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?
I've tried pulling them off - even with some padded...
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Success. Piece of gaffer-tape on the knobs to protect them, and a sharp tug with the pliers.
Some very dry spring clips in the knobs, likely never...
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Last post by white exec Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:15 pm
Fitting radio/cd
by 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
by 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.
Have read up on some of the past threads, including Dragon Man's 2016...
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It claims to be a drop-in replacement for R-12, and compatible with mineral oil and 'other' compressor oils.
It's 60% R-134a, according to the MSDS...
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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
From cold start the engine does not fast idle and requires me to hold accelerator depressed a little for a while....
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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.
Have no...
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Last post by Pcheaven Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:33 pm
How long should spheres last
by Pcheaven » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:41 pm
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Sorry.
Newbie question. I tried to find the answer here and couldn’t
I think mine are the original ones, and the car doesn’t handle speed bumps...
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I was considering an lhm cleanse.
It’s on the list for Friday
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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.
As per subject, the passenger side door mirror on my Meteor has a broken control arm.
Ca I use any manual mirror from any BX....
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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
Can you still use as a daily runner a 4x4 if the 4wd system is broke ( prop shaft splines and transfer box issues ) whilst you source...
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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
Needed to locate this today.
For LHD, just lift out the upper glove compartment (4 plastic plugs + 2 cross-head...
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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.
I turned fog light and demister on recently and now they won’t turn...
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Surprising that both of these switches would fail, especially as they (normally) get relatively sparse use, as switches go.
You might be lucky, and...
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Last post by white exec Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:46 pm
Front indicator removal
by 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?
Good few Universal-fit items on the web, but...
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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?
OE part number is 24 826 009, Suspension cylinder O-ring.
NFP,...
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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
by 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.
Lots of similar advice on FCF for Citroens in general....
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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!
I on my way to replace a rear quarter panel and wonder what type of glue to use between the outer an inner panel? Original there was a thick...
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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
by 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?
Have tried some...
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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?
by 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.
The engine is the original 1905cc...
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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.
Would have expected at...
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Now replaced. Complete new one only €14!
Was a tad concerned about the matriculation (re-plating) test, as it's meant to be exceptionally thorough,...
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Last post by white exec Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:01 pm
BX19D exhaust
by 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.
At idle, the noise from the tailpipe is quite burpy (sounds...
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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,
I need to remove my alternator from a 1993 1700 tzd turbo, last time I did one I had to take rad out as could not see how to get it the...
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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.
They are still available new but quite pricey.
I'm sure someone in the know could make a replacement with a few...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:18 pm
Air-con and radiator cooling fan operation
by white exec » Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:43 pm
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Wonder if anyone can help with this one...
I've been looking at the Citroen wiring diagram for the factory-fitted AC system, in preparation for...
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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?
by white exec » Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:39 pm
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Can anyone help with this one?
Parts appears to list (for my VIN) the 1905L HPP as 6+2.
In this case, it wouldn't have an FDV (flow divider valve),...
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Makes sense - early XM didn't get them either. Think first appeared on later XM and Xantia.
Parts! :roll:
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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.
Needing to order some decently stretchable gaiters (rather than OE thin/stiff...
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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
by 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.
Both lights work (have just relamped the whole...
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Useful tips, thanks David.
I'll only add the pukka temp gauge(s) to the dash, for appearance sake, so will keep looking.
As a temporary measure, will...
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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.
One of the faults is a dead tacho.
Think I have found the thin...
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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
by white exec » Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:12 pm
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Dipstick length 3.jpg
Could someone confirm the correct length (underside of handle to H mark) for a 1.9D dipstick?
Am in the process of...
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Have just gone down to the garage to have a sniff...
I have some of each of these two:
- Total Traxium (Gear 8 ) 75W80 GL-4, 1-litre pack
- Total...
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Last post by IanE Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:34 pm
Brake caliper bleed screws
by white exec » Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:09 pm
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See that the bleed screws are now NFP at Citroen...
front - 95 578 347
rear - 1210 06
Are these really different, FF and RR?
Is the thread the...
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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
by 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.
Thought so... I'll lift the seat runner at the back with some spacers to tilt the whole seat forward - I need it to be...
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Last post by white exec Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:05 pm
Suspension dropping over time
by Gouldy » Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:21 am
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Hi guys as some of you may have read I have a bouncy back end on the gti and overnight it seems to fall.
Once started it picks up height again...
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The Citroen Mechanic's handbooks properly list the full sphere spec (eg 400/40/1.10) for every model. Several of these booklets cover the BX, and all...
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Last post by white exec Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:50 am
HELP PLEASE *** BX19 Hydraulic oil leak
by seza » Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:55 pm
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Hi all,
Great forum, thanks to all those that made it possible,
I am new to the BX - recently I started to work on a 1993 BX19 TXD which has not...
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Excellent! One more thing to check on the ramp before I buy a BX. Thanks!
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Last post by Pedigreed Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:28 pm
Auto gearbox on gti question
by Gouldy » Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:13 pm
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Hi guys
Have just collected my 8v gti and have noticed that it doesn’t seem to rev that high before changing gear. It’s changing about 1000-1500...
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Thanks for the help mate
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Last post by Gouldy Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:11 pm
BX 14e noise on deceleration
by bussell » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:36 am
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So picked up my new BX and when I take my foot off the gas there is noise which sounds a bit like a warped disc as in it goes and comes based on...
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I am going for all the above and exhaust due to engine movement.
Will check that too! And it makes the noise all the time not just under...
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Last post by bussell Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:44 am
ZF 4HP14 Automatic Gearbox - Information Wanted.
by David » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:30 pm
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Hi all, as the title states I would like information about the ZF 4HP14 automatic gearbox used in the BX.
Mainly, I would like to know what actually...
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All i do is when its cold is lock it in 2 or 3, ir if you keep your foot down its fine
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:20 am
1989 BX 16TRS autochoke/carb problems
by cjpat » Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:31 pm
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Hi,
new to forum and BX ownership and looking for some help.
have 1989 1.6 with auto choke and possible over fueling problems.
Suspect carb has been...
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Ha! I've not driven any of my BXs for a good few years now. Really need to change that!
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Last post by Kitch Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:44 am
BX16TRS - flatspot
by white exec » Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:17 pm
Seeing today's post about the 16TRS with carb issues rang a bell. Not sure whether this is of any interest, this is what happened...
Back in...
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Last post by white exec Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:17 pm
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Last post by David Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:55 pm
Carb and CAT surprise
by Tinkley » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:42 pm
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Recently discovered that the 1991 1.6 auto (XU52C engine) seems to have a CAT on the exhaust front down pipe!
Interesting combination with the Solex...
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That's a new one on me, the TXi was brought out to replace the carb fed model with a single point injection system fitted. If it doesn't need one I...
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:54 pm
PLease help with this leaky hydraulic pipe
by seza » Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:50 pm
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I am working a 1993 BX19 TXD that was stationary for few years,
all systems ok other than a leaky pipe.
The pipe in question is a transparent rigid...
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What a community! very helpful indeed.
Thank you all guys,
but the award goes to David (the one from Manchester),
after bit of perseverance I found...
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Last post by seza Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:50 pm
Repairing engine management plugs
by RobC » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:29 am
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Any hot tips for repairing this? Are replacement plugs available or should I just hack into the plastic with a Stanley knife and try to solder a...
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Rob no need to attack those plugs with a Stanley knife as you can remove the contacts with a modified junior hacksaw blade. enabling a cable/contact...
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Last post by prm-comp Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:35 pm
Steering Pinion Heat Shield Modifications
by BXMad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:29 am
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Apart from being a pain to remove, the heat shield is awkward to refit. Holding the heat shield in the correct place, along with nut, washer &...
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Thats missing on many I think. Not on mine though.
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Last post by Jaba Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:04 pm
Steering RAM bolt torque settings
by BXMad » Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:26 am
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Just finished one of the more awkward jobs on the 1.9 TD - steering gaiters for both sides. At least it was dry, hot & sunny! Nearly finished but...
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Thanks for looking. I'll check them next time I've got the front jacked up. A bit strange its so difficult to find the correct settings for something...
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Last post by BXMad Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:23 am
How do I replace this hose?
by Jonesy » Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:43 pm
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Hi,
I bought a TZD Turbo Estate on Saturday and on Sunday the LHM hose I am pointing at split where it goes onto that thing with a green 'H' on it...
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Hi there. You're quite correct that's the diesel return pipe on further inspection with the intercooler off. Replaced this and all the leak off hoses...
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Last post by Jonesy Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:18 pm
Engine mount shims
by RobC » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:52 am
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The front rubber of the top engine mount on my 16v is a good way away from the actual mount, so it's high time to get the two reacquainted.
Does...
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Found some chunky square washers in the shed.
1 min with an angle grinder later and job’s a good un!
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Last post by RobC Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:06 pm
Junction Stalling
by vulgalour » Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:36 pm
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For some background, my BX (17RD, non-turbo diesel) has been off the road for a month and today was the first time I'd used it. I was having an air...
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Right then, let's bring this to a close (I hope) with a conclusion now that I have the car running again. Sent the injection pump away to be rebuild...
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Last post by vulgalour Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:19 pm
strut mount
by pwykes » Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:15 pm
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Hello Chaps,
My old dog Bx1.9rd is off the road at the moment having some love and attention (and a lot of welding wire) my question is that the...
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Thank durksz
I have sourced two used but in very good condition strut mounts from Chevronics. If the bearing was starting to fail i would expect the...
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