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Weak Interior Blower

by kiwi » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:20 am

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Ok chaps! Down here in NZ it got hot and I have discovered something that a long drive made life a bit uncomfortable and well with Winter and wet...

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You may find your solution here:

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Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:11 pm
Oil Burner

by xjs36uk » Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:55 pm
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Oh well I knew it was going to be to good to be true! :|

Just took the 1.6 IE Image in for it's pickerl (Austrian MOT) and it stank the 1000 m2...

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Here's the link

Fortunately/unfortunately I don't go back to blighty if at all possible. I've only returned once 3 years ago for 1 day to pick up...
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Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:55 am
How should a BX ride?

by BXcitro » Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:46 pm
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I've had my TZD for 6 months now and loving every minute of her.
I had the spheres and LHM changed shortly after buying the car as the old ones were...

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Lots of good information here and on related pages:
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:29 am
Fuse Board connections

by mountainmanUK » Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:03 pm

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Hi people!

Has anyone got a detailed diagram (suitable for electrickery numpties!) showing the connections/pin-outs for the BX TD fuseboard?
Haynes...

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Dave!

Long time no speak buddy, glad you've still got Monica!

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Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:10 pm
Exhaust System

by Tim Leech » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:08 pm

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I shall be fitting a new exhaust to the GT soon ready for France, the front pipe is tired as is the middle pipe.

My question is would a complete new...

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They list a K&N panel style for it (same as early Diesel) which fits inside the existing round holder, so may get one of those as its only £35

And...

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Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:13 pm
Not BX, but....

by Dominic » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:26 am

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Anyone know anything about the infernal electronics on Hdi 110's? My 02 Picasso travels precisely 11.2 miles then goes into limp mode. Diagnostic...

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This is a 1.6 16v Hdi

Not if it's an 02 it's not.

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Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:58 am
C2, C3 Alloy wheels on a BX

by almostfrench » Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:16 am

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When Chuggington (BX TGD), needs new tyres, I'm tempted by the idea of C2 or C3 15 alloy wheels.

The main reason is that Michelin in particular, is...

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Just get some new tyres to fit the rims,

I ordered 4 new Michelins for my GT today, 175/65 R 14 and paid £50 a corner for them

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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:57 am
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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Hi Phil,
From what I was looking at, it's section 13.54, Diagram 6 - all models from 1987 - circuit IX. Unit 92, Interior Light Timer. Between lines...

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Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:23 pm
Wiper Issue

by Tim Leech » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:59 pm

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The intermittent wipe and self park on the tzd have stopped working although the washers and normal wipe works... but doesn't self park.

Fuse or...

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Strangely enough it has mended itself

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Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:20 pm
BX 16E wiring and piping

by xjs36uk » Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:35 pm

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Just putting this out there to anyone with definitive knowledge.

On the front of the injection manifold, 1600 single point injector (what would be...

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The 1.6i was the only UK 1.6 petrol version of the injection model AFAIK and started in either very, very late 91 or early 92. There is at least one...

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Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:14 am
Coolant Hose drama

by kiwi » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:36 am

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Basically the TXD sprung a leak where the pipe that goes to the Oil filter cooler rubbed against the starter motor! Tracing the pipe back it goes to...

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I use silicone, the high temperature variety, for either gaskets or flues.

After I read this I remembered there was a tube of instant gasket laying...

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Last post by kiwi
Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:01 am
Front wishbone bush part number?

by mijfife » Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:29 pm

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Hi guys, I need to replace the front most wishbone bushes on the front arms of my 1991 TZD. I've seen some on Ebay which say they are the equivalent...

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From memory (I did a batch of them a while back) it's actually easier to do them with a big vice - I've got a press and it's hard to get it all lined...

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Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:41 am
Auxiliary diesel powered heater

by Dragon Man » Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:21 am

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hey guys, one of the things i have been toying with on my old fiats is fitting a small 5kw auxiliary heater in the coolant system, ive not done it as...

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Wouldn't it be simpler if you want to do this to use the heater that Ford use on diesel that heat by glowplugs?

I think the heater he is referring...

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Last post by Way2go
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:54 am
Smoke from nearside wheelarch - ideas?

by morningglory » Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:18 am

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Hi,

Bit of a scare this morning on my motorway commute.

Accelerating up the last hill before my exit junction, I noticed less performance, and as...

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Blimey - that's good!

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Last post by KevR
Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:34 pm
5 steering boots still no luck

by Dragon Man » Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:05 pm

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well at £25 each i have bought 5 of these all from citroen all genuine and all of them have split while i try to put them on.

i have tried
heating...

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Hi,

I used a set from a motor factors came in about £8 and came with a cone to go over the ball joint, only done the drivers side so far as the n/s...

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Last post by womble3go
Fri Dec 09, 2016 5:51 pm
BX 19 TGD Auto block drain plug

by Dyane425 » Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:50 pm

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I'm going to change the coolant on my BX Diesel automatic.
In addition to the radiator drain plug, I understand there is a block drain plug....

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Thanks very much.

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Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:16 pm
Twin Carbs

by saintjamesy89 » Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:22 pm

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Hello all, I have always fancied in the long run (as in in the next 5 years or so) putting BX Sport twin carbs and associated inlet manifold and air...

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I think the issues with the fit on RHD cars was the exhaust manifold fouling the steering rack etc, from my research the carbs should just bolt on -...

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Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:06 pm
Remote Central Locking

by Photeauart » Fri Nov 25, 2016 5:33 pm

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I have central locking activated off the key/doors but no plipper on my recently acquired TZi estate. I have found a circuit board loose in the roof...

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Thank you both for the advice. I may take you up on your offer Jaba re the plipper etc and see if I can get it working. In the meantime I'll have a...

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Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:28 pm
Engine noise on tickover

by Tony2 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:22 pm

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Hi
Finally been able to log on, fab.
Bought a metallic grey 1990 Citroen BX 1580cc Millesime from my neighbour in France,he has just given up driving...

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Thanks re spec of car, so what does an Athena have or have not, where does it fit in, looks quite sporty with spoiler and seats are quite smart too.

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Last post by Tony2
Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:20 pm
19 tri exhaust

by diggory » Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:14 am

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I need to change the exhaust on my 89 19tri auto estate (yes, on the road continuously from new, whatever it says on How many left ). The front pipe...

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Won't make much difference. It's just a little silencer, and plenty of 1.9 cars came without them. The exhaust may be very slightly fruitier without...

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Last post by Kitch
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:42 am
It is possible to load the BX so much it doesn't go up!

by hilarystone » Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:45 pm

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I have found today when loading logs into my van its possible to load it so much the suspension does not rise properly! I have never managed to do...

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You could calculate the approximate max load by comparing the distance between high and low position of the suspension to the travelling distance of...

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Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:54 pm
Front brake disk air deflectors

by pwykes » Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:14 pm

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Hi Chaps,

Over the years i have patched these up but they are now coming to end of life. My question is can i just break them off and throw them...

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Nuff said Kitch.

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Last post by rutter123
Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:30 pm
Good doseur but still sinking - help!

by Pluto » Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:11 am

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Hi all

I recently fitted a good replacement brake valve to my tdg estate as the back end was starting to sink quite quickly after the engine was...

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Following this with interest! As that troublesome BX Estate I have got has now decided to drop at the rear quite quickly when parked. So much so it...

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Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:53 am
Water in exhaust

by saintjamesy89 » Sun Oct 09, 2016 9:47 pm
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Hi all,

There is water coming out of my exhaust, when stood idling for a while it is a couple of drops at any one time, after a drive and a blast it...

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Hello, I did hear that for every gallon of petrol burnt that a gallon of water was produced???? Go figure!
Cheers.
Geoff.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:43 am
Warning lights....

by TizzyD » Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:43 pm
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I have the following warning lights on from the moment I start the car.

1) STOP lamp
2) Hydraulic pressure and level lamp
3) Coolant level lamp
4)...

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So I take it you already had it in mind that this was potentially the problem and assume you damaged the sump the day the lights came on if...
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:10 am
Taillight Fault

by kiwi » Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:43 am

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Faultfinding help required please

My 19TRS has developed a fault in the main rear light light cluster where the tail light in that cluster does not...

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That would be an easy fix if it was the loom that links via the boot. Problem is which I think has been lost in translation is that it IS the main...

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Last post by kiwi
Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:53 am
Heater tap issue

by pikey666 » Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:05 am

So I am trying to sort the lack of heating on my bx.
All the controls move properly and the pin moves up and down freely so I reasoned that it was...

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Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:05 am
Carb problems

by Phil Brook » Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:18 pm

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I know this is nothing new but does anyone know if a carb for my 1.6 auto can be bought? I have changed the current one to a manual choke which is...

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A noisy hydraulic pump is generally a good sign that it's on it's way out, the internal lobes and springs wear, doubtful and expensive for a new...

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Last post by rutter123
Sat Oct 15, 2016 10:20 pm
Power steering rack boots / bellows / gators.

by Dragon Man » Sun Oct 09, 2016 1:20 pm

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Hey guys, after buying 3 sets of power steering rack gators i still think that i have the wrong type. all of the claim to fit the Citroen BX with...

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they are still available from Citroen l/h side 95 496 072 r/h/side 95 604 346.

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Sun Oct 09, 2016 2:44 pm
Rear Suspension Cylinder - Disconnected Pipe

by BXTASY » Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:51 am

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While working on the right rear suspension of my ’88 GTI, I noticed two tubes attached to the lower (forward) part of the suspension cylinder. I...

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The “BX Project” has been mentioned as a resource. What is the URL?

Thanks, y’all.

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Last post by Way2go
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:47 pm
Squeaky Clutch when hot

by BXcitro » Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:05 pm
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Just wondering if anyone else gets this annoying squeaky/creaking clutch sound when it's being pressed down and released.

For some reason it only...

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Thanks for all the information guys, definitely something to look into. I'll check my pivot arm tomorrow.
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Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:39 pm
Temperature sensor

by KevR » Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:26 pm

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Right then. I'm trying to sort out all the bits I need to put a GTi dash in the TZD. Got the clocks (got two sets in fact - one for each car). Have...

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They may be different on my late TD (with the fuel filter on top of the thermostat housing), but it's more likely just my memory failing me!...

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Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:19 am
T/D twin cooling fans

by rutter123 » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:48 am
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Should they both come on together? I have mine set to cut in at approx 88/90 degrees c, but only one cuts in on the offside. They both work with a...

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For time being i have left it with just one fan working on the rad switch and fitted a manual override on the second, sat in traffic last week for a...
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Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:42 pm
Wiring to coil - BX19 TRS 1989 - and HP pump priming

by Mark.T » Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:59 pm

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Hi

I've just reparied and re-installed the engine wiring looms on a BX 19 that I've been trying to get back on the road for some time. I'm glad to...

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Thanks for confirming. Just need to get steering alignment sorted

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

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Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:23 pm
Engine cutting out and backfiring

by TimG » Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:06 pm

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Hi All. I have a recurrent problem with my GTI 8v - when it's been left for a couple of weeks, it starts first time and then is a bit juddery when it...

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There are a few things that can cause this, bx's with fuel injection hate any type of air leaks pre throttle body even the tiniest leak will cause...

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Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:19 pm
Dim battery light before ignition, then flickering

by andycadabra » Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:35 pm
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For the last 3 weeks I've had a flickering battery light (at first it would go off after a while), but strangely no starting issues as yet (powerpack...

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Alternator arrived this morning, but it seems that Peugeot 406 alternators aren't all compatible after all - the 2 mounts at the bottom are too close...
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Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:48 pm
Fitting Air Conditioning.

by David » Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:52 pm
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Hi all, I have recently acquired an air conditioning system for my BX. Already I have a few questions on how to put it all in.

The car is all in...

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a lot of this i am going to have to go through with the changing of seals and swapping of compressor oil.. thankfully i have manifold gauges and a 2...
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Last post by Dragon Man
Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:11 pm
Not bx tech but Relay van issue

by rutter123 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:03 pm

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Just of lately this week my 2008 LWB Relay van has developed an intermmitent prob with the PAS, the steering stiffens up occasionally then on turning...

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Mine is defo pump driven as there is a PAS pump ( belt driven) on the bottom left hand side of the engine, i suspect i may have 2 separate issues...

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Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:04 pm
OSR LHM leak and loose sphere

by Retrofrench » Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:22 pm

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Evening guys, some help needed please! My BX 16TRS failed its MOT today. Binding rear brake and there is a leak of LHM fluid from the OSR. Had the...

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Im guessing the leak on the o/s/r is from the return pipes which sit just above the rear beam, there is a rubber Y connector up there which breaks...

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Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:40 pm
bx rear suspension

by arlever » Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:32 pm

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the boot or gaitor on my rear suspension with the two tubes from it is ripped through. can anyone tell me are these gaitors available to buy...

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KevR

Where did.you get them remade ?

Alan

Not me, it was Chevronics who had them remade.

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Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:48 am
subframe mounting area

by tim » Sat Aug 20, 2016 5:25 pm

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Well, it's finally happened. The trusty White One (19TXD estate) has been given the waggy finger by the MOT guy due to rust around the subframe...

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Depends on whether you want it patched up for MoT, or whether you want a proper job.

Patch up for MoT can be done by dropping the axle and plating...

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Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:35 pm
Name that part...

by Mark.T » Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:55 pm

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Been re-installing or replacing various parts under the bonnet on my 19TRS Series 2 before putting the transmission back in - HP pump, timing belt,...

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Thanks for suggestions - I think I worked out where these washers come from. The three 2 cm washers are probably part no 694677 - one of these came...

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Fri Aug 19, 2016 2:45 pm
random plug by the fuse board and other random 16V stuff?

by Adrian E » Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:00 pm

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Hello learned owners :D

Was fiddling about trying to find a fused power source for the fuel pump on our non-starting 16V last weekend (from what I...

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Thanks folks - will assume the wiring isn't a problem! I'd have been doing well to dislodge it without realising, although there's a fair amount of...

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Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:50 pm
VERY leaky door seal

by Pluto » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:19 pm

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Hi all, bit of an odd one this!

I recently noticed that the carpet (or more specifically the sound deadning layer underneath) in the front passenger...

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You could thread some (compressible) tubing into the seal; or alternatively a new seal is only a few quid per metre. Woolies seem to be good value....

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Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:54 pm
Torque for clutch pressure plate bolts

by Mark.T » Thu Aug 11, 2016 3:37 pm

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Hi
I'm just putting a new clutch in a BX 19TRS and am not sure how much to torque up the six 13 mm bolts holding the pressure plate to the flywheel....

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Like most tools from Poundland-they are made from bread and butter.

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Last post by rutter123
Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:38 am
Mk 1 oil level gauge

by bowei001 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:31 pm
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I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction with this. I have a 1986 Mk1 16TRS Auto and for the last 27 or so years the oil level gauge...

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Centre console will be fine. Only held in by a few fixings, and they're pretty robust. Also the same as used on the mk2.

Won't be under there, of...
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Aug 11, 2016 1:07 pm
Conversion Diesel to Petrol

by kiwi » Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:39 am

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I got this nuts idea running through my head at the moment!

This TZD Estate I got has been driving me nuts with ongoing problems! The Suspension is...

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It all depends on how good you are at changing engines and If you have all the bits you need.

I did this just for a bit of fun and it took me weeks...

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Mon Aug 01, 2016 9:36 pm
A non-sinking feeling...

by northernchap » Thu May 05, 2016 11:53 am
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Hi all, new to the forum and in case you didn't see on FB I'm the guy who bought Malcolm Goldberger's old red TZD estate on eBay recently.

I'm...

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Good job.
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Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:32 am
Oil level gauge

by Jaba » Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:55 pm

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A recent posting on this subject has awakened my interest in these as I fitted a GTi dash to my TD a long while ago complete with an oil pressure...

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@ Mat.... So your level gauge works. I suppose it should as you retained the TD setup. I do have the oil temperature and pressure working as well as...

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Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:55 pm
brake discs (non bx sorry)

by paintingbox » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:32 pm

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Hello All.

My Mother has paid a lot of money for new brake discs and pads, It looks to me like the chap has done the pads but not the discs, the...

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/\ I didn't look at them all - yes the wear lip so soon is a worry.

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Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:14 pm

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