Never trust a French fuel gauge / Why my GTi won't start?
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Melchior »
Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:08 pm
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Hello boys and girls,
As you can probably figure out from the thread title, I have had a problem which I think and hope is of a petroleum...
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:) Glad all seems to be well again!
While it was laid up, the suspension was left on full height. I was surprised because it was sat for over a...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:17 am
Problems of the pipelines
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ritmo »
Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:36 pm
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So I've been having a nightmare of the green kind for the last 6 months. Firstly one of my rear suspension cylinders corroded and failed, dumping...
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Do you have any pictures showing the full octopus that you built etc...it could prove invaluable for the club if you could let us know some more...
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:52 pm
Dodgy fuel guage
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by Mothman » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:26 pm
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Have started to have problems with the fuel guage on the TXD Estate again. However, having seen how easy it was to remove the sender whilst helping...
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Talking on the adjacent thread about Land Rovers, the gauge on mine would occasionally play around. If I stripped it down and cleaned up the contacts...
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Last post by tim
Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:43 pm
BRAKE RETURN PIPE PART NUMBER
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Tim Leech »
Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:47 am
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No point asking my local dealer without a part number,
Its for a NON ABS car, its the front to rear brake return pipe please
or if anyone has got...
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OK - we hlould be able to book another day to go down at the X rally - I'm off the following week from Wednesday onwards.
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:22 pm
205 1.9 gti speedlines
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patersom10 »
Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:55 am
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I'm sure this has been touches on countless times before but I can't seem to find it,
I'm going to a track day in my 16v and don't want to destroy...
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Track day pictures needed please.
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Last post by djoptix
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:40 pm
Petrol Non Starter
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kiwi »
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:05 am
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After putting the BX 19TRS back together after a year off road she had been running fine until couple road tests and the day of its WOF (MOT)....
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I think....because said it before this is it.
Wriggling around those two ignition wiring block connectors under the centre console. Things happened....
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:09 pm
Bonnet Opening with a busted cable
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Tim Leech »
Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:35 pm
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Anyone got a method, the 19TRS I am buying seems to have snapped and the vendor cant get it open! I will be taking tools and a hopefully a couple of...
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how do you take out the headlight without opening the bonnet??
I just brake hard.
:lol:
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Last post by Defender110
Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:17 pm
Sphere Sourcing
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Dominic »
Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:06 pm
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Must grasp the nettle and replace/re-gas all 5 spheres on the TZD. Anyone had good/bad experiences with particular suppliers? I suspect that I've...
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I've used GSF & Westroen, i prefer Westroen as they have a much better warranty & they are genuine re-conned citroen spheres rather than amtex etc......
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:02 pm
some advice please
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ace_the_bass »
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:43 pm
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having felt the carpet damp on the back passenger floor i peeled the carpet up to reveal a nasty hole. i've decided that i'll take the whole carpet...
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It could be around the bung they put in the floor to allow the coatings to drain away when the shells are dipped during manufacture.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:44 am
ph2 8v GTi - wasted spark or not?
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Melchior »
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:40 am
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Quick one - I know I should have looked myself but didn't want to remove anything at that point! :oops:
I keep reading that this car has wasted...
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... and only sparks 2 plugs at a time, how does it know the phasing? Ans: it doesn't need to:- at near TDC it sparks on both of the cylinders which...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:21 pm
Air Con Transfer from TD to TD advice please
Replies: 23
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BX Bandit »
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:35 am
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This spring will see the end of my TZD but a new beginning for my TGD. One of the many jobs I have is to transfer the A/C from the TZD to the TGD....
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When the cabin heater temp is set to cold, the fan speed increases to almost Max.
I think only on AC cars, the full speed relay is only enabled when...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:46 pm
Radiator Differences
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Tim Leech »
Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:29 pm
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Will a 1.9D radiator fit a 1.9 petrol BX chaps? The one on the TRS estate is rotten, I have a new one for a 1.9D, new ones are avaialble for the 1.9...
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Well it looked identical to the one we took out, and also looks the same (from memory) as the one in Timex, although as that's not the original it's...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:35 pm
Leaking FDV I think
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BXnut »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:35 pm
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Can any one help me. I am loosing LHM but it only seems like when the car is parked. I can drive it from Stroud to Preston and back losing very...
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here is price and part No. from citroen but it comes up as NFP now
Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price incl. VAT Total incl. VAT...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:08 am
16V thermostat
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mark239 »
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:42 pm
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Does anyone know the part number for this?
twice I've been to the local factors, and twice it's been entirely the wrong size.
I thought they were...
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I got mine from Spoox.
It was expensive, but it did fit OK.
Mike
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:11 pm
not bx but pug 206 electrical demons
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rutter123 »
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:58 am
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the wifes 53 plate 206 has got electrical demons, every time she unlocks the car with the fob the rear wiper comes on, and also i have replaced the...
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might be worth getting a DIS-LEXIA/PUG PLANET pluged up it to read whats going on,
might also be an idea to post this over on the FCF ( FRENCH CAR...
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Last post by citronut
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:12 pm
live supply for i.c.e
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rutter123 »
Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:38 pm
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i will be fitting a new cd player and amp into the tzd in place of the original blaupunkt unit, i will need a switched live supply for the head unit...
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Brake light switch feed? That's where I usually take feeds for switched feed relay circuits on bikes.
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Last post by KevR
Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:04 pm
Strange revs behaviour - with video
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Phil Peters »
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:57 pm
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Hi all,
Maurice has developed a bit of an 'interesting' characteristic over the last few days which I'm hoping some of you more experienced BXers...
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Hi all,
A very belated update to this thread as work has been absolutely manic for the last couple of weeks (and weekends). Here's the home made...
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Last post by Phil Peters
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:54 pm
Strange electrical behaviour...
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KevR »
Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:50 pm
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The fan for the fuse blew this morning. Fair enough. Fan didn't work - neither did indicators, just a buzz from the relay.
But why did the battery...
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Battery's fine, starts and runs fine, just the wierdness. Turns out fuse wasn't gone - it's the ignition switch. Must have a dodgy contact - wiggle...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:41 pm
Are they all the same?
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Tim Leech »
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:29 pm
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Are all BX power steering racks interchangeable?? IE is the one from a 1.9D with pas the same as a 16v etc.
Thanks
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I don't think the diesel engine's much heavier than the petrol is it? They're basically the same motor as far as I remember.
Probably about...
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:11 pm
Heater Rheostat
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KevR »
Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:50 pm
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You know, the wossname that lives in the fan blower body with the aluminium bit in the airstream.
What does it actually do...?
Just had my blower...
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That's good - glad you've got it working. IMHO it's quite a good design - if the transistor has current flowing through it then the fan is very...
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:11 pm
Brake delay
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djm666 »
Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:38 am
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I have has this BX for a while and well the brakes are good, but not as good as my other ones I have had. It seems like it takes a second to brake...
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here's another thread on poor brakes
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regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:45 pm
Slight misfire at light throttle
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ghaddon1701 »
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:43 am
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Hi all,
My Motronic injection GTi has devoloped a slight misfire at very light throttle openings. Most noticable at about 50mph on the level. Also...
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Mine is still behaving itself. I have some forte specialist injector cleaner running through the system at the moment. See if that keeps it running...
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Last post by ghaddon1701
Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:04 pm
Is there a difference between a Mk 1 & a Mk 2 bonnet ?
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Vince Pepper »
Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:04 am
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I am after a new bonnet my 16v, there is one for sale on eBay listed as a 1988 BX14 in white, the question is will it fit my November 1989 registered...
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Isnt the ducting under the bonnet specifically for air for the turbo though? Cooling or otherwise?
Andy
Yes mate, the TD have a special bonnet...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:08 am
Remote central locking doesn't work - thoughts?
Replies: 5
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Dollywobbler »
Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:16 am
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Have just changed the batteries in the fob that came with the TZD, but I fear I wasted my time and money - it still doesn't work. I know on my 306...
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Ian check the circuit board in the fob for bad solder joint before you dismiss it as dead,
also even though it appears your fob is not transmitting...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:12 pm
Torbo whistleing
Replies: 18
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warriorBX »
Tue May 12, 2009 8:09 pm
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Hello again, hope I'm not going over common ground. I have a problem with the turbo on my bx tzd 1700, ever scince I foolishly attempted to cross a...
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What tune does it play!!! Seriously though,mine has been whistling for the last 4+ years and 40k miles,with no adverse effect on the car.I have put...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:30 am
Heater - no air throughput
Replies: 11
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Dollywobbler »
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:00 am
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On the TZD, there is no air coming out of the vents. Well, nothing more than a trickle. The heater blower is going great guns, but there's still no...
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That wasn't so bad. Heater motor out of the way and it was very obvious that the flap was shut. I didn't bother investigating - just shoved the flap...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:19 pm
N/A diesel will not start
Replies: 25
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Jayboy »
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:50 pm
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Went to move the old family heirloom TGD estate today and it turns over fine but no sign of firing. After a quick skeet through the site and the web...
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I'm not condoning the use of easy start just your definite statement it will bend the conrods in a diesel engine. I've been a professional Diesel...
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Last post by Defender110
Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:24 am
Air in fuel on The Estate?
Replies: 27
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Kitch »
Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:53 am
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So after having it fire up first time after a 3 year lay up yesterday, I've now got the issue where it's getting harder to start and only idles for...
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Check where the fuel lines take a sharp turn at the back of the rear footwell just in front of the fuel tank - a bit of rubbing and consequent...
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Last post by electrokid
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:35 am
Stuck-up TZD
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Dominic »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:15 pm
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Forgive the repetition - I read about this issue on the forum just a few days ago, and now can't find it... The height control lever in the cabin on...
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i meant if the car squshed you then leaked the green blood over you to boot
Explanation not needed Malcolm :) Doc's reply was his wry humour. :wink:
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Last post by Way2go
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:11 pm
Fitting coolant temp gauge and rev counter to n/a diesel
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Kitch »
Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:49 am
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Anyone done it? Not the aftermarket gauges, I mean wiring up the proper BX ones. I've got a 16v set of clocks, so have the water gauge itself, but...
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In case it helps -
Which sender do I need to get then? One for a higher-spec XUD?
The gauge I played with needed a sensor that was 130? at 100°C...
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:54 pm
A Request for Help
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Tim Leech »
Tue Mar 12, 2013 1:50 pm
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You may have read that I have recently bought a early Mk2 19TRS which has laid unused for 14 years, and that although the car overall is in great...
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Mike if you could that would be awesome, I have the Sunday and Monday off 24-25th so can come down with tools, new radiator and spheres for me to fit...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:06 pm
Removal of Air Con system
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kiwi »
Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:49 am
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Bit of advice would be welcome from anyone who has information on how to do this safely and correctly to be re used.
I am dismantling a TZS with...
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Really? The likes of Kwik Fit and National will do it for cash around here, so long as its obviously a clean/working system and they don't need to...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:51 pm
Leaking rear struts... ahhhh! SH*T !!!!
Replies: 15
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oilybox »
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:27 pm
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Help! Very URGENT REQUEST .....Leaking rear o/s strut.... Need a replacement, either new old stock, or guaranteed good 2nd hand, no time to come and...
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Its alloy & when it corrodes it goes very soft & then the pressure of the lhm inside causes the soft metal to burst open, mine was like swiss cheese...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:24 pm
Fitting of aftermarket auxiliary lights
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michaelr »
Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:13 pm
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I have a 1989 BX 19TRI with no fog lights or driving lights fitted. I would like to fit some additional “spot” lights to assist open road driving. I...
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1) Doubtful
2) You need two fog lamp housings. There will be 4 small lugs that secure the aforementioned housing on the bumper. Yes, you need to cut...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:22 pm
Orga number and Vin question
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michaelr »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:06 am
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I wonder if anyone here can point me in the right direction?
My recently acquired BX 19TRI (built 2/89) has a Vin number on the build plate,...
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To be fair, the guy in the parts department was quite helpful, and at least recognised his lack of knoweledge and was willing to let me guide him...
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:28 am
Does anyone still sell stainless exhausts for the 16V?
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mark239 »
Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:26 pm
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Or am I going to have to make one?
Thanks!
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For systems like the BX, Longlife are pretty good - I've not used them myself (they couldn't cope with the small diameter pipes used around the GS...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:58 pm
New Australian BX member with cooling fan problems
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michaelr »
Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:36 pm
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Hi all
I have just joined as today I got a 1989 BX19TRI Auto hatch. It has a presumably honest 122,000 km but has suffered from lack of regular...
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Wow what a lovely D
Are you actually in Sydney or there abouts?...I can lend a hand if you need
Thanks 2BX... yes I am in Sydney (Manly) and have...
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Last post by michaelr
Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:14 am
A few queries...hope you can help!
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peanuts »
Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:27 pm
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Hi there. I've just discovered the forum and have owned a '91 TGD estate for the last couple of years having liberated from a yard locally.
There's...
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Very impressed by the service from Big Red. Seal kit arrived today and even went through the letter box! All seals present including the sliders....
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Last post by peanuts
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:09 pm
Poor brakes
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Dollywobbler »
Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:08 am
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The TXD does not stop as well as it should. It still stops well, but compared to The Green Tiger, it's a bit rubbish. It needs much more pedal...
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The section of the citroen workshop manual that deals with the bleeding of the brakes is now on the BXProject forum here;
onclick=...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:46 pm
Diesel Starter motor
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Discoil »
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:00 pm
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My wife had decided that the BX should have a new starter on now as the old one was being more hesitant to operate.
Never had another starter motor...
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I had this on the Green Tiger. About six months down the line, the starter packed up. It just didn't seem to have enough grunt for a cold start....
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:18 pm
Steering wheels boss
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Modstox257 »
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:46 pm
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Dose anybody know where I could get a steering wheel boss for a 92' BX
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I have a really nice Momo on mine, it's excellent.
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Last post by djoptix
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:04 pm
16v throttle adjustment
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RobC »
Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:27 pm
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Annoyingly, the adjustment circlip positions on my throttle means that it's either not backed off enough to engage the idle switch, or not opening...
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Great tip! Thanks. Nice to know it's an easy fix.
After you adjusted the circlip on Saturday it didn't idle properly on the way home (although I...
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Last post by RobC
Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:29 pm
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Last post by klafindo
Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:48 am
fusebox wiring schematic needed (16V)
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mark239 »
Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:48 pm
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As above really
Need a schematic of the fusebox layout, including where the cables all go
Trying to simplify the loom and at the same time replace...
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Thanks, that was exactly what I needed
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Last post by mark239
Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:47 pm
I NEED CHIPS
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djoptix »
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:40 pm
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A long time ago we had much discussion on the old, old 16v forum about a chip that was selling cheap on ebay (about £20 iirc) for 16vs/Mi16s. It...
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I think I remember sending the data from a BBR starchip to Vanny many years ago, or it may have been the programmed PROM.
I tried a BX16V superchip...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:55 pm
How do you remove a pedal box?
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vulgalour »
Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:12 pm
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I'm stuck, I can't figure out how to remove the pedal box and instructions online that I've found are less than useless.
I've got this far.
Do I...
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You would have thought, wouldn't you...
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Last post by djoptix
Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:38 pm
parts availability
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citsncycles »
Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:18 pm
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Before I head off to the dealers later in the week, does anyone know if the clips that mount the headlights onto the adjusters are available, or the...
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I managed to find a couple of the clips I needed (the ones in the back of the headlight unit thatcliponto the end of the adjuster) plus a couple of...
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:17 pm
rev counter
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mark239 »
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:56 am
Does the rev counter take it's signal from one of the pins on the stock igniter? And if anyone does know - which one is it?
I've converted to a coil...
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Last post by mark239
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:56 am
Wiring assistance
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mark239 »
Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:15 pm
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Hi
On the 16V:
Was just wondering if anyone knew off the top of their head where all the thin black wires go that enter the engine compartment from...
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I don't know what goes where, but I know you're missing from that list:
oil temp sensor (on the sump pan)
oil pressure sensor (there is a pressure...
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Last post by RobC
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:42 pm
Turning the Struts
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Tim Leech »
Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:17 pm
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The front struts on the TZI are fecking awful, on slow undulating roads its fine but on pot holes they cant react quick enough and bang and crash...
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Ok point taken, I think if im going to swop them I would like to get the spare struts refurbed before I do.
Is theer anywhere asides pleides than...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:25 am
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