Fluid leak
by 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:
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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
by 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?
by rob-81 » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:35 am
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Hello,
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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?
by 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
by 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
by 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:
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Last post by kiwi Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:22 am
headroom
by 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
by Mike Holdstock » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:15 pm
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BX 14 was running very well now very high idle speed.
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that cleanning fluid sounds just the job,
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Last post by citronut Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:46 pm
Citroen BX 16V gearbox change, Help!!!
by 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........
by 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?
by Rgod » Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:03 pm
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Hello
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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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Last post by nige! Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:41 pm
Alternator charging problem
by DS Andy » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:44 pm
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After realising the battery in my 8v Gti wasn't staying charged - needing charging every 2 weeks or so, I tested the alternator output and it is...
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I was joking about removing it from the parents Mitis Galant btw hence the :lol: icon :wink:
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Last post by kiwi Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:58 pm
EMERGENCY - Ignition lock cylinder bust - need advise SOONES
by Mike Holdstock » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:34 pm
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The ignition key cylinder gave up today. I could see that one of the pins was sticking up a way it shouldn't be in there, and no amount of waggling...
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Where is the buzzer that is supposed to tell me that I have left the headlights on when I have turned off the ignition?
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:39 pm
Electrical Gremlins
by robertsmart » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 am
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Chaps
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The circuit diagrams should offer some clues if you cross-refer....
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Last post by DLM Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:29 am
Fuel pipe (EFI) replacement problem
by Mike E (uk) » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:06 pm
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Help!
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as i understand the system, fuel comes from the tank (through the pickup) to the pump, then to the fuel filter, then the pulse damper, then to the...
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Last post by Vanny Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:55 pm
BX16 Draining coolant
by mnde » Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:50 pm
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Where exactly is the inlet manifold drain plug on a BX16/19 and is it *imperative* to remove it when draining the cooling system? Haynes BOL tells me...
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All sorted now!
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Last post by mnde Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:15 pm
aftermarket alloy wheels
by blink » Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:47 pm
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Dear all,
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so I should be safe going for 195/50/15 , I understand that I need a 108 PCD but what would be the best ET as I know that Ford's have an ET of 38,...
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Last post by blink Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:21 pm
Water leak
by Aerodynamica » Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:41 pm
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Cyril is back on the road and everything seems good apart from ONE new thing.
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Thanks, that's a good idea - only difficulty is that the LPG reducer is plumbed in there but I can fit the copper tube further down.
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Last post by Aerodynamica Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:07 pm
Ethanol
by Mike Holdstock » Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:09 pm
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Dear all
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Worth mentioning too that their 'Conventional Gasoline Sedan' is likely to be rather heavier and thirstier than your average European motor....
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Last post by TB2 Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:57 pm
BX16V oil temperature
by Mike E (uk) » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:27 pm
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Hi,
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Check the wire for it where it is crimped to the connector, they tend to fracture over time and give errant readings..
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Last post by docchevron Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:14 pm
1993 BX diesel advice please
by rayc » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:27 am
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Hello all.
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Yup Ken meant the accumulator sphere which sits behind the bottom of the radiator.
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:25 pm
Rear suspension strut gaiters
by Mike E (uk) » Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:24 pm
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Hi all,
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sorry i clicked back instead of edit
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Last post by citronut Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:40 pm
Throttle potentiometer / running too rich
by glenn » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Hi all, first time poster here.
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Last post by glenn Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:02 pm
Sloppy Gearchange
by Tim Leech » Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:15 pm
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Im impressed with the little 14TE, having never driven one before its alot pokier than I imagined, ok its noticeably slower than the TRS but the non...
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OKidokes, will take a look when I get chance.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:40 pm
WVO: solvents for cleaning up the fuel system and engine?
by mosheshimon » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:41 pm
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I suspect that my BX turbo-diesel is collecting films of sticky gummy deposits in places where it matters, having been run on finely-filtered WVO for...
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Not many racing cars have diesel engines! Hopefully like you say, normal service will be resumed running in straight diesel.
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:41 am
Trolley Jack Oil
by MULLEY » Thu Jul 09, 2009 4:11 pm
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Erm, sorry if this is a bit daft, but i think my trolley jack is low on oil as it wont raise the car anymore. Having read the instructions its told...
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Could be oil reservoir under vacuum, not allowing oil into the pumping section.
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Last post by prm Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:31 pm
Bx choke problem
by kevlights » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am
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BX TRS 1986 petrol manual 32-43 weber 16 auto choke
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A bit off topic, but carbs were mentioned on here, so is the one below of any use to anyone?
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:53 pm
Strange noise
by mnde » Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:35 pm
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Car makes a sharp crack noise, like there's free play in something if I steer enthusiastically to the right, e.g. swinging it into a carpark space,...
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Ah, thank you - I'd plain forgotten who'd suggested it. Thanks again it sorted it right out - it now again feels like a genuine 50K miles car.
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Last post by Aerodynamica Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:48 pm
The benefits of vented discs?
by Ian_Fearn » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:46 pm
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I understand 16v calipers are interchangable with non 16v cars other than swapping the discs/pads over.
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Erm, forgot to say please :oops:
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:28 pm
Creaky struts again!
by ohms » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:30 pm
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Hi Chaps,
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There's actually no need to pull the gaitor down, just push it up as far as it'll go & you'll see where the piston comes out of the top of the strut,...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:25 pm
Headlight install
by Thickasmud » Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:56 pm
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This may seem a daft question, but how much force is needed to set the metal ball-end fixings into the two plastic socket type clips attached to my...
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No it doesnt imply anything, the whole assembley might have broken in half ie glass and plastic. And glass does super glue (there is a reason they...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:22 pm
Front bumper sag
by Mike Holdstock » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:05 pm
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Any hints about what to do with the ubiqutous front bumper sag i.e. that the rear (wheelhouse) edge of the front bumper is just not high...
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Mulley
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:03 pm
16v coughing/spluttering under load.
by Matt H » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:34 pm
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A bit of an intermittent fault really...
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Since I cleaned and re-bodged the multiplug, as well as re-fitting the standard airbox (I'd forgotten how nice they sound as standard :shock:) it has...
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Last post by Matt H Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:58 am
I'm no electrician
by Kitch » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:04 pm
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In fact I know FA about electrics. But I'm doing an engine conversion in the Saxo I drive and the main issue so far is that the car originall ran a...
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Thanks for everyones input! I'll be carrying out the work next week hopefullly!
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm
Re-bushing the Rear Trailing Suspension Arms-GET THEM DONE!
by Turboalternator » Sun Jul 19, 2009 12:17 pm
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Just a quick post to let everyone know that you can have your trailing arm bushes redone at a very reasonable price.
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Vanny,
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Last post by Brian Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:09 pm
Haggerty's fuel pump thingy
by MULLEY » Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:16 pm
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Noticed whilst having a look underneath the car today (19gti) that the fuel pump (blue in colour) which has a silver cylinder above it (is that the...
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Now sorted :D
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:41 pm
Head gasket
by BX596 » Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:15 am
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As above.I think my head gaskets gone :( I'm using a litre of water a day,no obvious signs of leaks.I've changed petrol ones in the past,is there any...
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Sorry Dean, if i spot one 1st it may be sitting on my drive, you will of course be allowed to take her for a spin :D
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:24 pm
Front doesn't rise properly
by TB2 » Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:26 pm
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Well: I started the engine as usual and turned the lever from low to mid and waited. But the car only went up at the rear. Then I've put the lever to...
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Hallo Carl!
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Last post by Turboalternator Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:59 pm
Bonnet Adjustment
by Tim Leech » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:06 am
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Is it possible to adjust the bonnet at the front as both of mine seem to sit a bit proud, I HAVE adjusted the rubber buffers down but this hasnt made...
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Thanks chaps will do.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:49 pm
Hydraulics and suspension question
by Leapfrog » Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:56 pm
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Hi,
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the main problem over there is not rust as here but U/V degradation of the interior of the car!!
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Last post by kiwi Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:29 am
Tyre Pressures
by kiwi » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:46 am
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Seems an obvious answer
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Email returned
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Last post by kiwi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:13 am
awful burning smell
by Boxwolf » Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:55 pm
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I was driving with a couple friends in the car today when there was a choking burning rubber/plastic smell. There was no smoke, and when we stopped,...
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Try the above
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Last post by rhv100 Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:27 pm
hydraulic pipe
by ginger dave » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:24 pm
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Just changed the rear spheres on my E reg bx 1.6 RE.I noticed that there is a slight leak from a pipe which runs from the hydraulic reservoir to the...
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I might be talking bollocks ,il have to have a better look at the offending leak cos neither of these replies looks like the problem i have.The cars...
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Last post by ginger dave Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:31 pm
Plastic Window In C Pillar
by Tim Leech » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:40 am
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Im just about to change one of the rear quater windows in the GT for a new one that Ken (thanks again) supplied, has anyone done this before, I...
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It does seem the Mk1 and Mk2 windows are slightly different and the later ones do wear much better, the ones on my 89 16TRS are fine, the GT's ones...
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:25 am
Central Locking
by Discoil » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:27 pm
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New kid here (60) trying to sort out bx estate locking.
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I swapped the keyed locks over from the old doors and I think back now to have used different solenoids.
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Last post by Discoil Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:37 pm
Ignition interference
by Mike E (uk) » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:03 pm
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I know this is a tricky one, but has anyone had success in suppressing radio ignition interference on a petrol BX?
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I will power the CB from a nicad pack, and see if that helps.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:10 pm
Lexia Diagnostic Sessions for Club Members
by CitroXim » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:40 pm
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If anyone desires a Lexia Diagnostic Session on their vehicle, have a look at this thread on the FCF for people offering this service to club...
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This may be a bit mad but on my emina i just stick a paperclip between the pins and count the number of times the indicator lights on the dash flash...
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Last post by sarahjaneking Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:04 pm
Help Please - leaky hose
by sarahjaneking » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:18 am
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Hi,
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Thanks Mike :) it's always good to be reminded, especially as I had forgotten that the handbrake was on the front
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Last post by sarahjaneking Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:42 pm
Kickdown cable
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:50 pm
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I have a problem with the car idling in 'D'. (Auto).
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The kickdown cable is often misunderstood really.
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Last post by B-Hive Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:11 pm
not so alternative alternators
by B-Hive » Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Hi all..
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