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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Last post by B-Hive Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Alloys and locking wheelnuts
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:21 am
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Hi
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Big hammer and and a socket, as used by all the loacl pikeys.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:38 am
light problems
by omri » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:32 am
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hi everyone,
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Signal light = flashing indicator?
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Last post by DLM Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:36 pm
Lhm pipe material...
by crazywolf » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:18 am
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Hellow guys from greece again. I just bought a new (lol) BX with saxo VTS engine on it xantia 2.0 T brakes and GTI brakes... It is really cool, but...
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Hi there, great BX. I think it's quite possible to modify this with replacement lengths of pipe. The material used for these rubber return pipes is...
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Last post by Aerodynamica Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:43 pm
I just can't turn left?????
by talbotsteve » Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:48 pm
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Well not totally true but occasionally more often than not I struggle to get the car to turn left, it's almost like a total loss of power steering???...
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DLM, you are 100% correct, just checked mine.
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:47 pm
Diesel timing tools
by Jaba » Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:24 am
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Got some performance and fuel consumption issues with a TD - so I want to start by checking the pump timing.
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If there's a good machine shop, of garage round your way you could just ask to borrow a guage for a while?
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:50 am
Supporting strap.
by Mothman » Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:57 pm
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Hi all,
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it has been many years since i last droped a BX tank, as there is not often the need
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Last post by citronut Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:34 pm
Tyre recommendation (a.k.a. rear arm bearings again)
by TB2 » Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:49 pm
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I finished work on my Swift2 rims (pictures in gallery section) and now I'm looking for a new set of tyres to put on. Can anyone recommend a specific...
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I recon that still looks angled over. If the arm bearings are now known good, there's a possibility or a bent trailing arm. Not a common occurrance,...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:10 am
So it turns out to be my differential that's on the way out
by SamWise » Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:01 pm
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My sense is that for a £300 car, that means the whole car is, really. Is there anyone here who would bother to replace a diff on an otherwise sound...
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Actually, there might be a half chance next weekend, if that worked for you.
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Last post by SamWise Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:21 pm
Oil Change with a Leak Found on the Hydraulics
by kiwi » Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:53 am
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Today chaged the Oil figured that even though its not been more than 7k kms since the last change its been 13 months so overdue.
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Brian, is that silicone tubing the same stuff that you use on fishtank set-up to supply the air to oxygenate the water?
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Last post by Brian Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:53 am
Exhaust System Alternative Options
by kiwi » Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:00 am
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Current problem I am informed could be the reason for the heavier fuel consumption in the TZS is that an Exhaust baffles in the silencer or muffler...
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Thats what you would pay for a full stainless steel one over here in blighty, not sure how much they are in nz?
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Last post by kiwi Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:03 am
Heh... 1 hour in a traffic jam -> overheating engine
by TB2 » Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:49 pm
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Well, we just wanted to go to a party on the other side of Hamburg, so we took the highway. Right when we pulled on to the high way, we were already...
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Carl
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Last post by Jaba Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:45 am
Oh no... Lost my keys
by 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
by 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 ?
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?
by 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?
by 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?
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
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 (?)
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)
by 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)
by 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
by 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
by 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
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
by 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
by 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
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
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
by 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
by 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....
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
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
by 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
by 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
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!
by 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!
by 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.
by 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
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?
by 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
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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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