gti 8v not starting
rutter123 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:07 pm
First post
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...
Last post
The pressure regulator maintains the rail pressure at a fixed offset relative to the pressure in the intake manifold - hence the pipe connecting the...
36 Replies
2366 Views
Last post by sdelasal Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:04 am
Oil pressure switch
by Jaba » Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:12 am
First post
I am just a gnats periwinkle away from getting my Hurricane on the road with the engine from the TD Estate.
Last post
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,
6 Replies
504 Views
Last post by Jaba Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:19 pm
Suspect Starter Connections behind Radio
by hvanman » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:47 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
10 Replies
865 Views
Last post by citsncycles Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:30 pm
Radiator pipe part number?
by Thread Bear » Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:27 am
First post
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...
Last post
The order for the pipe was retracted. Clearly there are no more of that particular pipe.
7 Replies
779 Views
Last post by Thread Bear Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:54 pm
XU petrol engine heavy breathing.
by Stinkwheel » Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:57 am
First post
OK, so question, apologies if i sound thick (i am thick remember)
Last post
Thanks for tips all.
4 Replies
473 Views
Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:05 pm
Disaster!
by ghaddon1701 » Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:34 pm
First post
Hi everyone,
Last post
I see a helicoil kit in your future.
2 Replies
413 Views
Last post by Oilyspanner Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:39 am
TZD - Turbo (induction) noise
by Stinkwheel » Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:47 pm
First post
Hello Forumers,
Last post
Hi Folks,
10 Replies
1347 Views
Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:34 am
Triple LHM joints, all missing
by Thread Bear » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:32 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
11 Replies
750 Views
Last post by RxBX Sun Aug 11, 2013 12:22 am
Help!
by rugmuncher » Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:54 pm
First post
Where is the fuel cut off solenoid on my BX TZD Turbo? The engine doesn't stop when I switch off the ignition! Help!
Last post
Thanx all. I've fixed it.
3 Replies
370 Views
Last post by rugmuncher Sat Aug 10, 2013 8:08 pm
Rear engine wiring
by Tinkley » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:12 am
First post
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...
Last post
:lol: I thought the BX engine was in the front ? :lol: Or was there a Sahara version ? !!!---))) !!!---)))
11 Replies
772 Views
Last post by kbami8txd Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:54 pm
Whilst I'm here...Paris Rhone starter can be deceiving
by B-Hive » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:59 am
First post
Just removed and re-installed the starter in the TRS...uber easy job :D
Last post
Being that if the bushes are very worn or the main motor part circuit is open, then the solenoid will not work too
4 Replies
464 Views
Last post by electrokid Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:24 am
GT temp gauge in instruments
by B-Hive » Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:04 pm
First post
I had an idea today to convert the GT's dis-functioning oil level gauge into a more useful temperature gauge...
Last post
Hi Ash
5 Replies
425 Views
Last post by Tim Leech Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:37 am
Fault
by Modstox257 » Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:48 pm
First post
Does any model of BX have an EOBD socket ?
Last post
ABS ECU is seperate to the engine ECU so it wouldn't store fault codes anyway.
8 Replies
749 Views
Last post by docchevron Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:37 am
sphere re-gassing near heathrow
by rutter123 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:30 am
First post
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,...
Last post
yes they are more DS, i have spoke with darren recently and they dont do re-gassing there.
8 Replies
2590 Views
Last post by rutter123 Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:17 pm
gti 8v running issues
by rutter123 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:10 pm
First post
1990 h plate gti 8v 114143miles bosch ign
Last post
To address a few points :
7 Replies
808 Views
Last post by Jaba Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:55 am
Front struts next! Thoughts?
by tim » Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:32 pm
First post
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...
Last post
,,yes there may be more return fluid than if they were new but try some new strut hoses, and/or some mini clamps etc
4 Replies
588 Views
Last post by Way2go Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:22 pm
Leaks
by Pogo » Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:29 pm
First post
Have a leak into the rear offside passenger footwell.
Last post
Thanks for the replys and brilliant pictures!
10 Replies
898 Views
Last post by Pogo Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:05 pm
1/4 lights
by Jaba » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:32 pm
First post
Has any one ever removed one of these intact ?
Last post
I used the screwdriver method (being very careful of the paintwork underneath). Most of the seal came away with mine, but I still had to get the...
9 Replies
812 Views
Last post by saintjamesy89 Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:00 am
Auto trans leak
by kiwi » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:18 am
First post
Anyone got any advice or experiance over a potential leak on the BX auto trans?
Last post
Thanks for that Doc. Now the cars been moved the seals seem to have reseated themselves, no obvious leakage all the trans fluid did need a top up....
2 Replies
384 Views
Last post by kiwi Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:18 am
cheaper height corrector over haul kit
by citronut » Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:09 pm
First post
i was just perusing Citroen Classic's web site ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; )
Last post
It was one of the Australian guys who pointed these guys out, so I bought a couple of kits from them. Fitted one to the white BX no problems....
1 Replies
288 Views
Last post by mat_fenwick Sun Jul 28, 2013 11:21 pm
clutch bearing
by nab » Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:01 am
First post
I took the gearbox out of my bx gti 8v last year to be rebuilt and never put it back together due to freezing conditions and working away and not...
Last post
Thanks...it was not very clear in the Haynes manual and it was a long time since I took it apart so I thought I had better check as I did not want to...
2 Replies
360 Views
Last post by nab Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:19 am
Fitting PAS
by maxgreenwood » Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:49 am
First post
I looked at a very nice 16 auto yesterday, and I wasn't sure I'd like the autobox, especially with the 16s modest power, but I have to say I really...
Last post
Ref 1.6 without PAS.
13 Replies
1824 Views
Last post by Tinkley Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:09 pm
rear rams - breather pipe connections?
by tim » Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:20 pm
First post
Bit of advice needed. The White One has been fine since the repipe and replacement s/h rams, but last week a puddle occurred under the rear r.h. one....
Last post
firstly if to much citro blood is entering the gaiter this means the pressure seals are allowing to much fluid past, as the gaiter is only ment to...
1 Replies
310 Views
Last post by citronut Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:50 pm
Dreaded octopus questions
by kieran.l » Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:45 pm
First post
I know there are a few octopus threads already but I'm still confused!
Last post
If you mean the flexis to the calipers, they're quite straight forward - did them on Timex last September, and there may be a couple of pics on the...
30 Replies
2871 Views
Last post by citsncycles Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:32 pm
Good specialist nr Huntingdon Cambs that could do valve seal
by ChrisS » Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:50 pm
First post
Hi
Last post
or another option is to remove the head and send it off to a specialist or a local one may even collect, maybe worth a few enquiries first and get...
10 Replies
1103 Views
Last post by rutter123 Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:13 am
Plastic heater control lever.
by bx petrol auto saloon » Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:04 pm
First post
Dear All,
Last post
Cheers Vanny, actually note I said non naked flame heat source. In one case it was for an electric kettle with an underfloor external element. You...
19 Replies
1819 Views
Last post by Tinkley Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:25 am
Octopus on Tizzy D
by Brian » Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:52 am
First post
Hi Folks,
Last post
I've had similar experiences with rubber components made for Land Rovers - it's a lottery whether they're made of anything decent. Of course it was a...
9 Replies
898 Views
Last post by citsncycles Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:29 pm
Hydraulic pump belt for a Mk 2 16v
by Vince Pepper » Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:38 pm
First post
The belt on the hydraulic pump snapped yesterday on my 1989 Mk2 16v, I have been through the many spares that I have accumulated and found a similar...
Last post
650 belts are an utter mare to fit though, includng having to slacken off botht he pump securing bolts, a 666 slips on like a well lubed hand into...
19 Replies
1585 Views
Last post by Vince Pepper Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:29 pm
Clutch or Clutch Cable wear?
by hvanman » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:25 pm
First post
Hi, another potential challenge on the TZD...
Last post
Fingers crossed then that I can get the nuts apart and once adjusted the clutch still operates OK... Thanks for the advice and feedback from all.
10 Replies
801 Views
Last post by hvanman Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:15 am
Front height corrector
by madjoiner » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:17 am
First post
Morning, where is the best place to pick up a front height corrector?
Last post
Thanks for the advice.
7 Replies
633 Views
Last post by madjoiner Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:00 pm
BX estate hinge bushes
by Discoil » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:41 pm
First post
Might someone have or point me in the right direction for two hinge pins and also pin bushes for an estate car please .
Last post
the hinge's on a BX do not have any bush's at all,
4 Replies
436 Views
Last post by Discoil Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:42 pm
rear hydraulic pipe failure - where next?
by tim » Wed May 08, 2013 1:00 pm
First post
The BX Killer strikes! a rear pipe has popped just forward of the rear wheel. (Andy reckoned this was the main cause of BX Death as the cost of...
Last post
i would not worry about the state of the bore unduly, at least till i have seen a cylinder that has been welded,
48 Replies
2764 Views
Last post by citronut Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:59 pm
fuel hose size / wind deflectors
by RobC » Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:09 pm
First post
Hi all
Last post
can have the window partly open without all the buffeting
16 Replies
1216 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:55 am
Heater control illumination query ?
by bx petrol auto saloon » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:31 am
First post
Dear All,
Last post
Way to go, thanks
9 Replies
753 Views
Last post by Pogo Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:58 pm
drop link
by benben10 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:56 pm
First post
hi, ive looked at many threads but cant find what im looking for so hoping someone can help me out!
Last post
Hmmm, I need to shut up then, I forgot about the h/c being connected to the arb. I'll stick to drinking cider - it's what I do best
34 Replies
2204 Views
Last post by Mothman Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:53 pm
fuel gauge sender - same as an AX?
by nige » Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:34 am
First post
after a fuel gauge sender for my 1.9 Diesel - one on ebay for an AX looks the same. is it? Anyone got one for sale?
Last post
There is one here on ebay but it could last a few years or a few weeks!
4 Replies
438 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:30 pm
injector stuck open..i think? 16v
by patersom10 » Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:42 am
First post
hi Guys,
Last post
I knew this problem from when I put the GTi back on the road after a lay up but a clean and 3in1 sorted it. Although mine is an 8v Gti it does have...
11 Replies
708 Views
Last post by Way2go Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:15 am
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter
by Way2go » Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:38 pm
First post
Having previously done the nearside gaiter, I thought this next job would be a doddle as the offside doesn't have that Ram Stud. But taking the wheel...
Last post
The gaiters are different for each side, on the n/s the inner ball joint is has it's own rubber gaiter, whereas the o/s is integral to the main...
11 Replies
728 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:00 am
Rear electric windows not working. FIXED!
by Vantman » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:04 pm
First post
Both of the rear windows on my TZi are refusing to work. There has been no intermittent failures,one day they were working,the next time nothing at...
Last post
Need to look at mine still.
11 Replies
765 Views
Last post by Tim Leech Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:28 pm
Converting a manual BX to automatic
by DavidCockayne » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:46 am
First post
I have had three BXs, one of them a wonderful automatic 19RD. I probably have to stick with an auto box in future but would love to get a BX estate...
Last post
No, Malcolm, she wasnt slow, did it in well under 5 hours both ways.
11 Replies
871 Views
Last post by Mothman Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:32 pm
Pipe flaring tools.
by Defender110 » Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:36 am
First post
I wonder if the cheap imperial kit (£10.95) could be utilised for BX pipes?
Last post
Don't look at their new 3 for 2 page then mate lol
2 Replies
366 Views
Last post by Defender110 Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:07 pm
Tyre query
by deltic » Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:43 pm
First post
If you don't mind I'd like to tap into your collective knowledge for a bit of (constructive!) advice please.
Last post
/\ only if you have incorrectly specified crappy hand brake cables that are too long. Buy the right ones and they wont rub. It's also worth putting...
8 Replies
805 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:56 am
Versions of the 16 carb petrol engine
by maxgreenwood » Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:28 pm
First post
I have the possibility of obtaining a 1989 i think it is 16RE engine to replace my one with worn piston rings and knocking low end.
Last post
Not sure if it's the case with these engines, but if different compression ratios were available it's quite often achieved by using different pistons...
8 Replies
705 Views
Last post by citsncycles Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:17 pm
LHM Pumps
by Modstox257 » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:27 pm
First post
My BX LHM pump has a leak from the seal and Im worried its just going to blow at some point :P Are all pumps the same on the TGD's ? Mines 1992 ?...
Last post
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
4 Replies
983 Views
Last post by Modstox257 Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:20 pm
Don't you just love parts that don't fit!
by Tinkley » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:28 pm
First post
Go for engine change on Athena, ref clutch release bearing failure. Prior to this buy various bits. Clutch - LUK clutch kit advised as correct by LUK...
Last post
Not sure if 1991 counts as early for a BE3 box but I must have some of the last ball pin release type. At least it can be converted - if I can find...
16 Replies
1311 Views
Last post by Tinkley Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:50 am
Disappearing water float
by Tinkley » Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:11 pm
First post
Now I'm sure loads of you must have had this. Where does the float that operates the low level switch in the radiator disappear to? I have 'lost' 2...
Last post
I can assure you they do exist. I have bought a new one from Citroen before now and fitted it, as well as transferring another one from one radiator...
15 Replies
1132 Views
Last post by Tinkley Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:47 am
battery light on wheb engine off...
by themildbunch » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:29 pm
First post
Just noticed this today... Fitted a new alternator recently and it charges fine.. around 13.5v and bat light goes out when running.
Last post
If you need a new one it may be worth giving Clarkes in Stroud a ring - their prices are pretty good!
7 Replies
727 Views
Last post by citsncycles Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:40 pm
Bleeding pressure regulator
by Tinkley » Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:16 pm
First post
I have successfully grafted in the 1.6 B2C lump and she started third turn of the key!. However I am having no real joy bleeding/setting the...
Last post
cheers mate, & glad your wife is happy, thats one of the most important things that'll make you happy as well :)
10 Replies
1280 Views
Last post by MULLEY Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:21 pm
Clutch creak
by Dollywobbler » Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:09 pm
First post
My BX mood swings continue. Just had a short drive in it and reminded myself why I like BXs so much...
Last post
Where the clutch cable goes into the bulkhead it all looks OK. I gave it a fair look as I considered changing the cable whilst the engine bay was...
12 Replies
932 Views
Last post by Tinkley Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:32 pm
Valve seals
by Phil Brook » Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:58 pm
First post
Both my BX 1.6 are churning out blue smoke which suggests the valve seals/stems are leaking. Has anyone used Forte seal conditioner to overcome or...
Last post
Thanks one and all. I'm not very mechanical so am going to try the Forte seal to start with before venturing into the to me engine unknowns!!! I've...
10 Replies
1060 Views
Last post by Phil Brook Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:47 am
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
