Leaking rear struts... ahhhh! SH*T !!!!
by 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
by 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
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Last post by BX Bandit Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:22 pm
Orga number and Vin question
by michaelr » Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:06 am
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I wonder if anyone here can point me in the right direction?
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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?
by mark239 » Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:26 pm
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Or am I going to have to make one?
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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
by michaelr » Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:36 pm
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Hi all
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Wow what a lovely D
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Last post by michaelr Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:14 am
A few queries...hope you can help!
by 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.
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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
by 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;
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Last post by Vanny Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:46 pm
Diesel Starter motor
by 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.
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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
by 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
by 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.
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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)
by mark239 » Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:48 pm
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As above really
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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
by 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.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:55 pm
How do you remove a pedal box?
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.
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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
by 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
by 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?
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Last post by mark239 Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:56 am
Wiring assistance
by mark239 » Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:15 pm
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Hi
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I don't know what goes where, but I know you're missing from that list:
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Last post by RobC Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:42 pm
Turning the Struts
by 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.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:25 am
Engine Oil - Any problem using a slightly different grade?
by 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
by 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.
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Whats the matter with you all, whats wrong with driving a car with no PAS?
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Last post by Mothman Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:49 pm
16V crank sensor
by mark239 » Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:13 pm
Anyone know what it's the same as?
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Last post by mark239 Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:13 pm
Chinese Aluminium Radiator
by frog » Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:05 am
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Hi,
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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?
by 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?
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Last post by kieran.l Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:30 pm
TD clutch in 16v?
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
by 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,
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Last post by citronut Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:33 pm
GT Won't start
by 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
by 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
by 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
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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
by 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.
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I'd be very tempted to move to France. Cheese, wine and Cits.
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Last post by Way2go Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:35 pm
Mk 1 front wings on a mk 2
by 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....
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Last post by BX Bandit Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:43 am
Sticky heater control
by 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.
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Last post by RobC Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:28 pm
Sunroof maintenance.
by Mothman » Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:31 pm
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Gloria came with a factory fitted sunroof.
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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
by 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:
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Last post by Mickey taker Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:37 pm
Panel questions
by 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.
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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
by mark239 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:50 am
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Anyone else used this ok?
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it'll be ok as Elring are a good brand
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Last post by citronut Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:27 pm
Rear Arm
by kiwi » Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:53 pm
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Not sure what I have done wrong.
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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
by 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
by 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'
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:27 pm
TXD Turbo running temp
by 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
by 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
by 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????
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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
by 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!)
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Last post by electrokid Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:08 pm
wheel tracking
by 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
by 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
by 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
by rd27 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:07 pm
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Hello folks
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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
by kiwi » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:50 am
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A worthy easy ish challenge or not?
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Done!
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Last post by kiwi Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:22 am
Sphere shelf life?
by 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
by 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.
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Warning light senders are only ever one pin on the BX 16v (in my experience).
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Last post by Kitch Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:40 pm
Rear seat removal.
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.
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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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