rear brake hoses
by Nat » Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:45 pm
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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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Last post by johnbird Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:18 pm
Return Hose Pressure
by kiwi » Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:28 pm
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The circled is the location of the leak on the Hose that goes from the reservoir to the Accumulator/FDV.
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Bodge has one the battle :lol:
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Last post by kiwi Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:35 am
glow plugs
by nige » Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:03 am
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hey all. I replaced the glow plugs for the first time ever on my BX 1.9 Have had a few starting sissues once it gets below -5 overnight. All was...
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yes... drivers side... *intrigued*!
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Last post by nige Sat Jan 01, 2011 11:27 pm
Bloody buzzing noise has stopped.
by Mothman » Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:26 pm
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OK, so iknow this isnt BX but, i have to tell you guys, my bluebird has a small sunderland pixie living in the dashboard and when i open the doors...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:43 pm
heater control bulbs
by johnbird » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:46 pm
as i drove home last night in my newly purchased bx i noticed that the illumination for the heater controls was defunct.
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Last post by johnbird Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:46 pm
cooking oil
by johnbird » Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:30 am
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Will the bx diesel turbo run on fresh new clean cooking oil? Single point injection? I used to run my shoun on it. The car is due a diesel filter...
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Although at the start of my owning diesel BXs I was interested in SVO / biodiesel, I'm more interested in keeping the engine sweet these days so I'm...
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Last post by Defender110 Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:55 pm
remote central locking fob?
by johnbird » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:46 pm
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hi,just bought a diesel bx and im very happy with the way it drove home.first thought was it has the remote locking eye in the car but apparently has...
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ok mal,cheers,john.
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Last post by johnbird Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:13 am
Brakes for Breaks?
by toddao » Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:03 pm
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Ok, I need to change the rear disks on my break. Apparently the disks for the break/estate are different to the saloon. Can anyone confirm and...
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I've never noticed any difference between the estate and saloon discs ( but then I've never had a Mk1...). However the calipers and pads are...
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Last post by KevR Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:31 pm
Front strut repair kit
by Steve » Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:31 pm
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My BX R/H front strut is noisy, causing a stiffer ride on the front. I want peace of mine so been looking around for the repair kit but can't seem to...
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I assume these kits are no longer available from citroen?????
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Last post by Alastair Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:13 pm
RPO number
by Alastair » Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:17 pm
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CAn anyone tell me what the RPO number is olease and where I should find it? My citroen dealer is needing it to order me a part!!! Thanks
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They had the the full VIN details but apparantly with Citroen it dosent always reflect the build date so I was told...and there was a choice of four...
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Last post by Alastair Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:58 pm
front end suddenly hard
by B-Hive » Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:05 am
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I will still go with hard sphere failure.
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Last post by B-Hive Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:47 am
tzd coolant leak...
by themildbunch » Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:39 pm
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Hi...
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Don't think you need to remove the intercooler. The pipe that's in the way will move enough for you.
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Last post by ken newbold Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:37 pm
Heater Fail
by Dollywobbler » Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:43 pm
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Not a good start to Christmas. Jumped into the BX, fired it up (queue loads of smoke and misfiring - brand new glow plugs haven't cured that but it...
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No, it's the grey/blue smoke of glow plug fail, definitely not white and no problems at all once it's running.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:45 pm
lhm leak
by rodney68 » Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:42 pm
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came back from shops this morning and noticed green oil on ground where bx parked upon looking under the car saw lhm dripping from left side of...
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old girl is ok now(touch wood) treated her to new front exhaust pipe which local centre had a lot of hassle to get n fitted in mates nice warm garage...
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Last post by rodney68 Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:49 pm
Correct paint for whels?
by richardd1652 » Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:42 pm
Does anybody know the correct paint to do my wheels in? I could just give them a squirt with a silver rattle can but if im doing her up properly...
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Last post by richardd1652 Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:42 pm
cambelt- job done.
by tim » Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:00 pm
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Thought I'd let you know that the 19 TXD is off and running with a new belt and waterpump. Between the FAQs and Haynes it's all there but I thought...
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Propper job Tim,
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Last post by Mothman Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:04 pm
CV boot question
by Defender110 » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:54 pm
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When fitted new or if you buy a genuine CV boot kit there is a white plastic piece that fits inside the small end of the boot. What is it supposed to...
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It allows the boot to slightly rotate about this point with suspension movement, which wouldn't happen if the boot was clamped directly to the shaft....
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:37 am
Steering Couplings
by richardd1652 » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:22 pm
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Are the couplings different between PAS and Non PAS?
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95630094 COUPLING 26.00 GBP 30.55 GBP 30.55 GBP
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Last post by Way2go Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:55 pm
Starter motor replacement
by Dollywobbler » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:20 pm
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So, thanks to the wonderful Mr Fenwick, who I owe much thanks and also some actual cash, I have another starter motor. Went to fit it this afternoon...
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Not sure what the differences are - as far as I remember they looked sufficiently the same that I didn't notice 'til it failed to work properly...
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Last post by KevR Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:11 pm
clutch
by sdelasal » Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:50 pm
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The 1.9RD estate passed the MOT today with only a headlight needing adjusting - so I'm chuffed. What i'm finding annoying is the clutch pedal is...
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Mine can judder a lot at times, and the bite is right down on the floor. I might look at that anyway as the gearchanges have become quite clunky -...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:57 pm
Starter Motor Fault
by kiwi » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:20 am
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A couple of times this happened the classic no response when turning the key. Which I thought was the solenoid on the way out or a loose wire.
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My wife's car had been doing this for many months and I did think it was the starter motor.
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Last post by Discoil Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:19 pm
Wheels from a BX 16TRS ok for a 17TZD?
by andycadabra » Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:42 pm
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Having buggered up 2 drivers-side front wheels in the space of 2 nights (low speed collisions with kerbs on icy back streets), I'm thinking of...
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Legals:
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Last post by KevR Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:45 am
Are rear arms interchangeable?
by toddao » Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:10 pm
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Is it possible to replace the arms from a non-ABS BX with those from an ABS model? Is it possible to just swap the hubs?
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Yes, that has answered my question, thankyou.
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Last post by toddao Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:14 pm
It\'s trying to piss me off
by Kitch » Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:54 pm
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So finally get the BX pretty much bolted back together (bolted together enough to drive it somewhere....still doesn\'t have a dashboard!) and my plan...
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It came and I fitted it. Bit of a bastard to change as far as I\'m concerned! Not too many bolts, just poor access....getting the pipe unions lined...
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Last post by Kitch Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:29 pm
seized brakes
by Nat » Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:47 pm
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Hi
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Two 17mm bolts hold the caliper in place - take these off, take the caliper off, clean and grease the sliders, cobble together a new seal from...
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Last post by Oscar Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:50 pm
air cond recirculation/fresh system question
by B-Hive » Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:44 am
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Hi there
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So I guess the consensus is that these motors are designed to be continuously active even if they are not spinning.. Strange design indeed, :shock:...
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:39 am
Spoiler removal?
by richardd1652 » Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:13 pm
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I want to remove the Pram handle spoiler from a tailgate but can the holes be filled so when painted they dont leave tell tail marks?
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Perhaps its my OCD but i like things as they should be if at all possible.I only know of the BX Sport that had the pram handle spoiler in Mk1...
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Last post by richardd1652 Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:19 pm
key stuck in ignition
by Nat » Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:14 pm
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Thanks Mat, I really should remember AEP exist!
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Last post by docchevron Wed Dec 08, 2010 12:54 pm
Broken Handbrake
by MULLEY » Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:42 pm
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The handbrake appears to have broken, it was on when it was frozen on Friday morning, released it as normal, didn't notice any noise or anything...
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i had one side go in the middle of last years freeze, and the other side went in this years freeze. Had to shovel the snow out the way and chip at...
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Last post by nige Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:04 am
DEXRON 2
by Tim Leech » Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:46 pm
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My TZi is heading down to Chevronics next monday to have the rear arm bearings and rear spheres done. Ive asked them to change the ATF and filter...
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Do a couple of changes in quick succession and you will notice a real improvement in smoothness, especially if the filter has been cleaned. It's not...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Dec 08, 2010 1:20 am
Interchangability of Citroen hydraulic components......
by Kevin B » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:29 am
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After a recent 200 mile round trip to a scrapyard for some BX hydraulic components, it has occured to me that as time goes by Bx's are becoming a...
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Good plan ..that_
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Last post by rayfenwick Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:05 pm
Diesel Starting problem
by MULLEY » Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:48 pm
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What a surprise, the 1st cold snap of the year & it took about 6 goes before the beast fired up.
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Sorry for the lack of updates - very intermittent net access.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:29 am
Removing rear suspension cylinder
by toddao » Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:04 am
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In my pipe changing odyssey one of the pipe unions to the rear cylinder has - despite all caution - sheared off half way down in its thread. It...
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I don't think that the alu would take the helicoil.
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Last post by docchevron Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:30 pm
Aaaarg: Tech question: starter motor.
by Aerodynamica » Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:39 am
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I need to broaden my starter problem query!
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It is working perfectly again without even lifting the snow-covered bonnet.
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Last post by Aerodynamica Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:03 pm
TXD 19 cambelt timing - advice needed!
by tim » Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:27 pm
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The BX19 diesel has been running well for 300 miles now after its revival, but the lawn of life is full of molehills. I put antifreeze in a couple of...
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Fine if you like work :lol:
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Last post by ken newbold Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:24 pm
wheels
by rodney68 » Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:20 pm
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will peugeot 405 gtx alloys fit on my bx n do ineed to use thewheel bolts that come with them?
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thank you the local banger boy has been given a 405 gtx estate with alloys on very good tyres said i can have them for £30 so might go for it ta
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Last post by rodney68 Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:22 pm
O/S Drive shaft removal
by encargado » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:37 pm
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I am trying to remove the O/S driveshaft from my BX19 GTi and have managed to get the hub end off without any issues, my main issue is that I cannot...
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Big hammer and drift :)
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Last post by ken newbold Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:59 pm
What is the best way to do an engine coolant flush
by n11xxy » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:24 pm
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nevr have in a BX no, in some other stuff yes, but I've never had cause to yet in a BX mate.
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Last post by docchevron Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:59 pm
Automatic Gearbox Filter
by Tim Leech » Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:08 pm
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Where is it, is it a paper element, cannister or a washable gauze type. Spoke to my local factors and main dealers and they have drawn a blank!...
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Congrats to you and Sooty. We've got a fair selection of fluffy loonies here, and will have more when I move. :)
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Last post by rayfenwick Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:04 pm
cv boot replacement
by B-Hive » Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:36 am
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How do i best replace the outter CV on the BX?
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OK, being that i've just realised from your other post that you're in Oz I guess the Winter Repair isn't really relevant... :roll:
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Last post by kiwi Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:59 pm
Splitter question
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:06 pm
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This might be construed as 'technical'...?
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Thanks chaps , i thought it must be something like that but can honestly say I've never heard the phrase before. I've got one and never knew it :!: :o
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Last post by Defender110 Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:45 pm
PS RAM-usual symptoms of failure?
by B-Hive » Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:20 am
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Hi again,,
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Oz no problem...
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Last post by JayW Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:42 pm
Bad fuel economy
by saintjamesy89 » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:47 pm
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Hello all Citroen Folk.
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I've never considered it before, but Miles per litre might be interesting i.e. 45mpg = 10mpl I can't get used to litres per 100km.
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Last post by kiwi Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:28 pm
Starting with automatic choke and gearbox
by Phil Brook » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:47 am
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I know it couldn't be worse right now with the cold but how do you start one of these!! I am familiar with the auto choke on a manual but not with...
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Fitting a manual choke which I would prefer would probably lose the kick down facilility wouldn't it? Appreciate any info.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:09 pm
Speed v Revs V GPS
by kiwi » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:09 pm
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Nice and technical and complex so stay awake while reading twice :lol:
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Though a rolling road might give the ultimate answer.
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Last post by kiwi Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:46 am
Porous Speedlines
by scarecrow » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:38 pm
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I've discovered why my fuel consumption dipped below 40 mpg last week, and the power steering became very heavy. The front o/s tyre went from 30psi...
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I told you the rims were a bit porous when you bought it, you must have not been paying attention in all the excitement.
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