Oh no... Lost my keys
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maxgreenwood »
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:37 pm
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Never thought this would happen to me but amongst the chaos of moving house i have lost my BX keys and no spare - forever getting round to it :oops:...
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Well the good news is i found my keys! The bad news is they were in an embarrisingly obvious place :oops:
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:15 am
Hydraflush/lhm & mud/grit pissing out
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MULLEY »
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:50 pm
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I noticed something a bit strange today, which got me in a panic but it now seems ok??? Before doing the hydraflush change today, i did some...
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Max - hopefully going to the national as long as the car works :cry:
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:03 pm
Tyre width for Mot ?
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by
cacaolat »
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:49 pm
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Hello everyone
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lost in translation :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:37 pm
Running hot?
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Boxwolf »
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:27 pm
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My recently aqquired TXD seems to have a habit of kicking in one (and sometimes both) of the radiator cooling fans when idling after driving. Is this...
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The fans can be accessed very easily. You just remove the front grill which is attached with two screwes on the bumber, and then there's one screw...
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Last post by TB2
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:58 pm
Juddering. It's not my driveshafts. Any other possibilities?
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SamWise »
Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:41 pm
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I jacked up the car to check the driveshafts, and the wheels are rock solid. I guess that's not the issue! The top engine mounts seem fine, so I...
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Yeah, I think that's the natural next step. Cheers guys¬
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Last post by SamWise
Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:35 am
leak at rear struts?
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by
Mike E (uk) »
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:55 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks for that info.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:01 pm
auto box issue
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Sun Jun 28, 2009 6:38 pm
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Every now and then, recently, in the hot weather after a long-ish drive at high-ish speeds where the engine gets nicely 'up to temp' and the whole...
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The ATF was changed 31,000 miles (nearly four years) ago. It was the correct type DII.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:24 pm
'C' pillar corrosion (?)
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by scarecrow » Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:25 pm
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I'm hoping someone would be kind enough to have a look at this (awful) photo which I'm told is of a rust-hole just above the sill inside the rear...
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I was having a clearout at the weekend and Sunday found me selling things I didn't want at a car boot sale. A would-be mechanic, trying to impress...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:02 pm
Who's there? (persistant knock)
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Boxwolf »
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:58 pm
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While driving, there is a knock from the front wheels; this is usually when going over bumps. A friend told me it sounds like a rubber damper has...
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If you can't work out how to insert a pry bar into a ball joint to check for play, then I suggest you get someone else to check it for you, as that's...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:19 pm
click click click click (starting issue)
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Boxwolf »
Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:08 pm
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Recently the car has not been starting on first try, with the starter motor clicking rather than turning. I have taken this as okay for a while as it...
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Your car is falling to pieces :shock:
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Last post by RxBX
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:28 am
Oil Leak 1992 BX Tri
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tomcurrie »
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:08 am
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I have an oil leak which seems to be coming from the back of the engine. I haven't put it on stands to have a look yet but I am wondering if it could...
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You just answered yourself :D
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:14 am
I lost my keys
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TB2 »
Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:07 pm
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Better said, I lost my key, the only one I had :?
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i don't know what to say! thanks :D you've saved me a whole load of hassle there. The pipe flaring tool is also in the post, hope it works out for...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:27 am
poor fuel consumption
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by
Freepress »
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:08 am
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I have a 1.6 trs auto with a weber 32/34 carb, am having poor fuel consumption, checked timing Ok plugs running a bit black/grey have weaked mixture,...
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Add to what I gave earlier I found some records for the 1600cc Manuals I had in the UK and 28mpg was my average with town driving around Plymouth and...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:55 pm
Cam belt issues
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toddao »
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:15 pm
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This afternoon I changed the cambelt and waterpump on my n/a 1.9 D. I was careful and methodical and this was my second belt change.
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PHEW! Good on you mate, glad all worked out ok! I never change belts myself for fear of fecking it up, my friendly mechaincs done that many XU...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:48 pm
Looking at the hydraulics
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TB2 »
Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:07 pm
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Hi.
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Interesting, Graeme, David. I'll replace the rear arm bearings in a few days, with those off, I guess I'll have a much better view of the tubing at...
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Last post by TB2
Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:34 pm
Rev Counter
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by Mothman » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:48 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks anyway bud,
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Last post by Mothman
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:04 pm
spigot
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by
Red Estate »
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:37 pm
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Hi, i have a set of MOMO arrow wheels with 195/50/15. it fit fine on estate but it seems that bore hole on the wheels is 73.1 mm and spigot on the...
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there's a fair amount of utter bollocks on it...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:19 pm
Door seal does not seal
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Boxwolf »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:47 pm
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Took the BX in a car wash the other day and ended up half soaked due to the top half of the drivers door seal not meeting the door. There's about...
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Okay, I pulled the door top back into shape and it seems to be meeting the seal properly now. Will have to take it in another car wash to see if its...
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Last post by mnde
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:11 pm
Original O-rings 96995632 - like sphere type but smaller
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DLM »
Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:37 am
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Have had some of these knocking around for a while - can anyone ID them from Citroen part number 96995632 ? This was on an envelope they were being...
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Aha! (as Alan Partridge might say). Many thanks - knew it had to be something fairly obvious.....
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Last post by DLM
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:23 pm
Uh oh....
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by
retrodriver »
Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:51 pm
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Smoky. I think some exuberant driving (ok, 7.5k rpm) has punished my valve seals.... Every gear shift about 2k rpm, a puff of blue smoke, its ok when...
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well im in a bit of a bind, I cant in good conscience sell my BX for top money with a smokey engine without a certain amount of blagging.. likewise I...
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Last post by retrodriver
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:07 pm
rear spheres
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by
ginger dave »
Sat Jun 20, 2009 7:55 pm
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Like to introduce myself.Have owned a BX16 RE for about 7 years.Car had 1 previous owner and has covered about 58 k miles.Its not been used on the...
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You probably know this already, but if your car is a UK 16RE model, it's what was sold as a BX15 in France, should that make any difference when...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:02 am
ABS driveshafts
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SamWise »
Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:02 pm
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I've put up with the juddering in my car now for quite a long time for one simple reason; driveshafts for an ABS car seem to start at a basic price...
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Apologies if I've muddied the waters here in traditional BXclub thread deviation fashion.
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Last post by DLM
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:56 am
Question about Mk1 rev counter
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Aerodynamica »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:21 am
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Any Mk1 owners with (or prev experience of) the LED rev counter of the Mk1? I wanted to ask if the behaviour of mine can be confirmed as normal or...
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I've never had a problem with the Geordie accent - so long as there's not too much dialect, as the intonation seems quite similar to a broad South...
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Last post by DLM
Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:42 am
Aircon radiators query
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by
cauchoiskev »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:43 pm
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Do they fit on non-aircon cars ? ie same inlets and outlets.
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well that did clear it up and in that case my earlier statement at the beginning of this post stays.
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:07 pm
Any ideas? I just can't get her to start - help!
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Adey »
Thu Jun 18, 2009 12:12 pm
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before I call out an auto electrician, has anybody got any ideas how to get my 19 4x4 estate going?
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Hi David
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Last post by Adey
Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:20 pm
The most freaky engine fault evah!
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Kitch »
Thu May 21, 2009 12:05 am
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A while back, some nay hardly anyone might recall I mentioned I had a funny 'misfire' although it isn't a misfire technically, more of a lumpy...
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Fixed it!
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Jun 18, 2009 2:58 pm
BX17 TZD Turbo Estate.
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Peugeot/Citroen Mutant »
Sun Jun 14, 2009 5:09 pm
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Hello all. I am new to BX's and this is my first post on this wonderfull site.
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Yes Roverman i will definately have to do it at the weekend as its full off dirt and leaves etc.
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Last post by Peugeot/Citroen Mutant
Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:43 pm
Faded bumpers
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by scarecrow » Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:34 pm
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Does anybody know how to bring back the original colour of a bumper, or is it gone when it's gone?
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I use hot air gun for such things....works well
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Last post by Alastair
Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:26 pm
More air con questions: Gas?
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TB2 »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:28 pm
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I went to a citroen dealer yesterday asking how much it would cost for a professional to refurbish the air con on my BX. He didn't know but he asked...
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My impression was that you could have an adapter that connected one end to the r12 tyre valve and the other a quick fit connector, thus allowing an...
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Last post by Vanny
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:33 pm
TD clutch retaining bolts
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by
jonathan_dyane »
Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:55 pm
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All being well I hope to have another engine in my BX by this time next week, and I called into the local Peugeot stealer in order to pick up a...
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Thanks guys, that's most helpful.
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Last post by jonathan_dyane
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:26 pm
Driveshafts
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Mike E (uk) »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:21 pm
Hi,
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:21 pm
Dipping
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:39 pm
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This might well have been discussed before but (as usual) the search function didn't quite narrow it down enough for me.
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Does it feel like it slips at all if you boot it in any gear except for top?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:25 am
Water hose on (automatic choke function) carburettor Mystery
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Turboalternator »
Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:22 am
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Hallo all,
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Kiwi wrote:
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Last post by Turboalternator
Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:52 pm
165/65/14 and 165/70/14
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by
Red Estate »
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:50 pm
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MOT gideline state ' Note: Tyre with aspect ratios of 80% and 82% are almost indentical in size and can be safely mixed in any configuration on a...
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Good Example of incorrect tyre mixing and the result! Ok so the road was a bit icy but this was the only vehicle to come unstuck.
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:20 pm
Brakes broken? (its not faiiiir)
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Boxwolf »
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:32 pm
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Okay, so just as I had all four of my wheels properly secured to the hubs, and all the front brakes held in place correctly (the spring clips on the...
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lesson learned: never assume
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Last post by Way2go
Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:03 pm
LHM...5Litrres or more??
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Alastair »
Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:07 am
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Anyone know of any suppliiers who are still doing LHM in either 5 litres or 20/25 litre containers?? I only seem to be able to source 1 litre...
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....or even the Hydraurincage version..........substituting Orange Curacao for the Midori!! :lol:
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:25 am
Mystery Drip
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toddao »
Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:48 pm
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It's diesel and it emerges from somewhere under the engine on my 1.9D n/a.
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I found an extremely good pictorial description of a Bosch pump strip and rebuild ( all done by some French bloke in one evening! )
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:57 pm
RADIATOR FLUID LEVELS AND THERMOSTAT QUESTIONS.
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by Mothman » Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:03 pm
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Hi all.
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Hi DLM,
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:50 am
STANDARD BX WHEEL OFFSET
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:11 pm
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For standard BX steelies (later type) anyone know it?
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Thanks David and Justin, I was going to ebay my spare steelies but the guy I bought them off needs them back again now lol.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:50 pm
Air Pipe from the Exhaust to Airfilter
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kiwi »
Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:03 am
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Anyone have any suggestions of what to replace that with?
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Worth trying a call to any local Air Conditioning firms......as they quite often have offcuts lying around, of ducting in different shapes and sizes.
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:08 pm
Electric oil level gauge
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Aerodynamica »
Fri May 29, 2009 7:35 pm
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Hi all, I have a fault with the oil level gauge that reads with the ignition switched on and then settles. Mine never activates at all as though it's...
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Thanks Huw, I'll have a look for it and give it a prod.
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:28 pm
Advantages of the short nosed bonnet?
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toddao »
Sun May 17, 2009 5:23 pm
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Today when I was driving along the autobahn at average 130 kms with 25 degrees outside I was watching the recently installed temp gauge hovering...
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Thanks for the tips guys, at least having put it all in myself I know where all the bits are located! I wasn't planning on running the compressor...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:18 pm
driveshaft question
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Mike E (uk) »
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:01 pm
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Are the left hand and right hand outer joint housings the same?
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Hi Mike
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Last post by RxBX
Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:01 pm
Unleaded fuel
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Freepress »
Thu May 28, 2009 1:01 pm
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I have a 1988 16 trs, carb will this run ok on unleaded or do I need to make adjustments, if so what do you suggest
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I have a 1988 16 trs, carb will this run ok on unleaded or do I need to make adjustments, if so what do you suggest
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:58 am
front brake calipers
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Mike E (uk) »
Sun May 31, 2009 11:08 am
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What is the difference between BX16V and BX GTI front brake calipers?
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The 16V has the wider ventilated disk, so is the only change the 'horseshoe' metal casting bolted on?
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:02 am
PAS / non-PAS regulators
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maxgreenwood »
Fri May 29, 2009 1:52 am
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could i just confirm so i can rule it out as an option..
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Hi thanks guys,
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri May 29, 2009 11:30 am
Increasing engine vibration
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SamWise »
Sun May 24, 2009 10:45 pm
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I'm noticing a greatly increased engine vibration. This tends to occur in 3rd and 4thm between about 2000 and 3000 revs (from memory), and only when...
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Jack up, axle stands, wibble wheel back and forth and it should be obvious which shaft is the issue, as I would expect there to be a fair bit of play...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Thu May 28, 2009 10:46 pm
urgent help LHM LEAK
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chriscarterstevens »
Thu May 28, 2009 12:40 pm
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hi all,
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and the offending pipe is rubber but goes into a thin metal brake line type pipe.
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Last post by pitman
Thu May 28, 2009 9:15 pm
Major LHM leak
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Rob_e (UK) »
Sat May 16, 2009 2:10 pm
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On the way into work the other morning the hydaulic warning light came on, so I pulled over had looked under the car to see LHM spraying out of the...
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Rob
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Last post by citronut
Thu May 28, 2009 8:37 am
It's because I just booked the MOT....
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Aerodynamica »
Fri May 22, 2009 3:23 pm
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So I book the MOT for first thing Monday and proceed to visit the BX to do a pre test check - lights/horn wipers all ok, brakes, hand brake (verging...
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I thought I was having a bad week end trying to replace my one front to rear pipe.
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Last post by Rob_e (UK)
Wed May 27, 2009 8:23 pm
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