RADIATOR FLUID LEVELS AND THERMOSTAT QUESTIONS.
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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STANDARD BX WHEEL OFFSET
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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....
by 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
Rear Wing Stone Guards
by Tim Leech » Mon May 18, 2009 11:08 pm
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You know what I mean, the plastic things that fits at the front edge of the rear arch to stop the stone chipping, how do these come off as I want to...
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Think mine's off side so that would make a pair! It's pre '90 Model Year so is textured rather than smooth and painted!
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Last post by Jayboy Mon May 25, 2009 7:52 pm
Can anyone help??
by Chris Abbott » Mon May 25, 2009 2:39 pm
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Hi,im still struggling to download some photos of my BX. Mr RXBX sent me info on how to do it---( its double dutch to me im afraid)
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Thanks Tourist
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Last post by Chris Abbott Mon May 25, 2009 5:44 pm
BX Manual
by rangebyte » Thu May 21, 2009 1:03 pm
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Good Afternoon All!
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Thats just what i was looking for thanks Rob!!
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Last post by rangebyte Mon May 25, 2009 10:17 am
paint advice
by nige! » Sun May 17, 2009 12:18 am
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Some scrote has decided to key my bx, not only the obligatry long line but tagging as well, was done in a school car park - where wife works. The...
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what you want to do is rub back the affected areas with a fairly fine grit personally i would use 600 wet and dry do this until the area is smooth no...
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Last post by 350ci muppet Fri May 22, 2009 11:52 pm
Speaker Location
by Ian_Fearn » Sun May 17, 2009 4:56 pm
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Next week see's my BX take a big trip down to southern Spain loaded to the brim with camping gear.
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Phil, sounds like your as bad as me, knowing that there is space there but struggling to find something to put in it!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed May 20, 2009 9:11 pm
Who can help me with my clutch?
by retrodriver » Mon May 11, 2009 8:09 pm
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Its pretty notchy, occasionally when hot a bit jumpy, very high on the pedal and not that sharp through the gears so bearing in mind ive got about...
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Cool thanks, I will keep you in mind when I have some more issues!
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Last post by retrodriver Sun May 17, 2009 1:25 pm
Blue smoke on startup
by rangebyte » Sat May 16, 2009 11:03 pm
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Hi!
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I've never worried about crispy valve stem oil seals, as it does at least mean you know that the valve guides are being oiled, and hence the stems...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sun May 17, 2009 8:36 am
Hot alternator
by toddao » Thu May 14, 2009 7:12 pm
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I tried out a used Alternator that I inherited today and the thing started emitting smoke, though it seemed to be charging too. Also it got very hot....
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I charged the battery up overnight ( it's a lovely scavenged BMW battery that has a little window which changes colour : green, charged. Black, under...
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Last post by toddao Sat May 16, 2009 12:22 am
16v Clutch Cable
by Tim Leech » Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:48 pm
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Im using my 16v a bit at the moment, and enjoying every minute of it, I want to change the clutch cable as its getting quite sticky, my car has A/C...
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The front has just come off my ashtray. A wonderful cheap bit of design by Citroen that is only glued to the astray itself! :roll:
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Last post by Way2go Fri May 15, 2009 12:29 pm
Rear wiper
by Philip Chidlow » Fri May 15, 2009 9:15 am
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My GTi's rear wiper is slooooooow and sometimes I think it would be quicker to stop, get out and clear the rear window myself.
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Sounds like it Phil, nice and easy job to replace though, remove the tailgate panel and they unbolt from inside.
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri May 15, 2009 9:31 am
Bosch XUD injector socket
by jonathan_dyane » Fri May 08, 2009 2:48 pm
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My Xantia is about to go on it's final journey, however first I shall be retrieving the Bosch IP and injectors. I haven't got an injector socket, and...
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Thanks Rob, I am hoping to improvise, but will give you a shout if I get stuck.
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Wed May 13, 2009 1:16 pm
Is there not a Haynes for the diesel BX?
by SamWise » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:13 pm
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I have the Haynes for the XUD engine, and I've just recieved a Haynes for what I hadn't realised would be the BX petrol model (I forget Citroen even...
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yep haynes book of lies, can leave the average car enthusiast in dispair. haha
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Last post by warriorBX Tue May 12, 2009 8:16 pm
LHM pumps ease of fitting?
by maxgreenwood » Mon May 11, 2009 11:49 am
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i'm thinking of pulling the 80,000 mile (non PAS) pump out my now beyond economical repair (in terms of money and time) 17TGD and fitting to my TZD....
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only a little accumulator to top up
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Last post by Aerodynamica Tue May 12, 2009 7:12 pm
BX/405 TD clutch interchangability
by jonathan_dyane » Mon May 11, 2009 8:46 pm
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I feel it is advisable to replace the clutch on my BX whilst it is in bits, and have spotted this on ebay; am I right in thinking it is the right...
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Yes. The clutch from a 1.8TD 405 will do just perfectly.
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Last post by DavidRutherford Mon May 11, 2009 9:04 pm
Faint "glow" on Stop & Water Lamps.
by mountainmanUK » Thu May 07, 2009 9:13 am
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Driving home from work last night, I noticed a very faint glow of the Stop and Radiator warning lights.
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This is the result of a failing ignition switch. I've seen it before (and so have you DLM). Tampering with earths and feed blocks always helps to...
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Last post by tom Mon May 11, 2009 8:49 pm
Peugeot (sorry!) 309 tech questions:
by cavmad » Sat May 09, 2009 12:34 pm
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Mate's lad has just acquired an old 309 off his mum as a first car and I was asked to go and cast an eye over it pre-MOT. I think it's about a 1991...
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well at least if it's the TU lump tjhe head gasket job is very easy, you dont even need to take the O/S/F wheel off, the only thing to whatch out for...
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Last post by citronut Sun May 10, 2009 10:26 am
TZD exhaust modifications give a pleasant boost
by Erikbm » Fri May 08, 2009 11:42 am
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While I am waiting for someone to source a non turbo camshaft for me, I have taken off the standard exhaust of my 1990 BX TZD and have fitted a...
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Simply changing the cam for a non turbo version won't bring it close to 16v performance, but it is fairly simple to increase the boost level (and...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sun May 10, 2009 1:21 am
Snapped camshaft.
by DavidRutherford » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:54 pm
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Got a call from my Landlord today, as his BX (the Triton green Ex-MrB and Ex-Marty car) had broken down big-stylee. Apparently the pump end of the...
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Yes the simplest arrangement as David says is to have the alternator belt running in a triangle without any idlers, especially if you dont have any....
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Last post by Jaba Wed May 06, 2009 10:16 am
TZS auto rattling
by lee1983 » Tue May 05, 2009 9:23 am
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Hi all and thanks so much for the help on my last post (no more battery problems yay). my car is a 19tzs auto estate with 101,570 miles on the clock...
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Hope I'm not trying to teach you to suck eggs here but the 'rattling' if its related to load, ie. going uphill and accelerating, sounds like it could...
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Last post by mike st gilles Tue May 05, 2009 11:05 am
Headgasket Failure?
by Ian_Fearn » Mon May 04, 2009 8:18 pm
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Evening all,
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It's a nice straightforward engine to do a head gasket on, but the head is heavy, particularly if you leave the water pump on (and bear in mind...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Mon May 04, 2009 10:42 pm
Temperature Indicator
by retrodriver » Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:24 pm
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I know this has been covered many times, but my BX will become my daily driver from the 1st of next month, and it will make its 1st long journey down...
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If any Mk.1 owners are thinking of fitting a gauge this is one that I've fitted. I bought it, as explained above for the green LED read out to match...
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Last post by toddao Mon May 04, 2009 6:16 pm
Petrol Smell
by retrodriver » Mon May 04, 2009 4:09 pm
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Well....started using the BX in ernest a couple of days ago but im now getting a strong petrol smell in the car, doesnt seem to be related to engine...
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Might be worth having a look under the rear seat too, to check the fuel tank sender unit seal and connections. If there's anything amiss there, fuel...
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Last post by mountainmanUK Mon May 04, 2009 6:04 pm
Engine mount
by MULLEY » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:28 pm
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How can you tell whether an engine mount is shagged or not?
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He used something as normal as a shoe?
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Last post by docchevron Sat May 02, 2009 10:23 pm
clutch lever bolt
by pitman » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:12 pm
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Hi all,
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ok sorry Vanny translated your post
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Last post by citronut Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:15 pm
LHM "Y" piece
by Alastair » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:00 pm
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Does any one have a current Citroen part number for the green Y piece that fits onto the top of the LHM resavoir on some BX's?? I am struggling to...
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no ROLFCOPTER for you Mat, that was poor, very poor!
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Last post by Vanny Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:50 pm
A homage to coffee filters - and David Rutherford
by cauchoiskev » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:22 pm
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My BX has been boringly reliable lately. Luckily, the steering started to get a bit heavy, the tick time dropped, and it was on the stops after a few...
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Done it :D It would appear to be connected to the brakes, as i noticed the lhm surging through the filter when i pressed the brake pedal. It would...
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:42 pm
Mileage Recorder
by rhv100 » Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:58 pm
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Afternoon all,
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And now you know that it doesnt have to get within 500 miles of the service interval and it will stall blow up ;)
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Last post by Vanny Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:33 pm
ABS woes
by Kitch » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:46 am
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Never really had a problem with the ABS system before, so have never done any real diagnostics on it.
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There is a comprehensive ABS fault finding guide in the BX DIY section that Jon put on in the club's early days. It was published originally in the...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:30 pm
Rear door lock/latch
by Rob_e (UK) » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:09 pm
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All of a sudden it has started to become difficult to get one of my rear doors open; it happened a while ago, but then just started working normally...
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Okay, I took the lock out yesterday to have a look at it, I couldn't find any thing specific that was broken; it just doesn't seem to move freely...
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Last post by Rob_e (UK) Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:04 pm
LHM leak!
by Boxwolf » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:33 pm
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I was driving to college today, and noticed a grinding noise from the front left wheel while driving through a 30. it seemed a lot more noisy than...
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Thinking about it there probably isn't much of a market for anyone else (other than Citroen) getting tooled up to make a pattern octopus.
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Last post by DLM Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:42 pm
Auto box or engine mount?
by B-Hive » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:32 am
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Hi all fellow crazed folk
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Thx guys for the feedback
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Last post by B-Hive Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:44 pm
BX14RE For sale - asap! £800 o.n.o
by Vince/Three » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:33 pm
I have a 1989 ( H ) BX14RE for sale, which I recently had the timing belt changed on. (Mileage and date sticker on the air cleaner to prove it.) My...
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Last post by Vince/Three Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:33 pm
Carb issue 1905cc model
by kiwi » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:44 am
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OK guys this Kiwi BX is maddening as to the Carbie layout.
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i have looked through all the relavant genuine OE BX manuals now, and the diaghram units i can see are for the choke flap adjustmet,anti flood...
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Last post by citronut Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:52 am
lhm need
by Red Estate » Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:06 am
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is there anyone in SW of london has LHM in stock that i could buy on sunday sir?
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check if GSF feltam is open this is there HEATHROW branch 02089173801
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Last post by citronut Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:34 am
Another leak question
by TB2 » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:15 pm
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Yesterday I noticed a thin film of LHM under the rear right side of the car, just by the wheel. It's very little but it's there. I didn't have the...
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If it is the t-piece then to replace you dont need to drop the subframe.
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Last post by kiwi Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:26 am
LHM Reservoir..... Help!
by mike st gilles » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:05 pm
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Help,...... I really have desperate need of an LHM reservoir....after my recent replacement of the power steering pipe and subsequent movement and...
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Mine developed a leak a couple of years back after I put Hydraflush in. At first I fixed it temporarily by having the resevoir sat in a plastic...
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Last post by Rob_e (UK) Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:11 pm
BX GTI 8 valve Spoiler
by JohnHA » Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:13 pm
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I have some remedial work to do on my tailgate spoiler, can anyone tell me how to remove it from the car so i can carry out the work and what...
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Hi ,
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