My BX can't get its front up/ sticky Height Corrector?
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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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Last post by Defender110 Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:28 pm
Chattering sound from hydraulics
by Linegeist » Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:46 am
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Curious symptom.
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Mines done this ever since I got the PAS working again having fitted the new FDV. Thought it was the dosuer drawing a shitload of LHM as it was...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:21 pm
cam belt etc?
by B-Hive » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:27 am
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Hi ya all
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If you're going to remove the cam at some point, do it now at the same time. If you're not, just looking at it (not much you can really look at...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:17 pm
clutch cable part no.
by Defender110 » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:21 pm
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can anybody please help out with the correct clutch cable part no for my TZD? there appears to be several different types / lengths?
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Many thanks
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:06 pm
Not a BX (YET!) But,,,,,,
by BX fan 18 » Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:44 am
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Hello again, may not have a BX yet but i have taken the plunge into citroen ownership ready for our charity run in July.
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Superb that is exactly the same housing as mine but without the sensor. All i need now is that sensor - trip to the scrappers for that! and a new...
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Last post by BX fan 18 Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:48 pm
Dropped passenger door
by jet_black » Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:25 pm
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can anybody help my front near side door has dropped, when I bought my bx it had had a crude repair done to the upright door pillar where the top...
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Y'know Kev .... you are SUCH a tease! :shock: :shock: :shock: :?
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Last post by Linegeist Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:34 am
heater tap control
by johnbird » Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:29 pm
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put this job off until today as my back was killing me yesterday.was a little reluctant to do it this morning too...
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wait, what flap are you moving? the arm on top of the tap??
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:07 pm
Paint question
by encargado » Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:05 pm
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Hi there,
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Jayboy, you have a good eye for colour, just looked in the location suggested by Ken and it is indeed Gris Axinite !!!
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Last post by encargado Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:15 pm
Busted ignition barrel
by Boxwolf » Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:17 pm
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The ignition barrel on my BX has broken in such a way that one of the tumblers is jamming the key from being inserted. Does anybody here have a nice...
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Does anybody here have a nice spare one?
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Last post by RxBX Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:45 pm
engine?
by rodney68 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:45 pm
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when i got my bx 1.7n/a tgd previous owner told me he put a 1.9 engine in it ,how do i tell if it is a1.9,i have found a number on a small ally plate...
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And mine
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:31 pm
sourcing strut return hose and power steering Ram pipes
by B-Hive » Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:10 am
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Hi guys..and happy new year to you all
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Don't worry about the postage, it won't be a lot, they're practically weightless!
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Last post by JayW Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:35 am
Heater blower control earthing problem
by Eric Brough » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:47 pm
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Like so many others who have passed this way, I've been having trouble with the heater blower...
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If you take the stering colomn shroud off, you'll see the earth unit bolted to the side of the colomn support bracket, no need to remove the dash!
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Last post by docchevron Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:42 pm
GT's First road test after 8 weeks on stands
by B-Hive » Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:23 pm
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It was with trepidation that the GT was finally lowered off the stands and back onto her front wheels today.
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In some ways you guys in the UK are lucky cos you have easier access to parts and professional assistance. I went to pretty much the ONLY local...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:30 pm
Pipe question
by toddao » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:28 pm
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I've just started re-piping and I've noticed that the front to rear hydraulic pipe that I've got is no.96119932 which is specified on Citroen Service...
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I had some good luck today on my re-piping odyssey.
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Last post by toddao Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:16 pm
zantia bits
by rodney68 » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:41 pm
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can anyone tell me which/if any parts of a zantia fit a bx,got a mate who is scrapping one rear arms are knackered so just wondered if anything else...
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cheers matthew very helpfull
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Last post by rodney68 Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:37 am
Aftermarket clear fuel pipe & Vulcan blood
by Linegeist » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:24 pm
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A thought here ..........................
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Bob Wrote:
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Last post by Brian Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:00 pm
Part Number required
by kiwi » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:07 am
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Any ideas on the part number for the Return pipe that goes to the Front and rear Height corrector and main accumulator/FDV from the reservior?
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here is UK price and part No.'s for both type's/RP No.,
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Last post by citronut Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:40 am
bx run height
by johnbird » Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:49 pm
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do the bxs run lower at speed like my old cx used to? when you were on a motorway im sure my cx sispension lowered on the car? am i remembering...
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My back end lifts on occasion... dragster mode :)
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Last post by rayfenwick Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:46 pm
alternate sticking fromy strut cure
by Defender110 » Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:41 pm
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My TGD Auto has been suffering from the sticking front strut syndrome with jerky suspension rises. I tried the method of cleaning and lubing the rod...
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Ive done this and it did work well, the TZI still groaned and grumbled though, I coated exposed part of the struts in copper slip and its MUCH...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:55 pm
Intermittent diesel stalling and no power
by anorthfield » Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:05 pm
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I know my car well, having had it for about 12 years, a BX non-turbo diesel. Suddenly it stalls for no apparent reason and is quite happy to restart....
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My RD had suffered like this due to what turned out to be a perforated pre heater pipe. Under normal conditions it seemed fine, but under load it...
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Last post by citsncycles Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:08 pm
What's inside the rear cylinder boot?
by toddao » Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:47 pm
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I wanted to replace the rear cylinder boot today so I was sliding off the old degraded rubber and a strange seal/ring/thing fell out from the...
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I pushed the cylinder out with my finger from the sphere side and slipped the felt 'thing' on the end then the rubber boot . Job done. No need to...
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Last post by toddao Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:41 pm
new pipe fitted now what?
by johnbird » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:54 pm
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i received the rubber grommets through the post today so once home from work i set to to replace my broken pipe from the pump.two hours of my life in...
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thats excellent thanks, i dont have much skin left on the backs of my fingers to do anymore anyway...............
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Last post by johnbird Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:26 pm
Headgasket recommendation please gents ...............
by Linegeist » Thu Dec 23, 2010 9:12 pm
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I want to pull the head off the Athena's 1600 petrol engine - I'm not happy with the smoothness of the motor and a squint at the bores will give me...
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I can only assume that grinding the valves increased the compression pressure sufficiently to cause increased piston ring blow by,
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Last post by Kevin B Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:35 pm
16v cambelt path..
by themildbunch » Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:56 pm
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Hi
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well... I've just check my old invoices
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Last post by themildbunch Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:04 am
bx piping
by Nat » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:14 pm
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Hi
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Don't know how much pipe is on a BX but, the ones that need changing are usually
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Last post by ken newbold Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:09 pm
recovering a bx
by sdelasal » Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:39 pm
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I need the car recovered as rear suspension is down/leaking - is there a certain type of low loader/recovery truck that I need to insist on as the...
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One trick I use to raise the car up from totally flat, to enable a trolley jack to get under.
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Last post by prm Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:11 pm
remote locking.whats the record?
by johnbird » Sun Jan 09, 2011 3:21 pm
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:wink: :lol:
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v funny. i laughed
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:47 pm
found the leak,fractured pipe
by johnbird » Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:20 pm
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i got home from work early today and as i backed into the drive there was a mist-steam like in front of the lights.thought i had better investigate...
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Buying the tool to make the pipe (large 6.35mm) will be 200 quid, plus your roll of 8meteres of pipe and unions and its a 250 quid job. I know...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:25 pm
remote central locking fob
by johnbird » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:08 pm
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mal found a fob in his garage which he thought belonged to the bx so hes posted them to me.finished work and went and tried it and although i got a...
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if it works from 3 feet i hope it was a cheap option :lol:
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Last post by johnbird Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:47 am
Petrol draining back .............. is this common, gents?
by Linegeist » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:22 pm
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Fitted a new Weber to the Athena a month ago - superb thing! Economy's amazing, acceleration's crisp and the hot starting's cured - but...
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I had an Austin Healey sprite
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Last post by electrokid Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:39 am
Sump plug question
by Rich » Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:56 pm
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Hello knowledgeable folk.
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Thanks Todd for that comment.
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Last post by Brian Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:36 pm
frount windscreen whasher pipe keeps falling off
by jacksun1987 » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:33 pm
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My whasher pipe keeps comming off. Its doing my head in. I evern got a new one. Fixed it on. And it still came off. Couldnt see a thing out the...
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Thanks good ideas. See what happerns
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Last post by jacksun1987 Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:40 pm
dash mounted engine temp gauge
by johnbird » Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:11 am
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Is there an accepted method of doing this please? I have a number of gauges in my garage And a couple of saab top hose temp senders which fit in the...
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move along now, nothing to see.
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Last post by KevR Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:40 pm
autobox filter service
by B-Hive » Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:05 am
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Sorry if this has been covered before, but try as I may I couldn't find a post here on how to do the filters in an auto box..
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Not on my BX although I too would like to and will be doing so in the not too distant future. Done them on other cars / Land Rovers and IIRC they...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:32 pm
The "Fate" of Pleiades
by AlanS » Sat May 27, 2006 12:59 am
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Just had this posted on an Ausiie website so thought I'd post it here FYI.
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Just to confrim then that Pleiades are still there - I spoke with Martin about pipes and he was very helpful in terms of being able to make up pipes....
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Last post by sdelasal Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:35 am
rear brake hoses
by Nat » Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:45 pm
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Hi
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I doubt that aluminium woudn't be strong enough. But if you have access to even simple machine tools (= a drill, and preferably also a lathe to help...
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Last post by rmattila Wed Jan 05, 2011 6:29 pm
how do i remove the front indicator lamps please?
by johnbird » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:53 pm
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there is a little green algae in the corners of the indicator lights.easiest way to remove it i guess is take the unit out and dishwasher it.had a...
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Thanks for the offer. I my come back to you. Is it a grey or black body? I will look on ebay too. I only bought the car as winter transport to work...
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Last post by johnbird Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:56 am
more pictures of green stuff
by johnbird » Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:48 pm
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took these earlier as i was on the way out to halfrauds to buy some lhm fluid.
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That's a valuable tip - thanks rmattila :-)
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Last post by electrokid Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:03 am
REAR ARM BEARINGS
by Tim Leech » Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:07 pm
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Had a quote from a well known and trusted Citroen Specialist to do the arm bearings on the TZI as they are getting tired and as its a keeper........
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machining new 41 mm holes for the rubber sleeves (what are they BTW called in English?
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:29 pm
this green stuff cant be good?
by johnbird » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:17 pm
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did a few bits on the bx this morning.took my daughter to her friends and jacked the car up to normal ride height to get off the drive as it was sat...
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hi,thanks for the suggestion about moving the height lever.never gave it a thought till now.i set the car to its lowest setting on the drive as i...
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