hydraulic pump
by bedebill » Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:56 pm
First post
Hi everyone , this is my 1st post as i have only just got a bx 19 d . it is a mot failure front flexi hoses need changing , front brakes are...
Last post
Worth cleaning up and lubing the slides whilst the pads are out.
7 Replies
685 Views
Last post by electrokid Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:16 am
Xantia 1.8 16v ECU question.....
by Kevin B » Wed Jun 23, 2010 9:28 am
First post
Hello fellow BX'ers.
Last post
has the car had a LEXIA pluged into it yet,
1 Replies
390 Views
Last post by citronut Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:07 pm
BX dead
by ben » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:30 am
First post
Hi all, first post and its a numpty question. :P
Last post
All sorted ,thanks for replies. 8) It wasn't the battery ,and embarrassingly it was the positive terminal ,i must have been in a daze this morning...
5 Replies
557 Views
Last post by ben Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:00 pm
cyl. head removal
by studleydave » Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:28 pm
First post
could anyone out there recommend how to undo /remove seized and rounded
Last post
Double check that you've got the right dist cap, some of them look the same but are about a fifth of a turn out and the rotor arm doesn't line up...
7 Replies
666 Views
Last post by Gibbo2286 Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:27 pm
Rear Spoiler Fitting
by richardd1652 » Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:14 pm
First post
I scrapped a 91 Bx a while ago but kept the rear spoiler for future use.
Last post
Looking for Green tint N/S/R lamp Kermit?Also throttle cable for 19d?What goodies are you bringing to National?
27 Replies
1687 Views
Last post by richardd1652 Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:05 am
Throttle Cable.
by richardd1652 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:46 am
First post
Are the throttle cable the same for manual and automatic 1.9 Diesels?
Last post
Yep, no difference at all.
1 Replies
331 Views
Last post by docchevron Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:34 pm
mk1 manual conversion gathering steam
by B-Hive » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:05 am
First post
Follow up to previous post regarding converting the Mk1 to manual..
Last post
405 pedal boxes are indeed completely and utterly different.
7 Replies
637 Views
Last post by DavidRutherford Sat Jun 19, 2010 5:52 pm
BX will not get up!!! HELP!
by bsgutkin » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:53 pm
First post
Walked out the other morning to drive my mom to the airport and my BX did not rise. Lever is in the normal driving position, the car lowered...
Last post
i agree with all RxBx says,
14 Replies
1103 Views
Last post by citronut Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:13 pm
white smoke
by studleydave » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:07 pm
First post
recently acquired bx16trs and still no use of it apart from driving it home. two or three days later after changing dist cap absolutely clouds of...
Last post
Shall I stick it on Ebay, I doubt I'll ever use it again, don't do petrols anymore. Gibbo.
10 Replies
717 Views
Last post by Gibbo2286 Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:04 am
Bx 16 valve tickover
by Alastair » Sun May 09, 2010 12:16 am
First post
Just aquired a 16 valver......Any one any thoughts as to a tickover that dosent adjust on the throttle body, the minimum it will reduce to is about...
Last post
Alastair,
8 Replies
852 Views
Last post by prm Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:32 pm
Differences in HP pump for diesel?
by toddao » Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:53 am
First post
Does anyone know the difference between the two HP pumps specified for the BX diesel? One is listed by Citroen as 'Diam 90' and the other 'Diam 120'...
Last post
i dont think it makes any diference were in the world the car is from with service citroen's site,
11 Replies
827 Views
Last post by citronut Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:26 am
16V mixture adjust
by Mike E (uk) » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:50 pm
First post
Which way does one turn the idle mixture screw on a BX16V to weaken the mixture?
Last post
im not very techy, more of a nuts and bolt man,
5 Replies
460 Views
Last post by citronut Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:07 am
1.9D engine oil leak down right/back of engine
by sdelasal » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:33 pm
First post
The car has had an engine oil leak since I got it and it's getting annoying. I've changed the rocker seal but that did no good. There is also a...
Last post
All fuels I suspect will meet the relevant BS EN standards but the additives are the retailers magic concoction to 'transform' your engine etc. It...
7 Replies
708 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:08 pm
Best source for spheres?
by KevR » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:57 pm
First post
Need some new rear spheres for the TZD estate - anyone got any recommendations for a supplier? Don't want to end up with ancient stock.
Last post
Thanks for that - can't see where you specify it's for an estate - will look again later. Price is certainly good!
2 Replies
766 Views
Last post by KevR Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:07 pm
Octopus part number
by KevR » Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:24 am
First post
Hi all,
Last post
well, retour means return and fais is a particible of the verb to do.
5 Replies
641 Views
Last post by BX Bandit Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:08 am
Fitting new mirror
by Boxwolf » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:42 am
First post
Thanks to RXBX i now have a replacement RH mirror coming, but I'm not exactly sure how to fit it :oops:
Last post
Done, managed to break a couple bits that the plastic had decayed on though...
2 Replies
374 Views
Last post by Boxwolf Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:38 pm
LHM flushing fluid
by Alastair » Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:04 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Yup. Cured my somewhat iffy steering. Cheap fix! (not that it's particularly cheap to buy, but cheaper than replacing various bits of hydraulic...
4 Replies
565 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:52 am
alloy/steel wheel bolts, cautionary tale
by KevR » Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:11 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Excellent idea!
5 Replies
613 Views
Last post by KevR Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:33 am
Front Suspension parts
by CaM » Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:03 am
First post
I've bought a phase 1 bx that was in really good condition.
Last post
the donor was the late (1991) type. swung from upper mounts like XU engined cars do.
22 Replies
2540 Views
Last post by CaM Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:02 am
bx starting problems
by kevlights » Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:57 am
First post
1989 BX GTi auto petrol injected;
Last post
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...
2 Replies
457 Views
Last post by kevlights Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:54 pm
Just how difficult is a head gasket?
by Oscar » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:17 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.
17 Replies
2393 Views
Last post by KevR Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:10 pm
Driveshaft question
by KevR » Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:26 am
First post
Hi all,
Last post
this is super common on peugeots, and it pays to be weary of it to keep one's sanity when replacing parts.
9 Replies
791 Views
Last post by rayfenwick Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:05 am
oil in radiator in BX19TGD
by n11xxy » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:22 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Grenman - rad isnt pressured when cold? and no bubbles showingwhen cap removeed and enging running, though level does rise up and overflow but no...
11 Replies
721 Views
Last post by n11xxy Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:45 pm
16v horrible fuel line access...
by themildbunch » Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:13 pm
First post
Hi
Last post
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...
11 Replies
1669 Views
Last post by MULLEY Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:37 pm
can BX 19 ignition barrel be repaired?
by kevlights » Mon May 31, 2010 7:19 am
First post
1989 petrol BX GTi Auto UK import to NZ
Last post
All's well that ends well :)
5 Replies
620 Views
Last post by rayfenwick Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:18 am
Fuel guage gone mad
by Mothman » Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:00 pm
First post
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,...
Last post
Thanks for your help guys, ile look at it next w/end.
3 Replies
498 Views
Last post by Mothman Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:17 am
Notchy throttle operation
by Discoil » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:50 pm
First post
I don't drive the BX very often and just of late it's had a notchy operation of the throttle.
Last post
.....oooh, gonna cost you, mate.
3 Replies
395 Views
Last post by Oscar Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:13 am
Springs!!!
by SnowDog » Sun May 30, 2010 9:54 am
First post
Hello.
Last post
Bet he doesn't.
12 Replies
1712 Views
Last post by docchevron Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:11 pm
17TD. More power?
by richardd1652 » Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:14 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
3 Replies
447 Views
Last post by docchevron Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:05 pm
Cheap BX tzd estate Ebay 120573952762
by SteveM » Mon May 31, 2010 10:53 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
12 Replies
905 Views
Last post by KevR Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:37 am
No Hazards
by Tim Leech » Mon May 17, 2010 4:53 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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:
16 Replies
1157 Views
Last post by Tim Leech Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:49 pm
17TZD clutch cable mystery
by andycadabra » Sun May 16, 2010 4:45 pm
First post
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...
Last post
I duly despached some oil at it. :D
45 Replies
3961 Views
Last post by Linegeist Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:29 am
Dropping gearbox
by Oscar » Mon May 31, 2010 8:34 am
First post
Hello folks
Last post
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...
2 Replies
352 Views
Last post by docchevron Wed Jun 02, 2010 2:21 am
Gearbox Clutch and Reverse
by ChrisC » Mon May 31, 2010 3:30 pm
First post
After adjustment\service you can change gears fine, but after a few weeks it usually goes back to crunching when going into reverse.
Last post
you can check everything you can see for cracks or damage
8 Replies
657 Views
Last post by citronut Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:58 pm
where i put the turrometre on board
by alexromania » Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:23 pm
First post
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
Last post
nobody can't help.please i need those informations.thanks
16 Replies
1125 Views
Last post by alexromania Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:36 pm
Driving to Spain, what should I get checked beforehand?
by Wooscary » Thu May 27, 2010 2:55 pm
First post
Hello
Last post
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...
7 Replies
659 Views
Last post by paulwitchard Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:07 pm
Indercaters not working
by jacksun1987 » Fri May 28, 2010 11:15 pm
First post
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...
Last post
£205 that's a bargain.
13 Replies
1815 Views
Last post by macplaxton Mon May 31, 2010 11:23 pm
Anyone in Sweden ?
by electrokid » Mon May 31, 2010 4:57 pm
First post
Anyone in Sweden able to help out SnowDog with his 16v ? ?
Last post
I hope someone can.....
1 Replies
317 Views
Last post by rayfenwick Mon May 31, 2010 9:03 pm
Alarm
by rayfenwick » Fri May 28, 2010 1:07 am
First post
Hi all
Last post
Maplin used to do a nice line in alarms, Vixen I think they were called.
7 Replies
755 Views
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
by andycadabra » Tue May 04, 2010 7:11 pm
First post
I have an annoying starting problem - the engine starts immediately, ticks over quite happily for about 5 seconds, then stalls, after which it's...
Last post
I would have thought the positions should be reversed, but there's probably some good reason for it!
32 Replies
2625 Views
Last post by mat_fenwick Sat May 29, 2010 3:40 pm
suspension
by sub777w » Thu May 06, 2010 11:10 pm
First post
hi fitted new front spheres new ones from euro p sus still rock hrd an y idears :(
Last post
Mat wrote
29 Replies
2053 Views
Last post by citronut Fri May 28, 2010 9:02 am
Changing front brake flexis
by Dollywobbler » Mon May 24, 2010 10:43 am
First post
Howdy
Last post
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...
24 Replies
1319 Views
Last post by Dollywobbler Thu May 27, 2010 7:47 pm
Please identify this part (16V)
by TB2 » Sun May 23, 2010 7:13 pm
First post
Hello once again.
Last post
Could be the fuel vapour recovery/return system??
3 Replies
813 Views
Last post by prm Mon May 24, 2010 12:21 am
Green Y piece on top of LHM tank
by MULLEY » Wed May 19, 2010 8:35 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Cool! All we have to do now is introduce you to the , key, the . key the shift key and the concept of paragraphs. :wink:
17 Replies
1453 Views
Last post by Linegeist Sun May 23, 2010 7:27 am
Source for brass drift/ punch
by Aerodynamica » Sat May 22, 2010 12:52 am
First post
Needed to do the reseating job of the ball bearing check valve in the regulator.
Last post
Thanks guys - in the end I went to machine mart and picked up a whole punch/drift set including a series of brass items.
3 Replies
884 Views
Last post by Aerodynamica Sun May 23, 2010 3:44 am
Black waist trim paint - what is it?
by Linegeist » Thu May 13, 2010 2:14 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
21 Replies
2966 Views
Last post by Linegeist Sat May 22, 2010 9:24 pm
16 valve cooling fan
by Alastair » Tue May 18, 2010 5:39 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
4 Replies
539 Views
Last post by Vanny Wed May 19, 2010 6:51 pm
glowplug thread chasing...
by themildbunch » Fri May 14, 2010 9:12 pm
First post
further to my depressing head gasket issue with my new TZD here:
Last post
Well roger me roughly with a rusty pitchfork! (or not, if you prefer to be standoffish! :shock: ) That's a damned good idea!!!
3 Replies
1097 Views
Last post by Linegeist Wed May 19, 2010 4:28 pm
Rear hub bearing gone: are s/h retrievable?
by Mark Dunmore » Mon May 17, 2010 9:34 pm
First post
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,...
Last post
Thanks for that info. I think I'll get new anyway, as I'd rather not immobilise a vehicle that's still driveable (just!).
2 Replies
367 Views
Last post by Mark Dunmore Tue May 18, 2010 8:49 pm
front fogs tzd
by sub777w » Mon May 10, 2010 11:32 pm
First post
any body no where i can buy after market fog lights to fit,my tzd citron want fortunes, :cry:
Last post
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...
7 Replies
631 Views
Last post by sub777w Sun May 16, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forumcannot reply to topics in this forumcannot edit your posts in this forumcannot delete your posts in this forumcannot post attachments in this forum
