LHM flushing fluid
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Alastair »
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:04 pm
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I undersatnd that an LHM flushing fluid is/was available.....anyone ever used it? Is it any good, is it available still and if so any idea of...
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Yup. Cured my somewhat iffy steering. Cheap fix! (not that it's particularly cheap to buy, but cheaper than replacing various bits of hydraulic...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:52 am
alloy/steel wheel bolts, cautionary tale
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KevR »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:11 pm
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Trolling along yesterday at about 60mph, big bang, catastrophic blowout of left front tyre (turns out my wife had clogged it on a sharp kerb a couple...
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Excellent idea!
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Last post by KevR
Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:33 am
Front Suspension parts
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CaM »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:03 am
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I've bought a phase 1 bx that was in really good condition.
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the donor was the late (1991) type. swung from upper mounts like XU engined cars do.
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Last post by CaM
Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:02 am
bx starting problems
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kevlights »
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:57 am
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1989 BX GTi auto petrol injected;
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thanks for the cold damp info,but how do i fix it? is there a way of getting the car to start ? ,i have cleaned the air cleaner and made sure the...
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Last post by kevlights
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:54 pm
Just how difficult is a head gasket?
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Oscar »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:17 pm
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I had to put a litre of water in Groliffe this morning, and we blew out clouds of steam all the way down the M2 for 7 miles before I decided to turn...
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Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.
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Last post by KevR
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:10 pm
Driveshaft question
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KevR »
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:26 am
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Hi all,
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this is super common on peugeots, and it pays to be weary of it to keep one's sanity when replacing parts.
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Last post by rayfenwick
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:05 am
oil in radiator in BX19TGD
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n11xxy »
Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:22 pm
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Hi I have noticed quite a bit of oil in my radiator when I went to top up water level after low level light came on. I have now to keep topping up...
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Grenman - rad isnt pressured when cold? and no bubbles showingwhen cap removeed and enging running, though level does rise up and overflow but no...
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Last post by n11xxy
Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:45 pm
16v horrible fuel line access...
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themildbunch »
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:13 pm
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Hi
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KevinB, that sounds like a top tip, is there any chance you could take some piccies of where you fitted it in the engine bay, might prove useful to...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:37 pm
can BX 19 ignition barrel be repaired?
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kevlights »
Mon May 31, 2010 7:19 am
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1989 petrol BX GTi Auto UK import to NZ
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All's well that ends well :)
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Last post by rayfenwick
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:18 am
Fuel guage gone mad
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by Mothman » Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:00 pm
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The fuel guage on my BX diesel now seems to have a mind of its own. Usually goes mad on a tank refil and then after a while it settles down,...
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Thanks for your help guys, ile look at it next w/end.
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:17 am
Notchy throttle operation
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Discoil »
Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:50 pm
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I don't drive the BX very often and just of late it's had a notchy operation of the throttle.
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.....oooh, gonna cost you, mate.
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Last post by Oscar
Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:13 am
Springs!!!
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SnowDog »
Sun May 30, 2010 9:54 am
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Hello.
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Bet he doesn't.
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:11 pm
17TD. More power?
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richardd1652 »
Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:14 pm
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Are there any means of giving my TD a bit more go? I dont mean dropping in a V8 truck engine or anything daft,just thought there might be some after...
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Upped the fuelling, T3 turbo, bigger valves (so big I had to scollop the top of the bores..), ported the head, upped the boost etc etc.. It wsn't...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:05 pm
Cheap BX tzd estate Ebay 120573952762
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SteveM »
Mon May 31, 2010 10:53 pm
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Been looking for a tidy BX for a while as I have a 3.0 toyota surf which does kak to the gallon. I had a 19rd estate about 15 years ago and apart...
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You want ripoff insurance, you should come over here to France and sign up with Aviva... cover on my TD estate (kind of glorified TPFT cover) has...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:37 am
No Hazards
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Tim Leech »
Mon May 17, 2010 4:53 pm
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19TZI is out of MOT and the hazards are kaput, changed the switch and made no odds, could it be the relay? and where is it located Indicators work...
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Err, after all that it was a blown fuse! :oops: which I had a spare pack of anyway!, so total cost to repair was nowt! :lol:
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:49 pm
17TZD clutch cable mystery
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andycadabra »
Sun May 16, 2010 4:45 pm
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my garage ordered in what is supposedly the correct clutch cable for my car ( part number QCC1426, for the 1.7 turbodiesel and 1.6 GTi only). when...
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I duly despached some oil at it. :D
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Last post by Linegeist
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:29 am
Dropping gearbox
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Oscar »
Mon May 31, 2010 8:34 am
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Hello folks
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Assuming you're dropping it with the engine still in the car, then it's actually pretty straightforward, and covered well by both the BOL and...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:21 am
Gearbox Clutch and Reverse
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ChrisC »
Mon May 31, 2010 3:30 pm
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After adjustment\service you can change gears fine, but after a few weeks it usually goes back to crunching when going into reverse.
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you can check everything you can see for cracks or damage
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Last post by citronut
Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:58 pm
where i put the turrometre on board
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alexromania »
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:23 pm
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helo, somebody knouws where i put the turometre on board , on a bx serie 1 1.9 diesel, with leds turometre, that band who mesure the rotatins
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nobody can't help.please i need those informations.thanks
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Last post by alexromania
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:36 pm
Driving to Spain, what should I get checked beforehand?
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Wooscary »
Thu May 27, 2010 2:55 pm
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Hello
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Don't forget that when driving in France the hi vis jacket and triangle should be within reach of the driver without getting out of the car - not in...
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Last post by paulwitchard
Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:07 pm
Indercaters not working
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jacksun1987 »
Fri May 28, 2010 11:15 pm
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Long story but my sterring wheel went up the creek. So we undid the bottom caseing where its connected to the indercaters speedo and the dimmer...
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£205 that's a bargain.
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Last post by macplaxton
Mon May 31, 2010 11:23 pm
Anyone in Sweden ?
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electrokid »
Mon May 31, 2010 4:57 pm
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Anyone in Sweden able to help out SnowDog with his 16v ? ?
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I hope someone can.....
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Last post by rayfenwick
Mon May 31, 2010 9:03 pm
Alarm
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rayfenwick »
Fri May 28, 2010 1:07 am
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Hi all
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Maplin used to do a nice line in alarms, Vixen I think they were called.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun May 30, 2010 11:47 pm
17 TZD Engine starts fine but peters out after a few seconds
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andycadabra »
Tue May 04, 2010 7:11 pm
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I have an annoying starting problem - the engine starts immediately, ticks over quite happily for about 5 seconds, then stalls, after which it's...
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I would have thought the positions should be reversed, but there's probably some good reason for it!
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat May 29, 2010 3:40 pm
suspension
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sub777w »
Thu May 06, 2010 11:10 pm
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hi fitted new front spheres new ones from euro p sus still rock hrd an y idears :(
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Mat wrote
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Last post by citronut
Fri May 28, 2010 9:02 am
Changing front brake flexis
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Dollywobbler »
Mon May 24, 2010 10:43 am
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Howdy
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Well, yet another SWING on the WTF is wrong with the car. We're back at paranoia this evening. I had a nice blat home in the Renault 21 this evening...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu May 27, 2010 7:47 pm
Please identify this part (16V)
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TB2 »
Sun May 23, 2010 7:13 pm
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Hello once again.
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Could be the fuel vapour recovery/return system??
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Last post by prm
Mon May 24, 2010 12:21 am
Green Y piece on top of LHM tank
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MULLEY »
Wed May 19, 2010 8:35 pm
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Yup, it decided to break, i've used some glue to stick it back together as a temporary measure, but i'm sure it'll fall apart again. Does anyone have...
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Cool! All we have to do now is introduce you to the , key, the . key the shift key and the concept of paragraphs. :wink:
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Last post by Linegeist
Sun May 23, 2010 7:27 am
Source for brass drift/ punch
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Aerodynamica »
Sat May 22, 2010 12:52 am
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Needed to do the reseating job of the ball bearing check valve in the regulator.
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Thanks guys - in the end I went to machine mart and picked up a whole punch/drift set including a series of brass items.
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sun May 23, 2010 3:44 am
Black waist trim paint - what is it?
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Linegeist »
Thu May 13, 2010 2:14 pm
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I want to tart up the black around the doors and tailgate where it's got worn away over the years - but my attempts to respray it have met with...
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Acrylic is a very fussy finish to apply. Everything has to be absolutely immaculate for a good finish. I'm not saying it WASN'T immaculate but you...
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Last post by Linegeist
Sat May 22, 2010 9:24 pm
16 valve cooling fan
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Alastair »
Tue May 18, 2010 5:39 pm
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My newly acquired 16 valve cooling fan is inoperative. I have checked all fuses....changed the fan switch for a new one. The fan itself works if i...
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twin fan system uses a different arrangement to a single fan system, and both of these are different to the AC system. Only the single fan system has...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed May 19, 2010 6:51 pm
glowplug thread chasing...
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themildbunch »
Fri May 14, 2010 9:12 pm
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further to my depressing head gasket issue with my new TZD here:
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Well roger me roughly with a rusty pitchfork! (or not, if you prefer to be standoffish! :shock: ) That's a damned good idea!!!
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Last post by Linegeist
Wed May 19, 2010 4:28 pm
Rear hub bearing gone: are s/h retrievable?
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Mark Dunmore »
Mon May 17, 2010 9:34 pm
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The estate has been making a howling noise from the rear, which was related to road speed but went on l/h bends. Suspected n/s/r wheel/hub bearing,...
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Thanks for that info. I think I'll get new anyway, as I'd rather not immobilise a vehicle that's still driveable (just!).
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Last post by Mark Dunmore
Tue May 18, 2010 8:49 pm
front fogs tzd
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sub777w »
Mon May 10, 2010 11:32 pm
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any body no where i can buy after market fog lights to fit,my tzd citron want fortunes, :cry:
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ehh. That takes me back to the seventies when a pair of Cibies was the must have accessorie! your bx auto is mint would love to get my 2 looking like...
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Last post by sub777w
Sun May 16, 2010 11:30 pm
Whats the fuel consumption on a 1.4 petrol like?
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paulwitchard »
Tue May 11, 2010 5:41 pm
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All in the question really - someone english fairly local is advertising a BX 1.4 with a longish CT on it on an offers invited basis. Obviously its...
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Aha, i wasn't 100% if the gearbox's were different or not, that's a shame, unless anyone knows of a simiar gearbox for the tu engine that has longer...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri May 14, 2010 12:36 pm
Leaking roto diesel pump TZD 1.7
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patryk »
Fri May 14, 2010 12:01 pm
Hi everyone
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Last post by patryk
Fri May 14, 2010 12:01 pm
Turbo diesel a bit sluggish low down
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KevR »
Thu May 13, 2010 2:01 pm
My TD estate goes really well once the turbo kicks in, but below that it's a flat as a flat thing that's just had a heavy weight dropped on it.
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Last post by KevR
Thu May 13, 2010 2:01 pm
Misterious rod on Turbo engine rear side
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TB2 »
Mon May 10, 2010 8:51 am
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So I went to the MOT recheck last week and while I took care of everything they had said the first time, that bastard found yet another thing to nag...
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Thanks guys. I'll just try letting someone steam clean the engine and retry.
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Last post by TB2
Mon May 10, 2010 2:08 pm
Larger Hydraulic Pipe Seal part number * URGENT REQUEST *
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Turboalternator »
Wed May 05, 2010 12:29 am
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Hallo everyone
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on a standerd BX non ABS there is one pipe conected to the regulator which has a 9mm pipe nut, this one will be 4.5mm, it terminates at the safty...
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Last post by citronut
Thu May 06, 2010 8:22 am
TZD slow to rise - likely cause?
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KevR »
Mon May 03, 2010 11:46 am
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My TZD estate's always been a bit slow to drag itself off the floor. I think maybe now it's getting even slower. By comparison my other TZD picks...
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Lhm must go in & out of the spheres, otherwise they'd just be full of old lhm. They have a valve system, so i presume that when the pressure in the...
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed May 05, 2010 6:37 pm
Quick fuse question
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Dollywobbler »
Wed May 05, 2010 8:27 am
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Howdy
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Thanks. What a pain in the arse! I've pulled muscles I didn't know I had trying to see what I was doing. New fuse in, everything works.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed May 05, 2010 5:32 pm
A few little problems...
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loftus.hall »
Wed May 05, 2010 4:01 pm
Hello all, i'm new here... I bought the grey BX from swindon (170K miles) in feb.
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Last post by loftus.hall
Wed May 05, 2010 4:01 pm
Replacing a Water Pump --- Important questions
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Turboalternator »
Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:19 pm
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Hallo everyone,
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Hallo Adrian,
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Last post by Turboalternator
Wed May 05, 2010 3:49 pm
1.9 RD Estate in need of welding
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Discoil »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:08 pm
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I know the rear of the sills need welding and have been told that the tank needs to come out.
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Excellent, keep it on the road!
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Last post by Defender110
Tue May 04, 2010 11:19 pm
repairing sills damaged by car jacks
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TB2 »
Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:03 pm
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Hello once again.
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You can't put a price on that :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun May 02, 2010 10:03 pm
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Last post by Kevin B
Sun May 02, 2010 7:07 pm
Sudden big LHM leaks
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anorthfield »
Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:19 pm
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I have a BX19 Diesel. One of 3 which we have had since new. Suddenly, LHM is leaking badly from the FDV, hydraulic pump, and power steering ram. Like...
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The power steering is perfect, better than ever. Brakes are perfect. Suspension comes up as quickly asv my other ones.
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Last post by Oscar
Sat May 01, 2010 6:03 pm
19 trs squeeling really loud occasionally
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DFF53 »
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:49 pm
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My bx 19 trs is squeeling really loud occasionally whilst driving . It does it very randomly while driving, its really loud with other motorist...
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It could be anywhere on the engine, but I would definitely first check all the drive belts, especially the hydraulic pump. The drive belt needs to be...
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Last post by prm
Sat May 01, 2010 4:42 pm
Window falling out from front drivers side
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by Mothman » Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:29 pm
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Hi all,
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Window all fixed now, works a treat. A bit fiddly job though, took me a while but all done.
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Last post by Mothman
Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:47 pm
Where to Stick It
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Tim Leech »
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:39 pm
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No im not being rude, Mr Chidlow and myself are off to Paris in two weeks to the Citroen Conservatoire in the GT, ive got my hi vis vest, triangle,...
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In a lot of cases the plod here don't actually know the rules in the first place...
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Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:25 am
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