Rear brake shroud
by Dollywobbler » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:38 pm
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Hi folks
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Looks like you got it too! Nice one!! :D
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CV BOOT STRETCHER
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
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
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?
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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
by 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).
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Douglas - try this link ...
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Last post by sdelasal Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:49 pm
Wheely good question
by 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.
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Last post by Vanny Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:50 pm
valver stalls after hard breaking
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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Last post by citronut Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:40 am
hydraulic return pipes a-poppin
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
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Last post by kiwi Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:33 pm
BX horse power !
by 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.
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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.
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Last post by Jaba Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:34 am
water leak
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
BX 1.6 carburetor
by ChrisC » Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:01 pm
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Hi
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a 1.6 will be a twin choke carb and the first thing i would check is that the auto choke is not playing up, more offten than not through being...
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Last post by citronut Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:54 pm
Rear Suspension Locked up At Rear..
by gordy » Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:30 pm
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Dear Guys and Girls,
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Good gracious, one post by a naive walnut and three other nut heads turn up at once.
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Last post by BX Bandit Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:53 am
Creaking Noise rear suspension
by kiwi » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:59 am
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I have a creaking noise on the rear of the TRS. Noticeable when the suspension settles or you push it down but not apparent when driving.
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I guess you've checked the rear brakes aren't binding a bit?
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Last post by kiwi Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:26 pm
swop interior :- Hatch to Estate
by sdelasal » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:27 pm
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Would an interior from a hatchback fit into a estate? I can't see why the front seats & door cards wouldn't but does anyone know if the rear seat and...
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TBH that's what I'd say DW, get a Mk 1 and have done! Bide your time and see what father Christmas brings!
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Last post by BX Bandit Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:09 pm
Leaky Diesel Injector
by Ian_Fearn » Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:18 pm
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I've got a very slightly leaky injector (the one closest the gearbox). It seems to be slowly getting slightly worse.
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Yeah, it'd be nice to know. As you say, the differences will be small, but when you consider what we spoke about (can't remember when!) injectors...
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Last post by BX Bandit Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:54 am
Oil Temp Sender/Sump Plug Size
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:22 pm
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Does anybody know the thread size of a BX sump plug?? I want to try and get the appropriate oil temp sender unit.
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Right, its fitted now so i can confirm if you need one its part number:
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:30 pm
Leak on power steering pinion - dismount rack or not?
by paulwitchard » Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:52 am
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My LHD 1.9 diesel (Millesme model) has developed a leak around the steering pinion. The question is this - is it easier to take the whole lot off,...
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Being a LHD car you're laughing really, much much easier to remove the pinion form the rack than remove the whole rack.
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Last post by docchevron Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:09 am
Bonnet Cable Change
by Tim Leech » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:47 am
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Anyone done one? its for a Mk 1, I do have a replcament cable (somewhere) just wondered if there was any does or donts?
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13mm I believe.
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:14 am
Autobox Gearing
by Tim Leech » Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:10 pm
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I noticed when driving the TZi auto home on the motorway that it seems to be very low geared, at 80mph its pulling 4200rpm which is more than valver...
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My tables show 22.3mph per 1000 for the GTi Auto - that means 3580 revs at a true 80mph.
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Last post by Way2go Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:13 am
Steering rack boot (Gaiter) , what a MISSION!
by DFF53 » Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:36 pm
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Well i hd to chnge the passenger side steering rack boot on the BX for WOF (MOT) and i found out what a b***h it is to replace. What i thought would...
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yep great fun arnt they, its best to buy an after market boot as the OE one is therno plastic and dont stretch at all,
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Last post by citronut Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:19 am
Dashbulb Location
by Tim Leech » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:40 pm
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Ive changed alot of dashbulbs on BX's over the years, Ive either had a mental block or I just cant work out where the one is that illuminates the...
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All sorted now thanks again Brian, every single dash bulbs works (for now) even the auto shifter! lol
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:28 pm
Spark Plugs an' stuff
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:18 pm
I have four new Bosch FR5 DCX here. Can't remember why. What BX (I assume it would be) are they suitable?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:18 pm
Ignition problems !
by Rgod » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:27 am
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Hello
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My 1.9 GTi starts without fail when cold, but when hot will start but idles roughly, sometimes stalling so I'll need to restart. Once driving though...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:43 am
Fitting extra gauges...........
by Linegeist » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:41 pm
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I've got a pair of very nice 2 circular gauges - Water temp & Oil Pressure - I bought for my French Mk1 and which have lain dormant in the workshop...
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Aaarrgghhh! Too many choices! Make them go awaaaayyyy!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Last post by Linegeist Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:57 am
Vacuum advance capsules - any advice please?
by Linegeist » Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:34 am
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Assuming anybody's speaking to me ........ :( ......... can anyone tell me if it's possible to get reconditioned vacuum advance units for the Bosch...
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PM on its way! :)
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Last post by Linegeist Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:18 am
central locking issue
by Vince Pepper » Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:47 pm
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I have just bought a 1990 BX GTi 4x4 and have a number of problems that I need to sort in the coming months ( possibly years :?) one of many is the...
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Not easy to register the splines to make sure they go in exactly the same as they came out - they are much too fine. I know what you mean though. I...
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Last post by Brian King Sat Oct 31, 2009 3:29 pm
Riding high and firm?
by Dollywobbler » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:56 pm
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Just realised that the subject could be open to interpretation but I'll push on regardless with delightful innuendo.
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as the suspension gets nearer the top of its travel it wil get harder so it may have been a sticking height corrector and/or linkage?
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Last post by docchevron Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:08 am
Water pump feed pipe, advice please!
by scotty » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:53 pm
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Hi,
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Done the job, my hands look like they have been mauled by a cat, not much room behind engine.
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Last post by scotty Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:42 pm
Keyless entry system doesnt work
by DFF53 » Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:52 pm
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My 19TRS has got a factory keyless entry system that doesnt work.
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I was wondering for ages what that sensor was for , just never thought of pointing the remote at it.
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Last post by DFF53 Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:15 pm
Oil issues / broken-down
by aikidosensei » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:42 pm
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Hi there I have a J reg 1.9 TGD which has been quite the workhorse for me for some time, however this morning at the lovely time of 6am I lost power...
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Shame its got to be scrapped, whereabouts are you, perhaps someone would be willing to do the job for you at a much cheaper rate than a garage?...
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:16 pm
Solex choke fast idle adjustment ...........
by Linegeist » Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:18 pm
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Bit baffled here chaps, after owning diesels for a long while. I've squinted at the Haynes book of lies until I'm blue in the face - but nowhere can...
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Duplicate-deleted! :roll:
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Last post by Linegeist Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:22 pm
BX 1.9 1995 leaking pipe
by n11xxy » Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:22 pm
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I have a leak on the suspension pipe, its where it tee's off to the middle front sphere (accumilator sphere i think) and then goes back to the...
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Sounds like that will be the small octopus - or squid as the parts man in my Citroen dealer calls it! Could possibly be bodged but hard to say...
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Last post by Jayboy Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:07 pm
Smoking GTi 4x4
by christhelion » Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:05 pm
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hi guys,
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They are known for valve stem seal failure, so it wouldn't surprise me.
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Last post by docchevron Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:50 pm
ZX help please everyone
by ozymail » Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:06 pm
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Hi all, it's been ages since I was on this site and since then I had to get rid of my poor old BX. But I have got the trusty ZX still. That's why I'm...
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thanks I'll look it up and see exactly what and where they are. Boy it really has a horrible affect on the handling though :shock:
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Last post by ozymail Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:45 am
Differential
by cauchoiskev » Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:46 pm
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I think my diff is a bit noisy (swishing noise, a bit like warped brake discs, but it's not the brakes).
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Yes, it does indeed whine exactly the same on over-run. So it looks like I may be on the look-out for a low-milage diff then (this one has done...
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Last post by cauchoiskev Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:11 pm
buying parts for a BX-GTI
by Rgod » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:15 pm
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Hello
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As your model was not available in Britain, I would think there are a number of parts unique to the model that companies like GSF will not stock and...
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Last post by Jayboy Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:42 pm
heater control sticky
by jlmdsims » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:50 am
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Hello BX fans.
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Thanks Brian, that should get me out of trouble.
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Last post by jlmdsims Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:25 am
Rattling from exhaust manifold/downpipe
by DS Andy » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:32 pm
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My BX Gti has the springs and bolts joining the manifold to the exhaust downpipe. These are worn, and the gasket is leaking, so I need to replace....
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try ringing your local GSF as im sure they do themn
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Last post by citronut Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:08 pm
Trim tape advice please gents ...........
by Linegeist » Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:08 pm
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As title. I need to reaffix the door waistline strake on the Athena, and it's been previously attached with a double-sided foam tape.
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3M 3mm double sided permabond tape is what you want. Available from most half decent suppliers such as Brown Brothers.
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Last post by docchevron Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:33 pm
Unleaded petrol in my Gti 8v ?
by Vince Pepper » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:21 am
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Was looking through the haynes manual today as I have a leak on the drivers side about half way along the car, I thought it was lhm at first and...
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Thanks for all your replies on this one, it seems to run fine on the unleaded just wanted to be sure. I think the haynes book is a good few years old...
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Last post by Vince Pepper Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:57 pm
FDV
by BX nut » Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:22 pm
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Hi I'm just wondering if all FDVs are the same or do they differ dependent on model of BX?
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You could try Chris Jacob,he lives in Gloucester.He used to do all the pumps for most of the places like GSF and Andyspares.I know he did FDV's and...
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Last post by citro-geoff Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:21 pm
Strut Return Pipes
by kiwi » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:13 pm
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Pretty sure I can remember someone posting they had done a modification/cheap repair to these when they decided to leak?
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split outter CV boots are an MOT failiure in the UK,
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Last post by kiwi Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:13 am
Difference between diesel clutches?
by toddao » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:50 pm
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It looks as though I'll be needing a clutch for my '85 TRD soon as it's starting to show the signs.
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Todd,you will have the early clutch,not the late one.They changed around 1990/91,although I have changed even later ones with an early clutch.If the...
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Last post by citro-geoff Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:34 pm
Sudden front suspension drop
by toddao » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:15 pm
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When I switch off the engine, the front suddenly drops about twenty cms or so with a hissing sound and there it stays, not sinking any further. I had...
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Well, maybe 20cms is too much for what it travels as it doesn't go on the stops. Perhaps it's less than that then, just seems a lot when it suddenly...
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Last post by Aerodynamica Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:57 pm
Estate tailgate hinge
by rob-81 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:00 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks for that advice. Not a huge problem then. Thanks too for the link vanny. I'll popto my local welder at some point. Not too bothered about some...
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Last post by rob-81 Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:46 am
Tyre sizes
by ritmo » Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:32 pm
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I have some ZX 15 alloys on my BX estate. I need to get a new set of tyres, but I'm changing size.
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Not as far as I know. There is a ZX TD Volcanne down the end of my road with very similar wheels, so I'm guessing they're genuine.
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