Vibrations on hard braking
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by
TB2 »
Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:59 pm
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Hi there.
Swiss MOT coming up in March - I think I need to get the brakes sorted until then. Symptoms?
- No high squeaking sound, which I would...
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This sounds as though you have not taken a wheel off to visually inspect?
Sounds very much like Rust on the rear brake discs. Without assuming brake...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:42 pm
airflow meter
by
art »
Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:34 pm
Hi Folks
Looks like i might have to replace the airflow meter on my 1.9GTI (8V)
any ideas where i might track one down without having to go to main...
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Last post by art
Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:34 pm
Sphere recharging
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BxMauritius »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:47 pm
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Hi all, anyone used the valprex 2000 valves and C720 recharging kit made by Tecnosir.
Can these be purchased in the UK?.
Rouben.
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I went up to Hamilton (NZ) today and while I was up there I went to see Alan Sklenar for a replacement drivers door I managed to bend. Long story but...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:30 am
Help - very sluggish car
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MULLEY »
Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:18 am
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My txd was painfully slow at accelarating this morning, no idea why, its normally sluggish until warmed up, but not today. Even when i managed to do...
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They usually crack right in the angle of the right side that the throttle pedal fastens to.
Like I say, you'll soon know if it has, a couple of days...
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Last post by ken newbold
Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:27 pm
Same for 1769cc turbo?
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corni6580 »
Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:47 am
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Was just clicking about, as you do, and came across this:
It'd be the same principle wouldn't it?
Sure i can see all the appropriate bits in...
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the 1769 is a far better engine to tweek really. There's more meat around the cylinders, so they tend to blow HG's a tad less than the 19TD, Ok, it's...
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:41 pm
Would this be correct for my GTi?
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:03 pm
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If not, any guidance would be helpful.
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Thanks John. When the weather improves I'll start tracking down the problem: possibilities are finite after all :lol: In the meantime as the car is...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:49 pm
Height Corrector Hight Question
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by
kiwi »
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:30 am
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What should be the correct height of the BX off the ground in the Normal Road position.
Explain a bit better should the back be slightly higher than...
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The easy check for ride height is - at the front you should be able to insert your hand vertically between the wheel and the wing with not too much...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:52 am
Nailing Headlights back together
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CaM »
Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:09 pm
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I've got a wee problem.
I sold a rh bx headlamp to a guy yesterday. I'm about to send it to him today.....
HOWEVER, on the ride from my place to...
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^ apparently i couldn't get sikaflex anywhere today.
even the factory here wont do me a cash sale :?
using some other adhesive sealant stuff.
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Last post by CaM
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:26 am
Catastrophic hydrolic failure. Low height, no brakes &no
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by
jthomsit »
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:57 pm
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Hi all,
A plea to the infinite wisdom of the members here... I've been reading posts for a couple of days now and am fairly sure the response is...
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pressure release screw on a 16v is no harder to get at than any other model, so long as you have the correct tool.
I can not stress just how...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:01 am
Replacement hoses - dealer supplied, or hose 'off the roll'
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by
andycadabra »
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:45 pm
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My local Latino garage and at last managed to partially remove perhaps one of the worlds most inaccessible hoses (the return from the heater radiator...
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I think thats the right decision for reliability and piece of mind.
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:18 pm
Red STOP light on the instrument panel
Replies: 22
by
Peugeot/Citroen Mutant »
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:05 pm
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I took my BX for a run tonight after putting some diesel in her and after about 20 mins of spirited driving two red lights appeared on the dash, much...
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Woooops!
Sorry guy's ignore that, I'll start a new topic.
Thanks
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Last post by jthomsit
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:55 pm
Another hot-starting issue.
Replies: 15
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:16 pm
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This time my motronic 8v GTi auto. There's a problem that manifests itself when the car's hot.
Background:
Starts fine every time from cold. Idles a...
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Thanks chaps. When it's a bit warmer out there, I'll start with the idle speed and lubricate as you suggest. I must say, this issue with vibration in...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:16 am
Ciggy lighter
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by
demag »
Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:41 am
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Just a stupid one. Is the ciggy lighter live without the ignition on? I've bought a solar trickle charger from Maplins that connects to the lighter....
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Kiwi, Err no I didn't :lol:
I was freezing my nuts off and it was chucking it down with rain and I just wanted to get back in the house :lol:...
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Last post by demag
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:03 am
squealing and desperate-hydraulic pump problem
Replies: 7
by
B-Hive »
Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:08 am
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Hello BXers
Been having really bad hydraulic pump belt squealing issues. The belt always looked fine so was (until recently) reinstalled. Tightened...
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these belts do need to be exsecivly tight, you should try turnning a hydraulic pump pully by hand once its up to presure, with engine switched off of...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:48 pm
harsh potholes
Replies: 18
by
RobC »
Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:48 pm
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hello again, while my mind was on the bx i thought of another issue.
my front spheres are faily new and very smooth on the motorway, over speed...
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I thought I would re rise this thread (no pun intended :lol: )
After having 10 months of hydruflush stuff in the system covering no more than 8,000...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:48 pm
BX 19 GTZD 4X4
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by
djm666 »
Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:15 am
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involves a 1.9 diesel zx engine a 4wd bx and some spanner action to get my old tzd up to spec for some trail rides through the outback.lol.
have...
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i love the bx's it is my hobby and i spend all my money on it.lol. rather than drinking all the time and being on the streets i am in my garage...
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Last post by djm666
Mon Dec 28, 2009 2:09 am
1990 BX 14 Coil
Replies: 10
by
the_baron »
Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:04 pm
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Hi
Got a slight issue with the St Tropez when it gets warm and I suspect its the coil that's at fault. Its fine when cold but starts running rough...
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Hi all
I have the new bosch vack advance unit now, any ideas how you fit it? Does the dizzy have to come off?
Cheers
Matt
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Last post by the_baron
Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:29 pm
BX 1905cc Turbo Diesel
Replies: 19
by
Kevin B »
Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:50 pm
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Can any Bx gurus out there confirm if any late model Citroen Bx cars left the factory fitted with the 1905cc Turbo Diesel engine, as would be fitted...
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As far as I know, the difference is down to the lack of an intercooler on the 205, but there may be other differences that more knowledgeable people...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:31 pm
Oil for a BX14
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Tim Leech »
Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:16 pm
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Need to change the oil and filter on the 14RE, as the sump and gearbox use the same supply is there anything special that needs to be done?. I will...
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I had a Renault 14 for some years which had the same mini type set up with the gear box in the sump - same engine and box I guess; I just used a good...
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Last post by grecian
Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:18 pm
LHM resistant rubber hoses(BX 4x4)
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by
Grgabx »
Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:49 am
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hello,
does anybody know what kind of rubber hoses can I buy that are resistant to LHM? Do they have some industrial standard code? I will probably...
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I've replaced all the fuel line on my ami 8 with an armacune set, so Cupronickel and modern braided pipe on the flexi sections.
Bring back proper...
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Last post by the_baron
Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:38 am
help with a leaky it please :)
Replies: 2
by
sarahjaneking »
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:14 am
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now i have no idea how to post pictures so i'll descrie it as well as possible :roll:
I had my actuator sphere changed about a month ago and then...
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That does look very useful thankyou \:D/
now do i carry on cleaning the house or start serious car investigation
:lol: :lol: :lol:
car i think...
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Last post by sarahjaneking
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:34 am
Speedo Noise problem
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by
kiwi »
Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:38 am
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OK this is something I think can fix but checking anyways?
Basically Speedo stopped working after Head gasket replaced, now this speedos been a bit...
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but got roughly 10% speedo error! sits on 100kph and GPS reads 106kph! ( Most cars tested read 97kph for 100kph).
This has come back to haunt me 18...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:25 am
Noisy BX Speedo
Replies: 3
by
Way2go »
Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:31 pm
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Having now stripped the speedo from the Instrument Cluster, I can see the cause of the noise is not as straightforward as just a problem of a dry...
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Just pop out the correct mileage drum, ensure the numbers are fixed in place by sellotape, so that when putting it into the replacment speedo head...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:21 am
suspension
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by
doolieaj »
Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:21 am
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Edited to remove dooliej's nonsense.???
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Edited to remove dooliej's nonsense.
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Last post by doolieaj
Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:29 pm
TZD cutting out
Replies: 2
by
rob-81 »
Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:41 pm
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I wonder if anybody can help me....
My new TZD has developed a new quirk . Over the last week, on five or six ocassions, it was cut out without...
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Cheers Ken. I'll go and have a poke about now (I need something to take my mind off the driving lesson I've just given my wife in my TGD estate. Her...
2 Replies
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Last post by rob-81
Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:30 pm
blinker failure
Replies: 11
by
RobC »
Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:30 pm
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my indicators are becoming increasingly sporadic, leading to a reacquaintance with the finer points of hand signalling in the highway code. gets...
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Third relay from the left IIRC.
It's the one that looks like it has a leg missing. Only it hasn't...
11 Replies
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:35 am
Can someone identify please..
Replies: 8
by
toddao »
Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:08 pm
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something to do with the front suspension?
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you'll have fun getting the old ones out.
I can still smell the sweet filth of burning rubber from when me and Citroen7 took to my old ones with a...
8 Replies
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:41 pm
Online Haynes Manual Download
Replies: 4
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kiwi »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:47 pm
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The internet never ceases to amaze me especially when hunting via google.
Found this little gem of a website
Useful stuff in Handboeken section...
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Cool 8)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:43 am
Removing water from a diesel fuel system
Replies: 9
by
pitman »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:09 am
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Hi all,
I was wondering what fuel additive or what else you have been using to remove water from a diesel fuel system.
When the temperature reaches...
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Always welcome to pop round, the stuff will be free of charge of course :D
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:37 pm
Air-con, ABS on MK1’s?
Replies: 9
by
prm »
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:21 pm
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Having always owned MK2’s,
Were ABS, Air-con and leather trim available as optional extras on MK1’s from the onset of production, or were these ever...
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I have my ABS running through a switch, 90% of the time it is turned off, it will often trigger when going over speed bumps (rear wheels faster than...
9 Replies
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:36 pm
gti 4x4 exhaust manifold
Replies: 1
by
christhelion »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:01 pm
First post
Hi guys,
My car is blowing a bit at the manifold, I may be able to repair it but if not, are they any more expensive than a standard GTi? I know...
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The manifold is the same as the 8V GTi, however to get the manifold off the head in situ will be considerably more difficult than the GTi. These...
1 Replies
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Last post by Kevin B
Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:27 pm
XU cam pulley retaining torque issues...
Replies: 1
by
jonathan_dyane »
Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:04 pm
First post
A gentleman from the XM forum has asked me to post the following:
The BX 1.6 petrol engine camshaft pulley has two sizes of retaining bolt, Haynes...
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Ahh yes, the good old BOL.
Autodata has the torques for both IIRC..
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:48 am
electric windows
Replies: 3
by
bill o »
Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:56 pm
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can anyone tell me what stops the motor when the window has reached the closed position as my drivers one just keeps runnig untill i take my finger...
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If you remove the door trim, I think?? drivers door, you should find a black rectangular main controller box, possibly towards the front. Check the...
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Last post by prm
Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:44 am
BX starting perfectly then cutting off when warmed up.
Replies: 19
by
DFF53 »
Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:54 am
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In all my years so far of driving this has to be the worst . While i was driving the Citroen , the car suddenly starts juddering like hell and the...
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Clips was pretty knackered but still good . It was the gunk built up in the connctor. All good now.
19 Replies
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Last post by DFF53
Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:31 am
Diesel rough idle.
Replies: 4
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BxMauritius »
Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:28 pm
First post
Hi all, not Bx but PSA related.
I have a 405 diesel 1905cc (not turbo) with a Bosch pump that idles rough when the engine temperature has reached...
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Thanks Bxbandit, i'll try doing the adjustments again, i have the haynes manual which shows the adjustment points on it.
I need to get the...
4 Replies
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Last post by BxMauritius
Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:52 am
Starter circuit?
Replies: 20
by
rob-81 »
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:13 pm
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Hi. I have an annoying problem on my TZD turbo. I got the car a week ago from a member of this forum. I bought it knowing that ocassionally it would...
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Yes, you are spot on Malcolm, very low current being switched.
In the very distant past, I have used just a domestic bell push hidden under the...
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Last post by Brian
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:42 pm
Rear brake shroud
Replies: 13
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Dollywobbler »
Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:38 pm
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Hi folks
I still need a rear brake shroud, after one of them fell off on the BXagon. Where's best place to get one? I've still got all the bolts and...
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Looks like you got it too! Nice one!! :D
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Last post by Linegeist
Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:33 pm
CV BOOT STRETCHER
Replies: 17
by
Tim Leech »
Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:16 am
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I need to replace the drivers CV Boot on the TZI, Ive bought a boot kit but I need a stretcher to get it over the hub removing the need to take the...
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However it is ALWAYS illegal to park anywhere with double yellow lines, any time of the day or night, and on any part of the highway (which goes up...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:34 pm
Oily Smell
Replies: 32
by
Tim Leech »
Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:19 am
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TZI smells a bit of oil on first start up, Ive checked the breathers (the gauze out the top of the filler is missing) and they are clear and theres...
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Hoping to keep my nose clear of brown stuff, I would just like to say I think the Forum's a better place with you and Matt modding, Doc.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:20 am
Internal rear vision mirror
Replies: 8
by
pindimar »
Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:55 pm
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Alright, it's not that technical, but where else would I post a question about an internal rear vision mirror falling off the windscreen?
It just...
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After Philip's advice I went to the local Repco outlet and they sold me a Rear View Mirror Adhesive made by Loctite. No mesh, as Philip advised you...
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Last post by pindimar
Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:15 am
Warm starting problem
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douglas851 »
Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:06 pm
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My 16v starts instantly and idles fine when it cold and when it is hot (after 20 mins drive).
However, when it is warm it refuses to idle and dies...
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Douglas - try this link ...
select 'garagshop manual' on top left.
select ' TS-01, Engine (includes Oil Pressure problems)'
and you'll find a...
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Last post by sdelasal
Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:49 pm
Wheely good question
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Dollywobbler »
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:52 pm
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Hooning in the Pyrenees trying to keep up with Mr Fenwick, it quickly became clear that a lack of power wasn't the only disadvantage - my TGD on its...
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makes me curious why Both the NZ 19s I have had those deeper than recommended profile tyres on them.
Local rules, if it's anything like Austrlia...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:50 pm
valver stalls after hard breaking
Replies: 3
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akarso »
Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:48 pm
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the title of the post pretty much sums up all there is to say. I was able to induce this behavior twice today (didn't try more times). After a few...
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Could it just be a weak hydraulic pump stalling the camshaft? I bet the EMU would be rather upset if that happened. I guess it could also be the...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:47 pm
Rear suspension bearings part 3
Replies: 11
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Linegeist »
Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:52 pm
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Finally got the time to replace the creaky rear arm bearings today - stap me, what a mess! :shock: Both sides were in bits, running in a bath of...
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There has always been a massive difference between 'store rules' from one GSF branch to the next, and variations dependant on who you speak to. They...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:37 pm
TD and 16V clutch - interchangeable?
by
akarso »
Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:09 pm
is it? Because I can get one for free (in fact with TD engine and gearbox). I think I'm going to swap auto for manual, and I already have someone...
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Last post by akarso
Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:09 pm
Fluttering GTi
Replies: 9
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Brian King »
Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:13 pm
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Fluttering is the only word I can use to describe the engine of my GTi between 2500 and 4000 RPM,. Below and above that, fine, but in that bracket...
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Sucess at last ! Discovered that the vacuum advance/retard wasn't working, so ordered a new one from Malcolm Lockwood, together with a set of 5 new...
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Last post by Brian King
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:48 pm
BX rear brake caliper parts
Replies: 24
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Aerodynamica »
Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:12 pm
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Hi all, my mate's BX TZD Estate needs a new part for one brake caliper - it's the little 4(?)mm by 90mm bolt that goes through the 2 pads, both...
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well it has been a long time since i have been under the rear of a CX
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:40 am
hydraulic return pipes a-poppin
Replies: 8
by
davethedumperdumper »
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:14 pm
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My otherwise superb 1984 1.9 turbo estate keeps loosing hydraulic oil from a return pipe. One of the three thin clear plastic pipes that push-fit...
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kiwi wrote
would it make a differance to the problem what type of engine is fitted or not fitted?
i belive not and think the only diference would...
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:33 pm
BX horse power !
Replies: 9
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Jaba »
Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:38 pm
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While unloading my boot I noticed that what looked like the tip of a horses tail was protruding from the exhaust pipe.
Naturally I started to pull it...
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Well I think its actually rather devilishly attractive material. It might have other dark uses if it was not so exhaust polluted.
As Mat observed it...
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Last post by Jaba
Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:34 am
water leak
Replies: 2
by
JohnHA »
Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:30 pm
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At the rear of my BX GTI on either side there are plastic grills fitted, about waist height. I have noticed over the past weeks when i wash the car...
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unless they are filling up and overflowing when you're washing the car??? Originally, there was a plastic mesh gauze, probably to stop water ingress....
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Last post by BX Bandit
Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:16 pm
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