GT MK1 intermittent fault
by 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
by 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.
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
by 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.
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
by 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..
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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.
by 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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Last post by citronut Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:17 pm
Cold start advance
by Wooscary » Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:15 pm
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So, after seeing pictures of other people's cold start advance mechs, I realised that mine is missing the wire/cable that comes out of the end of it....
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Cheers for the picture. I can't quite see where the cable goes, but there are only so many options I suppose.
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Last post by Wooscary Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:06 pm
Tyre recommendations
by Jmcc » Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:41 pm
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As the topic says - any recommendations for tyres for my TZD?
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Aye. My A-series fleet is on Toyos as well. Very impressed.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:50 pm
Choice of engine oil
by anaconda » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:46 am
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Next job will be an oil change. Does anyone have a specific brand/spec of engine oil they would recommend for a diesel.
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I use semi snyth in all my motors, its VW own brand which I get for £12 for 5 litres.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:22 am
Abs sensors
by Jmcc » Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:12 am
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I have an intermittent ABS light issue. PO warned me and said it was one of thd front sensors. He has a new, genuine Citroen sensor he'll sell me but...
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Perfect sense! Thanks.
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Last post by Jmcc Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:12 am
Fuel heater / water hose needed
by YorkieG » Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:49 pm
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Hi to all members, could anyone help me find/obtain the correct hose details for the hose that connects to the diesel fuel heater and the fixed metal...
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DIN 73411 says they're good! :D
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Last post by Way2go Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:07 am
Fuel gauge and handbrake
by Dollywobbler » Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:15 pm
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Two seemingly unlinked issues, but they both involve a dashboard, so I've bunged them into one thread.
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You can always replace the handbrake swith with the bootlight switch :wink:
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Last post by kiwi Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:26 pm
1.9 n/a powerhouse
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:34 pm
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Well, perhaps not, but (because I don't want to bother Kermit with my ignorance while he's so tied up getting his glorious workshop up and running) I...
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given we will be carrying kit and tools with us too. So making sure it's working as well as is reasonable to expect and losing some weight...
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Last post by docchevron Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:17 am
Rev Counter Fault
by kiwi » Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:04 am
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So the new addition has a fault with the tacho and when I picked it up the previous owner said it does not work, well all the way home it di not but...
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/\WHS.
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Last post by docchevron Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:11 am
Rear Arm interchangability??
by DomRobinson » Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:51 pm
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Having avoided rear arm bearing changes in the past, by stripping entire rear subframes out of small Pugs and Fiats, AX's etc, I wonder if the same...
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Oh yeah, ABS. Forgot about that. To be avoided at all costs! Looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do it properly...
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Last post by RxBX Sat Oct 01, 2011 4:42 pm
Invoice Times
by kiwi » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:22 am
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Any one able to tell me what the expected invoice time for changing a Cambelt on a Diesel would be?
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The only tools I had to borrow for the cambelt job were a 16mm deep socket for the engine mounting, and a bloody great breaker bar to undo the...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:29 pm
Hoses and other things
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:42 pm
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Can anyone supply a diagram illustrating the water hoses for a 19 n/a because I have a few and I might have access to more, but identifying them is...
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erm, do you need this;
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Last post by Vanny Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:45 pm
Coolant warning light (orange)
by Turbo Killer » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:42 pm
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The first temperature warning light has started to light up after a mile or so, i replaced the sensor and cleaned up the big brown connector block on...
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That sounds a very plausible answer - the sensors for the warning lights are about 1 longer (externally) than the sensor for the gauge.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:43 am
Boot struts
by robt » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:50 pm
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Does anyone know whether these struts from a Xantia will fit an estate BX?
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Hi bud,
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Last post by Mothman Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:38 am
strange R/H driver's side suspension response
by maxgreenwood » Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:15 am
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Since i fitted my re-con struts from Pleiades, the driver's side front suspension is not quite what it should be.
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Apart from anything obvious fouling it by inspection, check the centering of the bar in case it has moved over to it's limit one side and is...
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Last post by Way2go Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:29 am
ABS warning light
by johnt » Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:47 pm
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Hi Guys some help with an ABS issue on my GTi Thanks
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Hi Jabba
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Last post by johnt Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:55 pm
Water pump impeller size
by Dollywobbler » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:22 pm
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Sorry to bang on about this (see cambelt change in FAQ section) but much as I trust Mr Fenwick, I wouldn't mind more opinions - especially as I'm not...
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You might find that originally two different engines had two different pump designs (because one had a more restricted orifice for the pump to mount...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:44 pm
Hydraulic pump failure.....
by Kevin B » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:23 pm
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Today when driving back from the MOT station of all places, and just congratulating myself on another year of BX motoring, I saw the stop light come...
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A simple way to make sure is to take the hose off the reservoir end, lift as high as possible, fill it with fresh LHM and start the engine. If it was...
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Last post by rmattila Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:59 pm
Symptoms,effects and prognosis
by kiwi » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:02 pm
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I have this feeling the TZS engine after 235,000kms and having had its head replaced 3 years and 32k ago may well be about to cause more trouble....
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certainly giving all the symptoms of a failed HG yeah..
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Last post by docchevron Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:51 am
Front Height Corrector
by kiwi » Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:19 am
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Greeted by a couple of damp patches on the garage floor and disscovered yet again the Operational return (thats the one with the hose clip) has a bit...
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Some how I got it done but lets just say I made some modifications on the way.
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Last post by kiwi Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:20 am
Driveshaft woes
by DomRobinson » Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:36 pm
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I've owned an H reg TZD for a year, and its generally beyond reproach; however, with a 100 mile a day commute, thought I'd treat her to a new cambelt...
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The shaped tool I made is like about 2ft long 1/2 x 3/4 bar, then another piece of 1/2 x 3/8 bent into a U the hard way, the internal dims of which...
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Last post by philhod Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:22 pm
Magneti Marelli coil/distributor,
by Mike Holdstock » Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:06 pm
Been a long time, with many smooth BX miles.
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:06 pm
19TZD Clutch Cable Question
by Tim Leech » Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:08 pm
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I went to change the clutch cable on the TZD today as the clutch is very stiff, when I disconnected the gearbox end and slid it back and forth it to...
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If a new cable doesn't fix the problem it may be the clutch itself. Back when these cars were still fairly new there was a mention in Citroenian that...
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Last post by citsncycles Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:43 pm
Floppy wiper.
by Dollywobbler » Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:06 pm
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The windscreen wiper on the Mk1 threatens to start cleaning the bodywork when it rains. I'm presuming this is due to horrific spindle wear - also a...
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This is the method I used.
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Last post by Brian Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:02 pm
Oily air filter
by Paul296 » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:36 pm
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I've just replaced the air filter in my car with a K&N. When we removed the old one (well, when Mulley removed it!) it was covered in oil at one end...
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Off topic, sorry but what do you use for light when you're working outside at night?
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Last post by rmattila Sat Sep 24, 2011 7:50 am
jerky when accellerating
by fnukyguy » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:04 pm
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I have a citröen bx 91 millesime... (bx 16 engine)
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Try also cleaning the contacts on the inside of the distributor cap, or a new one.
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Last post by Paul296 Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:17 pm
dented speedlines..
by themildbunch » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:08 pm
Finally got my tyres swapped over to a new set of the smaller width speedlines I bought through the forum here:
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Last post by themildbunch Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:08 pm
Knocking engine and burning oil when hot
by maxgreenwood » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:23 am
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I have mentioned my noisy engine here already and the garage said it was 'crankshaft rumble' and not to worry about it, but now i'm not so sure they...
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Did Leobx16v get rid of the engine/'box from his crashed valver? Would make an interesting conversion especially with carbs replacing the efi system....
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Last post by mds141 Wed Sep 21, 2011 4:53 pm
Which octopus?
by ginger dave » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:50 am
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Need to change the octopus on my E reg.16 re .manual,non power steering.Problem is cars 600 miles away in France and i want to be sure i have the...
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May be of some help?
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:49 am
Changing ignition barrel
by mds141 » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:38 pm
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As subject reads need to change over the ignition barrel on the valver due to it having given up the ghost. Easy DIY job? Any tips most appreciated....
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New ignition switch fitted today at Dave Ashworth's in Blackpool for £20. Thanks for replies and advice guys. :)
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Last post by mds141 Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:24 pm
What am I leaking?
by Willy » Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:34 pm
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Whenever I park up after a decent drive, I seem to get a very small puddle of fluid appear under my gearbox end. Maneuvering the car in and out of...
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I thought the level plug was the one on the right of the last picture?
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Last post by rmattila Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:09 am
Alternator problems?
by Mothman » Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:21 pm
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Coming back from Looe early this morning the windscreen wipers started to move slower and slower. Windows were the same and lights started to dim....
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Typical innit?
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Last post by Mothman Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:40 pm
Clutch Cable Fitment
by Tim Leech » Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:13 pm
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I have a new old stock genuine clutch cable, part number 95162700, im hoping it will fit my 19TZD?
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Surely that's due to the clutch pressure plate & mechanism, not the cable? :?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:48 pm
door hinge panel finally rusted through..
by themildbunch » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:28 pm
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Ummm, hoped this would last until the summer but the door strap panel has finally pulled away from rust that was holding it in the picture above. The...
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this ISN'T going to rust again!
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