Repairing engine management plugs
RobC » Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:29 am
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Any hot tips for repairing this? Are replacement plugs available or should I just hack into the plastic with a Stanley knife and try to solder a...
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Rob no need to attack those plugs with a Stanley knife as you can remove the contacts with a modified junior hacksaw blade. enabling a cable/contact...
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Steering Pinion Heat Shield Modifications
BXMad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:29 am
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Apart from being a pain to remove, the heat shield is awkward to refit. Holding the heat shield in the correct place, along with nut, washer &...
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Thats missing on many I think. Not on mine though.
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Last post by Jaba Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:04 pm
Steering RAM bolt torque settings
by BXMad » Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:26 am
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Just finished one of the more awkward jobs on the 1.9 TD - steering gaiters for both sides. At least it was dry, hot & sunny! Nearly finished but...
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Thanks for looking. I'll check them next time I've got the front jacked up. A bit strange its so difficult to find the correct settings for something...
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Last post by BXMad Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:23 am
How do I replace this hose?
Jonesy » Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:43 pm
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Hi,
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Hi there. You're quite correct that's the diesel return pipe on further inspection with the intercooler off. Replaced this and all the leak off hoses...
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Last post by Jonesy Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:18 pm
Engine mount shims
RobC » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:52 am
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The front rubber of the top engine mount on my 16v is a good way away from the actual mount, so it's high time to get the two reacquainted.
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Found some chunky square washers in the shed.
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Last post by RobC Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:06 pm
Junction Stalling
by vulgalour » Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:36 pm
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For some background, my BX (17RD, non-turbo diesel) has been off the road for a month and today was the first time I'd used it. I was having an air...
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Right then, let's bring this to a close (I hope) with a conclusion now that I have the car running again. Sent the injection pump away to be rebuild...
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Last post by vulgalour Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:19 pm
strut mount
by pwykes » Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:15 pm
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Hello Chaps,
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Thank durksz
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Last post by pwykes Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:07 am
BX 19GT PROBLEM NO MORE!
by Tim Leech » Sun Feb 14, 2016 2:45 pm
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Hi Guys
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I am puzzled by all this. Air is let into the tank as fuel is used via a breather hose that is connected to the fuel filler and it vents down near...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:47 pm
Front windows 'drop to the front' when closing
by bx-flynhi » Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:48 am
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Hi - BX19GT power windows - when winding up, the 'fall towards the front of the car' - so create a gap of an inch or so at the back of the frames...
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Same thing happened to me on my TZD. It was the rusted runner
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:14 pm
BX GTI Won't Start - Troubleshooting
BXTASY » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:10 pm
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Howdy BXers - my ’88 GTi won’t start, after several years of renovation. No major engine work was done. The airflow meter/filter assembly was removed...
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This early GTi does not have a crank sensor. Timing is from the distributor position in the head and needs to be rotated to adjust.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:32 pm
Bx engine swap
by Bx(1,4) » Wed May 13, 2020 12:18 pm
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Hi, I have the 1992 bx 1,4 and i would like to swap my engine. I am thinking of installing an C5 engine but i do not know if it can fit. Also I dont...
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Ooh, interesting project! I liked my 14 TU and can imagine a bigger TU variant could only be more fun.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Mon May 25, 2020 9:42 pm
Low coolant warning light
by deltic » Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:12 pm
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This now seems to be permanently on, however there is sufficient coolant, no leaks and not overheating. So presumably a wiring problem or failed...
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Thanks for all of the advice on this. I finally got round to investigating this and thankfully (hopefully!) was just corrosion on the plug and socket.
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Last post by deltic Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:44 pm
Mk 1 oil level gauge
by bowei001 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:31 pm
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I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction with this. I have a 1986 Mk1 16TRS Auto and for the last 27 or so years the oil level gauge...
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But at £95 a go I’ll check the dipstick
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:49 pm
Oil Leak On 1.9 Diesel From Main Bearing Cap?
by David » Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:41 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks again for the advice.
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Last post by David Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:26 pm
1.6 petrol meteor 1991
by david troughton » Sat Apr 11, 2020 5:44 pm
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I have oil in the radiator (1.6 petrol meteor) but no white smoke or loss of power. I did have oil escaping from an allen bolt on cylinder head. It...
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You've not really given much information to go off.
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Last post by David Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:01 pm
valves for a 16v head
by szhrr5cc » Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:47 pm
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Hello All,
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I get my engine parts from here;
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Last post by Vanny Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:52 pm
Xantia Dash Lights not showing when ignition turned on - car won't start
Gordon » Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:13 am
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Happy Christmas wherever you are, and apologies that this is a question about a Xantia but I'm in Oz on holiday and our son has the Xantia back in NZ...
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Uh oh that board looks totally shot. Marks of sparking in connectors and a few traces heavily oxidized, maybe one even disappeared? Dang, I thought...
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Last post by Kaapelimies Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:06 pm
Reading Error Codes
by TZI » Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:37 pm
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Forgive me if there is already a post about this but I used to read the error codes on my TZI by connecting a wire to a plug under the bonnet and...
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How awesome and over looked is this function! Never heard of it until now, and it work on my 3row BX 16Valve. No faults stored though :(
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Last post by Vanny Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:45 pm
Stripping struts.
by AlanS » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:32 pm
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Has anybody here ever pulled a strut apart and if so, is there any tricks apart from brute force and butchery to get that bloody bush off that screws...
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Tell me I'm being a fool, but I was wondering will there come a time when it might be possible to use Xantia front suspension on a BX? Or is there a...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:51 am
Modification to 16v overhead console.
by prm-comp » Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:45 pm
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Carrying out another modification to the electrics on the 16v… Overhead console.
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Down the left side A-pillar, at least here where we drive right ;)
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Last post by Kaapelimies Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:49 pm
BX 19D Cutting out after a second
by jackytwoshoes » Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:49 pm
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Hi all
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is the ignition switch the same key as the rest, i had an issue with glow plugs and it was the ignition switch itself
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Feb 08, 2020 11:05 am
Wayward rear height adjuster
szhrr5cc » Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:56 pm
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Hello All,
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Remove the link. Free the the 13mm nut from between and remove the 13mm bolt. You have so much rustproof on the link so one can't see the end of the...
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Last post by Kaapelimies Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:32 pm
BX wiring plug hairpins/locking wires
by vulgalour » Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:47 pm
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Occasionally my low coolant light comes on because the plug doesn't actually always sit perfectly on the sensor and I noticed recently that it...
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I have tried that to no avail, annoyingly. *sigh* cable ties it is then I suppose.
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Last post by vulgalour Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:41 pm
Advice on side indicator
szhrr5cc » Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:05 pm
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Hello All,
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Thanks thats helpful, suspected as much so now I know how to align it.
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Last post by szhrr5cc Wed Feb 05, 2020 5:58 pm
Fiat 2.5td cold start.
by Elmerthud » Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:34 am
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Hi everyone I’m new to this site. But noticed on a early topic about cold start system on a Bosch pump. I own a hymer 1995 2.5td camper and I’m...
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Never known the failure of a waxstat, and they all fail eventually, to affect cold start at all. You will need to look elsewhere. Your first stop...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:32 pm
Bx 1.9i Wont Rev up and engine check light on
Tim Leech » Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:04 pm
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Starts fine, idles high, Wont Rev up unless I’m very gentle, appears to run Rich, if I accelerate hard it cuts out but restarts immediately
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Good luck amigo!
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:13 pm
Removing Roof Gutter Trims
by vulgalour » Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:54 pm
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How do you remove the roof gutter trims on the hatchback? I suspect I've got a leaking seam in that area and I'd like to remove the trims without...
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I have been sensible and after finding out they're bonded on, I bought myself some Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure. I'm moderately certain the...
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Last post by vulgalour Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:37 pm
rear suspension cylinder removal.
by valerie » Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:52 am
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Hi.
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If you haven't already brought your replacement pipe I would recommend Pleaides in Sawtry to supply as they don't corrode like o/e. Also come with...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:10 pm
Oil level/pressure BX1.9TRS
by Gordon » Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:01 pm
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Hi, the oil level and pressure is a combination gauge. On turning on ignition the level is shown, but on starting the car the backlight stays on....
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Hi Gordon
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:18 pm
Fuel Injectors - Seals and ECU testing
BXTASY » Thu Sep 12, 2019 5:00 pm
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BX GTI still won’t start. Ignition - new plugs, dist. cap, rotor, checked coil for power and ground, had spark at plug. Injection - removed and...
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I've just taken a fuel rail off, the only o-ring at the top is on the actual injector, hopefully an easy fix. The o-rings may have hardened, so...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:48 pm
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:50 pm
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Hi all.
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Thanks Vanny
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Last post by greendale65 Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:30 pm
Brake problem
by deltic » Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:08 pm
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Probably not not something that can be diagnosed online but I'll ask anyway just in case anyone has any bright ideas, particularly given there is a...
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I seem to remember that on later BX's there is a damper that went between the brake pedal and the dosier value. This to make the brake pedal softer....
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Last post by NeilGP Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:51 pm
Heater fan control
by petergar » Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:45 pm
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This one is driving me up the wall now.....I have the fan working but very bizarrely. I bought a new resistor unit from Garage 80 and bingo I now...
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It might be worth having a look with the knob pulled off at the keyed rotating sleeve the knob actually turns. This might be in the wrong position....
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Last post by petergar Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:03 am
17 TGD running issue
by Ross S » Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:48 pm
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Hiya fella’s,
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Hmmmmm what does the pre heater look like?
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:20 pm
Removal of wire donut gasket manifold/downpipe
by Thickasmud » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:48 pm
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Some advise is required please. I am under the car on the driveway trying to replace the full exhaust. The boxes were all tuberex and look to have...
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Thanks Jabba, it wasn't leaking so left it alone. Had 2 attempts to get the system lined up, the two rubber hangers supplied were slightly shorter...
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Last post by Thickasmud Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:26 pm
Athena
petergar » Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:35 pm
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Hello - I'm a noob to this forum but I've had a couple of BXs back in the day. I recently rather foolishly bought the last BX Athena (J-reg) from a...
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I found that an earth to the left hand of the 5 terminals made the fan work.....but just at full chat.....the middle terminal made no difference at...
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Last post by petergar Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:02 pm
Front height corrector
by arlever » Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:33 pm
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Good evening all.
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Thanks guys. I should have stuck to the old addage that if it aint broke dont fix it. I had to change the octopus so thought I would do the hc at the...
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Last post by arlever Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:05 pm
Start problem
by Bx(1,4) » Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:45 pm
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I have the bx 1,4 1992 model. It was stored for 10 years due to suspension problem. I bought another bx 1.4 1991 model and I decided to buy a used...
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I forgot to say that the second citroen bought before 10 years and I bought this year a used xsara but it was still running almost properly
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Last post by Bx(1,4) Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:09 pm
19 GT Foglamp bulbs
Safari » Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:41 pm
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I have one foglamp bulb died, these bulbs are like nothing I’ve seen before?
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All good my local car parts shop had some, £8 each!
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Last post by Safari Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:32 pm
pipe join
by barry badger » Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:44 pm
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Does anyone have any experience/opinion of joining bx metal hydraulic pipes? there's a shop on ebay selling copper nickel pipe with connectors for...
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There used to be a kit you could buy for a buy the side of the road repair which was a flare tool for Citroen hydraulic flare and a union piece. Cut...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:14 pm
Distributor Less Ignition retroFit?
by Tim Leech » Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:04 am
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My 19TZI has normal electronic ignition with dizzy cap etc
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Nah, I don't think I will.
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:43 pm
BX Circuit Diagrams - On Hand. Wiring Diagrams - Do They Exist?
BXTASY » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:23 pm
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While reassembling my BX GTI and trying to start it (so far unsuccessfully), I’m troubleshooting electric circuits. Locating some components in the...
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I thought I had replied to this a few days ago. Hmmmmm.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:20 am
Steering Acceleration Problems 1991 BX 14 TGE Break
by bennu61509 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:55 pm
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The steering in my 1991 BX 14 TGE Break gets tight when I'm accelerating. When I go into neutral, it gets better and when I hit the breaks, the...
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I assume you don't have power steering being a 14?
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:42 pm
Clock with its own sense of time
by vulgalour » Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:40 am
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I don't have a digital clock in my BX, I've got an analogue one instead. Thing is, it has its own approach to time keeping. Sometimes it runs...
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After having the dashboard in and out a couple of times, the clock is somewhat quieter now and appears to be keeping time properly so I'm not really...
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Last post by vulgalour Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:52 pm
Front End Reassembly - Where Is This Plastic Shield Fitted?
BXTASY » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:24 pm
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I started removing front end parts from the BX four years ago for de-rusting and cleaning, including this plastic shield, and that’s the last time I...
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Thanks BXpert - I do have that parts graphic but missed it. The two bolt holes on the shield ( radt deflector - anti recycl ) line up with the top...
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Last post by BXTASY Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:53 pm
Aftermarket Alarm System Must Go - But How?
BXTASY » Fri May 31, 2019 7:25 am
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Howdy BXers
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I had my gti injectors cleaned by ASNU through my local Bosch service centre, the report came back that they were operating at on average 95% full...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:17 pm
Fixed! Rough running GTi
deltic » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:29 pm
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I appreciate that this could be any number of issues ignition, fuel, etc. or a cracked distributor cap or worse... I'll outline the symptoms just in...
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I got wet doing the fix...
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Last post by deltic Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:02 pm
engine compatability
by Stuart » Fri May 31, 2019 10:52 am
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Hi, I am restoring a lovely late TXD turbo estate, which I bought from this forum with a duff engine.
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Ive never heard of a lock up? I would pop the head off first and see whats what, I imagine the camshaft has snapped in half....its much easier to...
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:02 am
Broken strut return pipes but not leaking LHM?
by greenstuff » Mon May 27, 2019 5:59 pm
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Hi all
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As James has said.
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Last post by Defender110 Fri May 31, 2019 2:57 pm
BX Estate
Warren Nel » Thu May 23, 2019 4:25 pm
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I have decided not to buy him.
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