Whats the fuel consumption on a 1.4 petrol like?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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 *
by 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?
by 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
by 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...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
Xantia rear suspension strut compatibility
by Kevin B » Sun May 02, 2010 7:07 pm
Hello fellow BX'ers.
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Last post by Kevin B Sun May 02, 2010 7:07 pm
Sudden big LHM leaks
by 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
by 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
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
by 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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Last post by macplaxton Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:25 am
Air cond issues
by 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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Last post by Steve Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:43 am
MOT advisory items
by 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 ....
by 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
by 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?
by 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 ?
by 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.
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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.
by 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?
by 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
by 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!
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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)
by 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?
by 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.
by 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...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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 :-(
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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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