Who wants 20 quid?
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B-Hive »
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:13 am
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Am needing a pair of tensioner bearings for the MK1's. and a pair of front indicators (preferably new, as recently advertised on ebay)
Our local...
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Matt It seems like I have bought the lot already !!! I hope its not a lot of crap...can you PM me your address please and I'll have them posted to...
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Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:58 pm
Perished front height corrector return hose
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Boxwolf »
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:20 pm
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Recently, the rubber return hose from the front height corrector has begun to split. I took it into the garage a few weeks ago, who cut and pushed it...
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This may be of use in the future.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:14 pm
Cam Belt options?
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JayW »
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:16 pm
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The cambelt for my Athena is 17mm x 114 teeth.
Does anyone know if the crank pully is matched to that 17mm or if it's the standard 25mm one (as per...
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:lol:
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Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:28 pm
nipples
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Mickey taker »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:14 pm
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Thought that would get your attention
My front right calipers nipple wouldent play ball on Sunday
so I don't Feel a right tit (get it ) when I go...
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That site's prices are even more expensive than Citroen :(
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:41 pm
Spheres
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:13 am
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What's the age limit for spheres to be ok to use? My GT came with 3 pairs, two dated 2008, two dated 2003 and two undated but marked on the box as...
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I looked at it again today and compared it with the accumulator I'd just removed, and the accumulator has a much bigger and deeper recess. Where the...
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Last post by andycadabra
Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:27 pm
Bodyshell distortion
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mat_fenwick »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:57 pm
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Just wondered if anyone else had noticed this when parking on uneven ground - everything seems fine when you get out, but after the car sinks to the...
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at the citroen service agents i used to work at we noticed that if you pit any other make of car up on a two poster lift you could not open and shut...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:05 pm
Return pipe from rear suspension cylinder - what does it do?
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KevR »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:43 pm
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May seem like a daft question. In fact it may BE a daft question, but there you go.
There are two return pipes on each rear cylinder. I noticed a bit...
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one of the plastic pipes is a vent and the other is a seepage return back to the tank,
all the while the cylinder is holding its presure there wont...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:51 pm
Pram Handle removal
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B-Hive »
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:51 am
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TRS currently in spot light, as GT may have to go in hiatus, so timing belt/tensioner replacement and (cosmetically) the Pram handle spoiler will...
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4 bolts yes, 2 under grommets on the bottom side of the lid, 2 are through the plastic cappings that run up the lid either side of the glass
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:33 pm
front wings - rust, more rust and blocked drain holes....
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tim »
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:04 pm
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Finally got round to removing the wings off the Red One. Having seen the inner wings of the scrappy I was keen to get into mine before the bodywork...
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Certainly hasn't washed away in mine - it was full of crud!
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:37 pm
Suspension leaning to one side (EDIT - failed drop link)
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mat_fenwick »
Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:42 pm
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On the way to the ICCCR yesterday I rounded a LH bend fairly quickly, and there was a large bang, and the car started leaning over to the right at...
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My nearside drop link has been trouble-free for 10 years, but the offside one I replaced 2 years ago had gone after 18 months apparently at each end,...
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Last post by andycadabra
Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:11 pm
Window not going up (or down).
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Wooscary »
Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:34 pm
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Hello
Passenger side front window is doing neither of its usual movements. If the button is pressed for up
there is a slight motor whir. Down...
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mine did this. one of the wires in the drivers door had failed in the bellow between door and A pillar. Wouldn't work from either switch..
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:14 pm
Fitting coolant temperature gauge
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BXnut »
Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:26 pm
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I'm currently looking into retro fitting a coolant temperature gauge, because I've had intermittent problems with my coolant fans which I'm hoping...
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This thread might be useful
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Last post by andycadabra
Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:49 pm
TXD Turbo Fuel pipes....(sorted, and now MOT'd!)
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by mountainmanUK » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:12 pm
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Hi chaps!
Are there any particular problems involved in fitting replacement front to rear fuel pipes on Monica (93 17TXD Turbo-D)?
They were an...
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That might be a good project, for when all the other jobs on the list of been done. Sounds like a cutting torch might be needed though..
Anyway the...
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Last post by andycadabra
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:14 pm
gotta leak
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Mickey taker »
Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:10 pm
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theres a hose that go's from the inlet manifold and joins into the bottom radiator hose ,
somewhere near where they join I appear to have sprung a...
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Have done the plumbers bodge for now,cut the pipe either side of the spur and put in a t piece with a reducer for the pipe to the inlet manifold
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Last post by Mickey taker
Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:38 pm
battery
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Mickey taker »
Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:53 pm
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What make/model battery do you guys recommend for a petrol (1.6) bx.
think mine might have a dead cell
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This one should do you:
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£37.93 delivered.
I've used this company several times before and they've been...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:09 am
air in the diesel - bleeding the system
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richg »
Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:55 pm
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Since I changed the head gasket on the 92 TXD I 've had problems starting ( usually only when cold) and am now getting' surging' which I assume is...
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Hi at the bottom of the filter housing on the side is a white disc, looking from the front of the car is on the left hand side, this is a Fuel...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:26 am
Water Pump
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:35 pm
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Can anybody confirm that this water pump is the correct part for my 85 GT? Engine code is 159A apparently. There are loads on ebay and very few...
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Problem with that is that this BX isn't on anyone's system because it hasn't been taxed since 2004/5 so pre-SORN etc. Whenever I put it into a box...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:46 am
handbrake/caliper adjustment - thoughts please!
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tim »
Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:29 pm
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Despite my recent post about handbrake cables I haven't really achieved 'closure' on this. The White One now has two new, evenly balanced cables and...
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so it goes to show that if the calipers don't float 100% free there can be issues......
any fault to the calliper or slides will cause a braking...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:02 pm
Doseur Valve on a TD
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Tim Leech »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:26 pm
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I am contemplating purchasing a TD Estate to use as my Ecosse Challenge car which I will be viewing on Monday all being well, its a rare one and is...
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either air in the brake circuit or someones plumbed it up wrong then
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:51 pm
Brake valve diagnostics and restoration
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assembled »
Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:09 pm
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Greetings everyone,
I would like to get some help with brake valve issue. My valve has the following symptoms:
-when LHM warms up, pedal starts...
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whilst you have it apart it would pay to fit a seal kit if you can get or have one,
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:28 pm
speakers - anywhere but Halfrauds?
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tim »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:56 pm
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The speakers have given up in the Red one. I assumed that the standard 4-screw type would be available off the shelf but my old local car radio shop...
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I'm fairly sure I've got some, somewhere. They are the 'Yellow cone' type we used to upgrade new BX's with (Think they came as standard in the 16v...
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Last post by BX-pert
Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:45 pm
How do you change the side indicator bulbs?
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MULLEY »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:30 pm
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I had a look & tried twisting the lens, but didn't want to try too hard incase something broke, what's the technique for getting them out so that i...
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It worked, see my blog update :)
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:29 pm
Sunroof lubrication
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merlyn »
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:19 am
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I am going to have a go at replacing the switch on my sunroof but I know that the mechanism is very stiff so before I burn out the motor can anyone...
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Well I opened it fully today (both ways) and sprayed some silicone into it. Hope that will help things along. No leaves or other debris that I could...
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Last post by merlyn
Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:51 pm
BX Petrol distributor lead
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Tim Leech »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:06 pm
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Please forgive my poor description, the Dizzy on the GT has a power lead running from the loom to the distributor body, its been bodged up with...
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I have a spare petrol dizzy somewhere I can bring next Sunday Tim
Thanks Mick
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:58 am
A really useful tip
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KevR »
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:14 am
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When setting valve clearances, make sure you know the difference between 0.5mm and 0.05mm. :oops:
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Could hear youself say oh shit above all the clattering!?
I didn't get as far as starting it up!
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Last post by KevR
Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:33 pm
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:54 pm
BX19 automatic, cotrol cable
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BXGTIBREAKAUTO »
Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:12 pm
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On my 19 GTI Automatic, the gear selector cable has been changed to one from a Xantia due to the cable being obsolete from Citroen. The result is...
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Okay, did a bit of analyzing.. The cable itself (2444.79 and now NFP) is pretty close to cable number 2444.J7 from a Xantia..However, the travel is...
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Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:55 am
XUD 9 cooling
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mike22861 »
Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:04 pm
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The Red Baron has had another incontinence problem this time with water down the back of the engine unfortunately i'm restricted to over the fone...
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Yep, managed to get a look at mine while it was on the ramp at Tony Weston's today (forgot the camera though #-o ). The heater pipe has split at the...
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:50 pm
ducting
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Mickey taker »
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:45 am
Not sure if anyone has spotted or posted this before but the corrugated ducting
that feeds the heater vents is the same stuff that go's from the...
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Last post by Mickey taker
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:45 am
Door skins
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citsncycles »
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:53 pm
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Quick question for you Mk1 experts out there:
Are there any differences between Mk1 & Mk 2 door skins?
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No worries Mike, they are yours if you want them.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:04 am
Poorly Red Baron
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mike22861 »
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:47 pm
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The Red Baron has decided that the Activa is receiving far too much attention and decided to throw a sulk too it's leaking lots of Diesel from the...
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sorry yes KevR
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Last post by mike22861
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:49 am
Lucas diesel pump queries
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Kitch »
Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:23 pm
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Colleague at work has a 97 306 1.9TD with a Lucas pump. It's fast idling at about 1100rpm and smokes under load at low revs, though it clears at the...
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as above apart from that W stuff as it is really a moisture displacent not a lubricant,
True - but it does work to free stuff up as it's thin...
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Last post by KevR
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:29 pm
Mk1 dash removal.....
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Kitch »
Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:58 pm
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....go on then.....who's done it?
Similar to mk2? Cos it looks pretty different up the back of it!
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Observe:
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:08 pm
Lighting Issue
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kiwi »
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:07 am
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Not sure how to sort this one.
Driving home tonight and have noticed this before on those rare occassions I drive in the dark. The headlights seemed...
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I'd put money on it being the alternator telling you it's on its way out. I had this happen to me for a couple of weeks, before it failed 200 miles...
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Last post by smiffy1071
Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:12 am
BROKEN WHEEL BOLTS
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Birotor »
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:24 am
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If any one has experienced this happening could you give brief details.... This has been reported with Xantias...
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Not had one break, but I had a bolt strip its thread today #-o
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:06 pm
Steering wheel
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mds141 »
Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:01 pm
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I've been thinking of replacing the standard BX steering wheel(which, to be honest is a bit nasty) with a Moto Lita leather one. Already acquired a...
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That is the AX GT wheel. You just need to swap the indicator canceling arm off your BX wheel in place of the AX one. I have one here in AUS for sale,...
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Last post by frog
Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:05 pm
brush / roller painting
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themildbunch »
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:46 pm
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Any one ever brush painted their BX?
Interesting old thread on retro-rides..
Very nice looking Cortina that had been brush / roller painted with...
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We used to use Tekaloid coach paint and a brush, it had an advantage over house paint in that it dried hard and could be cut and polished for a...
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Last post by Gibbo2286
Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:16 am
Wobble under load at 50mph
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ghaddon1701 »
Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:00 pm
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Hi everybody,
As some of you may have read in my previous posts about a juddering my TZD turbo has suddenly acquired at about 50mph when under load....
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Don't beat yourself up about it. I've done the opposite - assumed it was driveshafts, changed one, then changed the other without investigating...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:15 pm
Tilting the Break to welding position
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rmattila »
Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:59 pm
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Any ideas on how to get a BX on its side without causing excessive damage to side panels? ( Wait for the snowy season is not an option this time.. ;)...
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I'd go 90 degrees to the suggestions so far. All fluids drained, remove front bumper etc, and lift the car onto its nose - maybe make up a jig to...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:10 pm
Mk 1 heater matrix
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by Mothman » Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:05 pm
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Had a bit of trouble of later with water loss from Sophie and i suspected the heater matrix.
pulled it out today, not a too difficult job with her...
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Hi Andy,
I've just sent a PM to you !
:D
.
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Last post by RxBX
Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:32 pm
diesel auto driveshaft seals
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themildbunch »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:47 pm
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Hi -
I have a very clicky RH driveshaft and a very worn lower engine mount on my auto so I thought I'd do both jobs together given the shaft will...
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they are the same for the auto yes.
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:28 am
Brake caliper bleeding nipples
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saintjamesy89 »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:20 pm
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Anyone know the correct size for my GT, front and back? Went to the motor factors today and was given a tray of universal types to routle through....
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Did you fit those new bleed nipples? & do they leak? & just out of interest, how much cheaper are they than the originals?
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:01 am
95563928 (front suspension cylinder support) creaking
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ghaddon1701 »
Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:12 pm
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Hi everybody,
I have changed the R/H driveshaft recently on my TZD. While we did this we also changed the suspension strut as I thought mine was...
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Probably the replacement strut again i'm afraid. I've never had a 2nd hand creak free one yet :(
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:57 pm
TD spewing water all over
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by
TB2 »
Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:42 pm
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Hi everyone,
got my replacement stop solenoid, installed it and alas, the engine stops when asked to.
However, I went for a short drive (10...
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K seal/rad weld in its self can cause lots of problems.
To Malcolm's suprise, when he tried to drain the coolant from my TZD, nothing came out of the...
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Last post by Mothman
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:08 am
Front height corrector leaking (renamed)
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by
andycadabra »
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:29 pm
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I've been through the Haynes manual and exploded diagrams in parts list, but can't find anything resembling this.
It's situated between and...
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I took the liberty of renaming this thread so it's of some use to those afflicted with a similar problem, rather than just a testament to my...
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Last post by andycadabra
Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:05 pm
Turbo Diesel R/H Driveshaft
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ghaddon1701 »
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:03 pm
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Hi everybody,
Just trying to source a R/H driveshaft at the moment for my TZD Turbo. Could anybody tell me if all of the XU engined BX's petrol and...
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Search in google for Car Spares Ltd.
I may be wrong about ZX driveshafts. I as just using that model as an example. There certainly is a long list...
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Last post by ghaddon1701
Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:11 pm
Front Suspension Height
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Tim Leech »
Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:15 pm
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The DTR rides very well, and sits nice and level, however when you put it in HIGH the rear end raises up to its maximum height but the the front only...
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As an interim solution pressing up and down on one of the wings should loosen things up and make it want to rise fully
You must be joking! they...
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Last post by Willy
Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:35 pm
Heater Tap/Control
Replies: 26
by
kiwi »
Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:07 pm
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The dreaded Heater Tap problem has struck! Well its been like it for a couple of years now where the sludge in the gate has built up so the tap can...
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BX 16 TGS 1992: My heater tap is very stiff. Are there any spares I should ensure are to hand before the job is done by a competent BX competent...
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Last post by andycadabra
Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:49 am
Battery dead, relay at fault?
Replies: 35
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Wooscary »
Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:11 am
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Spent an interesting evening carrying a car battery home on the bus to charge last night.
Got in car, battery very dead. But without key in ignition...
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Thats a good point Mulley, but at the time I assumed it would be fine as it was an OEM BMW 740 or M5 battery (or something of that ilk,), and In...
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Last post by adamskibx
Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:15 am
Pedal to the carpet...
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Dominic »
Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:41 pm
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Two months ago, my tzd became agonizingly slow and amazingly economical - obviously a fuelling issue. All vacuum pipes OK, pump diaphram OK, turbo...
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no need to drill and weld as all the pedal box's i have repaired have not failed again,
the main thing is to weld the brace in this stop's sideways...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:52 pm
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