octapusssy, one is slightly bigger in diameter than the other,
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Last post by citronut Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:37 pm
Second Rear Window Switches?
by David » Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:37 pm
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Hi again all.
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Let me know how you get on with that modification to the windows. I also have a TXD and thought about this.
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Last post by kiwi Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:24 am
Headlamp covers
by demag » Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:39 pm
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Are there rubber covers fitted to the rear of the headlamps? The back of the bulbs are open on the auto and there is condensation in the o/s headlamp.
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Its only the o/s so will have a look thanks.
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Last post by demag Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:26 pm
Ride height on start up.
by tranentbx » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:47 am
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Hi,
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I also know I've run it very low on fluid a couple of times.
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:52 pm
diesel leak corroded fuel pipe
by nige » Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:00 pm
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So a few years a go my fuel pipe corroded in the middle - i chopped it out and replaced with fuel hose. Now the inevitable has happened its corroded...
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I've popped some old engine oil into the fuel tank after i gave the txd a service, didn't notice whether it ran any better or not, it did smoke...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:38 pm
rear suspension strut - Panic over!
by maxgreenwood » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:25 pm
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i think the piston may have come out of the suspension cylinder last night before i removed the rear arm - how do i get it back in? Maybe it hasn't...
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Panic over, eased back in nicely with a bit of leverage :D
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Last post by maxgreenwood Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:48 pm
So. Speedo cables.....I might need one.
by demag » Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:06 pm
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What is the situation with these? Are they available anywhere?
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I've not noticed that demist issue but then it's probably okay anyway when you've got the two fan set-up. :D
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Last post by Way2go Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:07 am
Upgrading instruments
by classicnut5 » Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:30 pm
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I have just bought a 1987 RD Break estate and have a non working analogue clock. This irritates me so I have options. Fix clock? Replace with another...
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Thanks for that. I will have to look for a replacement clock I think. The rest sounds like extremely fiddly work, beyond my skills. Do you know where...
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Last post by RxBX Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:50 pm
bx rear console cutter bin.
by greendale65 » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:35 pm
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Hi :) , Does clutter bin at the rear of console lift of with screw driver I am fitting a center arm rest. rgds Alan :D :D )
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It should just pull out but you may need to give it some persuation with a screwdriver.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:37 pm
Migual 1.6 Auto, removing alarm leads to comatosed car.
by Thread Bear » Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:04 pm
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As I suspected the alarm system on this car is giving trouble. It keeps going inert. So today I had a look at removing it from the car. The first...
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Left Dizzy alone as no reason to fiddle. But it sounds unfix-able if it fails. I made my own ignaro for the strokers (Messerschmitt/Goggomobil) as it...
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Last post by Thread Bear Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:43 am
gti 8v throttle body wanted
by rutter123 » Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:28 am
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looks as tho the top butterfly is bent or has been apart in the past and damaged as it does not close fully, even with the TPS removed and the idle...
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Moved to the for sale & wanted section...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:53 am
Clocks
Dollywobbler » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:14 pm
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The analogue clock in the RD's isntrument binnacle doesn't work. Furthermore, it makes a bloody horrible noise. Has anyone ever tried to fix one?...
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Again Ian, theres plenty of the right sort of clocks at alan Goodyears, the clock on my RD does work, and is silent but looses a few minutes here and...
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:49 am
Gearbox pivot arm/bushes
by KevR » Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:38 pm
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Right then....
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These were proper Irwin Vise Grips - albeit small ones. Absolutely no sign that the pin wanted to move at all...
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Last post by KevR Sat Mar 15, 2014 3:55 pm
Dashboard instrument cluster removal
by jeremyC5 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:37 pm
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I've searched the threads, but not found anything about removing the dashboard instrument cluster.
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No probs. When I took the binnacle off I replaced all of mine - nice bright display and no more problems - if I fix something I prefer it to stay...
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Last post by electrokid Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:28 am
Auto valver?
by mds141 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:52 pm
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I'm sure most on here are aware of my back injury last November.
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With a BX alone, an auto would be much better suited to a GTi IMO, though the drawback there is you obviously don't get the great engine.
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Last post by Kitch Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:00 am
Is this a BX grommet?
by Des Smith » Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:54 pm
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Found under the passenger's seat along with 24 years' worth of dust, a red wallplug and a handful of cold gravel... Is this from a BX, and if so, why...
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Re: c) My brain does not compute on this one!
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Last post by Des Smith Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:24 am
timing marks
by rutter123 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:36 am
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now the strobe light has arrived gonna check the timing on the gti, i have found the tdc mark on the flywheel but cannot find any relevent marks on...
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does anyone have one to fit?
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:20 pm
And then there were four.... Gears, that is....
KevR » Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:59 pm
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Trolling along today in fifth at about 60mph, small bang and sudden total loss of drive - I thought the clutch had gone bang, but changed down and...
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Had the cover off,and the nuts on both the shafts were loose on their threads - still peened over but loose. Don't have a 28mm 12-point socket so...
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Last post by KevR Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:14 pm
what to check / replace while the engine's out
by citsncycles » Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:50 am
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Just won the Synergie TD engine I was bidding on the Bay for Fred. This means I'll be pulling the 17 engine over the next few days and prepping the...
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I have spare FDV etc which I plan to rebuild and swap in, so that I can rebuild the removed units to swap for the ones on Timex. Those ones will then...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:49 pm
Alternator problem with BX 19 TDX?
by jhunt » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:55 pm
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Can anyone advise please? I have just driven from Northampton to London and back (70 miles each way). On the way back in the dark, lights were...
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thanks
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Last post by jhunt Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:01 pm
FDV seals and Steering Pinion seals
by Mark.T » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:13 am
Hello
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Last post by Mark.T Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:13 am
ignition timing gti 8v
by rutter123 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:20 pm
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how to with a strobe light? where are the tdc marks flywheel or crank pulley, do i need to remove cam belt covers?
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Umm............Isn't this continuously calculated by the ecu from the tdc sensor and computed by demand? :wink:
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Last post by Leobx16v Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:50 am
Something's not right with the TZD, not running right.
by Mothman » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:32 pm
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TZD has started to hunt when idling, Brrrrm... brrrmmm....brmmmmm..... etc, just dosnt sound right. Smoking a bit more too. Is this air getting into...
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you can eliminate the CAV fuel filter by bypassing it my tzd turbo hasn't had one for over 100k i just use 2 simple inline filters 1 on supply and 1...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:17 pm
brake lights not working?
by bussell » Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:05 am
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Hi all, mot sure if anyone out there might be able to help. I have just picked up my new (old) BX and have noticed that the brake lights do not...
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Hi all, thanks for your advice - it really helped me get brake lights working again - the earth behind the left cluster was cleaned - still no brake...
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Last post by bussell Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:14 pm
Twin carb on a 16?
by maxgreenwood » Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:23 pm
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Does anyone know if a twin carb setup is possible to fit on the 16 engine?
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IMO the 16 engine is good but not great...A bit asthmatic compared to the 19 petrol. Its the only thing that stops me getting really excited by my 16...
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:13 pm
Doseur
by Phil Peters » Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:02 pm
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Hi all,
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All of my BX's are currently in hiatus, but before this my daily (the GT), had started to intermittently flash the STOP/Brake warning light. As the...
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:56 am
1600 Radiator size
by JayW » Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:41 pm
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Does anyone else with a 1600 have the radiator core size to hand?
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The radiator in my old 14RE (first registered April 88 with 150C engine) was identical to that in the 2 1.6 Athena's (Jan and March 91) so the...
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:34 am
erratic idle again gti 8v
by rutter123 » Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:18 pm
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took the gti for mot today, only 1 failure on emmisions being 50% more than the limit, also erratic idle after a good blast, will only stay steady at...
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Glad you've got it sorted, nothing worse than trying to fault find without success. I always found my Gti 8valve quite torqey & went very well when...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:16 pm
Draining radiator BX TXD
by jhunt » Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:09 pm
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I am about to drain the radiator for the first time to put antifreeze in and wonder if someone could tell me which nuts or hose to undo please?...
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I have no problems with the red stuff in Timex, but then all the old coolant had been pushed out by the cracked cylinder head!
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:21 pm
quick camshaft question
by citsncycles » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:36 pm
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Is there a difference between 17na and 19na camshafts? I have one of each (plus a TD one) and I'm trying to decide which to put in Timex and which to...
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Ah, OK - he did mention that he had a 17NA one too, so maybe they both were. No matter, I need one to fit this engine I've just bought, and any NA...
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:31 pm
helicoil
by patersom10 » Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:43 pm
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anyone had to helicoil a block before, was putting my new head on yest and using my torque wrench it went pop and one head bolt now not biting,...
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Kit being delivered tomorrow, hopefully all goes well.
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Last post by patersom10 Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:23 pm
Anyone with the Citroen Workshop manuals
by frog » Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:49 am
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Could some one scan in Op. 1, XB 16, 122-4a (Fitting and tensioning the cambelt).
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Thanks for your time Vanny, much appreciated!
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Last post by frog Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:48 pm
Driveshaft question
by rd27 » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:38 am
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The driveshaft on my n/a diesel has a knackered cv joint and boot, looking on eBay it may be cheaper (and easier) to replace the whole shaft with a...
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I had the same on my tzdt n/s driveshaft recently, got one off ebay £35 inc p/p think from driveshafts uk?? based somewhere in the midlands arrived...
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:21 pm
faulty temp gauge or sender?
by rutter123 » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:58 pm
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engine cold, ignition on, temp gauge goes straight to 60ish which appears to its starting point, during normal operating sits up near 90 tho not...
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IIRC the sender should be 130? at 100°C. Senders are not always accurate and I have a feeling that some gauges are designed to show 100°C when the...
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Last post by electrokid Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:41 pm
cleaning the bosch jetronic airflow sensor/meter gti 8v
by rutter123 » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:58 am
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how to? as i see this is a sealed unit.
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If you mean cleaning the potentiometer inside, The top cover can be removed by gently prising it off. Clean the tracks with IPA.
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Last post by JayW Tue Feb 25, 2014 12:11 am
gearbox blues
by Phil Brook » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:38 pm
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At last my 1600 auto is back on the road . After new engine fitted I posted that within the week all the gears had disappeared. The garage suggested...
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Further to my auto problems. It may be that the Garage that did the work replacing valve seals and fitting the new bottom engine are not going to...
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Last post by Phil Brook Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:19 pm
LHM Leak - no surprise there
rd27 » Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:45 pm
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I've recently had the octopus replaced on my BX and just before had a 'temporary repair' carried out on another return hose by cutting out the split...
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Yes I ordered from the Citroen main dealer
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Last post by cacaolat Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:07 pm
Replacement sump gasket - should high temp sealant be used?
by Mark.T » Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:25 am
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Hello
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i always run a thin bead of blue hylomar on each side of the gasket, never had a prob with leaks afterwards, tho i dont think any sealant is used...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:49 pm
shimming arm bearings.
by really? » Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:23 am
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anyone able to tell me how to work out which shim, or wedge, i need to use when i'm putting the bearings back in on the rear arms? have got the set...
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I usually leave the shim, if present out, but first I fit the through bolt and tighten it all up on the bench. Then as long as the arm can still...
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Last post by Jaba Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:39 am
Auto won't go into "park"
by merlyn » Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:45 pm
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Hi to all you knowledgeable types,
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Anyway, I took it to the garage this morning and it is now working again. The cable was pretty well seized up but they've lubricated it very...
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Last post by Way2go Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:36 pm
17rd will only run flat out
by citsncycles » Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:24 pm
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I managed to get Fred started today, old fuel and all, but he will only run full throttle, even with the sop screw wound all the way out. I don't...
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Mike - The difference between the xud7 & xud9 is 1770 vs 1900cc. So the 1.9D pump will tend to put in too much fuel at a given RPM. However, I...
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Last post by sdelasal Mon Feb 17, 2014 6:24 pm
tzd turbo cough/splutter
by rutter123 » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:20 pm
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occasionally usually when the engine is cold i get a misfire/cough/splutter just before the turbo kicks in, this tends to happen at about...
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Have bypassed the cav type fuel filter with a simple inline filter which seems to (for now anyway) eliminated the problem. Hopefully.
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:19 pm
pug 406 engine into a bx
by rutter123 » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:41 pm
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i have a chance to purchase a 96 pug 406 1.8 16v, XU7JP4 engine (accident damaged very tidy pre front end write off) for a few beer tokens, mileage...
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purely for a project to see if it can be done, i already own a gti 8v and a tzd turbo, project car is a n/a diesel which ive had a few years, ideally...
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Last post by Kitch Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:58 pm
Door Leaks
by Condorman » Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:29 pm
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Hi, I don't know if anyone can help or offer suggestions but here goes.
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The door seal in good order is good enough to keep flood water out, I have proved that this winter. I think the guys are on it with a roof related...
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:12 pm
Notchy Steering
by Dominic » Tue Jan 28, 2014 2:37 pm
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Steering feels decidely odd on the TZD. Plenty of fluid (feels like a conventional power steering set-up with not enough fluid) and she's got new...
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Hi Malcolm - No, and coming to think of it, the failure of this is exactly what it feels like, however there is no play in it as you can rock the...
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Last post by adamskibx Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:31 pm
Odd LHM leak from regulator
by richg » Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:35 am
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Hey up and NY greetings. There are two LMH leaks ( what only two!).One is from the Y joint connecting the plastic return (?) pipes - this is above...
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Hi Malcolm - all sorted now. Changed the regulator block and plastic pipe joints etc.
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Last post by richg Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:45 pm
Rear height corrector vent tube
by michaelr » Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:46 pm
Here is the problem:
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Last post by michaelr Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:46 pm
light stalk?
by lee3 » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:51 pm
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Just picked up my new baby BX
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Must be the spaghetti spiral...... :lol:
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Last post by Tinkley Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:20 pm
Windscreen pillar door hinge split seam
by maxgreenwood » Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:50 am
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I know a guy over here where the door hinge plate has completely split from the windscreen pillar across the horizontal seam with a 2mm gap on his...
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I was toying with the idea of taking it on - it's the 1989 19TRS auto in Kerry, Ireland in olympic blue with mk1 alloys .. and air-con!
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Last post by maxgreenwood Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:50 pm
LHM change completed, but only after a brain wave
by adamskibx » Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:35 pm
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I had to improvise with oil a few weeks back, so decided to flush the system and refill with new LHM, only, I had used all the bottles up and had not...
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Thanks RXBX.... This blowing technique was something I tried actually in desperation, but the combination of grubby, possibly blocked pipe and my...
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