Air-con TXV O-rings
white exec » Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:02 pm
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Does anyone know the sizing of the two sizes of O-ring for the TX valve?
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Well done for getting it out, its always a struggle! As condensation does form on the outside of the TX valve due to its running temperature its...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:23 pm
'89 BX 16v Error Code 52 - Air leaks?
by krekov » Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:36 pm
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Hi,
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I believe that can only be done on non-catalyst models, is there any way to do it on others?
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:26 pm
1992 BX 19 tzi cracked engine block
by pdl1989 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:14 am
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So I discovered recently my car was leaking coolant and the other day took it to the mechanic, who tells me the engine block is cracked. It still...
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Sounds like the mechanics aren’t too keen on trying to weld the crack, but I’ve found a DZK engine from a BX enthusiast on Aussiefrogs. I’ll pick it...
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Last post by pdl1989 Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:01 am
Central locking
by Culasse » Mon Jun 07, 2021 1:15 pm
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Just discovered that the LHF door's locking does not lock or unlock with the key. Central locking on and off is fine but nothing happens in key mode....
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In turn, I bought a full set of lock actuators from a GTi a while ago to repair my faulty system, and it only had one 'master' motor, whereas the...
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Last post by Culasse Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:57 pm
Shaky wing mirror
by RobC » Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:47 pm
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The glass in my offside wing mirror is very juddery.
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Thanks- how is the mirror attached to the body, does it just pop off?
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Last post by Pcheaven Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:36 pm
Alterntor rebuilds
by womble3go » Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:37 pm
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Hello All,
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Might be better on the phone in my experience!
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:30 pm
1992 BX 19 tzi leaking
pdl1989 » Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:43 pm
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So... there is a bright green fluid leaking underneath the front end of the car. It seems to start dripping once the hydraulics kick in and the car...
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Thanks for all the replies.
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Last post by pdl1989 Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:10 am
Stereo System
by pdl1989 » Mon May 31, 2021 4:41 pm
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I have a 92 Citroen BX tzi. I want to install a good stereo system and am looking for suggestions on something that would suit, and am curious to...
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Thanks for the responses. Now I’ve got a general idea of what needs doing.
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Last post by pdl1989 Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:46 pm
Rich running BX 16 Valve
by bx16v » Tue May 04, 2021 3:34 pm
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Hi all
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+1 on the AFM plug wiring. Definite weak point.
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Last post by RobC Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:09 am
Adding a temperature gauge
white exec » Fri May 28, 2021 10:46 pm
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Have managed to find a coolant temperature gauge instrument pod, which is on its way to me.
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Will be doing just that Rob - using the lower temp switch (105°C iirc) for a visible warning :!: .
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Last post by white exec Sat May 29, 2021 5:32 pm
Are these part numbers interchangeable, how can I tell?
Pcheaven » Mon May 24, 2021 6:45 pm
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Both are apparently bottom hoses for no air con bx
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Thanks. I have been googling daily
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Last post by xantia_v6 Mon May 24, 2021 9:18 pm
Replacement coolant hoses
white exec » Mon May 10, 2021 7:16 pm
When not possible to find a replacement/aftermarket hose, there are a good few companies who stock universal or general purpose hoses, covering...
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Last post by white exec Mon May 10, 2021 7:16 pm
Easy or a pain : replacing clutch cable 1.6 petrol
by Pcheaven » Tue May 04, 2021 10:46 pm
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My clutch isn’t as smooth as I would like , so am considering replacing the clutch cable
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Even taking the driver's seat out and removing the steering wheel and lower shroud for decent access it's a pig of a job.
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Last post by Pcheaven Sun May 09, 2021 8:55 pm
Saggy offside rear
RobC » Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:41 pm
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My BX rides 5cm lower on the offside rear than the nearside. Front height is fine both sides. Tyres all good.
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Good bit of detective work. Let's see what you find.
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Last post by white exec Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:02 am
Pressure regulator leaks
by Culasse » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:27 pm
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My BX is languishing in its garage at the moment and is in need of an MOT.
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Rutter and David, yes I am sure you are right. I was just looking for something quick and easy instead of long and messy. But having looked again at...
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Last post by Culasse Wed Apr 28, 2021 11:12 pm
Is it possible to date my spheres from the markings ?
Pcheaven » Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:36 pm
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I am curious as to their age
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They are Am-tec part no. Motor factor issue.
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Last post by Pcheaven Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:39 pm
Haynes BX manual
by white exec » Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:43 am
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Have just bought a more updated Haynes manual for the BX - #908, Petrol, the 1995 edition. My earlier one was 1991.
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Sound like an idea for me
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Last post by Pcheaven Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:55 am
Heater control panel illumination
by white exec » Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:33 am
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For a Mk2, am I right in thinking that access to the bulbs is by removing the control knobs?
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Success. Piece of gaffer-tape on the knobs to protect them, and a sharp tug with the pliers.
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Last post by white exec Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:15 pm
Fitting radio/cd
FroggyBX » Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:43 am
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I'm retired in France and recently bought a 1991 Citroen BX 'Image' 1.6 as a second car 'pour les week-ends'. Doesn't have a radio/cd player so I...
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Thanks for that tech advice.
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Last post by FroggyBX Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:14 pm
A/C - conversion to R134a
white exec » Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:21 am
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About to get stuck into this, on the R12 factory system on the 19D Millesime.
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It claims to be a drop-in replacement for R-12, and compatible with mineral oil and 'other' compressor oils.
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Last post by white exec Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:32 pm
No fast idle on cold start (91 1.6)
by Pcheaven » Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:10 pm
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Seems Like a simple issue. I hope
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I located the fast idle screw, and gave it an 1/8th of a turn. that appears to have sorted the problem. cold idle is now just over 1100.
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Last post by Pcheaven Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:33 pm
How long should spheres last
Pcheaven » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:41 pm
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Sorry.
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👍
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Last post by Pcheaven Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:39 pm
are all manual door mirrors the same?
by Pcheaven » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:28 am
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some advise please.
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if you have the old arm you could try some glue.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:20 pm
Can you drive a 4x4 if the 4wd system is faulty
by Pcheaven » Tue Mar 16, 2021 7:56 pm
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Curious
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Ive heard that if the transfer box doesnt work then the car wont move....
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:46 pm
Interior Lights...
by Photeauart » Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:58 pm
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Any pointers please… 91reg TZi… interior lights were intermittent so cleaned/checked door switches. All good and they started working ok. Came on...
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Interior lights timer — LHD cars
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Last post by white exec Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:28 pm
Fog light and rear demister stuck on
by bussell » Thu Mar 04, 2021 6:34 pm
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So I have temporarily remedied this by removing fuses, which means no horn.
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Surprising that both of these switches would fail, especially as they (normally) get relatively sparse use, as switches go.
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Last post by white exec Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:46 pm
Front indicator removal
white exec » Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:00 am
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Am I right in thinking that it's necessary to first remove a headlight, to get access to securing bolt for the late-type indicator unit? Early units...
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While by the letter of the law that wouldn't be legal here, and the UK has its own rules on vehicle lighting, that looks so 'Factory' i bet no one...
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Last post by Vanny Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:58 pm
BX mudflaps
by white exec » Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:16 am
Can anyone recommend some moulded/contoured flexible rubber mudflaps that are a good fit for the car?
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Last post by white exec Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:16 am
Front strut O-rings
by white exec » Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:09 pm
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Does anyone have the dimensions of the pair of O-rings fitted to the front strut tops?
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Yes its annoying that Citroen don't give the size of the o-rings. You could measure them of course but as Rutter says Pleiades can supply them as...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:31 pm
Coolant leak at rear of engine
RMS_TITANIC » Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:04 pm
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I have a leak at the rear of the engine, I'm not sure how to stop it. I Cannot seem to get the pipe on any more but I'm confident the hose clip is...
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Don't put RADWELD in it it will f### your heater tap and matrix and clog Yr cooling system.
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Last post by white exec Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Glue or something for rear quarter panel-
by senmathal » Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:59 pm
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Hello!
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Sorry for late respond and thanks for your answer and tip. I think some kind of Sikaflex is a god Solution. I think there will bee a little gap to...
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Last post by senmathal Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:30 pm
Towbar needed
white exec » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:11 pm
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Does anyone know of any manufacturer who currently lists a complete towbar (hardware, not worried about the electrics) for BX hatch?
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So the one I have here that looks like it was made by a bloke in a shed from 1 1/2 box section iron which bolts only to the towing eye brackets...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:58 pm
Engine type?
white exec » Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:35 pm
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There has been a clerical complication with Spanish registration authorities, in processing my '92 19D Millesime.
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In the UK, TRD is very close to 'TuRD' which is something completely different , hence we got DTR.
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Last post by Vanny Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:21 pm
citroen bx4x4 gti
by andrewj1967 » Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:13 pm
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hi dose anybody now where i can get abs sensors for the rear subframe of my 4x4 thanks andrew
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I think the 4x4 ones are a slightly different design due to the different rear hubs. Usually but not always they fail due to an internal break in the...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:43 am
Missing seat belt?
by white exec » Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:11 am
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Have just found that the rear centre seat belt consists only of the short part with the socket/release, and nothing else.
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Now replaced. Complete new one only €14!
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Last post by white exec Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:01 pm
BX19D exhaust
white exec » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:03 pm
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Engine running well, but not entirely happy with the level of noise from the exhaust.
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They do sound like that a bit, if its running smooth I would leave it be, if its noisy inside the car check you have no holes or seal letting sound...
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:45 pm
alternator removal on 1700 tzd Turbo
by womble3go » Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:24 pm
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Hi All,
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Easy when you know how!
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Last post by Jaba Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:33 am
Heater fan stuck on
by RobC » Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:06 pm
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Before I start pulling the dash apart, just wanted to double check if anyone could advise if the fault lies elsewhere (eg in the scuttle ?)...
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Then disintegrates into dust.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:18 pm
Air-con and radiator cooling fan operation
white exec » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:43 pm
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Wonder if anyone can help with this one...
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Good ideas.
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Last post by Jaba Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:54 pm
HP pump: 6+2 or 5-piston?
white exec » Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:39 pm
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Can anyone help with this one?
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Makes sense - early XM didn't get them either. Think first appeared on later XM and Xantia.
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Last post by white exec Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:23 pm
1.9D PAS rack gaiters
by white exec » Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:05 pm
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Have to replace L and R gaiters on the 1.9 Millesime steering rack.
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LH (steering pinion) side gaiter done yesterday. It was in tatters, with most of its forward-facing side missing, and further fell apart as the...
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Last post by white exec Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:15 pm
Modified windscreen spraybar
white exec » Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:36 pm
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Too windy today to crawl under to fit new rack gaiters, so decided to mod the spraybar instead, as it was a job that could largely be done in the...
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I had ordered a couple of tidy twin spray jets (just arrived), in case the spray bar experiment didn't work, so they remain a good fallback. The...
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Last post by white exec Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:21 am
Coolant temp warning, 1.9D
by white exec » Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:14 pm
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No temp gauge on the 1992 1.9D Millesime, just the usual two temp warning lights, amber and red.
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Useful tips, thanks David.
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Last post by white exec Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:59 pm
6x Speed conversion
by 205007 » Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:03 pm
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Hi, ive just set about bringing my 16v back to life after a long stint in storage and wondered if anyone had fitted a 306 Gti-6 gearbox in to their...
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Let us know how you get on with this. It's something that I've thought about in the past, but I'd only see it as worthwhile if the ratio of 6th gear...
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Last post by David Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:19 pm
1.9D TDC/Tacho sensor
by white exec » Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:39 pm
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Am now sorting out niggles (and essentials) on the newly acquired 19D Millesime.
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To adjust handbrake cables stand hard on brake with engine running and pump handbrake a few times this should adjust it accordingly and bring it to...
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Last post by white exec Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:46 am
Dipstick length - 1.9D
white exec » Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:12 pm
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Dipstick length 3.jpg
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Have just gone down to the garage to have a sniff...
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Last post by white exec Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:02 pm
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Last post by IanE Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:34 pm
Brake caliper bleed screws
white exec » Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:09 pm
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See that the bleed screws are now NFP at Citroen...
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I prefer to add some ceramic lubricant to the treads, no seizing after that. That is, totally unscrew the bleed screw, cover the thread with paste...
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Last post by Kaapelimies Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:46 pm
Coolant leak
Gouldy » Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:55 pm
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Hi guys, I seem to have a coolant leak from the underside of this part with two coolant hoses. Anyone know what the part is and where to get one from?
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Your picture isn't very clear, but it looks like the oil cooler to me. Is the car an automatic and is that picture on top of the gearbox? You'll need...
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Last post by David Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:16 pm
Steering column adjust?
by white exec » Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:51 pm
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Quick Q: Is the steering column height adjustable (support bracket?). Reach is OK, but would like to drop the wheel height a tad.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
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