Excessive TZD Turbo lag?
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Alan Hitchcock »
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:28 pm
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Red BX TZD turbo saloon - see 'I exist' on chat sight. This car had been run for sometime with an incorrect thermostat and got hot regularly I think...
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Partially answered my own question as I had a couple of hours spare on the car with a bud who knows about things. We got the engine to a reasonable...
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Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:31 am
gear change problems
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Rgod »
Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:21 am
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Hello
My first and second gear are very hard to change
what could be the problem ?
thanks
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Could be worn gear linkages?
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:11 pm
BX19 TRS Auto
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Kerry BX19 »
Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:52 pm
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Hi folks,
I recently put my BX back on the road after a 4 year 'rest'. It just passed its NCT (Irish version of MOT). It's running fine but I just...
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Malcolm, can the doseur valve be re-conditioned, or is it a case of having to buy a new one?
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:10 pm
Alternator drive belt
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bxnewby »
Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:33 pm
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Hello I am having a problem refitting the alternator drive belt on my BX.
The adjuster does not want to move. I have loosened the allen key that...
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no probs David
i have only just returned last thursday from a cammping trip, we pre/booked a pitch at a site just to the west side of Paris,
and...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:53 pm
Technical info
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Charlotte »
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:48 pm
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Um, you probably already all have access through someone, at least, but just so you all know I'm quite happy to access the Citroen online database...
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of course Vanny,
the two guys i had dealings with were
Dave Lees and Allan Barnacle,
the switchboard opperater at Coventry said you can only...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:55 am
hydraulic pipes & tool
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patrickm »
Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:01 am
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hi,wonder if anyone can help,i need the adaptor to make some new hydraulic pipes for my bx & cx,ive got a standard brake pipe flaring tool but no...
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I have found the pipes I need recently on ebay
Mike
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:31 pm
Hmmm. Leaky leaky
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Dollywobbler »
Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:23 pm
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Drat. Seems my repaired pipe is (probably) leaking again. Too knackered to have a proper look tonight, but it's definitely dripping LHM from the...
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lol! I'm up for it if you lot are! :wink:
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:20 pm
set of manuals
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pluscab »
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:16 pm
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I have a set of 6 official manuals ex local citroen dealer available FOC collect near Edinburgh, or I will need to work out a cost for p& p. Who...
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First man gets all.
Offer closed
Can you email me direct please geoff.thrower@btopenworld.com
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Last post by pluscab
Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:29 pm
spheres are they the same?
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jet_black »
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:12 am
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i am about to change the spheres on my BX i have 2 that i bought some years ago for a Xantia that unfortunately died but i am not sure if they are...
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So which would be firmer 1.65mm or 1.8mm Bore?
The larger the damper hole, the quicker the LHM will pass through it, so it's softer.
Try fitting...
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Last post by Brian
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:54 pm
15" wheels
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douglas851 »
Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:48 am
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A simple question I hope.
Do 15 wheels from a Xantia bolt straight on to a BX?
Douglas
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I've got some Gutmann 15 rims to go on the 16V when I finally wear out the 14 tyres on the old rims - they're 7 width though, so probably 0.5 wider...
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Last post by Adrian E
Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:14 pm
TZD making a clatter, blowing diesel smoke, no turbo whistle
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Erikbm »
Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:18 pm
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I have one of the very few diesel BXs in OZ (1990 TZD), so I need some help.
I was driving vigorously through the hills when the engine became more...
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are diesels that rare out there??
there is a good ratio in nz. considering
They are getting common for new cars now (thankfully), but in my budget...
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Last post by Erikbm
Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:31 am
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:47 pm
Anyone seriously thought about a V6 BX?
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Ian_Fearn »
Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:50 pm
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This is a totally stupid post on the basis the inlaws are round and i'm trying to keep out the way but...
Has anybody had dreams of a PSA V6 24v...
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Oooh, this idea does excite me greatly. The reason? Nowt to do with performance really. I mean, a Sierra Cosworth is the fastest of the breed but...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:33 pm
ABS protection relay
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citronut »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:16 am
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can anyone tell me were to find the relay as in the title,
i know it was mentioned by someone on here a while ago that on certain year/s model's it...
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Appologies, only just realised this thread. I have a ABS ECM and diode you can have, pulled the diode from a valver loom today, untested at the...
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Last post by Vanny
Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:52 pm
Brakes problems
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Rgod »
Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:09 pm
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My right wheel brake is rubing the new disc that i changed,the problem is that some times the brake gets caught and after some times their is a lot...
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Not being an expert, but it sounds like the caliper is seized. Best bet as a temporary cure is to take the wheel off, take the brake pads (either...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:16 pm
Leak, bottom of front strut.
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toddao »
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:46 am
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Yesterday I noticed a pool of LHM under one of the front wheels, upon inspection this appears to be coming from the 'unit' that's fixed to the bottom...
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i use a pair of side cuters the close those clips,i usualy line the tip of block up at the gap in the hub to strut pinch clamp and tape the two pipes...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:18 pm
Technical Information From Andyspares Forum
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Brian »
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:38 pm
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Hi Folks,
Just out of interest, does anyone know if all the valuable technical information is still available from the old Andyspares Forum ?...
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CitroXim may know given his FCF connections, but I gather he's a bit busy at the moment...
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Last post by DLM
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:24 am
Fixing the height corrector linkages
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Aerodynamica »
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:38 pm
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After doing the job on my CX and previous GSA, I set about repairing the height corrector linkages to make the legendary self leveling working up to...
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Hope I didn't muddy the waters here - I've only had to free-up and lubricate a sticky linkage here before now. No doubt my time will come...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:18 am
The left brake staies caught some times
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Rgod »
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:31 pm
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It happend to me today to times,their was a bad smell and some smoke that come out from the left brake,why does this happen?
The brakes were changed...
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also check the hand brake cables were they run through the giuds on the leg/strut, as the outter cable cracks letting dirt and grit in which causes...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:11 am
BX 19 Fuel consumption problem
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Rgod »
Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:23 pm
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Hello..
I have a BX 19 1989 engine type b6D(1.6L 115 HP) LE JETRONIC ,224000 KM passed ,
the problem is the fuel consmption is 1 L for 7 K M ,i think...
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I have cleaned the intake system,the injectores havnt been cleand because i coudnt remove them from their place,need some advice,the intake was...
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Last post by Rgod
Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:13 am
suggestions for oil use in the BX
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Rgod »
Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:35 pm
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hello
I was using 20W50 oil mobil,today i changed to 15w40 prestone,what oil is recomendet ?how is Prestone oil?good?
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yes its a GTI -8 V,i see thanks for the help
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Last post by Rgod
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:33 pm
man gearbox/clutch issues
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Magpi »
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:41 pm
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TZI19 2BL Man gearbox
im having clutch issues and change issues
i can change up thought he gears no troubles but its a arm wrestle to change back...
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yeah when i took the clutch release bearing off (the old one) it was off center so it was def dew for replacing
oh and the little test drive i took...
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Last post by Magpi
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:41 am
ABS sensor
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douglas851 »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:27 pm
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Help!!
Where can I get a rear ABS sensor that does not cost £200? :shock:
Are there later Citroens that use the same part?
Thanks, Douglas
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We (myself and Citronut) have checked and it definitely is not the wiring, unfortunately.
mechuccio, have you got the sensor out without damage?...
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Last post by douglas851
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:47 am
Burnt down 16V BX
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mechuccio »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:08 pm
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Hi all,
I'm new here but a big fan of BX's especcially 16V types.
I'll introduce myself shortly, my name is Tonie and I'm Dutch (yes, the weird...
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the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car
ahahaha :lol: yeah we've noticed indeed, but instead of fixing that we've decided that it...
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Last post by mechuccio
Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:47 pm
steering wheel dismantle
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Rgod »
Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:18 am
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Hello,how do i dismantle the steering wheel after i open the 21 buksa,its just doesnt come of
thanks
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firt thing to check is the seal between the sphere (bomb) and the regulater,
i find sometimes if someone has fitted a new sphere and did not smear...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:13 pm
Some issues - clutch, rear arm bearings
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Dollywobbler »
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:15 pm
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Hi folks
So far, preparing the car for the BXagon has largely consisted of paying a garage to stop it peeing LHM everywhere and fitting a louder...
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S'alright. I knew what you were on about Doc! :wink:
I'll give that a go this weekend then, if I don't get chance before.
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:55 pm
Erratic idle diesel
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rob-81 »
Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:18 am
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Hi. I have a 157k mile, 1991, 1905 Bx. Recently, I have noticed the when idling it sometimes seems to hunt between around 750 rpm to 1000 rpm and...
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Interesting stuff... I have a Lucas on my A8A with a different problem. Sometimes, when driving at a steady speed, it suddenly starts to accelerate...
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Last post by Alcyone
Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:27 pm
Carb revs higher than normal
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by
french driver »
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:20 am
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Hi BX19 with a solex carb is showing 1500rpm and the engine is runnng fast. Adjusting the idle screw makes no differance, Engine is warm after a long...
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well many thanks go to Kiwi for the PM he sent suggesting where to look.
It may be the result of knocking the idle adjustment when I replaced an...
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Last post by french driver
Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:09 am
Floppy mirror
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Dollywobbler »
Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm
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Howdy
New BX has a floppy mirror on the passenger side. Is it possible to tighten something up in there? There's very little resistence, so my first...
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Thanks. I seem to have got it holding position now, so I'll see how it goes...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:41 pm
BX wont stop
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Mino »
Thu Sep 03, 2009 5:55 pm
Hello. When I turn the ignition key to turn by BX off the engine keeps running. The warning battery symbol on the dash is lit up. Its a diesel TZD...
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Last post by ken newbold
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:29 pm
Another ABS question
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Matt H »
Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:30 pm
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Just a quick 'what if' type question really...
My 16v has no ABS. The light has been taken out of the dash, so what would be the best course of...
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Use the diagnostic docs mentioned in the other current ABS thread ... access as per Ken's advice.
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Last post by DLM
Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:43 pm
Clutch or cable?
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by
BX nut »
Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:34 pm
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I am having trouble engaging reverse gear when the engine is hot, on my 1.9TZD 1993. It does select but with the sort of grinding crunch you would...
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no problem RxBX
it is quite some time since i last took/worked on a pedel box from a BX,
as for the right hand side the accelerator pedal pivots...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:26 pm
Need help ID'ing another LHM leak
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Thickasmud »
Mon May 25, 2009 1:45 pm
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Having last month spent almost £500 getting my TGD Auto through her MOT, she's been struck down again. MOT work incld'd a replacement new main...
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Ah, symptoms sound very similar to what mine is doing...
Useful info!
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:42 pm
ABS
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Joshw »
Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:19 am
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hi
i have a 17 tzd hatch and my abs warning light on the dash is on constanatly and i wanted to no where the relay is incase the ecu isnt getting any...
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The front sensors (probably the rear too) are the same on the pug 405, which may be easier to find.
The connector on the cable end is different, but...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:16 pm
Citroen dealers and mechs never heard of hydroclean
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TB2 »
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:39 pm
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I'm trying to get a hold of 5l of hydrorincage / hydroclean / hydroflush or what other names it has, but interestringly none of the Swiss old- and...
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good old Karparts!.
Ah, is that the one on Tennyson Road? Brings back memories, I used to be a regular there when I lived down that way if it's the...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:09 pm
Why is it......
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rob-81 »
Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:06 am
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That sometimes my TGD sinks quickly and other times doesn't? Last week, I had five new spheres and new LHM. Since then, as well as a much improved...
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that will be a knackered 'roll valve' on the Activa (or a knackered control unit).
Its perfectly normal to have different sinking times, if it was...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:49 pm
Docchervons helpful suggestion post
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kiwi »
Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:26 am
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Posts has no relevance now Docchervon has answered the reason why :roll:
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A very kind offer, Doc. As you probably guessed I didn't get as far as proposing that question, as adding to the just in case pile on that front is...
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Last post by DLM
Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:00 pm
Steering wheel
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by
Guest »
Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:33 pm
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My steering wheel has fallen off and now I can't go round corners. Is there any way I can drive my car and make it turn without having to buy a new...
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No worries.
I'm actually smirking quite alot since I know who our troll is, but I just cant give the game away since he's always ALOT of fun!
Let...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:48 pm
Rattling Shaking Speedo
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by
YorkieTXD »
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:57 pm
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Hi, so i have had my txd for six months and its just passed an mot with one advisory which i am gonna have sorted out. Amongst other things i plan to...
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Before changing the cables you could try resorting them. What happens is that often they are bended at too sharp angles and the effect is that the...
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Last post by Debelix
Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:13 pm
Fluid leak
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Discoil »
Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:57 pm
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Had to be recovered on Sunday when a pipe decided to leak. :cry:
Looks like from the front height corrector to a multi junction underneath the left...
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Good work! I know the joys of flat on the ground - no light - dust in the eyes work too! 7 months ago I had access to a garage with a pit - you don't...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:29 pm
Security Valve
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Way2go »
Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:00 pm
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Came back to the car this afternoon & noticed the wet stuff underneath. :( Upon investigation it seems to be the return from the security valve where...
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Yeah you just need a bit more rubber pipe of the same size, but longer. Isn't there a scrappies near you where you could rob some from a nice Xantia?
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Last post by ken newbold
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:19 pm
19 TGD - noisey gearbox?
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rob-81 »
Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:35 am
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Hello,
My 160k, 1991, 19tgd makes significantly more noise when idling with the clutch engaged. I don't recall this trait on other BX diesels I've...
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Thanks for that. The noise does come/go as the pedal passes through the biting point. I had a thrust bearing go on an another Bx. Gears got...
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Last post by rob-81
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:24 am
BX LMH hydraulic fluid reservoir cap, pipe placement?
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kevlights »
Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:33 am
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having just cleaned the filters in the reservoir and replaced the tank backin the car,find I have dislodged the plastic/rubber hose that is attached...
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a simple thing like that had me freaked ,but with the info from the forum,the little green car is now back in my good books,even thinking of keeping...
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Last post by kevlights
Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:04 pm
Er broke the FDv
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Aerodynamica »
Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:54 pm
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I tried to cure the heavy steering again of late (heavy in both directions) by removing the FDV again and this time slightly tightening (lengthening)...
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the diesel is significantly heavier, and should feel heavier under steering than a petrol vehicle.
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Last post by Vanny
Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:34 pm
Starter Motor
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MULLEY »
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:59 pm
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Whilst changing the fuel filter on my txd, i accidently managed to spill some diesel which went onto the starter motor. Didnt think anything about...
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Thanks for the advice chaps, turns out it was just a loose connection on the negative battery terminal :oops: A nice easy cheap repair :lol:
Haha...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:22 am
headroom
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sdelasal »
Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:40 pm
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i'm 6'4 and find the hatchback with sunroof too cramped in terms of headroom. Now I sat in an estate and found it okay. Would that be due to the lack...
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My dads mk1 16trs didnt have a sunroof, i think it must have been 1984ish...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:52 pm
BX 14 - a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing
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Mike Holdstock »
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:15 pm
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BX 14 was running very well now very high idle speed.
So it was running very well - but for a tendency when accelerating / deaccelerating (push on...
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that cleanning fluid sounds just the job,
but you descrition of the device dose not appear to be exactly the same as the stteper motors i have delt...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:46 pm
Citroen BX 16V gearbox change, Help!!!
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SnowDog »
Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:39 pm
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Hello i need some help with my gearbox i have taken the old one down but i have problem to put the new one in. please help me with som tips and trix...
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Thanks for all the help i let you all now how it goes :)
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Last post by SnowDog
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:07 pm
Just bought my first BX and........
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Cresco750 »
Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:12 am
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Well, my fiance hoped this day would never come but I have just bought my first BX; a 1990 BX19 TZS Estate. I've owned / own a number of other Cit's...
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On one of the DS forums soemone was davocating simply pouring a bottle of engine flush in with the LHM and acheive the same results as Hydraurincage....
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Last post by Cresco750
Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:38 pm
Whats the Best oil for the engine?
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Rgod »
Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:03 pm
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Hello
Im using 20W50 ,i heard that 15W45 is the recomded one.
BX 89-GTI B6d
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my bx diesel engine oil is replaced every 6000 with an engine flush. Hopefuly this will keep me right for years to come
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Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:41 pm
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