Testing Spheres
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by
womble3go »
Mon May 21, 2018 8:47 pm
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Hi Guys,
Is there any way of testing Spheres with out putting them on the car? I do have spare front and rear rams that could be used?
Thank you...
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Thank you for that pic say a thousand words,
What sort of pressure should they sit at I front and back and regulator my car is an estate?
Kevin.
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Last post by womble3go
Wed May 23, 2018 9:16 pm
Which Engine Is This?
Replies: 17
by
Chillmax »
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:41 am
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Hi All
Bit of a tight shot, I'm trying to get a wider view, but can anyone tell if this is an 8v or 16v?
Cheers - Justin
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I see abs and aircon on a 1.9 carb petrol car which is a very rare thing! Export model me thinks?
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat May 05, 2018 10:51 pm
XUD9 cambelt tensioner
Replies: 4
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Dyane425 »
Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:00 pm
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How many cambelt tensioners does the XUD9 engine have on a BX19 Diesel Non turbo? If more than one, is it the same part number for both?
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Thanks
The cam belt tensioner is spring loaded, after fitting a new timing belt turn the engine over manually using the front righthand wheel in...
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Last post by Dyane425
Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:57 am
Mk 1 16TRS headlamp circuit fuses.
Replies: 5
by
bowei001 »
Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:09 pm
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Can anyone please let me know whether there is a fuse/fuses for the headlamps? I can't find one listed in the owner's handbook or in Haynes and no...
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Hi,
If you can't get the kit, send me a PM with an email address and I'll email you a wiring diagram and a list of the bits I used (all from ebay)...
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Last post by bowei001
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:13 am
Passenger door electric window fault
Replies: 4
by
rugmuncher »
Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:16 pm
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Hi Guys. Here's a bit of a bugger. TZD Turbo. Passenger door window. It stopped working so I took out the motor and tried it in the offside back door...
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Hi Rutter. RE passenger window. Great advice on the broken wire. It was indeed a broken wire in the drivers door shut. Most Excellent advice bud....
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Last post by rugmuncher
Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:10 pm
Identifying o/s rear axle area LHM leak
Replies: 9
by
AdrianO »
Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:46 am
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I don't normally have a problem identifying the source of a LHM leak, but this one has me puzzled.
Leak seems to happen only after (as?) the car...
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Well waddayouknow. Today the leak seems to have stopped. I cleaned all the pipework, checked the brackets and clips - all sound. I will wait to see...
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Last post by AdrianO
Sat Apr 07, 2018 7:23 pm
burst sphere ?
Replies: 6
by
barry badger »
Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:19 pm
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I had a really bizarre problem with my 4x4 today.
1 week ago I fitted 5 exchange spheres which totally transformed the ride, however whilst driving...
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The rear spheres don't have valves on the 4x4, i've had accumulator spheres on this for the last 5 years, but it feels better now with the proper...
6 Replies
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Last post by barry badger
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:52 pm
8V or 16V?
Replies: 2
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Chillmax »
Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:36 pm
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Hi All
1987 1.9 Petrol Manual GTi - it's listed as an 8V at 130BHP, isn't it more likely to be a 16V?
Hope you can see the pic & that it helps!!...
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Thanks Matt, indeed, someone on Youtube I was talking to agrees, even naming it the DA6 engine with 125bhp ;-)
Anyone got a nice 1988 or older BX...
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Last post by Chillmax
Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:22 pm
Alloy Wheel Bolts for BX GTi 8V
Replies: 13
by
benzbug »
Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:55 pm
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Does anybody have 16 x correct bolts for the genuine BX GTi alloy wheels that they would sell me?
Alternatively would any kind soul care to remove...
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OK Jaba, sounds good to me. I will await further contact.
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Last post by benzbug
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:39 am
ABS sensor alternatives.
Replies: 2
by
frog »
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:43 pm
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Hi all,
Can anyone confirm or deny that 405 and series one Xantia's have the same ABS sensor as the BX? I understand the connectors are different....
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That is interesting. I have heard that the early 405 sensors work as well with the correct connector.
So all is not lost yet as long as we can source...
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Last post by Jaba
Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:57 pm
nearside steering garter
Replies: 4
by
pwykes »
Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:59 pm
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Hi Chaps,
I have fitted a new garter today, but it does not crush down enough on left lock. As anyone tried cutting a bit off the end of
the gaiter...
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Thanks for the replies,
The orininal thermoplastic gaiter was highly efficient as it had the ability extent about 7 and then crush down to 1.75 by...
4 Replies
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Last post by pwykes
Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:05 pm
Help identifying component under dash
Replies: 2
by
frog »
Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:57 am
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Hi,
I have the dash out at the moment and found this component disconnected.
Seems to be a plastic housing with a resistor open to the air. It has...
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Thanks for your prompt reply! Can't beat the knowledge on this forum.
Cheers!
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Last post by frog
Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:28 am
Vin number
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by
crosser1969 »
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:23 pm
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can anyone help me. Long story got divorced many moons ago and wife has destroyed all my docs and history for my car. I know my reg number and engine...
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Just apply for a replacement V5 from the DVLA, will cost you £25:00 you can download the postal application form here or apply by phone:
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:02 am
MK1 Indicators
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by
saintjamesy89 »
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:30 pm
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Hello everyone,
Not much going on over in my direction BX wise, however the GT is moving house to a bigger and cheaper (free!) storage facility. So...
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Did any MK1 BX not have rear wash/wipe? I aimed to buy a grey switch, and found one on leboncoin with wiper/hazard/rear screen de-mist switches, the...
3 Replies
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:07 am
BX REAR SPOILER
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by
bookman »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:02 pm
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Our BX currently has the black plastic/rubber strip on the ledge under the rear window.But we also got given a proper wing spoiler thing too. How do...
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Erm, do you mean the raised section on the bootlid, where a spoiler would normally go? That's part of the bootlid, you can't remove it.
If you're...
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:28 pm
8v gti injector fault
Replies: 5
by
Gary C »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:29 pm
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Picked up one of the 4x4s on offer last year. Managed to get it going before Xmas albeit not very well. It has stood for several weeks over the...
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PM for you Jaba.
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Last post by Gary C
Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:24 pm
Motronic 3.1
by
Gary C »
Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:49 pm
Has anyone a Motronic 3.1 for sale or perhaps borrow?
Code 0 261 200 206 for a gti 8 valve.
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Last post by Gary C
Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:49 pm
1.9 tzd auto, stiff throttle pedal!
Replies: 7
by
oladiti »
Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:17 pm
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Hi all,
Is there someone who’s experience the same issue b4.
I have a tzd 1.9 diesel automatic, and the throttle pedal is really too Stiff for my...
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I have known the cable drive gear to strip at the gearbox end might be worth checking that too, from memory I'm sure it's a plastic worm drive type...
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:10 pm
Wiring for retrofit Coolant- & Oil-Temp gauge
Replies: 12
by
St.Eve »
Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:48 pm
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Hey,
as stated before, i retrofitted my 92 BX14 with a new cockpit which now has water- and oiltemperature gauges instead of warning lights.
I want...
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For the prove:
I like this layout very much. Its btw maximum amount of needles this cluster can wear (as the clock uses 3 needles, and the...
12 Replies
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Last post by St.Eve
Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:57 pm
Front lower suspension arms
Replies: 4
by
Alastair »
Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:15 am
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My 1989 bx needed new front suspension arm bushes..... Removed arms drifted out bushes and fitted new. Re assembled. About two weeks later the near...
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Thats correct!
As your car is elevated on jacks or something, the suspension is fully loosen. And its McPherson Axle - if you tighten the nuts while...
4 Replies
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Last post by St.Eve
Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:26 pm
Brake calipers
Replies: 13
by
TizzyD »
Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:15 pm
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My car is currently off the road at the moment but something I wanted to do is give the pad carrier a spruce up with a wire wheel and a lick of paint...
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Bump....
Never actually got round to doing this job but I'm going to need to change discs and pads soon so I might as well give the sliders the...
13 Replies
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Last post by TizzyD
Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:00 am
ABS Fault: the saga endeth!
Replies: 5
by
deltic »
Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:03 pm
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Some may recall my ABS woes and (slightly desperate!) attempts to fix it in this thread: and which I'm glad to rather belatedly report has now been...
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Yes, the cable is simple coax - like a tv aerial.
Except that the inner cable is multistranded not solid core. Realistically any type of screened...
5 Replies
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:40 pm
Engine swap...
Replies: 10
by
D,arcy »
Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:18 am
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Hullo to members of the forum. Has anyone swapped out a diesel engine(1905cc) for a petrol engine(1905cc SRi) and what problems
can one expect during...
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Whilst on the subject of engine swaps does anyone know of any radical engine swaps into a bx? I'm aware of the European guys who put a xantia v6 lump...
10 Replies
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:35 pm
Galvanising rear sub frame?
Replies: 2
by
womble3go »
Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:33 pm
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I have the chance to get the rear sub frame Galvanized with a some work parts, has any one done this before are there any down points to this the...
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I've looked into getting a front one done, but the company weren't keen on it as subframes invariably tend to be full of grease and crap, and it...
2 Replies
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:29 am
starting problem BX TRD
Replies: 4
by
marrowpe »
Thu Nov 16, 2017 2:02 pm
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Hello
my BX TRD Break (300000 km) doesn´t start very well, worse with low temperatures. Once the motor is hot it starts normally. This morning it was...
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The fuel inlet transfer pump under normal working conditions as a vacuum of about 2.5hg, (The gauge also tells me when to exchange the fuel filter,...
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Last post by pwykes
Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:36 pm
Re-gassing spheres to a lower pressure?
Replies: 29
by
Kyleb »
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:15 pm
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Can I re-gas my spheres to a lower pressure? If so where's the best place to go to get custom pressures?
Thanks
Kyle.
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Let’s see how this goes!
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Last post by Kyleb
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:19 pm
Another first time BX failure
Replies: 2
by
Jaba »
Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:57 pm
First post
I have been investigating why the rear screen heater was inop. First thing was the soldered on contacts on both sides had come adrift, easy to fix I...
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I had a similar problem when trying to track down why my radiator fans didn't work - turned out to be no 12V to the relevant relay on the board. In...
2 Replies
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Last post by KevR
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:47 am
New BX in the house
Replies: 2
by
St.Eve »
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:28 pm
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Hey there in the UK (and anywhere else)!
My Name is Steve (surprisingly) and i just registered in this forum to be in touch with other...
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New bx in the house? My wife insists I keep mine in the garage.
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:36 am
Sunroof leaking
Replies: 2
by
thefatman »
Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:13 pm
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Hello
I'm new to BX ownership, bought one last week and i've been enjoying driving it but the sunroof is leaking.
Firstly i've blown through the...
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The bx sunroof is designed to leak into the head lining, it is not a watertight seal on the sunroof glass itself, leaking into the car is usually a...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:27 am
Bx diesel starting problem
Replies: 6
by
BXurbane »
Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:34 am
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My Bx turbo diesel starts from cold but with a cloud of blue smoke and then a very lumpy idle. Once it is warmed up it runs without any smoke or...
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Hi. My red 19 TXD has had this problem since I've had it. (7 years). When the weather is warm you don't really notice it but as it gets colder you...
6 Replies
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Last post by tim
Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:40 pm
Hydraulic system kitbash..
Replies: 6
by
Rosieuk »
Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:43 pm
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As I understand it pulling the hydraulic system off one of these cars and fitting it to another car shouldn't be that difficult.
The globes could be...
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I'd think the obvious lack of understanding of the basic principles and terminology would be the second brick wall. The first, of course, again,...
6 Replies
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Last post by JayW
Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:27 am
Diesel crankshaft sensor
Replies: 2
by
morningglory »
Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:07 pm
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Hi,
My rev counter on my 1.8 TZD is doing that intermittent, jumping around thing, then totally dying when the engine is hot, so I'm pretty sure its...
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i had the same issue with mine, all i did was undo it slightly then pressed it all the way in so it was touching the flywheel. its worked perfect...
2 Replies
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Last post by Dragon Man
Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:57 pm
Correct oil pressure reading for BX Gti 8v manual
Replies: 6
by
benzbug »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:24 pm
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Hi everybody, new member here.
I've just bought a 1989 BX19 GTi 8v manual with only 57000 miles on it. I drove it 175 miles home today and it is...
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Thanks for the reassurance folks. I was already sleeping well, but now I can hardly get out of bed at all - except to go and drive my BX of course!!
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Last post by benzbug
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:18 pm
More heater blower questions (sorry)
Replies: 1
by
motorgnome »
Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:22 pm
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Hey guys
I've got a question regarding my heater fan blower on my BX19 TRI with factory air cond.
The fan blower only operates over the last 1/3rd...
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I will answer my own question...I have fitted a wrong power transistor. I ordered a different one, from the list of suitable replacements in the FAQ...
1 Replies
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Last post by motorgnome
Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:41 pm
Advice on testing for ignition faults
Replies: 5
by
Mark.T »
Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:20 pm
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Hi
I've recently had some intermittent ignition faults on my BX 19TRS, and would appreciate some advice on steps for testing the ignition next time...
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I have suffered coil failure on my Midas kit car, based on a 1990 metro. The Metro spares dealer told me I needed a 9v coil which was wrong so it...
5 Replies
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Last post by benofbrum
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:41 pm
Sunroof drain tubes.....HELP
Replies: 4
by
Jaba »
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:18 pm
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Just been investigating cable runs behind the glove box and find to my dismay that the front sunroof drain tubes left and right are not connected at...
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There are four of them and they plug into the moulded plastic tray attached to the underside of the roof, at each corner. It is not possible access...
4 Replies
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Last post by BXurbane
Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:21 pm
Dash illumination questions
Replies: 3
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motorgnome »
Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:36 pm
First post
G'day guys.
Firstly, this is my first Citroen. I bought it 18 months ago & have only driven it once, briefly, before pulling it to bits,...
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Well done, at least that will be a cheap fix. Best to also to check your alternator charging output to see that the regulation is good and not the...
3 Replies
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:16 am
Rear lights
Replies: 4
by
Meter rat »
Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:52 am
First post
Hello,
I'm hopeful that I can get some advice as to why both rear lights have failed. I came home in the dark last night, and had received a few...
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Thank you for the replies.
The problem turned out to be a fault in one of the number plate lights, which had caused the fuse to fail. Both lights...
4 Replies
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Last post by Meter rat
Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:13 pm
8v GTi dies when hot, but is fine when cold
Replies: 6
by
JimW »
Sat May 20, 2017 4:00 pm
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Help - advice needed, please!
As the title says, really. And by hot I probably mean well warm (thermostat hasn't opened, but head - and distributor...
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something with those ignition modules always go. i also have 2 Fiat Panda 4x4's and they also eat ignition modules.
theres a reason why they fail...
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Last post by Dragon Man
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:16 am
Hydraulic fluid renewal and pressure relief
Replies: 3
by
BXTASY »
Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:47 pm
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Bxers - On my ’88 GTI, I’ve removed the hydraulic reservoir for cleaning and painting, and will renew the LHM. If any air gets into the lines, is...
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for me it was simple, to release the pressure in the system i just put the car to the lowest position then kept pumping the brake pedal. even though...
3 Replies
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Last post by Dragon Man
Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:10 am
Aircon Blowing Fuse
Replies: 15
by
kiwi »
Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:35 pm
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Not sure how related to the leakage of green blood on the belts and aircon motor. So lets explain.
Couple of days ago the battery warning light came...
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resurrecting an old thread i know but i like to say i have this issue. the AC compressor clutch was cleaned when i cleaned the engine and no LHM has...
15 Replies
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Last post by Dragon Man
Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:53 pm
Welding
Replies: 3
by
womble3go »
Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:51 am
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I need to do some welding to the car for the MOT I know about disconnecting the battery and start and alternator, but never had one with ABS do I...
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Its only a 10mm nut and as long as the radio is not coded its probably wise.
3 Replies
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:33 pm
REBUILD FOR HYDRAULIC PUMPS
Replies: 12
by
Gasa »
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:57 pm
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Last year, I had problems leaking LHM from the pump, it has recently also left a small bar when it is transferred to the parking lot. I had a spare...
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The correct name is, sandpaper. The sugar is wrong.
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Last post by Gasa
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:29 am
0 Replies
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Last post by BXTASY
Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:32 pm
BX TD Break return pipe broken - no access
Replies: 13
by
marrowpe »
Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:46 pm
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Hello. My problem: on my BX TRD Break there is a hydraulic oil leak on the right back side. One of the two plastic return pipes coming out of the...
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How do you get the rail out? Can you put the rail from the right side door to the left side?
13 Replies
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Last post by marrowpe
Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:05 am
Some like it hot
Replies: 21
by
Gsmack »
Wed May 17, 2017 1:57 pm
First post
It's time for me to call out for help.
intro been driving BXs for 13 years now, only main car I've ever owned, currently in possession of 7 bxs,...
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Hi Jaba
Fair point about needing a scope for the coil.
The injectors don't have any leaks and have had a kit of seals put on them in my ownership,...
21 Replies
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Last post by Gsmack
Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Number of Teeth, ABS ring?
Replies: 29
by
senmathal »
Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:44 pm
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Anyone who knows if there are two type of Drive shaft with different number of teeth on the ABS ring. 29 or 90? After I have ordered a drive shaft...
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And so finally the right drive shaft arrived today. I shall reply and thank them but once again tell them that they are listing the wrong drive shaft...
29 Replies
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Last post by senmathal
Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:25 pm
Side trim C pillar vent panel removal
Replies: 6
by
Dragon Man »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm
First post
As some of you know, my BX estate is almost complete. i really need to remove the side vent panels so i can get the car resprayed.
just how do you...
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hmm so its bolts that hold them on from the inside maybe?? i will have to do some research on this..
6 Replies
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Last post by Dragon Man
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:09 pm
4x4 splinelube
Replies: 10
by
barry badger »
Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:39 pm
First post
i've been trying to replace the clutch on my 4x4 estate now since last july. i've replaced the bottom ball joints,n/s rack boot,rear main oil...
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Thanks for writing this up so nicely!
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Last post by assembled
Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:41 pm
TZD Turbo 1.8TD XUD7TE camshaft options
Replies: 18
by
assembled »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:48 pm
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Hello, I am overhauling my TZD Turbo and have come up to choosing a better camshaft.
Options with high pressure pump drive on the other end I have:...
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Did you get anywhere with this?
My txd has always been very flat and smoky at 2,500/3,000 revs, i've tried another pump, new injectors,valve...
18 Replies
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Last post by assembled
Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:32 pm
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