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...
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...
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?
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...
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.
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...
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 :)
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....
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...
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...
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.
BX TRS 1986 petrol manual 32-43 weber 16 auto choke
the wax cylinder mechinism auto choke should have a tin ? cover over it? according to the manual...
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A bit off topic, but carbs were mentioned on here, so is the one below of any use to anyone?
have tried all the usual cures, but thus far to no avail. Sucking the LHM up the leak off pipes, LHM soaked rag up strut, etc etc.
The...
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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,...
In all the time I've had the car it has done this weird stutter/missfire type thing very occasionally...
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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...
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
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!
Sorry did not see your name!
Remember if you are crawling under the car --- axle stands!
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...
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,...
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...
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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