Air cond issues
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Steve »
Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:28 am
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Hi everyone.wondering if anyone is familiar with this issue.
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The air cond issue solved.Compressor coil changed.
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Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:43 am
MOT advisory items
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macplaxton »
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:54 pm
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Following yesterday's MOT pass for LMY , I can further report what the advisory items were and verbal comments:
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A wee update:
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Last post by macplaxton
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:46 pm
Weird loss of front suspension pressure ....
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Linegeist »
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:40 pm
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Had a weep on one of the returns today behind the NSF wheel, dribbling LHM onto the drive. Simple perished pipe, so I jacked the car up for access,...
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The bit about the additional filter? or the lhm removal? If its the lhm removal its all in the diy section that some helpful chap wrote, i just...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:09 pm
hydraulic regulator
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tim »
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:03 pm
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Hi everyone- I'm told this is the place to go. My wife Ali and I run a 93 BX diesel estate. It's only just run in having done 280,000 miles, but some...
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Welcome Tim, do you mean the fdv when you say the hydraulic regulator?
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:16 pm
Water loss but how?
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Stinkwheel »
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:46 am
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OK, im bemused, my cars dissapeared its water.
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:lol: I can't talk, I managed to completely miss out the letter 'f' from the word 'If'.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:43 pm
Xanti bits into a BX ?
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kevlights »
Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:29 am
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How many bits from an Xantia will fit into a BX?
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As far as I remember the engine and box are a straight swap. Brakes are different I think, although some suspension bits might fit. Wheels/tyres are...
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Last post by KevR
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:58 am
Window lifter doesn't close the window all the way up.
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TB2 »
Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:49 pm
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Hello,
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Nevermind! Apparently the two lifters aren't exactly identical as I thought they are. I've installed the other one and the gap is gone. The first one...
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Last post by TB2
Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:57 pm
part numbers
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sdelasal »
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:49 am
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I want to be able to check part numbers - is there anywhere available where I can easily do this? - for example, for VAG group, there is vagcat at...
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im registerd as UK and am not VAT registerd, i am trade, as yet i have not had any problems logging on to service citroen,
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Last post by citronut
Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:12 am
Back Box advice
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MULLEY »
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:05 pm
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I need to replace the rear back box of my exhaust, its rusted to bits. Is it easy to replace by a novice as myself? or by the time i've paid for a...
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there fittmant list sudgest's this system fits hatch and estate's, if thats what they are saying they are wrong, as the estate rear box is a...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:46 am
diesel fuel pipes
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Dennis Rosser »
Sat Apr 10, 2010 2:32 pm
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Hi, is it possible to buy new diesel fuel pipes for my bx estate ? Mine are rusting away. Thanks.
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If replacing 2 pipes you will need more than 3 meters
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Last post by kermit the frog
Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:02 pm
YET another HP pump question.
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Stinkwheel »
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:31 am
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Hiya guys an gals,
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Yep hes got it still, PM sent.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:30 pm
16v Exhaust?
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toddao »
Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:40 pm
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I need to get a new exhaust for the 16v as mine is cactus ( though the last monkey who owned it sprayed it silver! Why??)
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I found a front pipe here in The Fatherland today for €107 reduced from €180 - made by Walker - one piece only. Probably better than welding and...
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Last post by toddao
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:30 pm
Clutch Cable Replacement
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Tim Leech »
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:56 pm
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Picked up a genuine cable for the pricely sum of £1 off ebay, so looking to change the one on the 88 F 16TRS, which has I assume has the BE1 box as...
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Yeah, has to be easier than on a TD. How much of it can you see down the back of the engine?
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:41 pm
loss of water in the radiator!
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Rgod »
Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:37 pm
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Hello
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hiii ,my problem got back and now i have bubbles in the rad,when i start from cold,and it gets warm very fast and the vent doesnt goes on ,the water...
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:45 pm
Brake Pipe Part Number
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Brian »
Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:21 pm
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Last post by Brian
Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:21 pm
Wanted: Black Plastic bumper trim for grey front bumper
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sdelasal »
Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:40 am
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I'm after a piece of black trim - just like on the front bumper in this picture ...
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Replaced mine with this :D
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:11 pm
missing a interia boot light
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jacksun1987 »
Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:15 pm
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You know when you open the boot. They should be a light that comes on.
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The better one to fit would be the light that's mounted in the roof of the estate, it's brighter and swivels to switch on/off, very easy to convert....
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Last post by ken newbold
Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:36 pm
pedal heights
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sdelasal »
Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:16 pm
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Hi again, another question - My brake pedals sits approx 1/2 below the accelerator and clutch pedal. I read in the archives that the clutch pedal...
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Well I managed to fix it. If you look at the accelerator pedal there is a return pin at right angles to the pedal which sits against the bracket when...
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Last post by sdelasal
Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:18 pm
Advice on Ignition Switch change
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Simon B »
Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:13 am
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After all the advice given on ignition switch lubrication, I have started to change the ignition switch on my '91 8V Gti today.
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Doors and filler cap done :D, ignition and glove box done, before :D , but I still have a barrel left in the Valeo kit :? .
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Last post by GeZ
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:06 pm
Computer wiring
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scrappydoo »
Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:59 am
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The computer on my '87 GTI 8v has some wires that have detached from the wiring plug. Does anyone have a diagram for which wire goes where??
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A very quick Google brings you to this website;
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Last post by rayfenwick
Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:59 am
Engine mount question 1.9D engine
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sdelasal »
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:49 pm
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What's the correct procedure to test the o/s top engine mount by the cam belt? I can't see anything in the haynes. I can push the engine back and...
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Drift? You use a DRIFT??? :shock: :shock:
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Last post by Linegeist
Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:15 am
slight idling problem (TD)
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TB2 »
Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:10 pm
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I went to munich and back last weekend going 150-160km/h mostly. Was a brilliant trip, though on the way back it happened to me (just 5 minutes after...
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Could it possibly be a slightly blocked fuel filter? I found that when changing gear, going down the box that is, if the revs dropped, the car...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:44 pm
Clutch drag?
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Dollywobbler »
Sat Mar 27, 2010 3:59 pm
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Sorry, me again.
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Thats worth checking on all BXs Mark, never though of that, thanks.
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:39 pm
VOSA online MOT inspection manuals.
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macplaxton »
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:07 am
I've just noticed that old route to them from www.motoinfo.gov.uk has changed. They have linked that mini-site with the main Direct.gov.uk portal and...
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Last post by macplaxton
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:07 am
16v refusing to start...
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Matt H »
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:29 pm
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I'm a bit stuck at the minute, my 16v has decided that it doesn't want to fire up any more.
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Matt, a few checks that may help. Has it just refused to start after running well?
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Last post by prm
Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:39 pm
manual wing mirror replacement
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creative »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:26 pm
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Hi everybody,
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Excellent stuff.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:52 pm
Part number for 16v hydraulic pipe
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douglas851 »
Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:25 pm
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Does anyone know the part number for the pipe that goes from the pump to the accumulator, it has 12mm ends.
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Douglas ifyou still require it i belive this is he corect pipe
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Last post by citronut
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:36 pm
Petrol pressure regulator - 1.9 8v Gti
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DS Andy »
Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:29 pm
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Hi
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Thanks for replying Mike, will be replacing the vacuum hoses this week. What am I looking for with thw throttle open switch?
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Last post by scrappydoo
Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:19 pm
Broken battery clamp on my BX :-(
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Daniel B »
Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:21 pm
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Hello gents,
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Thankyou gents,
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Last post by Daniel B
Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:09 pm
Anti-roll bar drop links
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Dollywobbler »
Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:00 am
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Hi folks
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HaHa, could well be mate. I havent seen you for far too long.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:56 pm
BX oil pump question
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kevlights »
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:35 am
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when I start up the( BX GTi 1989 Petrol Auto)
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thanks for that Kiwi !
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Last post by kevlights
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:39 pm
The Lost Chapter
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ritmo »
Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:58 pm
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Does anyone have a PDF of chapter 8 of the bx Haynes manual? I appear to have lost mine. It's the chapter on driveshafts.
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It's the point about making it a sticky This effectively means the moderators endorse the distribution of © material, that's all.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:22 am
Another HP pump question
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Linegeist »
Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:07 am
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Having now finally fitted a 'good' HP pump, I've noticed several benefits - smoother and lighter steering, quicker rise times .... the usual...
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The pump is a rotating lobe and piston design. Unless the pump has been fully cleaned internally, the small remaining resedue of LHM induces a...
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Last post by Linegeist
Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:01 am
Retro (un)fitting ABS
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Linegeist »
Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:58 am
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It occurred to me, following on from the reliability thread, that one of the achilles heels of our cars is the ABS system. It's hard to get ABS...
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The rear wheel bearing on a BX )non 4x4) is the hub.
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:44 pm
Smoking exhaust when under load
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ritmo »
Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:10 pm
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I've had a problem with Betty the BX TZD turbo since I bought her.
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When I had a Pug 306TD, I always took it for an 'Italian tune up' before the MoT as diesels to get sooty if driven gently and then booted. Even my...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:14 pm
Dash lights not bulbs
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Defender110 »
Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:17 pm
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None of the dash bulbs on my TZD have worked from before I bought it, I pulled the dash pod out to try the bulbs to see if by any chance all the...
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Many thanks for the tip Ken & ritmo, very much appreciated I will give it a try at weekend.
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:44 pm
On-board computer BX 19 GT
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Yarus$ »
Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:17 pm
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Greetings from Ukraine =) And sorry for my bad English)
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This is the same unit that was fitted to the Mk2 CX autos and GTi's from 1985 on.You may get more info from the CX forum.I did have a copy of the...
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Last post by citro-geoff
Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:04 pm
1992 BX 19TZI AUTO:SUSPENSION INOPERATIVE!
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PannyM »
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:38 am
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Dear BXrs
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I've finally had some movement after a prolonged exchange with
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Last post by Linegeist
Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:41 am
Slipping Clutch
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Tim Leech »
Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:38 pm
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Picked up a tidy low miles 16TRS today, its taxed and MOTed but hasnt moved for 5 months, on the way home I noticed the clutch getting sticky, the...
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Lubed it all over, adjusted the clutch and no more slip, going to fit a cable anyway as you can feel its sticking a bit. Thanks for the help.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:21 pm
Blue smoke on start-up after fitting of recon TD cyl head
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andycadabra »
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:48 am
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I bought a reconditioned (and guaranteed) cylinder head on eBay for £175, which was supposed to have had all seals replaced, but a bit worried about...
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That is what can only be described as shitloads .
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:13 pm
Advice/Help
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MULLEY »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:35 pm
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I've got a couple of major probs with my txd which has its mot looming :shock:
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I've got a brand spanking new one, i've been warned about trying to cut corners & tbh i dont have the expertise to tell how much mileage i could get...
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:33 pm
BX in danger of losing its appeal...
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:05 pm
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Me again. Same old.
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I'm not crying. I just get a bit of hassle that I don't need. But I'm not kidding myself it's an old car. Live with it :lol:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:17 am
Rear brake shims - which way up?
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Mark.T »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:25 pm
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I recently obtained a second-hand rear brake caliper which had these half-shims between the pistons and the pads. I did not fit them to the car as...
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Another thought is that the brake pads might be stock items for other vehicles which do require the shims - and those bx's discovered with the shims...
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Last post by scarecrow
Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:21 pm
Engine variation 14 petrol
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by scarecrow » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:54 am
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Hi - I'm trying to source a part for an April 91 bx 14 and I'm having trouble determining the exact engine type as the car is a hundred miles away...
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Cheers mate!
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Last post by scarecrow
Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:35 pm
Is it a cam? Is it a gudgeon pin? Is it a big end.......?
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Linegeist »
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:43 am
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Nope - it's a bleedin' HP pump again!! :evil:
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Actually it was just an excuse to get a wino emoticon for those of us that don't drink beer! ~wine~
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:38 am
Brake wear harness
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toddao »
Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:38 am
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In my voyage of discovery around my 16v the latest find is that both brake wear indicator lines have been cut at some point by the previous primate...
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Thanks Ken. I'll get on to it this 'arvo ( as they say down under) now that the weather is suggesting Spring! :D
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Last post by toddao
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:24 am
Replacement strap for the reseve fuel tank
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by Mothman » Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:51 pm
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Hi everybody,
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im in St Leonards on sea and run my own car repair shop, preferably if and when there are enough localy on older citroens, i do have various BX parts...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:37 pm
Creaking/groaning from front corner
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rob-81 »
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:29 pm
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Ok I'll try to contain myself!
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Last post by rob-81
Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:41 pm
Speedo / speedo cable 'some intermittent screeching'
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macplaxton »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:59 pm
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Following on from here (thought it would be better to start a new thread in the appropriate section).
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I would try playing with the speed cable, the 19TZI had a noisy speedo, turned out the cable was at too sharp of an angle going in to the back of the...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:30 am
Brake grinding noise
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TB2 »
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:38 pm
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Hello everyone.
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Looking at that I would check your rear caliper isn't siezed, a brake that is working properly would soon clean the disc up.
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Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:24 pm
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