XM/Xantia Doseur valve for a BX?
by Muiruri » Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:27 pm
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Hi,
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Farts That Whistle?
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Last post by rayfenwick Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:38 pm
16 valve exhaust manifold
by mds141 » Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:23 pm
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:( Hi all anyone had experience of cracks in exhaust manifold? As u look at the manifold from above u can see evidence of some cement anything else i...
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Taking it off and welding it up is the only way.
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Last post by JayW Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:00 pm
Xantia bits into / onto BX
by Discoil » Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:30 am
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Will any parts of a Xantia ( petrol ) fit onto my BX please.
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The rear arms / calipers / suspension from a very early Xanty will fit a BX with minimal modification..
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Last post by docchevron Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:52 pm
Interchangable parts Mk2 to Mk1?
by richardd1652 » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:02 am
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Apart from different front wings and bumpers,what body parts will swap to a mk1? Are the rear wings the same or are they near enough to...
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All panels that unbolt are interchangeable as far as I know, you can fit a mk1 front end to a mk2 and vice versa. Mk1 and Mk2 doors are slighlt...
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:07 am
extra radiator fan
by bill o » Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:57 pm
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I would like to instal twin fans to my 1.9 diesel,I have the fans which i salvaged from my old tzd,and would appreciate any advice on wiring them...
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If you can understand my hieroglyphics
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Last post by prm Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:43 am
lhm level
by mds141 » Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:37 pm
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Hi all newbie with valver what should the level be in the sight glass handbook says yellow disc should be between two red marks overfilled mine y-day...
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I'm starting to believe that I do!
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Last post by scarecrow Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:44 pm
ignition or starter motor ???
by billvin » Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:28 pm
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Ok, this BX TZD I have recently bought has a problem that I really need to fix.
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It may sound silly, but try the battery terminals too - I had the same trouble with a car - dash lit etc, but when I turned the key, just click, and...
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Last post by rayfenwick Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:15 pm
my BX window
by billvin » Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:28 pm
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Hi Everybody,
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Well done for sorting the car.
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Last post by Oscar Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:31 pm
Clips for genuine Citroen workshop toolboards
by KevR » Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:39 am
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Anyone know where I can get some? I've got several red/white painted steel toolboards which are marked for all the special tools (which I haven't...
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Thanks for that - I'll have a look. Holes in the Citroën boards are square.
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Last post by KevR Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:22 pm
Replacement rear wings
by richardd1652 » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:44 pm
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Are the rear wings the same on Mk1 to Mk2 as the ones ive seen listed are for later cars? They look the same to me?
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I understand that the rear wings on Mk1 ones are different to Mk2 as they are more flared out on the later cars to accept wider wheels etc.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:18 am
Creaking front brake cables ?
by Eric Brough » Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:45 pm
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A couple of months back I renewed both parking brake cables. Since then I've been increasingly aware of a creaking noise when the steering is turned...
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Good idea! I put small 'O' rings around the guides on one of my BX's to similar effect ............. :wink:
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Last post by Linegeist Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:08 am
Anyone tried splicing hoses before?
by Oscar » Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:08 pm
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Hi all.
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Nice one Vanny, cheers. I shall get some copper pipe and start messing about.
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Last post by Oscar Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:08 am
Grr - where can water escape invisibly from?
by Oscar » Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:17 pm
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Ok, rubbish title, but the issue is this - we're losing water from Groliffe, and I can't work out from where. I've run it up to temp and stared long...
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Well, there's a business idea for me - I could become a Reiki healer for cars.
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Last post by scarecrow Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:51 pm
Bigger alternator.
by electrokid » Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:40 pm
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My BX has the standard 50 amp alternator - I know there is the 80 amp option which fits - does anyone know of anything with a higher output - 110 to...
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Don't know where to find the diodes but they are very beefy devices as you'd expect. Once you've found the type number you might find equivalents at...
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Last post by electrokid Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:55 pm
Oil leak - possible head gasket, a few other issues BX19TXD
by R9UKE » Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:48 pm
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Hi!
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Sarah I'd say mine will be a lot more than that being 18 and having two cars! I'll give them a call on monday.
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Last post by sarahjaneking Sat Jul 24, 2010 9:07 pm
Front struts.
by Stinkwheel » Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:14 am
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Are they rebuildable? can you still get new ones?
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here are the two kits for overhaul parts required
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:29 pm
Headlamp Modifications - Part 2
by electrokid » Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:36 pm
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Looking into the wiper delay I have it on good authority - read I've chatted to a couple of people and they think it might be :-) it looks as though...
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I'm thinking main beam, but i'm wondering about FOG's too?
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Last post by electrokid Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:42 am
steering wheel removal
by ben » Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:39 pm
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My steering wheel has been off piste for years , and for some reason it's started to annoy me again , i once tried to remove it to straighten it up...
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I'm afraid that's hit my childish-funny bone dead centre. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Last post by Linegeist Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:43 pm
Headlight relays
by Oscar » Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:02 pm
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How do you wire a relay up? And which ones can I use for headlights?
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Only thing I'd add to that diagram is that you could use the relays that have spade fuses in them.
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Last post by Aerodynamica Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:36 pm
Windscreen replacement ??
by olddormouse » Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:49 pm
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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to BX forums although I've had a few over the years. My BX 19 Diesel Auto has a terminal windscreen crack from top...
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....and there we have both sides of the story. As a matter of interest I was insured with windscreen replacement through Ecar in the UK but felt...
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Last post by olddormouse Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:48 pm
Front Strut Return Pipe thingies
by sarahjaneking » Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:37 am
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just wondering where is a good place to get these, I forget where I got my last two but less than a year later they could already do with replacing,...
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Thanks Guys :D
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Last post by sarahjaneking Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:04 pm
terrible time starting txd
by bedebill » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:49 pm
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I cant tell you all about this disaster too much has happened , sometimes she would start , thinking it was the starter at fault i had it tested ,...
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I have discovered that its the stop solenoid , when i disconnected the wire and reconnected it with the ignition on there was no sound . I cleaned...
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Last post by bedebill Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:39 pm
Broken Cylinder Wet liner - 1.6TRS
by Colin Winn » Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:47 pm
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Hi folks: a very long time ago I approached the forum with this matter. My poor old petrol BX 16TRS that served me well for many years and is on...
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Hope you get it sorted Colin - I reckon a replacement egine's your best bet bet, all things considered.
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Last post by KevR Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:31 am
windows
by jacksun1987 » Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:54 pm
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Im having problems with my electric windows.
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The problem is quite likely the opposite - that after turning to the start position to start the engine it isn't returning exactly to the everything...
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Last post by rayfenwick Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:38 pm
my mk1 diesel has bad water leak!
by ren16tx » Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:28 pm
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Sophie my mk1 italian bx 19trd showed her age the other day, and couldn't hold her water any longer!!! bless her! :roll: happened on the A3 just...
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Chris can you read the chassis/vin No. under the bonnet, to see if the are any ovals with chevrons in amongst it,
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Last post by citronut Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:49 pm
white disc in LHM tank ?
by kevlights » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:56 am
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I have cleaned out the filters in the tank and was wondering .The LHM fluid is a liquid hydraulic oil. .. ... Remove thin plastic disc from inside...
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:rofl: ~wine~ Thanks Malcolm (I think) .......... :wink:
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Last post by Linegeist Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:29 pm
The Mystery Drip
by catsinthewelder » Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:01 pm
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We've had our BX estate for nearly 2 weeks now and have been slightly mystified why the cubby holes in the centre console keep getting wet. However...
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Cheers guys 8)
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Last post by catsinthewelder Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:44 pm
fascia panel under steering column
by bedebill » Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:01 pm
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what sort of screw heads are they please ? i need to replace the ignition switch. tar bill
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There are several cunning hidden screws behind the steering wheel,you can get them out,by turning the wheel left then right ,but i found that it was...
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Last post by kevlights Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:25 am
TZD heater hoses..
by themildbunch » Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:45 am
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Hi - I'm finally getting the head gasket done on my TZD and thought it would be prudent and much easier to change the heater hoses while the head is...
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Try AEP direct in Glasgow. If they dont list them on their website give them a call as they've got loads of this kind of stuff.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:17 pm
The Mad Frenchman's English Mate!
by Way2go » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:03 pm
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Where there's a will ------ - --- (or even a Wheel). :wink:
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I just really worry about the belt slipping at really unhelpful moments!!! Doeesnt bear thinking about.
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:51 am
Seal on HP pump outlet pipe blown
by electrokid » Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:37 pm
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It was supposed to be a nice afternoon trip to Hayling Island - until the STOP light came on and puddles of LHM appeared under the car.
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As RxBx said above. I dumped the fluid from a CX pump once due to a flat accumulator sphere. Replaced it......no more trouble. :D
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Last post by demag Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:10 am
Battery tray replacement?
by Adrian E » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:33 pm
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Hi all
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Yes I agree with vanny, it just needs a localised repair and then thouroughly treating / sealing and paint.
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:42 am
How to enable a new throttle cable
by Jaba » Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:02 pm
The GTi has had a sticky, jerky throttle action for a few years.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:02 pm
Driveshaft circlip
by KevR » Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:55 pm
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Anyone know if this is available as a spare part? You know, the one that holds the outer CV joint onto the shaft. Had to change a CV joint boot...
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OK Kevin - I will dig something out of my garage and will PM you for your address. I wont want any tokens, FOC.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:48 pm
Wheel Bolts
by rhv100 » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:42 pm
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Those amongst us with alloy wheels might be interested in this:-
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fifty quid a set??
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Last post by Mothman Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:50 pm
Problems with heater fan
by Mothman » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:45 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks guys,
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Last post by Mothman Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:03 pm
Clutch Cable.
by SteveM » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:54 am
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Hi all I bought the White BX 19 d Estate on last month. I did intent to post some pics however been away for 3 weeks. Anyway the clutch cable snapped...
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:) Good point ! The originals were 26mm as I recall, but if you make it 30 it will last past the cable limit. There is always a good bit of clutch...
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Last post by philhod Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:52 pm
Petrol to Diesel swapover
by Linegeist » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:52 pm
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Is it safe to assume that petrol and diesel models have all their opposite number's ancillary wiring and mounts in place for ease of manufacture, or...
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:lol: :lol: That brings on a tale.
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Last post by philhod Mon Jul 05, 2010 10:38 pm
My BX 19 RD 1987
by ruben » Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:33 pm
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Hi, new to the forum - hope this is in the right place :)
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Just posted some pics in the Gallery :)
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Last post by ruben Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:05 pm
Heater Blower HELP!
by Ian_Fearn » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:43 pm
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My heater blower is playing up.
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That's interesting, Vanny. I suppose the PMOS must be an air pressure sensing device on the basis that air entering at 70 mph on a hot day would...
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Last post by andycadabra Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:16 pm
19TRS Not starting
by kiwi » Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:49 am
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Ok the 19TRS has been parked up since its checke up back in mid May so went to start it and as I expected it was the same old slow start due to an...
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FIXED
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Last post by kiwi Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:52 am
Starter Motor Removal
by MULLEY » Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:10 pm
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I've tried getting the starter motor out of my TZD Turbo, managed to get the various pipes out of the way so that i can actally see the 3 bolts...
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:rofl:
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Last post by Linegeist Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:58 pm
Clutch adjustments and the footwell?
by Turboalternator » Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:22 pm
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Hallo everyone,
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if this it at the top of the pedel travle it is wrongly adjusted,
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Last post by electrokid Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:39 am
ABS Sensor sources...
by themildbunch » Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:29 pm
Hi -
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Last post by themildbunch Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:29 pm
Timing belt tensioner
by Oscar » Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:12 pm
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Anyone know the GSF part no for a 1.7 TZD cambelt tensioner? I'm looking at their online catalogue and it's not at all clear which is the correct...
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I'm told ECP have them in (for a Xantia at least), though i haven't checked this myself.
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Last post by Vanny Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:33 pm
split hose (whats it called?)
by Chris Abbott » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:01 pm
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At the bottom of the strut there are 2 rubber hoses, 1 has split, ive bodged it for the time being my putting a bit of brake pipe between the 2...
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Roverman (Tim) Yeah, i hope to be at the show on the sunday,
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:52 pm
Co2 Gas
by Brian » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:26 am
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There I was happily welding patches on the o/s inner front wing of my trusty BX when the gas ran out!!!.
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Stick a wanted note on your local 'Freecycle' board, you never know your luck, somebody's missus is nagging him to get rid of the half empty CO2...
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Last post by Gibbo2286 Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:54 am
CLutch adjustment.
by sdelasal » Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:54 pm
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The 1.9D car has, apparently, had a new clutch but there is some judder and the pedal is uncomfortably high. Does this clutch actuator/adjustment...
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Well it turned out that the judder although reduced was still annoying so i dug deeper and found this...
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Last post by sdelasal Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:20 pm
HUD 11 into BX ????
by Bianor » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:11 pm
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I love Citroens!! Brought up with DS and ID. Briefly owned a DS convertable. Imported and drove loads of 2 and 3CVs in early 70s. Owned AMI and GS...
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It has been done, look on the site in BX gallery
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:33 pm
Standby ventilation / Installing a secondary battery?
by TB2 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:45 pm
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Hello there
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Hi there,
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