BX hydraulics.
by tim » Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:00 pm
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Re my last post about the octopus, problem solved (see the relevant topic). Now I've got another problem! Er, two. First one is that I still have a...
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lh front wheel off there was a small dia white pipe hanging loose which seemed to come off a blue triple block. I plugged it back in again; obviously...
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Last post by Way2go Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:24 pm
Rust
by richardd1652 » Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:11 pm
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Does anyone do replacement sills/repair sections?
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There is someone on e-bay selling sills at about £25ish each, have a looksey....
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:06 pm
14 Tu engines
by richardd1652 » Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:57 pm
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I know these engines were made right up to present but would imagine the modern units have all the electric /emissions crap on but will they convert...
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i made a post a couple weeks back somewhere around here about the fact that i think finding a 1600 TU from a ZX or 306 or whatever might be a good...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:32 am
Removing estate rear side windows...
by KevR » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:06 pm
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...without breaking them.
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Whilst fiddling about this afternoon, noticed the left rear window was loose anyway – the bonding agent's obviously gone hard. Wiggled it a bit and...
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Last post by KevR Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:39 pm
fuel system problem
by studleydave » Tue May 25, 2010 6:38 pm
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just bought a bx16 trs 1988 carb model. driving home was terrible in that when trying to accelerate smoothly from any speed engine missfired and...
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Does the Alfa have multi-spark ignition ?
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Last post by electrokid Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:37 pm
Wiper woes
by Dollywobbler » Tue Sep 14, 2010 12:43 pm
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Howdy folks
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Plus you can eat it afterwards. That's a win win!
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Last post by rayfenwick Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:01 am
1.4 PREVIEW SUDDENLY STARTED SMOKING - ANY IDEAS?
by slimlavud » Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:52 am
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I just bought a 1988 1.4 Preview petrol, basic car - no elec windows, no central locking. no power steering. The car has a full Citroen service...
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pm sent.
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Last post by richardd1652 Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:23 pm
dash lights - LED's?
by Adrian (NZ) » Fri Sep 10, 2010 2:22 am
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Has anyone tried replacing the standard incandescent wedge globes in the dash with LED's, like this one:
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Thanks for the link. I remembered some discussion about this a while ago and searched for it but couldn't find.
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Last post by Adrian (NZ) Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:41 pm
Advice on Accelerator Cable / Throttle please
by Simon B » Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:27 pm
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Great day .. my BX GTi 8V flew through the MOT today with not a murmur. No advisories, just complements. :D
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Do autos suffer less from cracked pedalbox syndrome? I'm assuming so, as there's not the repeated clutch operation, which I'd imagine is the biggest...
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Last post by rayfenwick Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:07 am
To grille or not to grille
by mds141 » Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:59 pm
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^^bx> What is the purpose of the grille on the rear quarter panels? ventilation! The foam inserts on mine have virtually disintegrated is it a hassle...
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A hairdryer to warm the plastic would help, as would doing it when the car's nice and hot after being in the sun. A cold day definitely won't help....
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Last post by rayfenwick Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:11 pm
Hot Starting & Oil leak : BX 19TZI Auto
by PannyM » Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:40 pm
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BXers
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No probs Panny - up to my eyes this week but maybe a bit more time next.
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Last post by electrokid Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:15 pm
Antifreeze Testing
by MULLEY » Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:22 am
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I want to buy one of those testers to check that the antifreeze in the car is ok or not. There appears to be 2 types of tester:
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gives room to water down if you spring a leak.
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Last post by Way2go Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:58 pm
Exhaust Gas Recycling
by ritmo » Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:00 pm
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Has anyone had any success with an XM EGR valve on a BX TD engine?
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FWIW, I've removed the EGR system from several cars belonging to friends and, in each case, the fuel economy/power output improved markedly.
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Last post by Linegeist Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:58 pm
eeek!! me again - alternator???
by sarahjaneking » Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:12 pm
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ok finally sorted the stop solenoid on the txd, now the battery/alternator is playing up so now it stops - but only if you jump start it to begin...
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electrokid, be honest, you just want my neighbours to think I'm a total loon don't you needless to say I shall be giving it a go shortly
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Last post by electrokid Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:39 pm
Car just won't stop !!!
by sarahjaneking » Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:32 pm
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I'm going for my fuel stop solenoid as electrics etc turn off and a definite change in sound when i turn off the ignition and remove the key but the...
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:rofl:
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Last post by docchevron Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:34 am
Dead diesel fuel pump and biodiesel
by ritmo » Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:23 pm
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Hi Everyone,
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Superbly described indeed =D> and what an experience !
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Last post by electrokid Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:49 am
(Edit) Pinion valve rebuilds
by Oscar » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:11 am
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Does anyone know where I can get an FDV rebuild kit from? GSF and Eurocarparts don't seem to have them. It's the one with all the little hard rubber...
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I'd love to come - I usually manage to wind Richard up and the dog thinks it's his second home, which is worrying!! Let me know when you're going to...
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Last post by scarecrow Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:43 am
What is behind
by sarahjaneking » Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:02 pm
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the electric mirror controls on a TZD, seems to get blooming hot whatever it is :shock:
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oh, there's quite a lot of BXP you can't see! We're all quite sick on there really.. Bloody good laugh though..
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Last post by docchevron Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:20 am
Feed for radio required
by citsncycles » Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:13 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks for the replies guys.
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:24 am
Blown front strut, a bigger problem?
by tufty » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:37 am
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First off, Hi. Been lurking here for a few years, but finally have a problem big enough to require posting.
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Aaaaaaaand...
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Last post by tufty Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:22 pm
Water in fuel sensor
by scarecrow » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:02 am
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Not strictly about a bx but, I'm interested in a diesel xm which the owner says has the water in fuel light on and has started to stall a bit......
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back to Tescos for a crate of 24 Stella bottles for a tenner
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Last post by electrokid Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:21 am
"STOP" + Coolant light
by Wooscary » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:18 pm
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Hello
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That would make sense, I'll take a look.
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Last post by Wooscary Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:31 pm
Headlamp Modifications
by electrokid » Tue May 25, 2010 11:04 pm
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Actually there is no need to buy separate LHD headlamps cos the ones you have can be modded.
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would it really spoil your day if I told you Maplins do kits for £8
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Last post by electrokid Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:22 am
16V oil filler hose
by Adrian (NZ) » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:40 am
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I managed to break the side branch off the oil filler hose on my 16V while trying to refit the FDV (age-hardened brittle rubber). The dealers here in...
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www.speed.co.nz -aftermarket supplier, but good as old rope.
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Last post by NZ16v Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:21 am
Hello Team and I am a BX newby with a problem
by Ian Stanbury » Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:56 pm
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My cam belt has broken on my petrol engined Athena and I wonder if anyone can tell me, if with that engine, there is a chance that I will have...
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Was it the blue one on Ebay? as it said belt had been done?
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Last post by richardd1652 Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:04 pm
C/L plip
by Defender110 » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:39 pm
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The central locking plip on my TZD works very intermitently, I have changed the battery with no improvement. does any one know of a fix or how to get...
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I have finaly sussed this one out, all the joints and contacts were perfectly clean and using Matts great tip of pointing it into my phone camera I...
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:17 pm
TZD WHEEL TRIMS!!
by ghaddon1701 » Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:36 pm
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Hi all,
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:o oh, good luck with that one :o Tim's your best hope!
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:44 pm
Query for a valver
by mds141 » Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:56 pm
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^^bx> Still got a cracked manifold however there is one on ebay for a 405 mi16 is this the same as for a bx 16 valve understand the manifold to head...
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Ive got a spare one which looks to be fine you could have.
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:43 am
knocking
by BX nut » Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:14 am
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Hi. I have a knocking noise when going over bumps. This is coming from the front end somewhere. I have replaced the link bars on both sides but it...
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Mine went in for a knocking front end. Discovered that the wishbone bushes were in a right state. Mind you, that's cured nothing other than giving me...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:07 am
Do BX diesels backfire? Yes they do!!!
by Mothman » Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:22 pm
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Last year, May to be precise, on my way back one evening from putting out a moth trap and generator i had a backfire from my motor. This happened...
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Hi Gibbo,
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Last post by Brian Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:38 am
Battery Chargers/Desulfators/Maximisers
by MULLEY » Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:32 pm
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I've seen a few of these devices advertised as supposedly keeping a car battery healthy & making it last longer & able to revive old batteries...
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I use a 'smart' charger to recharge a 120 amp hour leisure batt i use to run a moth trap and ive been using it and the batt for 3 years now and batt...
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Last post by Mothman Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:55 pm
Hot-starting issues
by scarecrow » Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:31 am
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My 14 has real issues about starting when hot. It always starts, eventually, but then I have to give it a few revs before it will tick over.
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Okay - cheers
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Last post by scarecrow Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:00 pm
Recovery Truck loading and Breakdown Cover.
by prm » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:27 pm
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Maybe I shouldn’t broach this subject, …………....I can now feel the stones passing my ears!!!!! :lol: :oops:
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Oh, i'd be very upset with that. Where were you trying to go?
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Last post by electrokid Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:48 am
Alternator question
by MULLEY » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:46 pm
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Hi, i'm hoping someone can advise whether the following alternator will fit my txd 1.9 n/a please?
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I knew i had a spare exhaust manifold in the boot for a reason, though i can't imagine the breakdown man will be too chuffed.
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Last post by Vanny Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:45 am
FDV rebuild
by Adrian (NZ) » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:51 am
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Hi All,
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nupe not the pressure adjustment screw washer that much I do know. For the life of me I can not remember what went where but I am 100% certain I...
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Last post by kiwi Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:29 am
Stainless exhaust
by mds141 » Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:03 pm
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^^bx> Anyone had a full stainless steel exhaust system inc manifold fitted what kind of price are we talking about. Understand there are a couple of...
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You don\'t wanna loose the standard fannymold, they\'re pretty good and switching to a 4 branch might lose you grunt, not gain it.
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Last post by Kitch Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:27 pm
fuel filter ph1 valver
by mds141 » Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:30 pm
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:? HI all where is the fuel filter on 16v ph1,pls? Haynes is it's usual standard of opaque clarity on this issue! Difficult to replace/clean? Cheers....
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:D Got the fuel filter changed today pretty easy to do plenty of shit came out of it though so definitely needed doing. Thanks for advice folks.
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Last post by mds141 Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:49 pm
Xantia FDV in BX
by DFF53 » Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:47 pm
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Well i managed t find a leak free xantia 2.0sx fdv and i am wondering if there will be any problems fitting it to my bx 19trs. It looks exactly the...
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That was vanny, and that was a long story!
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Last post by docchevron Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:49 am
Rubber rubbish
by Jaba » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:44 pm
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The TD estate is up for its MOT. Checked underneath yesterday - ugh -
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I wonder when they age they kinda get welded in? Look forward to seeing how you get on as i've got a few calipers that could do with an overhaul as...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:18 pm
Mk1 Auto.
by richardd1652 » Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:00 pm
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Should a Mk1 Automatic have a short or long bonnet?
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to do with the autobox cooler?
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Last post by Aerodynamica Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:40 pm
Sphere's
by Mothman » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:13 am
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Hi all,
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Just been up the pub to do a wasp nest, liquid payment of course, and its a vast improvement on the drive to and from Cornwall.
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Last post by Mothman Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:31 pm
HP pump rattle/clatter
by B-Hive » Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:30 am
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Picking up the GT donor car tomorrow, so looking forward to having an explore around her..
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Have you checked the belt? I've seen very noisy pumps caused by just a knackered belt skidding and jumping. Gibbo.
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Last post by Gibbo2286 Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:01 am
How loud is your horn?
by Thickasmud » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:59 pm
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Surprise, surprise my old TGD failed her MOT with even more problems than last year. However the one that really annoyed me was apparently the horn...
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Good advice Linegeist. Horns now been soaked, oiled and ....well...honked! Quite a bit louder now. Thanks. Wish the steering pinion were so simple a...
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Last post by Thickasmud Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:30 pm
LHM everywhere - mini-octopus
by Dollywobbler » Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:29 pm
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Oh well. It's been a while. Looks like a high pressure return line has failed near the reservoir - LHM all over the place. It's the small one that...
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Some news to report. My tame mechanic has changed the starter motor (about time that was done...) and repaired the leak with a new section of hose -...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:15 am
Nipple question
by Eric Brough » Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:40 pm
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Can anyone confirm / deny that the bleed nipples on a BX are the same for the front calipers as for the rear?
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:lol: :lol:
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Last post by scarecrow Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:34 pm
Gearbox crunch into reverse - the cure!
by Dollywobbler » Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:29 pm
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Thank TVR for this one. I've not had a reverse crunch for months after adopting a technique recommended for TVRs with a T5 gearbox. Simply press down...
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ML5 box only surely?
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Last post by docchevron Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:54 am
door mirror
by mds141 » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:28 pm
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:? Are bx door mirrors the same as for the peugeot 309? cheers. :?:
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:? Are bx door mirrors the same as for the Peugeot 309? cheers. :?:
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Last post by RxBX Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:20 pm
auto to manual conversion- MK1 16 TRS
by B-Hive » Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:53 am
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hi all
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I would keep the doors, bonnet, tailgate, wings, bumpers etc. as well as they will probably become impossible to get in the not too distant future....
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:02 pm
front wheel bearings BX TZD
by billvin » Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:20 pm
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Hi All,
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You'll need a press.
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Last post by KevR Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:16 am
Mystery glow of the Alternator Light
by kiwi » Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:23 am
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Before you say it is the Alternator let me try to cover some bases and probabilty because this dont seem that obvious to me.
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Ah, knew I'd seen this thread somewhere. First drive in the dark in my CX tonight and guess what? The alternator light is glowing very slightly......
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