Engine Oil - Any problem using a slightly different grade?
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MULLEY »
Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:37 pm
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My TXD is due an oil change as its on 156k, i usually use mineral 15w40, but found some nice Castrol Diesel 10w40 in the garage today. Would there be...
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I certainly buy filters etc. in bulk, but haven't done the same with oil since the days of running Wartburgs - we used to buy bulk drums of 2 stroke...
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Last post by citsncycles
Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:37 pm
power steering conversion
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Mickey taker »
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:02 pm
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recently a few BX's have come up without power steering which has put some buyers ( yes me included) off.
Is it a major job to convert a non pas...
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Whats the matter with you all, whats wrong with driving a car with no PAS?
You need to eat more wheatie flakes with your breakfast :D .
Ile quite...
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Last post by Mothman
Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:49 pm
16V crank sensor
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mark239 »
Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:13 pm
Anyone know what it's the same as?
Looks not unlike the sensor used in more modern PSA engines
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Last post by mark239
Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:13 pm
Chinese Aluminium Radiator
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frog »
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:05 am
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Hi,
What are your thoughts on this? Not a huge supply of radiators down here, worth the risk?
Seems to have all the right bits.
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I'd like to see the PASCAL calculations on that rad before fitting. High flow potentially means poor cooling of the fluid (the coolant doesn't get...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:21 pm
Which CV boot?
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kieran.l »
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:30 pm
Need to get a new CV joint for the mk1 but there's three sizes of CV boot available and I'm not sure which one would fit best. Any ideas?
CV joint:...
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Last post by kieran.l
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:30 pm
TD clutch in 16v?
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djoptix »
Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:45 pm
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Seen this mod listed on Gary's car. Should I do it?
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Citroen list the plate as different part numbers but doesn't differentiate between be1 or be3 boxes. I wonder why they use a different part number?...
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:39 am
Pump clatter
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Dollywobbler »
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:33 pm
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The hydraulic pump on the TXD seems to quietly clatter almost continuously, though it still makes the usual 'louder clatter' when asked to do...
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get yourself one of these Ian,
you will need the 300mm version
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the only thing to whatch when using...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:33 pm
GT Won't start
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:16 pm
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Hi everybody, went to start doing stuff with the GT today and it won't start. I put two cans of fresh petrol in her, battery is new (as is all the...
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Tom, these flat copper earth straps can be bought from Halfrauds.
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Last post by mds141
Thu Feb 14, 2013 10:40 pm
Engine problems after going through water on the road
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merlyn »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:51 pm
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Last week I drove through I flood that I regularly drive through, however on this occasion the engine started to sputter and eventually stopped (not...
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And don't spray WD40 onto anything that's arcing, unless you want a flamethrower!
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Last post by BX-pert
Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:48 pm
Starting/running Issue
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kiwi »
Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:57 pm
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This project of mine to get the 19TRS back on the road is getting to be a mission
Test run yesterday was not a succesful run never made it more than...
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bloody hell! Seriously, it's pretty easy to a cambelt, and a belt kit inclusing rollers shouldn't set you back more than $130.
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:03 pm
Bit O Welding - Best Course
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BX Bandit »
Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:26 pm
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Not sure how many of you weld out there (Doc/Matt) but the best foot forward on this has me stumped some what.
Patch up?
Insert donor piece?
I'd...
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I'd be very tempted to move to France. Cheese, wine and Cits.
They got some the best goats cheese I have ever tasted!
Probably not the wine but the...
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Last post by Way2go
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:35 pm
Mk 1 front wings on a mk 2
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BX Bandit »
Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:54 pm
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I believe they are not a straight swap I'm led to believe but does anyone know what's involved if I chose to fit mk1 wings to my mk 2?
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Ah I've got you mate, not much of an issue there then really....
Depends if I can get mk1 wings at a reasonable price. Brief internet search shows...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:43 am
Sticky heater control
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ace_the_bass »
Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:54 pm
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Probably been asked before but when I try to turn the nob from hot to cold inside the car it feels lke it's going to snap off. I've taken the front...
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don't yank too hard! or the cable will come off and it's a git to reattach.
sounds like the heater tap is bunged up and/or the cable's getting stuck...
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Last post by RobC
Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:28 pm
Sunroof maintenance.
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by Mothman » Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:31 pm
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Gloria came with a factory fitted sunroof.
What can i do to maintain this in good condition? Should and where should i be lubricating anything and...
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yes but the seal is not a seal but a draft felt, it is not intended to stop water passing through, but just the wind whistling around your ears,...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:00 am
LHM Change
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saintjamesy89 »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:35 pm
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Hello all, i'll be changing the LHM in the GT this week, along with the spheres. Got a few questions, how much fluid will the system need when...
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Mullet :?: :lol:
sorry Matthew , bloody fat fingers on a mobile phone dont work
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Last post by Mickey taker
Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:37 pm
Panel questions
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vulgalour »
Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:49 am
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Simple one really this, since I'm fairly new to intricacies of BXs.
1) long bonnet/short bonnet, does this refer to a bonnet for a smaller indicator...
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I have the rebuild of an estate rear wing in my future, although in my case it has more to do with accident damage than rust (I hope). You can get...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:50 pm
GSF head gasket for 16V
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mark239 »
Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:50 am
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Anyone else used this ok?
Looks different to the OEM one - has less coolant holes. I know some aftermarket gaskets generally do, the stopper one on...
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it'll be ok as Elring are a good brand
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:27 pm
Rear Arm
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kiwi »
Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:53 pm
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Not sure what I have done wrong.
Swaped a good arm for one thats not so good (as you do). I thought I had every thing correct but I seem to have...
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Given the road sign I saw last week of Major Road Works ahead I can take a guess that a twig will be least of my worries for weird sounds as the...
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:13 pm
MOT failure bottom ball joint
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rutter123 »
Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:47 pm
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has anyone got any tips on removal of the bottom ball joint from the strut, as it just wont budge and its seems no amount of swearing or stareing at...
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Hmm, mines a Sealey and has been no problem. The rubber can sometimes prevent the tool from locating properly. It may be worth cutting out the...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:06 pm
Rubber front strut return pipe availablity
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Turbo Killer »
Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:41 am
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I put the 1.7 in for its MOT yesterday and it failed on weeping NSF return pipe and low effort on the same side caliper, oil contamination and very...
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So hopefully the threads /\ are actually moved into the 'BX Technical F.A.Q. & Modifications'
Good point - I've moved the first one as that contains...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:27 pm
TXD Turbo running temp
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saintjamesy89 »
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:33 pm
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Hi folks, had a bit of a scare today, was just pootling along and glanced at the cd player and noticed the after market temp gauge was off the scale...
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As a precaution Tom I would get the system flushed and new antifreeze anyway love (first thing I do when I get a new car along with a cambelt), the...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:24 am
Asbestos
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Pnoddy »
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:50 am
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Can anyone tell me what parts of the Mk2 BX have asbestos in them? I'd just like to know before I do too much cutting or drilling or any of that...
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could be in the bitumastic pads stuck to the inside of doors etc. damp the area down with a bit of thin pva if you need to drill or grind it. it...
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Last post by really?
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:43 pm
Sudden Cut-Out
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hvanman »
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:20 am
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Hi There, my normally well behaved 17 turbo suffered a strange occurrence this week and I wonder if anyone has any ideas????
I had been driving...
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Thanks for everyone's replies so far. To cover a few things raised, it was not laboring in 5th, probably about 3000 rpm at the time of going to...
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Last post by hvanman
Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:26 pm
Differences between the BE1 & BE3 Gearboxes
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citsncycles »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:41 pm
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Since buying Timex, I've been keeping an eye open for a replacement gearbox, as 1st gear Synchro is dead, and the others can be beaten if you shift...
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I was discussing this yesterday at Gaydon, and as a result aquired a scrap BE3 box to play with (thanks Brian!)
My pleasure :D
Quite a surreal...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:08 pm
wheel tracking
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nige »
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:08 pm
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So my local tyre and exhaust place reckon they cant do the tracking on my BX. They say it needs to be weighted and don't have the specialist kit to...
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My local place just stick the car on the ramp with the front wheels on a couple of curved plates, stick the laser kit on the wheels and get on with...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:56 pm
headlight bulb upgrade bx tzd
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rutter123 »
Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:12 pm
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was driving the wifes 206 over the weekend and have come to the conclusion that the bx headlights are quite poor in comparison, is there a bulb...
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There's a thread here showing a method of wiring relays in to control the headlights, although the circuit given is more complicated than it strictly...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:24 pm
mot failure drivers seat
Replies: 13
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rutter123 »
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:20 pm
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MOT failure on the tzd, most bits sorted easily, but a failure on the drivers seat due to the seat back being loose. have also noticed that the rake...
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Noted.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Feb 04, 2013 4:19 pm
LHM leak
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rd27 »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:07 pm
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Hello folks
My BX has had quite a serious LHM leak for a coupke of weeks now but i've been regularly topping up as I need her for the bad weather, my...
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Thanks Malcolm, I'm going to have a good look for the source of the leak on my next days off armed with this new info. I'll keep you guys posted on...
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Last post by rd27
Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:11 pm
Swapinf the rear arms
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kiwi »
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:50 am
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A worthy easy ish challenge or not?
After much pondering I have decided to decommision the 19TZS with the cooling system and carb issues. Bascially...
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Done!
Took just under two hours to take the other off and put the better one on not to bad a job either.............but
When I put the swapped one...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:22 am
Sphere shelf life?
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Boxwolf »
Sun Jan 27, 2013 1:57 pm
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I recently decided to stop putting off having the suspension spheres replaced on the BX, due to the ride becoming closer to a horse and cart than a...
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I can't vouch for re-con one's except Westroen's, not had a single problem so far in 7yrs of buying spheres off them. They only re-con genuine...
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:08 pm
Top tip for curing Smelly exhaust fumes on EFi engine
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Mike E (uk) »
Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:55 pm
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I have had a smelly exhaust on the 16V BX for a few years, where it has been running a bit rich but still passes the MOT.
Fitted a new engine temp...
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Warning light senders are only ever one pin on the BX 16v (in my experience).
Sorry, you're right it's 1-pin.
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:40 pm
Rear seat removal.
Replies: 12
by Mothman » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:37 am
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I have just replaced all of Mollie's seats with a leather set which i aquired from Tim, she looks very good but have one small problem.
The last 2...
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Finally sorted the side squabs on Mollie, now looks very smart. Once the small screws were removed by the seat belt trim holder it was quite easy....
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Last post by Mothman
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:39 pm
central locking module..where is it located?
Replies: 4
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B-Hive »
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:03 am
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My subject pretty much says it all..
Can anyone tell me where I might find the oblong central locking module..its a MK1 but guessing they are all...
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On my Mk1 BX it is beside the Radio immediately behind the cigarette lighter
Thanks also Neil...I'll have a poke around there tomorrow as well
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:21 am
front suspension arm removal
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nige »
Mon Jan 14, 2013 4:19 pm
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trying to replace suspension rubbers on the front suspension arm - need to remove the threaded bar, the nut in the attached pic is seized on to the...
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as nout rotates around the pivot pin it should not wear at all,
the arm just flex's on the bush's
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:34 pm
Rear Speaker Wires
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rd27 »
Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:31 pm
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I've done an extensive search but couldn't find a definative answer so i'm sorry if this has been covered before.
I've got a TXD model BX which only...
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Thanks for your replies folks, i've sorted it, couldn't find any existing ones there so just ran some wires underneath the interior sill trim to the...
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Last post by rd27
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:49 am
sunroof transplant back in...not so simple
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B-Hive »
Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:46 pm
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I was going to adjunct my chat post but as there were technical encounters of the third kind, I thought I'd post here instead...
So yes with both...
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early and late.
I think the hole positions changed about mid 1989
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:52 am
cooling
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ace_the_bass »
Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:09 pm
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evening all. Great start on the getting my Gti back up and running.....bought a gear linkage from the citroen agent in Eccleston and modified it so...
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Have you bypassed / linked out the temp switch just to confirm that is the problem?
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:28 am
Skirt removal!
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Matt H »
Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:04 pm
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I have found someone willing to weld the rear door-shuts on the new BX for me, but he said I'd need to remove the skirts - because he has done it in...
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Fair dos... Thanks for the info.
I fancied getting it through a test as early as March, before I put the white one in - as that's also due a fair...
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Last post by Matt H
Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:58 pm
Closing sunroof
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kieran.l »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:54 am
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Is it possible to close an electric sunroof without any electrics? Is there a gear that can be turned manually?
I'm buying a 93 TZD turbo that has...
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Advice was perfect, have now closed the sunroof, but after 7 years of no use a fair bit of pressure had to be put on the allen key! :lol:
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Last post by kieran.l
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:04 pm
BX19TRS Starting Problem
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kiwi »
Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:24 am
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Dread Solex Carb but it may not be the carb I think!
This car has always been a pig to start since I got it and something I noted today while trying...
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I took the descsion to put in the 16RS carb I had floating around and had taken parts off of over the years.
One thing perplexed me as I was looking...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:00 am
Glow Plugs
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Discoil »
Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:34 pm
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The BX has been a poor starter for a few months now :oops:
My wife expects it to start immediately as the reminder glow plug light is intermittant,...
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Yep, mine's been locked off as it doesn't operate properly. I have another to try but haven't got round to doing it yet - hopefully on of this weeks...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:52 pm
Pedal Box replacement
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Dominic »
Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:36 pm
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Found a pedal box in a junk yard to replace my collapsed one, came out without too much drama, despite the donor car wearing an Alfa and an Allegro...
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I had the same problem with the lock ring - my replacement had one but it was rubbish. IN the end I did without - so long as a helper keeps some...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:48 pm
Gearbox Oil Filler
Replies: 31
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hvanman »
Mon May 28, 2012 8:03 pm
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I've had a search of the technical section but not had any luck.... I need to fill my gearbox after major strip down, but can't see the filler hole...
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I had both sides to do on mine - The driver's side is cured, but I'm sure I missed something on the passenger side as I haven't solved the issue yet.
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:48 pm
Fan Heater Speed
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MULLEY »
Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:24 pm
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The fan speed has always been a bit on the low side, but if the dial was wiggled a bit then it would come on a fair bit stronger. Typically as its...
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Yup, there are those 2 connectors, i guess i'll have to take the clock tray out & have a look to see what's going on.
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:52 pm
Starter motors should start cars?
Replies: 19
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Wooscary »
Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:46 pm
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Right?
I've not been driving the BX much at the moment, but the last few times I've started it, seems like the starter is being a little sticky....
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I did get it sorted out Malcolm, cheers.
It got to the point where no amount of bashing would get it going. As has been
said probably just needed a...
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Last post by Wooscary
Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:43 pm
Gear linkage
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ace_the_bass »
Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:01 pm
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Happy new year all!After trying to sell my gti last year with no joy I decided id keep it. When I went for a last run in it before tax and mot ran...
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just aim those numbers by citroen first, they will tell you if they are NFP,
im sure it did not state this when i checked the part No.'s
regards...
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Last post by citronut
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:20 am
getting dangerous- replacement calipers needed.
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tim »
Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:53 pm
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I put a thread on many weeks back about the handbrake on the White One, which was getting progressively poorer. If you look back, you'll see that...
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Just needs someone with a caliper and camera and all will become clear, I hope.
Hmmm, I might just have to do that. I've always just pushed the...
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:29 pm
not too technical, just a wiring location
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Henry.M »
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:44 pm
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been studying the book of lies wiring diagram today and have concluded that all I need to get a spark now (in theory) would be the Lt wire which goes...
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he told me that Citroens wiring colours are unique to Citoren and dont bear any real relevance to any wiring diagram. Green, black and brown seem to...
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Last post by Birotor
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:56 pm
Courtesy Lamp Switch Wires
Replies: 9
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Tim Leech »
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:13 am
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Ive gone to change a couple of the courtesy light switches on the DTR recently as they appeared not to work, however after removing the switch...
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I lost one of the wires on Timex this way when I tried making the door switch work. I don't know if mine is typical, but there is very little spare...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:46 pm
Another Cooling System Question
Replies: 19
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kiwi »
Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:56 am
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Long story short the BX19TZS has had for a while a problem with the cooling system. I am discounting Headgasket at this time due to it having been...
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It appears the water pump is at fault but who knows if that damage may have resulted in other damage inside the engine until I fix it.
Check done...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:42 am
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