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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Last post by ritmo Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:33 pm
Swift 2 rims have a different offset then the GTI ones
by TB2 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:43 pm
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Hi there,
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That's interesting Carl. I've only ever fitted 165/60s on my Swifts, though the set I've got on my TRD came off a TZI and were fitted with 185/60s on...
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Last post by toddao Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:11 pm
Charging
by Dollywobbler » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:07 pm
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Howdy
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It appears you're quoting me with the above, it was Vanny just to clarify.
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:59 pm
diesel - cutting out
by minispecial » Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:38 pm
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Can anyone help!
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All of the above, but my money would be on the fuel heater down behind the engine. The two pipes are of different sizes and not easy to join...
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Last post by ken newbold Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:26 pm
Rear end sinking faster than front
by Leapfrog » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:23 pm
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Hi,
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I think the only reason a Xantia 'sinker' may settle more than a BX is down to it's added weight. Certainly, I remember when I observed the first...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:03 pm
Paint for Bx window surrounds
by zebedee150 » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:45 pm
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Hi,
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I looked at this too, and thought, Hmmm - I've buggered mine up then, respraying it with Dupli-Colour Satin .............. :shock:
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Last post by Linegeist Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:22 am
most of my dash lights are gone
by estate gav » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:18 pm
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had a rather impressive puff of smoke from the back of the dashboard.all the back lighting, parking brake, and stop lights have given up the...
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I think i have traced the problem back to one dash bulb where the contact was crossed at the base of the bulb causing a short and resulting in the...
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Last post by estate gav Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:20 pm
clutch cable keeps breaking
by nige » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:47 pm
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Hello
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hmm ok i have 2 user names.. doh!
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Last post by nige! Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:03 pm
On the scrounge.
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:20 pm
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Well, actually it's to borrow. For the BXagon. Anyone got a pipe-flaring tool and some kunifer pipe they can temporarily donate to the BXagon...
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Bob wrote
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Last post by citronut Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:41 pm
LHM leak
by Martyn » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:31 pm
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Big problem - stranded without lhm. Can I use engine oil in emergency. Crashed into lamppost in reverse yesterday so car knackered. \\\\\\\\\\\\any...
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as MULLEY says
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Last post by citronut Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:39 pm
Weber Carb
by Tim Leech » Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:42 pm
Ive finally sourced a weber car for my 16TRS to replace the godawful solex that regualrly chokes the car to death! It looks pretty much the same as...
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:42 pm
BX 16V Auto
by Ian_Fearn » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:05 pm
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I got a call today off a chap in the CCC wanting to know if an auto box could be put into a BX 16v?
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Well, the auto has no flywheel as such, it's replaced with a flexiplate, sot he teeth ont he flywheel that are used to sense engine position would be...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:20 pm
Bx TD Estate Rear Suspension Cylinders
by remedie » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:56 pm
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Are BX estate rear hydraulic suspension cylinders interchangeable with any other in the range, ie Zantia, XM
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thats what i thought, but all you would need to do is loosen the band clamp on the boot and rotate the boot so the spouts are faceing the right...
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Last post by citronut Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:09 pm
Air conditioning
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:33 am
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Following on from:
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you could recover the co2 from the emissions and have a constant top up...............I'll get me coat........
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Last post by BX Bandit Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:26 pm
Excessive TZD Turbo lag?
by 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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Last post by Alan Hitchcock Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:31 am
gear change problems
by Rgod » Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:21 am
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Hello
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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
by Kerry BX19 » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:52 pm
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Hi folks,
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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
by 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.
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no probs David
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Last post by citronut Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:53 pm
Technical info
by 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,
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Last post by citronut Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:55 am
hydraulic pipes & tool
by 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
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:31 pm
Hmmm. Leaky leaky
by 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
by 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.
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Last post by pluscab Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:29 pm
spheres are they the same?
by 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?
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Last post by Brian Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:54 pm
15" wheels
by douglas851 » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:48 am
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A simple question I hope.
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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
by 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.
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are diesels that rare out there??
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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?
by 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...
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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
by 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,
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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
by 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.
by 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
by Brian » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:38 pm
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Hi Folks,
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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
by 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
by 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?
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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
by Rgod » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:23 pm
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Hello..
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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
by Rgod » Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:35 pm
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hello
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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
by Magpi » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:41 pm
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TZI19 2BL Man gearbox
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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
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Last post by Magpi Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:41 am
ABS sensor
by douglas851 » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:27 pm
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Help!!
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We (myself and Citronut) have checked and it definitely is not the wiring, unfortunately.
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Last post by douglas851 Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:47 am
Burnt down 16V BX
by mechuccio » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:08 pm
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Hi all,
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the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car
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Last post by mechuccio Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:47 pm
steering wheel dismantle
by 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
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firt thing to check is the seal between the sphere (bomb) and the regulater,
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Last post by citronut Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:13 pm
Some issues - clutch, rear arm bearings
by Dollywobbler » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:15 pm
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Hi folks
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S'alright. I knew what you were on about Doc! :wink:
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:55 pm
Erratic idle diesel
by 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
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.
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Last post by french driver Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:09 am
Floppy mirror
by Dollywobbler » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:20 pm
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Howdy
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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
by 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
by Matt H » Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:30 pm
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Just a quick 'what if' type question really...
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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?
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
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Last post by citronut Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:26 pm
Need help ID'ing another LHM leak
by 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...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:42 pm
ABS
by Joshw » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:19 am
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hi
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The front sensors (probably the rear too) are the same on the pug 405, which may be easier to find.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:16 pm
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