Front Subframe replacement
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Tinkley »
Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:56 am
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Well I suppose it had to happen!. Large pothole has done for wheel and front subframe. With the front strut angled back with only just enough...
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We will see what 32psi on a new wheel does with that tyre! I think it will be OK but only because it is about 15 months old (v supple) and it was...
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Last post by KevR
Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:09 pm
Exhausts
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Thread Bear »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:46 am
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Homer is a 1.9 n/a diesel. The rear two silencer boxes are dead. The mid section pipe is so cheap a bit of crap as to be chucked directly as its...
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The TD/Gti ? pipe going extinct is a bit of a bummer. I think all the rest is available. Its just me being a pikey and not wanting to shell out when...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:07 pm
Camshaft change on td - keep belt on?
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BX Bandit »
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:25 pm
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Is it possible to swap camshaft s on a td without removing the cambelt? I.e. to use the two locking bolts to secure the cam shaft sprocket and swap...
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What I ended up doing with a couple of the shims on Timex where the clearance was too tight was grinding them down with a bench grinder. I checked...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 5:21 pm
Can you drain a manual gearbox on '91 TGD?
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BXMad »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:49 pm
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I had to replace a drive shaft boot for an MOT.
Having always found it easier to remove the shaft and do it on the bench, some gearbox oil was lost....
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This was an interesting thread - should the BE1 box have BV oil in too? If so, it may explain a lot in Timex's case!
Not as relevant for these cars...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:50 pm
That little red BX14E... Does it need lead additive?
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jamescarruthers »
Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:19 pm
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Looking here and here I see my new little suitcase engined friend will need its ignition advanced by 4 degrees and to run on 98RON. I think it has...
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Been off forum for a few weeks so playing catchup here, but have a few comments as a result of this thread:
Don't assume that an alloy head will...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:39 pm
aerial mast
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rugmuncher »
Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:10 pm
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Yo Peeps! Anybody tell me the size of nut I need for the aerial mast fixing on my TZD? :? I just bought it and after fitting my stereo the reception...
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A couple of people (Tom St.James springs to mind for one) have found rust in front of the sunroof of cars that have had wind deflectors fitted - may...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:16 pm
Rear Windscreen Wiper
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Way2go »
Sat Aug 24, 2013 3:48 pm
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Here's a thought which may upset the purists amongst you but will likely appeal to the more thrifty. :)
I have never been totally satisfied with...
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I find that even on the estates the rear window stays clear in most conditions on the move - the hatchbacks are brilliant at this!
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:08 pm
possibly stupid TZD head question
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Stinkwheel »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:53 pm
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OK, so dont laugh....
Ive never taken a head from a turbo'd XUD.
Can i take the head and turbo out without removing the engine?
And if so, anyone...
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Thanks for all tips.
@Bandit, yes possibly. Turbo and or feed pipes leaking oil, as is cam cover and also head gasket now becoming suspect as water...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:57 pm
Brake pads
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:23 pm
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Kermit's found a set of genuine Citroen front pads for a BX in his shed. Part no 95-624484. Anyone know if these will fit a 1995 ZX 19D?
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The ones /\ (A Spring type again), I've personally never seen these type fitted to any models of Citroen or Pug :?
Now strangely enough, I've...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:56 pm
head gone 16v
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marcdublin37 »
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:29 pm
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Well having managed to fix most leaks it appears disaster has fallen upon me. The head is gone. Is this something worth repairing or am I doomed....
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That looks like what I need. Cheers may as well get it all done while it is stripped. Thanks again.
I think ill try get them this week be easier to...
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Last post by marcdublin37
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:48 am
Feels like no PAS
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BX Bandit »
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:45 pm
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I was able to take the front end of Pidge off the axle stands this afternoon and gave her some citerobics to do. I have to say, testimony to low...
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Clean fdv filters Jay? Cool mate, that's saved me a job dude, it's something I've never touched in my history of bx ownership.
Indeedy, pretty...
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Last post by JayW
Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:52 pm
Wishbones/bushes
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KevR »
Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:37 pm
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I seem to remember that earlier BXs have a smaller diameter mounting/bushes on the inner end of the lower wishbone (where it attaches to the...
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I know this is an old thread, but here goes. Getting the bushes out I personally hacksawed through both the mushroom one (which had left the outer...
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Last post by Tinkley
Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:36 pm
Regulator return rate - or - whats knackered now?
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Stinkwheel »
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:44 pm
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OK, so some of you folks will be aware of the sudden ish loss of LHM as witnessed at stratford sunday morning on the red TZD estate.
Fault tracked...
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I'm not quite sure i want to know how much gunk was up your back end, i don't roll that way ;)
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:20 pm
BX 16RS screen washer
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Xen »
Mon Aug 05, 2013 11:23 am
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My elderly BX 16RS (F reg) has a problem with the front screen washer - the thing keeps clogging up, and nothing comes out . It isn't the little tube...
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The tiny drill bit worked (Yes!!!) - Thankyou very much, i'm so grateful for the helpful ideas here.
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Last post by Xen
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:53 am
suspension problem 16v
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marcdublin37 »
Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:49 pm
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Hi all just gettinng my H reg 16v back on road after several years parked, however having fixed water leak and fluid issues ie was not holding any...
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Suspension seems fine now, no problems that I can tell of. Havent gone far due to overheating, may need to find a specialist to take a look as I am...
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Last post by marcdublin37
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:19 pm
throttle body cleaning
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rutter123 »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:57 pm
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can anyone recommend a cleaner of a sort, or something that can be applied, without being too abrasive that will remove the carbon build up and...
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That'll be amyl acetate I think in nail varnish remover - smell the pear drops! :D
Yeah, acetone and the derivatives are pretty good, though watch...
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Last post by Tinkley
Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:38 pm
Throttle cable plastic
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RobC »
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:06 am
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Not sure if this should be in the 'wanted' section...
Anyway the other day on the slip road of the M48, while I was letting my friend drive the...
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Tang! That's the word I was trying to think of but failed :oops:
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:37 pm
Free box of bits
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Thread Bear »
Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:44 pm
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Sorting out some stuff I have been given. A pair of boxed new spheres with number BX 40 RX and 19-08-97 on them. The second looks like a date but the...
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I have one spare front mud flap...I'm sure we could come to some arrangement ;) Assuming it's not for the same side as you already have!
Im in the...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:21 am
Octomectomy on the TRS Mk1
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B-Hive »
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:57 pm
A beautiful spring day had me reaching for the tools..
My lovely mint Mk1 TRS (boast boast) had started peeing LHM quite profusely, so octo was main...
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Last post by B-Hive
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:57 pm
Thermostat housing gasket. Now with picture. Anybody please?
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ghaddon1701 »
Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:55 pm
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Could those of you in the know also look this part number up to see if it is available. It is number 2 in the picture. Thanks.
91507684
RP96181359
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or if you dont want the expense of a new one use as i said earlier,
place it over the housing and tap all the way round it with a ball peen hammer,...
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:03 pm
hydraulic - octopus/spider
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richg »
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:01 pm
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Hi - just checking to see if there has been any change in getting over problems of ageing rubber hydraulic pipes. Assume that there is no supply of...
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On my 96056235 its called a faisceau retour doseur whatever that means
Andy
goooogly translate say
return beam doser
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:46 am
gti 8v now running well but...
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rutter123 »
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:05 pm
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after fitting a new coil, repairing part of the injector loom, and a replacement fuel pressure regulator, we now have life and running quite well,...
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Idle at 1000rpm should be the norm, my 1.9TZI stays always the same whether cold or hot.
Bit fast isn't it? :? My GTi idles smoothly at a tad...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:13 am
Reversing Lights (Automatic)
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Tim Leech »
Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:06 pm
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No reversing lights on the TZi, bulbs are fine, connectors on lamps also are fine!
Any ideas? As its an auto is there a reverse switch the same a...
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Cheers Vince, may probably be whilst at CXM as have a very hectic schedule until then!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:03 pm
gti 8v coil ??
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rutter123 »
Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:58 pm
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finally got the gti running today after repairing a previously badly repaired part of the injector loom and a new fuel pressure regulator run lovely...
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cheers jayw.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:25 am
Y front return pipe
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Thread Bear »
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:01 am
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I am going to need to fit several of the double pipe front suspension return rubbers. Seems to be part 95 591 142. Is there a known source for these?...
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if you call the dealer they will almost certainly post them to you,
or speak to a local garage who could receive them on your behalf, as the dealer...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:10 pm
handbrake cables mk2
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rutter123 »
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:01 pm
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are they all the same? non abs mk2 petrol/diesel?
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Unless you buy certain aftermarket jobbies a few inches too long, then thy on inner wheel shoulder on full lock. Can't recall what makes are...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:59 pm
A light rear end rebuild before Tea
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Vanny »
Sat May 11, 2013 1:21 pm
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For some unknown reason i got a little bored last Sunday and decided 4pm on a Sunday was the right time to take the rear bumper off and check on a...
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I guess Alan that now you just cant go out and buy another just like that anymore and sometimes its better the devil you know....eventually all BX's...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:22 am
Bloody hate diesel engines!!
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Kitch »
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:15 am
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So finally attempted the cambelt on the estate yesterday. All seemed to go well, until I started it when I quickly realised I've cocked the pump...
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I always get them skimmed, and as they have to remove the valves it adds next to nothing to the job to put new seals on there.
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Last post by Oilyspanner
Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:55 am
Wheels, why/
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Thread Bear »
Wed Aug 14, 2013 2:58 pm
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What is the sniffignorance of the several types of steel wheel rims? There are solids and ones with cut outs. I have a right old mixture with all...
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All 3 of my TGD estates have had solid wheels. Might be a bit stronger I guess but the usual reason for having holes in wheels is to aid brake disc...
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Last post by electrokid
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:50 pm
XUD question
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:49 pm
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It's a ZX, but the engine's the same as a BX19D in essence, so I wondered; the oil level warning light flashes indicating low oil, but the oil...
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On some the sensor is on the back of the block near the gearbox, it has a longish probe pointing downwards into the sump, my Xantia one used to cry...
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Last post by Oilyspanner
Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:39 pm
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Last post by ghaddon1701
Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:45 pm
sphere swapping
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rutter123 »
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:40 am
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all the spheres on the tzdt daily, are becoming a bit bouncy, can i take the 4 almost new spheres from the currently redundant tgd and fit these onto...
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Pigging rain. Still spheres done, deep joy. :D
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Last post by Thread Bear
Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:01 pm
1.9D downpipe
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ben »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:07 pm
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My downpipe has turned into a flute so i'm buying a new one ..i bought this one onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; but he suddenly changed...
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Citroen Parts London might be worth a try too, for future reference. Completely the opposite experience to Mr. Stinkwheel with AEP, as when I...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:48 am
gti 8v not starting
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rutter123 »
Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:07 pm
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removed the inlet manifold to fit new gaskets (of which none were fitted) and gave the throttle body a good clean up as well, re assembled as per...
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The pressure regulator maintains the rail pressure at a fixed offset relative to the pressure in the intake manifold - hence the pipe connecting the...
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Last post by sdelasal
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:04 am
Oil pressure switch
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Jaba »
Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:12 am
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I am just a gnats periwinkle away from getting my Hurricane on the road with the engine from the TD Estate.
But as part of the changeover I decided...
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cant you just buy an adapter with a male 14mm thread one end and a female the other end, and a port in the side for the gauge feed,
this way you can...
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:19 pm
Suspect Starter Connections behind Radio
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hvanman »
Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:47 pm
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Hi, A while ago I swapped the ignition switch unit for another as occasionally the starter would either not operate, or there was a delay after...
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At the moment on the odd times it does it I just short the terminals on the solenoid with a big screwdriver. One peculiarity I did find particular to...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:30 pm
Radiator pipe part number?
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Thread Bear »
Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:27 am
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I have managed to seal the leak on the free 1.7 Turbo Diesel radiator. Rather pleased with the effort using the two pack epoxy aluminium stuff. It...
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The order for the pipe was retracted. Clearly there are no more of that particular pipe.
I now find out that the a brain ache previously had...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:54 pm
XU petrol engine heavy breathing.
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Stinkwheel »
Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:57 am
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OK, so question, apologies if i sound thick (i am thick remember)
Petrol 1.6 XU is smoking a bit out the exhaust when you really boot it, but worse...
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Thanks for tips all.
Gives me some things to play about with and see what occurs :)
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:05 pm
Disaster!
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ghaddon1701 »
Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:34 pm
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Hi everyone,
Set about change the valve stem seals on the GTi yesterday. Come to remove the head. All bolts removed fairly easily except one....
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I see a helicoil kit in your future.
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Last post by Oilyspanner
Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:39 am
TZD - Turbo (induction) noise
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Stinkwheel »
Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:47 pm
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Hello Forumers,
Right, im sure most of you know ive taken on Dollywobblers 308,000 mile TZD estate.
He reported some performance issues and an...
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Hi Folks,
Thanks for all the sharing of ideas here.
I did have the intercooler off to just 'have a look' as it were.
The thing was nice and clear...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:34 am
Triple LHM joints, all missing
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Thread Bear »
Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:32 pm
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Each car, ABS, I have obtained is missing the green three way joint that sits on top of the LHM reservoir with a return and breather pipe in it. Also...
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Each car, ABS, I have obtained is missing the green three way joint that sits on top of the LHM reservoir with a return and breather pipe in it. Also...
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Last post by RxBX
Sun Aug 11, 2013 12:22 am
Help!
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rugmuncher »
Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:54 pm
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Where is the fuel cut off solenoid on my BX TZD Turbo? The engine doesn't stop when I switch off the ignition! Help!
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Thanx all. I've fixed it.
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Last post by rugmuncher
Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:08 pm
Rear engine wiring
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Tinkley »
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:12 am
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Quick one. Which colour spades go to the two connections at the rear n/s of the XU52 1.6 engine? I've got all the others in the right place, just...
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:lol: I thought the BX engine was in the front ? :lol: Or was there a Sahara version ? !!!---))) !!!---)))
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Last post by kbami8txd
Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:54 pm
Whilst I'm here...Paris Rhone starter can be deceiving
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B-Hive »
Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:59 am
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Just removed and re-installed the starter in the TRS...uber easy job :D
This time I replaced the brushes, owing to be able to disassemble unit...
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Being that if the bushes are very worn or the main motor part circuit is open, then the solenoid will not work too
That's interesting and very...
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Last post by electrokid
Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:24 am
GT temp gauge in instruments
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B-Hive »
Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:04 pm
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I had an idea today to convert the GT's dis-functioning oil level gauge into a more useful temperature gauge...
Rationalle being that the oil level...
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Hi Ash
Its a complete clock set in a grey surround I bought a few years ago for about £25? I think as a spare but have since bought a complete new...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:37 am
Fault
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Modstox257 »
Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:48 pm
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Does any model of BX have an EOBD socket ?
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ABS ECU is seperate to the engine ECU so it wouldn't store fault codes anyway.
The ABS system is quite basic and easy to fault find the old fashioned...
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:37 am
sphere re-gassing near heathrow
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rutter123 »
Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:30 am
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does anyone know of anywhere where i can get the front spheres for the tzd re-gassed within reasonable distance from Heathrow, berks, bucks, surrey,...
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yes they are more DS, i have spoke with darren recently and they dont do re-gassing there.
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:17 pm
gti 8v running issues
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rutter123 »
Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:10 pm
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1990 h plate gti 8v 114143miles bosch ign
very erratic idle hunting between 1500/1200rpm drops to 1200 back up to 1500, up down up down, fairly...
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To address a few points :
This car , a 1990 model should have the later 1.3 ignition with no distributor or flow meter. You appear to have the...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:55 am
Front struts next! Thoughts?
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tim »
Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:32 pm
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Having had the White One off the road (see below) I haven't been able to attack the Red One. Hopefully this will change by the weekend, and I can...
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,,yes there may be more return fluid than if they were new but try some new strut hoses, and/or some mini clamps etc
I wouldn't recommend that as...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:22 pm
Leaks
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Pogo »
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:29 pm
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Have a leak into the rear offside passenger footwell.
Any common places to look, before I get my hosepipe out?
Can't see anything obviously amiss.
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Thanks for the replys and brilliant pictures!
Further investigation and drying out session revealed that under the back seat was swimming!
Wasn't...
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Last post by Pogo
Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:05 pm
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