Where are the strut return pipes?
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toddao »
Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:11 pm
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I've been fiddling about with my yellow break trying to get it ready for its TÜV ( road to Damascus). I had the front wheels off today and I noticed...
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Like, what to look for when buying a Berlingo etc.. ( I haven't lost faith yet!)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: end of chat!
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:54 pm
tick toc II
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sdelasal »
Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:39 pm
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TicToc reminded me ... my clock has been stuck since I got the car - it's the large clock on the right of the speedometer - it still ticks away just...
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It turns out one of the small plastic wheels inside the clock had broken. I realise now, don't have the speed sensor fitted to the back of the engine...
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Last post by sdelasal
Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:01 pm
Central Locking
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saintjamesy89 »
Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:18 pm
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Hi all,
I think my central locking has had an epileptic fit. It kept on locking and unlocking for about 20 lock and unlock sequences, now it doesnt...
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Yes, they can be a bit prone to that. Mine decided to lock itself in the jetwash one day - with the keys inside...
Have also had a case where driving...
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Last post by KevR
Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:22 pm
speedo cable - same on all models?
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sdelasal »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:09 pm
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The clip on mine broke removing it from back of speedo of my 19RD. Not the end of the world as it had an annoying tick and wobbled too. Can anyone...
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All three of my TZDs seem to have different cable routes in the engine bay! Same cables, just a different way of threading their way round all the...
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Last post by KevR
Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:19 pm
Windscreen washer pipe
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KevR »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:05 pm
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The one which goes on the wiper blade - anyone know off-hand if it's still available?
Ta,
Kev
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I cut my spray bar in half, and added the cut piece to the far end of the wiper blade frame, with a short section of the flexy tubing to jump the...
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Last post by KevR
Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:17 pm
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Last post by Dickster665
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:58 pm
auto issues
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by
B-Hive »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:07 am
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The Mk1 auto is getting a good workout lately, and the GT is progressing nicely..however the auto is showing signs of aging or need for a service.....
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Good luck!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:57 pm
BX GTI Brakes
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Tim Leech »
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:58 am
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Same as all BX's? it does have ABS though. I know the 16v had uprated and vented stuff but wasn't sure if it was the same on the 8v.
Thanks.
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Ok cheers chaps, genuine front and rear discs for £25 the LOT :D
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:56 pm
full cambelt kits - necessary?
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tim »
Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:35 pm
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Now that the BX19 is enjoying its new life in the country I thought I'd get it some doggy treats as a reward for behaving. The cambelt is the obvious...
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I always do the full kit and waterpump, keeping the old tensioner and idler as spares if required.
Again, for the price I'd rather not worry about...
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Last post by Defender110
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:23 pm
A few little issues
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saintjamesy89 »
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:53 am
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I've just discovered a split CV gaitor (lots of grease all over my otherwise clean undercarraige lol) and two or three LHM leaks, two of them are the...
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If you are doing the shortest drive shaft outer boot, prior to knocking off the cv, push in the whole shaft and then use vise grips or similar on the...
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Last post by Discoil
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:19 pm
Identifying correct octopus
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JohnW »
Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:28 am
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More on octopuses!
I've located octopuses, but for a slightly more recent ORG number (essentially early 1991 instead of early 1990).
The parts...
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both early and later cars with power steering are the same as below for the main octapussy,
Part Number Description Quantity Price excl. VAT Price...
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Last post by JohnW
Wed Nov 10, 2010 9:23 pm
TU3 engine
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by scarecrow » Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:26 pm
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I've been trying to source a new Carb for my 14 and the supplier has offered one listed as being for a BX14 TU3 engine...
My question, do I have a...
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Last time I looked there was a blank shiny plate on the body, but Richard has said there should be a serial on a bottom flange. Next time I'm near it...
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Last post by scarecrow
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:33 pm
14RE smells with window down?
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richardd1652 »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:51 pm
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The 14RE that my Dad is running smells badly of exhaust if you drive with the window down.The exhaust is pretty new and looks /sounds in good fettle...
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It's unlikely to be anything to do with the back end, just so long as the tailpipe actually clears the rear bumper.
I had a GTi with a...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:48 pm
The promised questions
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saintjamesy89 »
Mon Nov 08, 2010 2:50 pm
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Hi guys,
Question - the front end doesnt rise/fall smoothly, it jerks and groans when it does so, the back is nice and smooth. LHM was low, and...
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Ah, now see I have those already! And many other useless tools slowly rusting away in my toolbox because I left it in the rain and haven't cleaned it...
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Last post by scarecrow
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:46 pm
TICK TOCK
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by
mds141 »
Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:33 pm
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:?: I know a digital clock doesn't actually go tick tock just wanted a attention grabbing headline! My digital clock has a somewhat tempremental...
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..that_
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:49 pm
BX 14tre
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by
yinlamont »
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:22 pm
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My wife scraooed the BX 14 RE abd I now have a BX 14TRE but can find no literature to tell me how the TRE differs. Anyone any idea? It's 1992 model
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Trim levels
More letters higher the trim level i.e. electric windows allround, differant cloth seats etc etc.
Limited and special editions throws...
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:12 pm
Will it pull it?
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richardd1652 »
Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:32 am
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Will my BX 14 pull a car trailor laden with a dead BX?
I dont mean reccomended towing capacities etc but will it physically do it or just stand there...
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It's a lot lighter than a BX, but I took my 2CV on a trailer down to Shepton Mallet yesterday on the back of my 14. The biggest problem was the...
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Last post by citsncycles
Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:37 am
Rims: Alloy vs Steel
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by scarecrow » Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:22 pm
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I was wondering if there is much weight difference between Speedlines and normal steel rims?
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No I used my external acoustic receiving system (EARS) Mk1, listening to the noise inside the cabin. Jeez...
How do your ears tell you its the rims...
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:06 pm
Trying to source a new octopus
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JohnW »
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:15 am
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Call from Australia!
Can anyone in UK source new octopuses?
Advice would be very welcome......
Regards
John Waterhouse
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And if your lucky you might get 12 months out of the strut return pipes unless you were lucky enought to be supplied genuine ones.
In the salty UK...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:24 am
TZD juddery power delivery
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ghaddon1701 »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:50 pm
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Hi all,
I have a TZD turbo with a lucas pump. Between 1500 and 2000rpm it has very juddery power delivery. Then when turbo spools up at about...
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Injectors with a poor spray pattern at lower revs?
Because they are clogged up with chip fat and batter scraps!!!!!! :lol:
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Last post by Defender110
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:40 pm
Rear Fogs not working
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by
rayfenwick »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:59 pm
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Hi all. Just noticed the rear fogs aren't working. It's not the bulbs, and the contacts in the holders look ok, so where to check next. As it is both...
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Nice get out :wink:
Go back a read thread carefully :wink:
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:44 am
Rusty fuel lines
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by
adamskibx »
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:04 am
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Can you still buy the fuel lines? Mine has started to drip diesel just under the rear of the drivers seat after I dislodged the pipe from its clip to...
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And there was me, on my supposedly 'healthy' Mediterranean diet, happily glugging away on oil that'll rot the self same metal that was used to sheath...
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:06 pm
urgent advice needed on lost tail/sidelight
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tim »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:36 pm
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Heading off for Dorset tomorrow a.m. and I just noticed that the wife's trusty BX19 TDX has lost both the r.h. taillight AND the sidelight....
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let the force be with you,
i have in the passed used dersh (2CV front side light holders to replace BX fronts,
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:03 pm
smelly car
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Phil Brook »
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:57 am
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When I open the roof window when going slowly or decelerating an engine/exhaust smell is evident. I have had the exhaust checked and told this is...
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By jove - I think he's got it!
I wonder if the problem is affected noticeably by which spoiler is fitted (if any)...
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Last post by rayfenwick
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:53 pm
Octopus?
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adamskibx »
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:51 pm
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Is the Octopus essentially all front end return pipes joined into one? The reason I ask is I think I will need to change it on my BX. The front strut...
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modern plastic bus air pipe is designed to withstand oil (since air systems tend to have oil in them anyway) and extreme's of heat, so win win!...
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:23 pm
DOOR SEALS
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by
mds141 »
Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:33 am
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:o Unable to source new door seals. NLA from Citroen any ideas pls. :?:
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Hi,
I have some of the long rubber strips that fit around the door holes.
All are used, but I have them for all 4 doors.
pm me and I'll work out...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:13 pm
BX16V K light
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Mike E (uk) »
Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:47 am
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My K warning light keeps going on.
It goes out if I rev up to the limiter, but then comes on again.
I suspect damp on the crankshaft position...
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If it has a K light it's almost certain to have a knock sensor.
And I'd start there, since the K light pretty much only ever seems to come on with...
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:03 pm
Injection repairkit
by
haiderah »
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:03 pm
Hi !
Where i kan buy injection repairkit from (ACA engine management solutions part number IRK711) ?
Thanks
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Last post by haiderah
Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:03 pm
hi mulley
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c90cassette »
Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:04 pm
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hi mulley how did u get on with starting probs?did u have any veg oil in tank?i had very same prob as you last few weeks but primed the fuel filter...
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I've yet to look into it, didn't have time last weekend so i'm hoping that the weather is ok this weekend & then i'll be using the multimeter with...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:42 pm
Ball joints, wishbones and drop links
Replies: 30
by scarecrow » Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:07 pm
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I'd be grateful for advice about fixing some knocks ad rattles from my front end.
Do I need to replace the whole wishbone (suspension arm?) or is...
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Check your brake pads aren't rattling in the carriers.
I reckon you've hit one of the nails on its head Bob. Thanks.
I'm fairly sure the clinking...
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Last post by scarecrow
Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:47 pm
Fuel tank size
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by scarecrow » Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:54 pm
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Just put fuel in the TZD and I noticed that 15 litres of diesel takes the gauge up to just over a quarter, where the same amount of petrol in the 14...
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I have a 1991 Ph2 14 TGE Kiwi
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Last post by scarecrow
Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:26 am
Front won't come up,back won't go down!
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by
Nigel Bickle »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:40 am
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I've finally disinterred my 1990 4*4, after around 7 years in store(I know!).
I've enjoyed driving the ordinary Gti so much that I decided to...
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Ok thanks.
I'll get it up in the air as soon as the weather improves and give it a damn good scrub/greasing.
Appreciated.
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Last post by Nigel Bickle
Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:13 am
Torque loads for the cylinder head TXD BX 1.9 Diesel ????
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johnpaul2847 »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:55 pm
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Hello. I am new to this site and have previously check the forums for a problem that I have had with the Citroen BX 1.9 1993 diesel.
The problem...
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Stage 1: 30NM =22.13 foot pounds
Stage 2: 60NM =44.25 foot pounds
Stage 3: 180°
I hope I have converted this correctly?
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Last post by johnpaul2847
Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:18 pm
Mystery Oil Leaks
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kiwi »
Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:24 pm
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This got me thinking (ouch!)
The TRS likes to dribble a bit of Oil and judging by a few of the posts on here a few others have/had this problem. I...
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Adding to Doc's conclusion, I was recently advised by a Citroen mechanic that old BX's without oil leaks tend to have cracked front cross-members...
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Last post by scarecrow
Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:21 am
Strut Return Pipes (again)
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Tim Leech »
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:06 pm
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Ive looked in the archives and cant see it so apologies for asking again.
The n/s strut return on the TZi is broken, Ive got the part number so will...
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Apologies a few things got in the way of my plan.
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:19 pm
Oil Pressure Sender
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by
mat_fenwick »
Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:36 pm
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I have a problem with the sender, in that the gauge flicks from zero to full oil pressure at random intervals. It has done this for the last 2 years...
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so your car has the pressure guage aswell as the level guage?
The pressure gauge version is just marked as a scale - red block around zero then 2,...
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:23 am
Massive lhm leak under the car.
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by
DFF53 »
Mon Oct 25, 2010 7:31 pm
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Woke up to find a lot of lhm under the car, not the usual drip from the fdv but a significant amount from the driver side . Upon inspection i found...
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put the car on stands to get the wheels off, but the wheels werent retracting up to the arches like it should . It went up to all the selector...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:42 pm
what the heck is it now
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Mike Holdstock »
Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:38 pm
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Ladies and gents.
Have one BX 14 RE with injector motor which didn't make it back from the local shop, just died on the way home.
Lots of fuel...
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New head gasket.
Andy
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:29 pm
Balls! Thought mine had dodged this one!
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Kitch »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:01 pm
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Read alot of about the misfortunes others are having with rusty inner wings. My A-pillars have always been pretty good (started to look shabby now...
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Mine definately hasn\'t dodged it....the lower A-pillar is pretty much shot through! :(
Not good! Dashboard\'s out, and that\'s clearly why it was...
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:22 pm
diesel cambelts - all the same?
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KevR »
Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:34 pm
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A mate has bought an XUD-9 (normally aspirated 1.9 diesel) cambelt and rensioner kit in error. Will it fit my XUD 7TE (turbo 1.7)...? If so it'll...
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There are two types, depending on the tensioner. As long as it\'s BX era you\'ll be fine, but be careful it hasn\'t been catalogued as BX when it\'s...
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:20 pm
diesel emission test - help!
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by
tim »
Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:39 pm
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The MOT is so close you can smell it...only one remaining problem for the BX19 TDX I've brought back from the grave, the emission tester won't let it...
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Are dogs allowed?
tut tut! :)
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Last post by Defender110
Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:56 pm
Wonky central locking!
Replies: 7
by
mountainmanUK »
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:51 am
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Hi,
Monica (my '93 TXD TD hatch) has developed an annoying habit!
All four doors unlock on the plip without problem, but when locking again, the...
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Thanks Jay.
That makes a lot of sense for my TXD, as it would explain why it is the passenger door button which locks all four doors. Maybe I have...
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:55 pm
the old dears bx!!
Replies: 28
by
goldenbrown »
Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:10 pm
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been driving the bx and found that it has started to make a knocking noise. On further investigation i have found it coming from what looks like a...
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So what happens if someone buys it before you do?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:38 pm
Do I have a mystery carburettor?
Replies: 21
by
Dickster665 »
Fri Oct 08, 2010 2:10 am
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Hello BX gurus. Thanks for all the replies to my previous post.
The reference tag on my 1985 Citroen BX19GT weber carburettor states model number...
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Yes - the 1905 Peugeot lump seems to be bulletproof as long as regular oil changes are done - 113K miles shouldn't be a problem - I bought my 1905...
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:08 am
Polishing tools/products
Replies: 6
by scarecrow » Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:24 pm
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I've decided to invest in a polisher but, as ever, have become overwhelmed by the breadth of choice available.
Would someone be able to offer advice...
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I would recomend a dual action machine such as a DAS-6, much safer to use than a rotary especially with the bx paintwork which is rather soft!
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Last post by roody262
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:02 pm
diesel fuel filter
Replies: 9
by
tim »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 5:02 pm
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OK - this is quicker than trawling the pages of the site though bejasus you learn some stuff on the way. I am going to fit a new diesel filter on the...
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Certainly seems a bit better - the next couple of days will tell - west normandy to Calais, across to Dover, up to Norwich, across to Cambridge, up...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:28 am
Biofuel effect on rubber fuel pipe
Replies: 5
by
jhunt »
Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:15 pm
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I have a BX 19 TXD running on refined vegetable oil. Goes great but just had the main fule return pipe practically dissolve with fuel pouring out....
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Hi Richard
Just to let you know that I have fixed the fuel pipe problem. I bought an 8mm fuel pipe (1.5 mtrs) from Shell-tune which they said was...
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Last post by jhunt
Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:15 pm
Single speed Fan resistor - a bridge to far...
Replies: 20
by
Thickasmud »
Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:21 pm
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Quick question to the experts. I have finally managed to replace the Thermostat, gaskets, and then radiator after the orange then red temp. warning...
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Hmmm - yes that does seem somewhat OTT.
What I was suggesting is - rather than getting a quote for the HG replacement - get a quote for just...
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Last post by electrokid
Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:06 am
please don't laugh !!
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by
sarahjaneking »
Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:44 pm
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the tzd has just failed it's mot on a bit of welding (which I will not be attempting LOL) 2 front brake hoses and lights interfering with lights????...
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Doc wrote
twist the pins
wont this just oppen the jaws in the plug's even more,
regards malcolm
Not really, unless you go nuts twisting the...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:51 am
19TGD Steering Rack
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by
richardd1652 »
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:12 pm
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My 19TGD has play in the power rack.Is it a bugger of a job to swap?
Richard.
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I've done a few recently, and, as with most things, the more you do the quicker the job gets.
The biggest arse of the whole job is the two pipes in...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:44 am
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