Bodywork - estate tailgate hinge
by Dollywobbler » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:41 pm
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Howdy folks
Has anyone had to repair/have repaired an estate tailgate hinge? When my Mk1 got clobbered down the LH side, the car caught the tailgate...
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Thanks Neil - sorry, missed this when you originally posted it.
The tricky bit is going to be sorting the twisted hinge out. My body repair bloke is...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sat Sep 10, 2011 1:55 pm
Got a Turbo Diesel BX?
by Tim Leech » Tue Aug 30, 2011 2:10 pm
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Intercooler Cleaning
One thing that will help a Turbodiesel go really well is to steam clean the engine bay. Don't go mad with the pressure or...
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Steam and alluminium?
Thin alloy at that, not a very wonderful idea! Pressure washer might be good though, at a reasonable distance, but cleaning...
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Last post by Vanny Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:56 am
Fog light wiring issues
by citsncycles » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:57 pm
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BX failed the MOT today - but only on rear foglights, which my friend who helped check the lights on Sunday insists were working.
The light on the...
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Thanks for the info - now sorted & MOT'd!
it was the link wire in the tow electrics between the plug into the loom and the rear light units, which...
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:02 pm
Where can I get a spare key cut?
by Willy » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:31 pm
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I've just bought Bob's old Athena, and it only has one key (which is in good shape and works perfectly in both door and ignition). I've never before...
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Timpsons shoes if you have one nearby. £5 per key which is guaranteed to work, if cut from one of their blanks. :)
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Last post by mds141 Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:08 pm
Lucas CAV Fuel Filter Change
by Tim Leech » Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:24 pm
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Never done one before, any pointers?
Does it just unscrew
Cheers!
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I was going to say there is a hole in the other end so will be swopping the drain plug!
I've never had a new filter supplied without a new drain...
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:42 am
Speedo cable purchase
by Turbo Killer » Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:45 pm
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Since getting my BX i have used it as everyday transport, it hasn't missed a bit and i really enjoy driving it. A few days ago i got the clicking...
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OK Cheers, I'll put an ad in the sale/wanted section.
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Last post by Turbo Killer Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:35 am
Estate rear bumper removal
by sdelasal » Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:07 pm
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okay - I've removed the four torx screws on the top lip of the bumper and i've removed the bolts holding the two brackets underneath. So now it's...
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If you look at the gap between the rear lights & the top of the bumper you should see some discs, these are the bolt heads, pop the rear lights off &...
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:59 pm
DIY Return Pipe Work in Progress
by Brian » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:37 pm
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Hi Folks,
Well, here is a picture of the progress so far.
Aluminium block, drilled and tapped to suit adapters
I do not want to cannibalize the...
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Couldn't really figure out a more fitting one (due to my extremely limited mastery regarding the finer aspects of teuthology ). :lol:
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Last post by rmattila Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:36 pm
front suspension parts nut sizes..
by themildbunch » Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:17 am
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I'm going to redo one dodgy droplink and tackle my very worn wishbone bushes next week and I need to get the correct replacement nuts..
Can anyone...
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Yeah, the wishbone nuts are big - but I like the look of shiny new parts and I thought that nyloks should only be used once?
Check out that...
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Last post by rmattila Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:19 pm
TRi TRi122?
by B-Hive » Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:43 pm
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Not sure if it a tech question but how does one identify the difference between an 88 TRi and an 88 122 TRi.?
Excepting of course for the badge on...
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I thought the tzi had a different inlet manifold to the gti, wasn't it smaller and only had one butterfly compaired to the gti's twin butterfly lay...
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Last post by B-Hive Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:55 pm
Rough running after starting
by Rich » Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:07 am
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My 19 Auto petrol (with manual choke conversion) has developed a problem over the last week....
In this warner weather it seems to like to be...
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Italian Tune Up ... I like that :D
If I'm honest with myself I probably treat it abit too gently and rarely rev it above 2500RPM (which is strange...
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:44 am
Citroen PR Net
by MULLEY » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:26 pm
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Now that this useful resource has been removed by citroen, thanks by the way :x
Is there anywhere i can look up citroen/peugeot part numbers?
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Thanks Malcolm
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Last post by Defender110 Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:56 am
Is my car Venetian Red??
by Ian_Fearn » Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:04 pm
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Need to get some paint for the underbody... Is it Venetian Red, paint code EJX?
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Hmmm, yes that did occur to me. Perhaps they were being ironic . . . or summat? :shock:
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Last post by Paul296 Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:09 pm
Anyone ID this pipe?
by Gibbo2286 » Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:20 pm
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I have this new pipe in its Citroen bag but the number has been obliterated, It's a 4.5mm pipe measured carefully round all its bends it's about...
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You're correct Malcom, I hadn't thought to look behind the plastic caps.
Definitley a new Citroen part though
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Last post by Gibbo2286 Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:39 am
Wanted: Rubber door seal for driver's door
by maxgreenwood » Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:25 pm
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Anyone got one?, mine has been rubbed into divine holiness by some previous owner getting in and out.
I should be at the CXM rally Saturday.
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Hi Max,
I have a good spare Driver door seal available and I too should be at the CXM rally on Saturday (All being well) PM sent !
:)
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Last post by RxBX Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:42 pm
BX Haynes manual
by anaconda » Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:21 pm
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Ebay has manuals for petrol versions but I cant locate a manual covering diesels. Im no good with cars but try to go it a go when I can. Im looking...
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Now i'm depressed.....I can see the forum having to guide me through a gerbox oil change! :lol:
Fortunately it's very easy! And actually, that...
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Last post by KevR Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:33 pm
Towing Weight
by mds141 » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:51 pm
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Been having house decorated and i can't locate my handbook. What is the max towing weight for a braked trl for the BX 16 valve. Looking at a caravan...
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EDIT: Post 1997 . :oops:
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Last post by mds141 Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:13 pm
Need to change pressure regulator
by axbx » Sat Aug 27, 2011 9:27 am
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Hello everyone
I recently changed the main accumulator sphere on my 1989 TurboDiesel, but when I tightened the 12mm after fitting the new sphere, I...
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Thanks alot :)
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Last post by axbx Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:15 pm
weber free flow air cleaner
by B-Hive » Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:05 am
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Gave the GT a mini tune up today as well as an italian tune-up fun fun!!
Got me thinking about the possibility of putting a free flow air cleaner to...
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Apologies if this ground has already been covered, but could this be a clogged fuel filter or a collapsing fuel line?
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:02 pm
Ignition problem, starter is turning but no ignition
by TB2 » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:04 pm
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Hello everyone,
well, it turns out that the engine is not running quite as smooth just yet. The problem is that most of the times I try to start the...
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Yes they're allright.
Just now, after some 2 hours of being left alone it started immediately and without a problem. I'm starting to suspect that it...
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Last post by TB2 Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:16 pm
Where does this piece belong?
by TB2 » Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:16 pm
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When I got the head back from the specialist, they had removed a few bits like the injectors, glow plugs and intercooler mountings. They put...
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glove box with any other spare nuts and bolts :lol: :lol: :wink:
regards malcolm
Thats what the ashtray is for!
thats only once the glove box...
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Last post by citronut Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:43 pm
1.9 n/a tuning
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:35 pm
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OK, not tuning as such, but given that my 1.9 diesel seems to be under-performing, and giving suspiciously good emissions readings - even at 157000...
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Had a similar problem with a car of mine albeit a petrol one, the emissions were too lean (had been fiddled with for the MOT), it was fine on choke...
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:20 am
Engine question
by adamskibx » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:46 am
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8y7y9809-
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a beautiful post. Quiet. Still. Open ended. Let us make of it what we will.
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Last post by maxgreenwood Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:58 am
A bit of rust
by anaconda » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:11 pm
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Our new 1.9 diesel has a bit of rust at the junction of the sill and rear door openings, adjacent to the plastic moulding, not uncommon apparently....
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Happily he takes cash without the worry of VAT!
I bet he'll be pleased you've put this out on a public forum too! :?
Put what out...
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Last post by anaconda Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:49 pm
Cardboard / compound gasket for inlet/exhaus manifold (TD)
by TB2 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:51 pm
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Hello everyone,
finally my spare parts arrived from the supplier. However the gasket they sent me for the inlet and exhaust manifolds are made of...
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Mhh, I was impatient today and went on ahead putting it in place before reading your posts. I simply hope it will be fine since it has been sold to...
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Last post by TB2 Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:01 pm
Speedo Problem
by Ian_Fearn » Mon Aug 08, 2011 5:27 pm
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Hello everyone,
My speedo no longer works.....
Just to quickly set the scene, the speedo on my TZD Turbo has always been troublesome. For the...
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No i've not. Will give him a try tomorrow. Thanks
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:52 pm
Front Height Corrector Return Pipe
by Ian_Fearn » Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:18 pm
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After years of completely trouble free motoring my TZD is finally throwing its toys out of the pram!
What I believe is the return pipe (thick rubber...
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The Valeo clutch came from AEP Direct so a reputable supplier.
Anyway, hydraulic leak sorted and also i've changed the clutch to an LUK one. I can...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:11 pm
Rtn pipe from pressure reg/correctors to reservoir (petrol)
by mnde » Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:58 pm
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I've been given two part numbers for this pipe based on Rp number:
>5167 (1st Jan 1991) = 95 603 421
5167> = 96 119 048
My car is Rp 5113
Can...
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Hi Mark,
I have a similar problem on the TZD, this has 3 small diameter pipes connecting to the main pipe just right of the LHM tank, and have been...
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Last post by Brian Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:19 pm
Coolant warning light?
by Paul296 » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:24 am
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My coolant warning light keeps coming on intermittently (usually when i go round a corner or over a bump). I've checked the coolant level and it all...
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I fiddled with the sensor connection at the back of the header tank and it seems to have cured it? Do I get another 'spanner' now? :D
No, just a...
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Last post by Way2go Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:10 am
Availability of BX strut repair kits
by JohnW » Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:54 am
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Hope this is the right place for this query!
I'm looking for a couple of seal kits for my front struts - 1990 BX19 TZi Break. The front is now nice...
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That makes really good sense to me.
Last week we pulled them out and lubed them in that way but didn't leave them inverted for long. Now the car is...
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Last post by JohnW Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:45 pm
Accessing front struts/LHM diy job
by anaconda » Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:38 pm
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Im giving the front strut LHM lube a go as per the suggestion on the BX DIY page. What is the best way to access the struts? Im assuming its simply a...
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Thanks for the tip, sounds reasonably straightforward.
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Last post by anaconda Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:48 pm
removing a tough accumulator sphere
by B-Hive » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:52 pm
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any tips for removing a very tight accumulator sphere....a cloth strap doesnt work..and I'm trying a chain strap tomorrow with a whack to crack the...
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Excellent result. A fresh accu sphere makes all the IMHO. On a side note i had trouble removing the oil filter on my Honda Firestorm . Putting that...
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Last post by mds141 Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:54 pm
oil dip stick
by cacaolat » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:36 pm
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I am looking for a new oil dip stick for my 1.6 petrol. There is an expensive new one at ebay. Does anyone know a better source.
The one on ebay is...
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Hi Way2go
I have had this recommendation in the past and have placed an order with GSF, but then it has been cancelled as they where out of stock....
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Last post by Way2go Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:04 am
LHM Change
by mds141 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:50 pm
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I did a quick and easy change last week and noticed a huge improvement ie suspension more responsive, steering much lighter. However after reading...
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I think you must have mis-read or understood it, the only way to get the majority of the lhm bank into the lhm tank is by having it in low &...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:05 pm
BX braking
by djm666 » Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:40 am
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I have recently started getting another BX on the road and have come across a strange thing with the brakes.
when i got the car it was not going,...
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Barnsley BXer's car had this same problem. When you pressed the pedal there was little effect, but with the slightest more pressure they would really...
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Last post by BX596 Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:34 pm
Clutch cable replacement & cheapo plastic clip 19RD
by sdelasal » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:52 pm
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I've been wrestling for too many hours changing the clutch cable on the 19RD. The Haynes description is laughable - okay it is for a 1.4 where guess...
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Clutch is very nice now - no juddering on pull away. I am a little surprised a cable change could make such a difference.
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Last post by sdelasal Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:43 pm
What is this leak?!
by PhilGreaves » Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:13 pm
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Well as the title implies my car has sprung a water leak...from the inside!! Well Citroens do like to be different...
Ive taken some photos and ill...
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Yes was better that way- not in my face not in the footwell.
Had a phone call from the garage today. The guy fitting the heater matrix was wondering...
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Last post by PhilGreaves Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:57 pm
dangerous to drive on a worn ball joint?
by maxgreenwood » Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:13 pm
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i've tracked down my strange front suspension behaviour to a worn lower ball joint on driver's side. The inner part of the tyre is wearing which i...
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you can check the spheres your self, with the engine running and hight set at normal driveing position, press on and off on each of the corrners,
i...
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Last post by citronut Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:37 pm
cyclic knock when braking
by B-Hive » Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:45 am
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Hello
With the GT now my daily driver (and loving it),its time to sort out and refine things as I experience new issues.
My issue at the moment is...
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I drove a transit minibus from Maidstone to Stansted with a strange regular knocking - turned out I'd pressure-washed in the wheel-arches and...
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Last post by scarecrow Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:57 am
priming a lucas diesel pump
by sarahjaneking » Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:21 am
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Hi everyone,
I have tried searcing but couldn't find quite what I needed,long story short my tzd experienced a dramatic loss of power and cut out on...
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this one has never been run on veg, that ate the plunger on my txd causing it to not stop lol the plunger is still attached at the end, I will post a...
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Last post by sarahjaneking Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:18 pm
Fuel filter 1.6 petrol
by Mothman » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:31 pm
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Hi all,
just fitted a new fuel filter to my 16TGS. Bought it on feebay, a Mann WK 613. Much bigger than the previous one which was a clear plastic...
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Hi all,
just fitted a new fuel filter to my 16TGS. Bought it on feebay, a Mann WK 613. Much bigger than the previous one which was a clear plastic...
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:38 pm
Grey bumper paint code.
by anaconda » Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:40 pm
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Couldnt find this in the tecky section. Does anyone have the grey bumper paint code for the late BX? It the grey found on bumpers of the silver...
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Just found it..main body is Gris Chrystal Met which means the bumper on a 1991 (not 92!) is code FYF.
Thanks
...paint available here:
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Last post by anaconda Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:17 pm
Power steering heavy
by Alastair » Tue May 17, 2011 11:41 pm
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So my 1989 1.9 diesel seems to have heavy power steering at low engine revs....This seems to be a recent thing....about six months ago I used...
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My fdv is leaking as well, so perhaps i'll change both & then see if the steering is sorted or not. I was presuming that ast the pump appears to be...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:58 pm
Inlet manifold and other gaskets: How and where?
by TB2 » Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:34 am
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Hi again,
I wanted to refit the manifolds to the head today and I noticed the gaskets Oscar had sent me don't fit. Are there actually different...
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You will need to get the correct inlet/exhaust manifold gasket for a turbo diesel.
Its the same gasket on the ZX TD if that makes getting hold of...
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Last post by Jaba Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:25 pm
Weber Carby mod---tuning
by B-Hive » Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:40 am
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Whilst I'm here, just thought I'd let you know of a little modification on my GT's weber that has made life so much more bearable. The problem was...
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32/34 weber?
how much?
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Last post by NeilGP Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:14 pm
front caliper slide repair kit
by nige » Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:13 pm
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My front right slider keeps on seizing, i have to free it up every few months.. all very frustrating. Anyone know where i can get a slide repair kit...
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Hi Nigel,
Next time you dismantle, throughly clean the out side surfaces of the offending rubber bellows with meths, to remove all traces of road...
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Last post by Brian Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:16 pm
clutch cable 'break'- something to check.
by tim » Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:29 pm
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On Friday the wife was driving the White One (TXD 19) up t'road. The clutch had been losing its adjustment and I suspected the cable, but before we...
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i find this easier appart from the lack of space down the back of most engine variations,
and obviously that stuppid nylon ring you have to snap...
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Last post by citronut Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:49 am
Petrol H/P Pumps
by Tim Leech » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:15 pm
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Am I right in thinking that asides the 16v (and probably the 1.4 layback engine) they all the same?
Thanks.
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i belive mostly the diference is to do with were on the engine the pump is located, exccept for the odd one out being the 1360 lay back pug lump,...
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Last post by citronut Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:41 am
Any other jobs
by mds141 » Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:40 pm
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I will be getting the clutch and clutch cable changed next week at Dave Ashworth's, along with a cambelt change. As i understand it, it is a gearbox...
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Its just designed to encourage any crap to circulate to the bottom of the tank, its worth having, but i'd be surprised if it had been removed??...
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