Front & Rear curly Brake Pipes
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MULLEY »
Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:20 pm
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Are these the exact same one's that will fit all models? Reason for asking is that i've got some which came from a valver & wondered if they'll fit...
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Aha, many thanks for the info Riku. I haven't had a chance to inspect the pipes, so i won't risk getting it fitted just incase....I'll get the garage...
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Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:15 am
Windscreen removal
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rmattila »
Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:51 pm
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The left-hand side A pillar of my oldest Van has rusted to such a degree that I can't push the welding much longer (MOT due Jun 5). In order to be...
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welding machine
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Last post by Way2go
Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:14 pm
Rear Brake Back plates
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by Mothman » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:14 pm
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Hi all,
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xantia ones do fit with slight mod. i made my own from cx ones once. but had to spend a lot of time cutting.
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Last post by Mothman
Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:38 pm
Clutch adjustment tips?
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:28 pm
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I picked up my new Bx today as mentioned in the chat section. The clutch needs attention. Difficult to engage gears, especially 1st and reverse....
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i didn't realise what Ken was talking about with adjustment of the bolt - from looking at it i think i have some thread there to use.
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:46 am
Tie-rods
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toddao »
Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:50 pm
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Are these interchangeable left and right? I've seen a parts place offering L/H and R/H versions though interestingly Citroen only has availability...
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Once I've removed the tie-rod 'ends' I should then be able to feel the condition of the inner axial joints hopefully?
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Last post by rmattila
Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:15 pm
How do you build a 4x4 bx?
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by
IOWBX »
Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:40 pm
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Can anyone summarise what might be required to turn what is normally a fantastic bx into a less economical 4x4 :shock: lol.. I have a requirement to...
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Hi Chris, I was referring to trying to buy the silver estate. I got your pics no problem - cheers.
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Last post by IOWBX
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:00 pm
Bottom balljoint ( steering swivel)
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toddao »
Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:05 pm
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I started on the front arm bushes but on the way I have noticed there is excessive play in the bottom balljoint on one side.
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That's true: even though undoing the bends is not absolutely necessary if you have enough force at use (e.g. a 30 mm nut welded fast, with 46 mm...
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Last post by rmattila
Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:31 pm
Possible to make raised suspension softer??
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adriches »
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:36 pm
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Hello Bx owners! I have a peugeot 405 4x4 which has a similar rear suspension to a bx. Its going to be used off road so have got some taller springs...
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I really don\'t understand the logic of a hydraulic system just for the rear of a 405? why not use conventional springs?
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:53 pm
Heater Matrix changing.
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ghaddon1701 »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:31 am
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Hi all,
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I reckon it's easier changing a water pump than a Matrix!
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Last post by KevR
Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:21 pm
Front suspension arms : bushes and bearings.
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toddao »
Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:08 pm
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I need to replace the front arm bushes and I was reading in The Haynes:
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I got the right hand side arm off today. The rear 24mm spindle nut was tight and its not possible to get a socket onto it so I had to use a spanner....
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Last post by toddao
Thu Feb 24, 2011 5:57 pm
Oil Query
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by
mds141 »
Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:26 pm
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Is it possibile to change the oil and filter TOO often. As the oil contains a detergent agent would changing the oil say every 1000 mls do more harm...
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Correct.
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:32 am
Speed controlled cooling fans
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Kitch »
Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:09 am
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Clever one,this. My cooling fans cut in when I start going fast(ish)! My coolant level is fine, it\'s not overheating and to my knowledge they cut in...
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In fact I swear if it comes on at the lights I start moving backwards!
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:49 pm
Rear suspension units
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richardd1652 »
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:12 am
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Are the rear suspension units common throughout all the models? May need one for my 14RE and spotted a pair on ebay but there off a valver?
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Those look similar to the one in the drawing on the previous page. Mine were from a -90 RD - it could be that the design of the plate has changed...
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Last post by rmattila
Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:23 pm
fuel lines TZD
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by
tzd »
Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:04 pm
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Hi All, my fuel lines from front to back have just started leaking and getting worse. How easy are they to obtain and what sort of difficulty level...
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Hi everybody,
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Last post by tzd
Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:21 pm
front ride height
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johnbird »
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:03 pm
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is the ride height -the level it sits at parked - adjustable? is it easy? id like to lower it a touch if possible.mine looks to have too large a gap...
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To do it properly, you should get the car lifted so that it stands on the wheels. Set the engine idling, suspension height lever in normal position,...
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Last post by rmattila
Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:24 pm
Part Number please
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mds141 »
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:03 pm
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Part number reqd for genuine Citroen oil filter for valver. Cheers. Mark.
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it seems to me by a quick look at service citroen that through the hole range from BX's up to most XANT's, and everything in between,
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Last post by citronut
Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:06 pm
Quick gearbox question.
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ken newbold »
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:30 pm
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Can anyone confirm the gearbox number/type the would be fitted to a J reg BX turbo diesel. Is it a BE03?
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Reverse next to knee, it's a BE3. That's how I always remember it. *Excluding LHD cars...
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Last post by rmattila
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:08 am
speedo rattle & track rod boots
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by
B-Hive »
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:30 am
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So now the CV joint is out without any problems, and all cleaned up waiting for the new gaitors. I already have the outter boot but decided to do the...
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Re the track rods balljoints, I don't reckon that the boots were ever available separately. You just buy the complete unit.
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Last post by toddao
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:26 pm
Rear BX smoked lights
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by
Muiruri »
Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:27 pm
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Probably not an intelligent question but does anyone know if rear smoked lights will fit a 1988 Bx 1.9 GTI hatchback which has ordinary lights?
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that very spoiler is currently in my loft along with some other parts for my next c900. the louvre i sold to a chap with a white c900 just like...
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Last post by johnbird
Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:41 pm
Sphere gas leakage
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by
BXMad »
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:33 am
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I’ve had BXs since the mid ‘80s and have undertaken all the usual maintenance on them including changing spheres. However I have a situation where my...
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BX Mad Wrote:
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Last post by Brian
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:56 pm
Driveshaft removal - replacing lost oil. Advice please....
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tim »
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:36 pm
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Just finished doing the bottom balljoint and CV rubber boot for the MOT. I removed the driveshaft as per Haynes and lost an amount of oil. And the...
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Thanks for that - put my mind at rest a bit. I will still try to find the plug and let you know what the result is..... just depends on time and...
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Last post by tim
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:38 pm
tripmeter
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rodney68 »
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:56 pm
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anyone any ideas how to fix this doesn't work when you push it,and if can be fixed how hard a job is it ta
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my bodge on tripmeter lasted 5 miles before it stopped again,so out with dash again and swop speedo heads,put my mielage bit in it and now works...
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Last post by rodney68
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:13 pm
Removing broken/rusted stud
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toddao »
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:00 pm
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Not on a BX but my Merc bus.
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I sorted the pesky broken stud out this arvo. This was the solution, I found it on line for €15 - 'BGS' Stud extractor - waited four days for it to...
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Last post by toddao
Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:49 pm
key wont go into ignition
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brandnewday »
Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:45 pm
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I can't get my carkey to go into the ignition...(its not the key, I have two of them, and they work in the doorlocks)
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the tinny stainless steel blade's across the tumblers in the lock barrel have worn through,
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Last post by citronut
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:38 pm
wing removal
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RobC »
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:53 pm
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some nasty person has dented my front wing. looks like the only way to fix it will be to push out from the inside.
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On a 16V, the bodykit piece at the front of the sill has a tab on it that is screwed to the front outer wing, which is then hidden away behind the...
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Last post by Mike P
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:48 am
adjust headlight beam height on BX?
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brandnewday »
Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:52 am
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how do I adjust the headlight beam height on the citröen bx?
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all three mountings are adjustable usualy with an 11mm spanner/socket,
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Last post by citronut
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:04 am
Split hose - part number required
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by
Wooscary »
Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:14 pm
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Hello
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That looks about right, it will be either 7 or 6 that I am after :)
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Last post by encargado
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:12 pm
drive shaft outer CV retaining circlip
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B-Hive »
Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:56 am
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Hi all
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Thanks Citronut..Champion
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:12 am
16v warm starting problem
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Matt H »
Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:35 pm
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This is something that has plagued BX 16vs since they rolled off the production line... And mine is suffering :?
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A few points you could try, to run through a process of elimination.
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Last post by prm
Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:01 pm
BX19TXD tail light problem - advice needed!
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tim »
Wed Feb 02, 2011 5:27 pm
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Before Xmas the wife's BX lost the rh taillight and I couldn't get it back (see posting back down there somewhere). Over that weekend it reappeared...
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Problem solved - it looks like the fault was in the earth wire in the link loom where it enters the plug, on the rh cluster. It tested OK on the...
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Last post by tim
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:26 pm
TZD TURBO sticker!!!!!
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by
ghaddon1701 »
Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:51 am
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Hi,
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if anyone needs stickers made you could try Dee at isle of wight graphics
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Last post by Mickey taker
Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:25 pm
Identification needed
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by
Gibbo2286 »
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:41 am
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Posted this yesterday but in the wrong place.
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Following Mat's generous withdrawal. I am happy to buy it from you Gibbo at the same price as Mat.
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Last post by Jaba
Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:21 pm
Webber v Solex carb.......
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Kevin B »
Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:05 pm
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I have the opportunity of aquiring a factory fit Webber carb (from a 1.9 Automatic BX).
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(See that? That was a joke that was .............. ):wink:
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Last post by rayfenwick
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:32 am
Reasons for Mayo in the oil.
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Rich »
Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:09 pm
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.... apart from the head gasket!
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Rich,
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Last post by Rich
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:25 pm
Is it a swine?
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richardd1652 »
Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:35 am
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Is doing the heater matrix a nightmare job. Does the whole dash have to come out or can it be got at ?
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Is doing the heater matrix a nightmare job. Does the whole dash have to come out or can it be got at ?
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Last post by BX596
Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:00 pm
HP pump clatter
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B-Hive »
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:13 am
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Hoping that the HP pump in the GT would be okay but way beyond that I think it may be on its way out.
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yes... well aside from the non load-din the pump operates perfectly, but the racket sounds at best raw and terminal..I'm not a purist but I dont...
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Last post by B-Hive
Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:11 pm
Replacing engine lower mounting bush
Replies: 18
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rmattila »
Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:07 am
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Was pretty tight, but managed to do the job underneath the car, using the new bush as a driver, and the outer race of a scrapped front wheel bearing...
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Called the local dealer here in Finland and asked about the part. It really is the complete bracket, and the bush is not available separately - at...
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Last post by rmattila
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:42 am
Oil in air filter, plus oil leak?
Replies: 35
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Wooscary »
Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:02 pm
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Obviously this kind of thing is asked all the time, but I can't find anything specific about oil in air filters, so I'll start my question with...
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It was blue, but it wasn't Hylomar. It set really quickly, and at no point did it look like it was going to stay attached in any meaningful way,...
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Last post by Wooscary
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:50 pm
suitable Peugeot cam belt/bearing alternatives
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B-Hive »
Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:16 am
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Hi
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Of similar vintage: BX 1.6, BX 1.9 petrol, 205 1.6 carb, 309 1.9 carb. Not 100 % sure on 405 as I *think* there was a spec change on the belts before...
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:25 pm
My BX can't get its front up/ sticky Height Corrector?
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Mike E (uk) »
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:08 pm
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Back end comes up normally, front end stays on the floor.
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try more lube and work the manual high adjuster, maybe you have not hit the spot with your lube, it is usualy the linkage sticking,
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Last post by citronut
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:11 am
Turbo Boost
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Hurricane »
Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:02 pm
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Might have been heard before but in the Hurricane we don't feel the turbo like in the old one or as it should be, there's just no 'umph' at all....
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just a word of warning.. depending on the Cit garage's experience and how far their expertise extends, they may not know about the pumps. I took mine...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:53 am
Central locking again.
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paulwitchard »
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:05 pm
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The recent acquisition has an odd central locking problem, any advice on where to look gratefully received as electrical problems not really my...
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I think they go from the door, through the A-post and into the cabin, down to the floor, under the carpet in the footwell and there's a connector...
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Last post by KevR
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:42 pm
M9 screws
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rmattila »
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:00 pm
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Another nice innovation by the French: the rear brake calipers are mounted to the rear arms with M9x139 screws, and the thread is machined directly...
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Thanks! I think you just solved a whole bunch of scheduling problems that seem to prevent getting certain second-priority things accomplished. How...
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Last post by rmattila
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:39 pm
Thermostat replacement
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Dollywobbler »
Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:25 pm
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Where's the best place to get a thermostat from for my BX? I thought Halfords were taking the proverbial at £16 but my dreams of getting one for less...
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Thanks. I'll give that a go then. Shame the recycling's just gone...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:39 pm
Electric window adjuster switch needed may be?
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Defender110 »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:04 pm
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When I bought my TZD the electric drivers side mirror had been replaced with a manual one, I have fitted an electric mirror today that had 5 wires 3...
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I feel a bit of a pilock now, I assumed because it had this left / right selector that the manual drivers mirror was retro fit and so I sourced an...
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Last post by Defender110
Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:05 am
CV Gaitor
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MULLEY »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:03 pm
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How much do you reckon a garage would charge to supply & fit said gaitor? I've been quoted £70-80 as it would take approx 1-1.5hrs, does that seem...
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Cheers for the info guy's, i've pm'd you Ken :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:20 pm
Front staying up
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mds141 »
Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:40 pm
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:oops: After setting ride height to high for tyre change today came out of National Tyres resembling a speedboat! I presume the front height...
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Ok cheers for that i'll get it up on ramps tomorrow.
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Last post by mds141
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:46 pm
Front brake blleding
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paulwitchard »
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:38 pm
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Had to replace the front flexibles for the CT.
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I use 2 different ones, both very helpful. One gave me a discount for taking several cars in there. :)
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Last post by paulwitchard
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:01 pm
1988 16RS wont Start?
Replies: 19
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richardd1652 »
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:11 pm
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Been up at the farm today as the weather was good. After I replaced the bits i borrowed off a little 14E it fired up straight away but when i came to...
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Mark - PM sent.
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Last post by electrokid
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:43 am
Window drop
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Defender110 »
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:27 pm
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The driverside door window on my TZD has recently taken to slowly lowering itself whilst driving along, any tips on curing this? Is it the motor or...
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Thank you for your reply Bill, it would appear I have misunderstood my wifes description of the problem 9 ( I was listening intently to her of...
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Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:28 pm
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