clutch pedal bracket - 'they all do that'?
by tim » Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:35 pm
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Quick recap, back in summer the wife's clutch cable went and I had to drive out to fix it (there's a thread on the forum somewhere if you care to...
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I had two of my BX diesels do that in the 90s. Great fun with pedal half way to floor and no clutch.
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Last post by messerschmitt owner Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:13 pm
Belt shelf life
by Willy » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:57 pm
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Do belts have a shelf life, like tyres, before degrading?
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Perversely that's one reason why I'm sticking with the MXLs - they ride so much nicer than any newer tyres I've tried!
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Last post by KevR Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:18 am
Bx rear end won't rise
by twistedeez » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:48 pm
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Recently two high pressure lines behind the motor took a hit and pushed them out of shape. Caused them to rub together and eventually both pipes...
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the suspension circuit is self bleeding realy,
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Last post by citronut Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:41 pm
Interior Lights
by hvanman » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:49 pm
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Hi, I have a very strange problem with my interior lights on my 1.7 TZD Turbo Estate.
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Thanks for the location advice, nice easy fix, the plug to the unit was half out! However also found one of the door switch contacts had got some...
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Last post by hvanman Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:21 pm
Kickdown Cable Renewal
by Way2go » Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:09 am
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Driving today onto the M4 the GTi did something it has never done before in that it revved as if out of gear at the change point between 3rd to 4th!...
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or just to confuse the matter even more, mine has the number 2444.88 :?
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Last post by ken newbold Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:35 pm
Head Gasket Gone On BX TXi.
by bx petrol auto saloon » Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:00 pm
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DearAll.
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Dear All.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:06 pm
Bloody BX front seats.
by Mothman » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:49 pm
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Can someone tell me with what i remove the front seats of out of our K reg Estate scrapper? Got some typical frog sized bolt with a bloody large 6...
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Dear Andy.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:01 pm
XUD mounting points?
by rmattila » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:46 pm
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Would anybody happen to have the measurements of the BX engine mounting points? Working on a project to fit and old XUD engine to power the firewood...
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Didn't know that you could buy a banner battery out your way, i've got one fitted to my txd.
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:33 pm
BX TXI Stainless Steel Exhaust.
by bx petrol auto saloon » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:12 pm
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Dear All.
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Dear Susan.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:52 pm
Diesel Starting
by kiwi » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:39 am
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So I am new to this Diesel stuff and happy to start learning about the BX all over again with the diesel version.
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Not really had a chance to do an indepth check over due to time of year and in NZ everyon goes on holiday it seems until late January.
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Last post by kiwi Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:45 pm
Is this a clock for a Mk1 Bx?
by Mike P » Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:43 pm
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Is this is a clock for a Mk1 Bx :?:
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Yep, just web search the part number!
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Last post by JayW Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:13 pm
New GTi progress report!
by maxgreenwood » Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:49 pm
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So after buying my new GTi, (pics in the gallery) I'm enjoying it , but a couple more issues to sort, namely it needing at least one new rear arm...
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The 8V GTI has a really large radiator, and a large cooling fan.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:46 pm
Heater fan control disc
by crb » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:33 am
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Hi All,
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Kevan, scooters you are stars - that is just what I needed to know - many thanks. I can confirm that their are no nipples on the back of my disc...
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Last post by crb Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:34 am
Leaking injector pump - a cautionary tale
by KevR » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:02 am
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A few hours before setting off on a 1000 mile round trip back to UK for new year, filled up with diesel and noticed fuel dripping from under the car....
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that's good advice..
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Last post by themildbunch Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:28 am
Front struts
by Alastair » Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:22 pm
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Are any companies still doing recon front struts for BXs?...Any one any idea of the cost?
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Thanks Malcolm.
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Last post by anorthfield Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:43 pm
Whats this on the front of my Mk1 DTR engine?
by Mothman » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:50 am
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I have this think on the front of my 1986 Mk1s diesel engine.
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God, that socket brings back memories. i had a very original 1985 peugeot 305(remember them?) with an xud7,. 1769cc engine in it.
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Last post by dyates2 Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:22 am
all speedo heads are not the same..
by B-Hive » Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:50 am
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Set about replacing my speedo head in the GT today as it was both very noisy (tick,tick, tick) and the odometer didnt work either....at hand were...
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My GT is sorned as I wont use it in the winter, no point, as I have another car to use, It will be out and about come spring.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:29 am
Rear Lights on an Estate Intermitent
by hvanman » Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:55 am
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Hi, my son was behind me yesterday and it seems my rear lights on the estate are intermitent. All rear lights can go off and then back on again,...
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Hi, thanks for the replies. I discovered that the lights on warning was also not working whenever the rear lights were faulty, so after a slight red...
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Last post by hvanman Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:52 pm
Annoying rattle
by KevR » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:31 am
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I've got one. :evil:
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Indeed.. and this is our posh, grown-up car..! :shock:
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Last post by KevR Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:03 am
suspension and brake confusion
by Nat » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:11 pm
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could someone with a better understanding of the hydraulics than me tell me what I've got crossed over, or just wrong...
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or let micky moooouse tyre shops just blindly sling a jack under the car not knowing what they are jacking on
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:58 pm
octopus -job done, no problems.
by tim » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:00 pm
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Another drip last week from the Red One, which suggested there was no point in waiting any longer to do the octopus. Having read all I could find on...
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Are the Polish made ones rated as OE quality or aftermarket (just asking as I don't know) ?
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:23 pm
1.7 turbo diesel MOT fail.
by Turbo Killer » Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:36 pm
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I have not been on here for a while, so i thought i would tell you about my MOT fail.
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I've heard that about LPG'd cars, so i've only got dirty diesel oil to re-use, hence the lovely smoke :lol: I've got plenty spare if you want a...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:49 pm
BX towing capacity?
by djoptix » Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:45 am
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Just wondered if anyone knows the weight one can tow with a BX (16v if that makes a difference, which it probably does)? I am nowhere near my BX and...
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/\ Legally. :oops:
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Last post by JayW Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:07 pm
Glow plugs
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:15 pm
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Recommendations for the 19 n/a diesel? Are BERU or Champion OK? And if the former, any item code? If neither, what's best? Bosch? NGK?
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Ah, that'll be the missing link then! No, I measured before switch on just so I knew whether the battery was healthy (it should have been, it's brand...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:49 pm
Squealing HP pump.
by Rich » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:53 am
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Hi all.
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Belt tightened.... Sorted :)
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Last post by Rich Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:38 pm
steering rack gaitor / boot
by themildbunch » Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:15 pm
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Hi
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FWIW when I did the nearside (yes, the ram spigot does give you cause to swear!) I did not need to disconnect the track rod from the rack and...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:05 am
Camshaft seal
by JayW » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:57 pm
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Can anyone confirm the Shitroen part number for an XUD7 camshaft oil seal (belt end)?
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/\ not a fan of Cameron, but yes to that
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Last post by BX Meteor Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:59 pm
Starter Motor types
by kiwi » Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:02 pm
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I can not remember if the starter motor differant types are interchangable or not.
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Its Petrol to Petrol!
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Last post by kiwi Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:53 am
Rear Rot
by hvanman » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:42 pm
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The deeper I dig, sadly the more I find to worry about on the 19RD... From what I can see, it has been driven through mud most of it's life and never...
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Yes, I'm not giving up on the old girl, but just have to try and do it on a tiny budget. She's got new disks, pads, handbrake cables, filters, belts,...
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Last post by hvanman Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:49 pm
how to change rear wiper on bx19 txd
by chris w » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:41 pm
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Hello, does anyone have any tips on how to change rear wiper blade on a bx 19txd and how to get round the obstacle of the spoiler, cheers
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Thanks for all the replies, will give them a go, much appreciated
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Last post by chris w Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:58 pm
reservoir return pipe - where's it go? Advice please.....
by tim » Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:48 pm
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The Red One sprung another drip last week so I couldn't put off the octopus change any longer. I also decided to bulkhead mount the new one. This has...
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Oh, digital joys..... thanks Gary. I will have another look tomorrow morning as the car is still parked on the ramps. I was STILL looking in the...
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Last post by tim Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:28 pm
Height corrector pipes - fitting?
by tim » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:24 pm
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As below, just did the entire octopod and some other hoses (given that they're all the same age). The worst job of the lot was fitting the 3mm pipe...
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I did the whole thing, boiling water and some hydraulic grease! Without that it wouldn't even have got started. Cable ties probably good for...
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Last post by tim Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:40 pm
Track Rod Length
by hvanman » Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:24 pm
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Hi, the battle with the silver 19RD continues.... I changed both track rod arms, as one side had a lot of play and the other one had a split rubber....
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I had thought of that, but need to check that the thread goes up far enough inside to stop the rod bottoming out...
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Last post by hvanman Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:41 pm
rear end knock
by garfield » Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:34 pm
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Help im going demented my bx saloon has a knock on the o/s/r going over bumpy ground ive been to my tame mot tester and we checked everything all we...
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Are you talking about the rear suspension strut / leg as you've replaced the rear arm bearings? the strut does move about when there is no pressure...
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:58 pm
Pressurising valveless spheres
by rmattila » Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:45 pm
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In case someone's interested, there was recently a discussion on the Finnish Citroen forum about how to fill nitrogen to spheres that lack the...
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If you use Google Translator you can follow the topic fairly well.
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Last post by Vanny Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:42 pm
Remove middle muffler? 1,8trd
by axbx » Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:04 am
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My middle muffler(135-531) is becoming rusty and noisy, i was thinking of just removing it and connecting the middle pipe (786-535) to the rear...
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Yes, that's basically it.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:51 am
Injector pump overhaul
by KevR » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:06 am
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Anyone know roughly how much it will cost to get a pump stripped, cleaned and overhauled? And any recommendations as to where to send it? Got a bit...
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I can recommend Rochester City Diesel in Medway. Peter Cross, 01634 813305. Proper old-fashioned, time-served engineer in a spotless workshop. He's...
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Last post by Oscar Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:18 pm
leaking diesel injector...
by themildbunch » Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:07 pm
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Just noticed this today:
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hi - no haven't checked the gasket but this doesn't immediately look like engine oil... I'll take a closer look tomorrow...
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Last post by themildbunch Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:52 pm
which HT leads?
by maxgreenwood » Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:12 pm
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I have today received from GSF some new HT leads for the GTi,
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well the early XANTS had a 30 pin citroen dedicated diagnostic socket,
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Last post by citronut Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:05 pm
Exhaust fell off today
by Mothman » Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:23 am
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The back box fell off the N/A diesel Estate today after a trip to Tun Wells, luckily just as i pulled into my driveway. Not bad use from it really,...
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Good to meet you and your mate on Saturday Malcolm.
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Last post by Mothman Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:24 pm
Can the HP be overhauled?
by axbx » Sat Dec 03, 2011 12:08 am
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Hi everyone, sorry if this has been asked before, could not find anything on it tho...
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The ball and seat is probably not in good condition after i thigthened the bleed screw way too much, can this cause my problems?
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Last post by axbx Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:40 pm
heater blower problems continue
by scooters » Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:07 pm
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Yesterday evening I took the BX from Edinburgh to Stirling so the Mrs could collect the replacment for the family car- another Scoob Legacy estate,...
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As a temporary(?) repair to prove or disprove the earth, run a decent wire to pin 3 on the multiplug and the other end to a good earth. There is an...
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Last post by scooters Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:57 am
Clock problem
by hvanman » Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:38 pm
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Has anyone had any experience of not being able to adjust the instrument panel clock (mine is a 19RD)?
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Thanks, I will have a look around tomorrow, while doing a few other jobs and see what I find!!!
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Last post by hvanman Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:17 am
de-gumming GTi throttle body
by maxgreenwood » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:14 pm
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it has been suggested to me that they tend to get a bit gummed up on the GTi. In my current quest for smooth running, Is there anything i should...
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it has been suggested to me that they tend to get a bit gummed up on the GTi. In my current quest for smooth running, Is there anything i should...
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Last post by Way2go Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:17 am
scrappers - what to save?
by tim » Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:46 pm
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We've now got the engine out of the 19 TXD scrappy, and fairly soon, when we've stripped out the useful bits, we'll be left with a body shell....
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Fair do's, you learn something every day :D
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:45 pm
Clutch slipping
by Tim Leech » Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:27 pm
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Ken very kindly fitted some new spheres aand a rear arm bearing and a new clutch to my tzd non turbo recently. I supplied the parts, the clutch was...
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I was the main quality engineer for water pumps, so didn't get involved with clutches too much although I was often in the test room with Medwyn and...
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Last post by christhelion Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:46 pm
Headlining
by Ian_Fearn » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:08 pm
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Whats the best way to remove the headlining on a BX?
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Ah, thanks Malcolm. My welder was worried that might crease the headlining, though given the general state of the car, that is not really a concern!...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:37 am
Starter Motor
by kiwi » Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:56 am
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Quicky question I should know the answer to but hey its been a while :lol:
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all XU/D starters will fit either but the XUD/TD starter has a gear box built in to give extra torque,
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Last post by citronut Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:47 am
alternator
by ace_the_bass » Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:25 pm
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driving home from liverpool last night and the battery light came on but the car was running fine. minutes later my radio went off and the rev...
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Brushes went like that on a BX I had 10 years ago, bought new brushes and fitted them, and hey presto it was great again.
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Last post by BX Meteor Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:22 am
Rear end rising
by Defender110 » Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:49 pm
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The back end of my TGD rises after applying the brakes and coming to a stop at traffic lights etc. With it being an auto I will keep my foot on the...
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Is that an indication of a fault with a sphere? Or is this just happen gradually overtime? If the leak is minor, i wouldn't have thought it would...
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