Speedometer head gearing speed errors
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kiwi »
Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:36 pm
Talking to Alan Skelner in HamiltonNZ who is a great source of second hand ^^ ^^ parts.
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:36 pm
Charging issues - I think my alternator's about to die!
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citsncycles »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:10 pm
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Ok, I know it's not a BX, but hopefully this is general enough to be of use to someone else:
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Another reason for an alternator not producing output at low revs is a worn or stickly brush connection to the rotor. 13.6 to 14.0 is a reasonable...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:47 am
Which coolant?
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by
Willy »
Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:15 pm
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I need to flush/refill mine as the RAC man only had water in his van, which does nasty things when it starts to freeze overnight in a month or so's...
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Different colours / types of antifreeze shouldn't be mixed - not ever. Always follow the manufacturers recomendation for the vehicle / engine and...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:38 am
New MOT test changes January 2012
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Defender110 »
Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:20 am
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Copied and pasted;
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Wow that was a work of art until he ruined it with the mods he's done (apart from the door lock that is)
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:51 pm
Sump plug tool
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by Mothman » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:22 pm
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Hi,
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Dear Brian.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:44 pm
hate car DIY
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by
anaconda »
Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:04 pm
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I was changing the wing mirror which had been damaged by a passer by recently, and it occured to me just how unrewarding car DIY is.
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with many different types of connector and a hundred spanner sizes,
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:36 pm
rust treatment
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by
Nat »
Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:40 pm
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what do people do to treat and protect from rust?
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Vactan. It's used by a lot 'in the trade'.
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Last post by scooters
Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:22 pm
Engine mounts...
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Matt H »
Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:24 pm
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Just spoken to a friend who works in the Citroen parts department, and he tells me Citroen no longer supply BX 16v engine mounts... Any idea where I...
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Top mount all done 8)
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Last post by Matt H
Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:44 pm
BX 16auto not keen to start
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by
messerschmitt owner »
Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:57 pm
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I'm guessing this is an electrical issue
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ah, a couple of times when it hasn't wanted to go, I've had a puff of smoke from under the air filter box.
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Last post by messerschmitt owner
Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:22 pm
question about rear spheres and pipes
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Nat »
Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:16 pm
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Hi
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My question is: whats the best way to get to these pipes? is it worth taking the spheres off and can I put them back after? if so do they just...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:09 pm
Wiper motor/linkage
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by
Dollywobbler »
Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:57 pm
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Just attempted to remove the wiper assembly from the Mk1, but got a bit stuck (not helped by it getting dark! I want my garage back!).
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Thanks. Not going to get chance to sort it before NEC as it pee'd down for most of today.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:55 pm
AX wing mirror same as MK 1 BX?
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by Mothman » Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:59 pm
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Is this true? Is an AX wing mirror the same as a MK 1 BX?
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you used to be able to buy just the control arm from citroen,
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Last post by citronut
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:35 am
hydraluic line replacement
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by
Nat »
Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:21 pm
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Hi
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first thing i try if the an 8mm flair nut spanner fails, i cut the pipe off leaveing a short stump then use a hex socket and ratchet, as this will...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:50 am
gti 4x4 clutch change
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by
mike22861 »
Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:19 pm
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Well after much putting it off I have started. It has taken 2 of us most of the day to get to the stage of wondering, now that most of the bolts and...
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i will let you know tomorrow it is goin g to have to come out one way or another
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Last post by mike22861
Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:45 pm
Extending Plip Range
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by
Defender110 »
Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:28 pm
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So how do we get an IR plip to travel 10metres like some claims on here? I know it is possible with RF plips but never heard of an IR traveling 10...
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But I still think an RF fob is superior, because you don't need to point it and it works from 50 feet or so, which an IR device will never be able to...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:54 pm
LHM capacity
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robt »
Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:47 am
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Haynes doesn't offer this info - but once I've changed the front spheres, accumulator and emptied the reservoir for cleaning, how much new LHM will I...
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Yup, as above 8)
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:36 pm
How to remove Bosch pump?
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by
toddao »
Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:13 pm
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This afternoon I commenced the removal of my Bosch pump. I followed all the instructions from the Haynes til I came to the final part :
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thread from the dead I know, but how do I get the pump sprocket off the taper shaft? everything is loose. Steve
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:40 am
Diesel fuel pipes
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:11 pm
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New pipes are on, but the rubber pipes at the front are looking old and tired, with some cracking starting to show. There are the two pipes to...
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Thanks, I'll ask Kermit nicely...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:07 pm
Fuel filler neck leak
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:09 pm
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When I fill the Red Baron up, it leaks fuel from the top of the filler neck. Is there a plastic/rubbery gasket up there? I imagine it's a case of...
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Phil,
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:41 pm
MK 1 Wheel
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by Mothman » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:52 pm
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Can anyone tell me if this is the correct wheel for a MK 1.
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This is interesting...when I saw that spare wheel it took me back 40 years. It is exactly the same solid light grey spare that was supplied with Dads...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:02 am
How to remove and refit or upgrade alternator on a petrol BX
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scooters »
Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:20 pm
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The car in question is a 1991 BX16 Meteor. It is quite straightforward as the alternator is not buried in the engine bay so there is nothing else to...
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Diesels are a lot easier to work on in many ways.
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Last post by citronut
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:51 am
Is this a rear cylinder for a Bx saloon?
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Mike P »
Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:49 pm
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I've been going through my NOS spares to identify what else I need to acquire for the upcoming work on my 16V.
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If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:47 am
Octopus replacement idea
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scooters »
Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:23 pm
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OK, we know that the octopus was a PSA cheapskate bodge to save some dosh.
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I see what you're saying scooters, go for it & see how you get on. I mentioned vibration & fatigue in the context that it can happen, a carefully...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:22 pm
GTi clutch change
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mike22861 »
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:06 am
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Well todays the day to do the clutch I'm sure I saw an excellent article on here with a step by step guide but I cant find it, does anyone know where...
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on the 4x4it is just as easy i have found to pull the engine and gearbox and transfer box out and work on it on the floor with no bx round it.
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Last post by djm666
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:23 pm
Diesel Revcounter
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by
kiwi »
Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:02 am
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Anyone help me locate the sender on the Diesel Engine please?
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Or in other words, no. :lol:
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:30 pm
Here we go again!!
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encargado »
Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:17 pm
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Oh well, all has been fine with the GTi 8v for some time now, give or take the minor MOT failure issues, but after standing for a week while test...
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Dear Encargado,
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:10 pm
Hurricane Remote Door Lock
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by
cms »
Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:38 am
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Hi, this is my first post so I hope it's in the right place.
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Got my 11A battery today, and with a mixture of fear and excitement (:lol:) I cut the zip tie holding my fob together and put in the new battery....
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:09 pm
Man sized front bumper clips on 1993 TZD
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Charles Vacy-Ash »
Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:32 pm
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How on earth do you undo the huge clips that hold the front bumber on to the bodywork in front of the radiator? Haynes the Brains does not mention...
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Morning helpful friends,
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Last post by Charles Vacy-Ash
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:02 am
Front brake pads
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by
ben »
Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:32 pm
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Hi..need to replace my front pads on my BX 1.9 diesel estate ,will check what the local motor factors have tomorrow but looking on ebay there is a...
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:lol:
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Last post by ben
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:07 am
HP belt replacement
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by
mds141 »
Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:57 pm
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Belt snapped coming back from Sainsbury's. Managed to get back home ok,ish no brakes for last 1/4 mile which was interesting . Is belt replacment a...
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and if it was slipping enough to be smoking then I'd expect it to have failed by now.
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:52 pm
Problem with Blaupunkt Stereo
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MULLEY »
Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:24 pm
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It powers up using the radio or CD player, however, no sound comes out of any of the speakers. It also has a graphic equaliser display, that doesn't...
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Quite likely to be the amplifiers as mentioned in my post above.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:08 pm
19 diesel fuel pipe.
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:45 am
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Phil and I know that, before the Challenge (and sooner rather than later probably) the fuel pipe will need replacing. It's corroded and although...
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that looks like them yes, and about what I paid a couple of years back.
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:13 am
Strut top replacement
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Dollywobbler »
Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:46 pm
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Apologies to Mat for forgetting everything he told me the other week about this. It was during the Anglesey road trip and my mind was exhausted!
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i spoz now BX's are getting that much older things like strut tops might start failling,
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:08 am
GT MK1 intermittent fault
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B-Hive »
Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:54 am
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Hi again
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Ign amps can give all manner of funny running issues so worth trying one out if you have it, but it sounds like a carb problem to me.
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:32 pm
worn door hinge
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sdelasal »
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:36 pm
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Has anyone any experience of fixing worn door hinge? With front door almost closed, I can lift it up down a few mil - so i'm hoping that the wear is...
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Where did he mention tw--ing it with a suitable hammer! :roll:
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:58 pm
Sophie's not well.
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by Mothman » Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:57 pm
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Just fished replacing the rad on Sophie, changed the oil and filter last week as well as the air filter.
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Trouble is every time I order anything from them I get carried away and spend a bloody fortune!
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Last post by KevR
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:31 pm
Tracking
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toddao »
Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:38 am
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I had my tracking adjusted a few weeks back but the mechanic wasn't too clued up about hydraulic Citroens. He did the adjustment in the second...
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They fit the metal clamps over the rear wheels while the car is in high position then they do actually fit under the rear arches when it goes lower....
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Last post by toddao
Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:54 pm
leaking sunroof.
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by
ace_the_bass »
Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:49 pm
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has anyone experienced much of this? after a week of bad weather up here i started the car on tuesday afternoon and as the suspension lifted up at...
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To clear my drain hole, I had to remove the entire head lining and sun roof assembly.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:32 pm
Tailgate doesn't lock
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robt »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:02 pm
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I'm slowly working my way through the jobs on my BX, but this one has me stumped. Despite doing many adjustments and general faffing about getting...
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That's a general fault with most BX estates, due to the weight of the tailgate; these are incredibly heavy. It really used to annoy me when people...
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Last post by robt
Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:46 am
Ivor the Engine noises..
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by
DomRobinson »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:18 pm
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Whilst stationary, or just taking off from traffic lights, for example, the hydraulic system on my TZD has started making steam engine noises which...
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pm. sent
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Last post by citronut
Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:11 am
Replacement of water temp sensor. 1.9 d
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pmh »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:35 pm
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I had assumed that I could directly replace one of the temp sensor switches on the thermostat housing with an aftermarket analogue sensor and temp...
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I had this problem with the sensor that I fitted too. I took one of the original sensors out of the thermostat and used a tap to cut the smaller...
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Last post by toddao
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:35 am
Coolant change on a 1.9 n/a diesel
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robt »
Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:26 pm
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Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to successfully change the coolant on a 1.9 diesel? Are the systems prone to air locks? The lack of temp...
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if you can get hold of the block with the screw going through it with a pair of vice grips, you will be able to break it away/off if you carefull,...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:20 pm
Diesel sump plug washer
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robt »
Sat Oct 08, 2011 12:06 am
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Simple question - what type of washer do I need before doing an oil change? Is it this aluminium/rubber type:
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I just pop down to the Citroën dealer. Buy a load at once always get a good discount.
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Last post by robt
Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:48 pm
GT MK1 (carb) fuel pump
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by
B-Hive »
Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:43 am
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Just did an awesome coast circuit.. Canberra---coast---Sutherland---Canberra in the BX GT ...such a great animal on the open road...however I do...
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the second choke butterfly is mechanicaly opend by a cam on the thtrotle linkage, but cant open till the choke mechanisum if fully off, as it is...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:44 pm
Wiper Problem
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kiwi »
Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:53 am
The latest addition has a problem where the intermittant wipe and wipe during the washer function does not work.
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:53 am
Sticky struts - where do I put the lube eh?
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Wooscary »
Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:07 pm
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I know this has been asked many times before, and I've searched for
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Pull the end of rubber pipe from their fixing and plonk the open end into a cup/jar of LHM. Then put your suspension on high and as the car rises...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm
Citroen DS ignition lock barrel
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Dennis Rosser »
Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:18 am
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Hi, not strictly BX I know but you've never let me down before, so, does anyone know how to remove the ignition lock barrel ? I have almost...
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Glad you got it out Dennis,
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:12 pm
Engine won't stop
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TB2 »
Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:35 am
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Hi there,
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I'll see if we have one in stock when I'm back at work if you like?
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Last post by TB2
Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:58 pm
Rear height correct
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ace_the_bass »
Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:12 pm
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Does anyone know what the availability of these things are? Having a job getting hold of one. Also how big a job is it to fit?
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hi malcom. im wanting to change it as it is leaking and the mot tester failed it today.
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Last post by ace_the_bass
Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:41 pm
Diesel fuel pipe sizes - the metal ones.
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paulwitchard »
Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:03 pm
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Had a poke around under the non turbo diesel this pm courtesy of KevR's ramp, and it seems that the metal pipe to and from the diesel tank are...
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not sure of the inner diamiter but they are quite thin walled if that helps,
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Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:17 pm
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