Fitting temperature gauge
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by
toddao »
Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:20 pm
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I've just acquired a temperature gauge for my TRD so I don't have to do the head gasket again! I managed to find one with a green LED display to...
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Hi Todd. it's a mix of industrial calibration and equipment for other labs. It's one of those jobs that you have to explain to most people who ask...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:04 pm
Diesel spill on clutch ..... DOH!!
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ed4ferrets »
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:02 pm
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Although carrying out a fuel filter change as per Mr Rutherford's advice on a previous posting I must have 'cracked' the lid too wide too soon and...
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I've done exactly the same thing myself, damn annoying. I now always put a rag around the whole thing, just in case....
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:02 am
Replacing diesel stop solenoid
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ed4ferrets »
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:47 pm
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Appears to be a Haynes 1 spanner job but is it straightforward swap or should I be watching out for anything untoward? Picked up a new one today and...
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Job done, well happy :D
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Last post by ed4ferrets
Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:32 pm
LHM tank cap
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TB2 »
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:01 pm
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Hi there,
nothing serious, but the cap of my LHM tank sits very loose. Is this supposed to be that way? It actually only sits on the tank without...
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...though the best I've seen was on the now-defunct-but-archived-somewhere Japanese BX owner's site (bx.org was somewhere in the url).
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Last post by ellevie
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:10 pm
Indicator/wiper stalks
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mat_fenwick »
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:38 pm
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I'm wondering how easy it would be to swap the two stalks over - so the headlights/indicators/horn are on the right...I much prefer that layout as it...
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It is a French car, you are expected to change gear with your right hand!
This reminded me how, driving on a clifftop road on a Greek Island, I...
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Last post by DLM
Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:12 pm
19TZi Power steering rack removal-any tips?
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velosolex50 »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:46 pm
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Haynes looks suspect on this one, they only show LHD. They also want the ram removed first, (is this really necessary? to get clearance for pulling...
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To answer my own question-yes, theram has to come off to get the rack out. But it is easier than it looks..........a bit.
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Last post by velosolex50
Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:27 pm
Citroen service website
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Rob_e (UK) »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:07 pm
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Can other people still get into the Citroen service site? I had an account but now it lo longer lets me log in with those details, it mentions...
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This is the site :
for some reason I can still access it. I don't have a VAT no. and I'm not in the Uk. I rely quite a lot on it, hope they...
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Last post by toddao
Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:57 pm
Are long and short nose bonnets interchangable?
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rob-81 »
Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:13 pm
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As I said in the subject line, I was wondering if the long and short nose bonnets are interchangable. I have a rusty steel bonnet on my TGD and want...
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There IS a small but important way in which steel and plastic bonnets are different.
I can't remember which way round it is but one type (plastic, I...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:11 pm
Electric window control box?
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Alastair »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:33 pm
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Any one know if there is an electric window control unit fitted to the BX? The car has all four electric windows and the fault is on all 3!??
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Thanks for the interest, the turbos off the road now for lots of minor jobs to be done. At least I know there is no control box so will clean...
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Last post by Alastair
Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:24 pm
suspension problems -front will not rise !!
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by
warriorBX »
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:43 am
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hello, I'm new to this site, I own a Bx tzd hatchback, which over the years has taken more abuse than israel. anyway I changed the spheres on the...
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You need to remove the LHM pump feed pipe from the reservoir and fill the pipe manually, then quickly re- attach it to the reservoir with the engine...
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:57 am
smelly 16valve exhaust
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by
Mike E (uk) »
Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:29 pm
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Dear All,
I am returning to a long time problem with my BX.
It runs too rich.
I have replaced the plugs, AFM, fuel regulator, ECU, and checked for...
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If you like the smell then just add a little vege oil to the petrol; smells the same.....often put the drippings from my vege oil bottle into the...
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Last post by mike st gilles
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:17 am
Tourist investigates ... removing the intercooler
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Tourist »
Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:53 pm
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Today was nice and sunny so I decided to get out there and take my intercooler off, with hope that I would uncover something really obvious relating...
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David I carried out the test and I'm pretty sure I posted results, the pipe is blowing air, just a bit more than a hair dryer. Doesn't feel like...
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Last post by Tourist
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:24 pm
TXD turbo?
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YorkieTXD »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:22 pm
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Hi has anyone ever added a turbo on to a 93 19 TXD? Is it possible anyone know?
Or any other alternatives to get a bit more pick up? I had an 88 19...
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Make sure you are getting full throttle, sometimes the throttle cable can be out of adjustment or the pedal box could be cracked.
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Last post by ken newbold
Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:22 pm
Help !!!! problems swaping the Alternator on my TZD
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classic2cv »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:13 pm
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How do swap the Alternator on my TZD ?
Do I have get the radiator out first ?
theres not a lot of room to move things
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But you can only do that if you remove the LHM tank first (quite messy) :(
Nope, LHM tank remained in place, job was done in a jiffy too .......
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Last post by ed4ferrets
Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:35 pm
Strange happenings after FDV change
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by
RKM »
Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:01 pm
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Well, I have owned by BX TZD estate for almost 6-years and she has covered 140,000 miles. Aside from normal servicing, she has not required too much...
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Dragging this old thread up again as it sounds very similer to the problem I am having.
Only differance being I replaced the Pressure Regulator as...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:41 pm
Clatter uner rocker cover and small hydraulic leak
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by
jrdpod »
Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:58 pm
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Hello all,
The replacement engine in my BX 16 Meteor had been running fine until today, when I detected a clattering noise, while cruising up the...
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We have now started to sort out the problems.
The sump has come off, and we have found that no1 bearing has failed, due to oil starvation.
It has...
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Last post by jrdpod
Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:20 pm
Rear Arm Bushes
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Brian »
Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:00 pm
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Purchased 2 rear arm suspension bushes, end of last month from GSF.
One was shiny, the other had a dark coating, I guess for anti corosion.
Anyway,...
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Thanks for that Brian.
Yes that is quite a generous discount from GSF. :D
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Last post by ellevie
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:25 pm
Annoying clonk
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Aerodynamica »
Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:47 pm
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Both Cyril the BX and Aphrodite the CX have a similar annoying clonk from around the RH front axle upon taking up drive (mostly with a bit of right...
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Tis the front subframe but the rearmost mountings!
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:06 pm
New exhaust needed for 93 Non turbo Diesel Estate
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by Mothman » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:39 pm
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Hi all,
i see lots of exhaust systems on ebay but i will soon need a new exhaust system for my 93 Bx Estate. Can a forum expert give me the part nos...
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Thanks Al and Ellevie,
you have given me all the info i need and am very grateful.
Andy
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:55 pm
Radius arm bearing kits
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Alastair »
Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:22 pm
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Whilst I have no doubt they are still available.....has anyone got any part number? Any make will do Quinten Hazel etc? I can cross reference. I...
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Yes i did, i picked them up at the National last year courtesy of a mate of Simonbx17 from memory? Need to fit one of them to my txd as one side has...
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:56 am
Bent seat
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by
Jaba »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:00 pm
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I have a front seat that is almost impossible to adjust the angle of the back. The control knob is just extrememly stiff to turn
On investigation...
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Mat - no need for you to apologise.
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:48 am
more annoying clonks
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cacaolat »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:55 pm
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Just as people are talking about annoying clonks ......
Whenever I reverse into a parking spot I will get an annoying clonk from somewhere at the...
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the bx diy site says this happens with all BXs, and says maybe more prone to it with Bendix pads or the like, i think it mentions Citreon supplied...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:05 am
Coolant leak
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rob-81 »
Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:05 am
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Hi everyone,
I have a quick question I would like to ask about my recently acquired 19TGD. I have had the car for under a week and have done 700...
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Thanks for that ken. I took it down to the garage. The rad has worn through where the plastic frame meets the core. Oh well, at least it was caught...
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Last post by rob-81
Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:55 pm
16 valve running on 3 cylinders.
Replies: 5
by
Ross_P »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:29 am
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Hi There
I own a 1991 16 valve which decided this morning to go down (I think) to 3 cylinders- sounds like a tractor, no power etc etc....
The HT...
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It's possible you may find one of the plugs covered in oil. If so you'll need new seals between the cam cover and head - simple job. That's what...
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Last post by Jayboy
Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:52 pm
GTI's bonnet cable snapped
Replies: 7
by
paul001 »
Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:27 am
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My GTi's Bonnet cable release has snapped with the bonnet down whats the easiest way of opening bonnet so the cable can be replaced?
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cheers fellas got one today now have to wait till tomorrow to get the bonnet open.
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Last post by paul001
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:07 am
Changing Wishbone suspension bushes
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:03 pm
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I want to get all the lower wishbone suspension bushes on my car replaced, right side is clonking taking up drive and braking, pretty sure its them,...
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ah the reassuring voice of someone who cares
..as in the garage didn't sound too keen..
Thanks David thats good to know. Did you have to be careful...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:21 am
Valeo ignition switch versus original flat key - wiring!!
Replies: 12
by
mnde »
Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:17 pm
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From an old thread:
Hello from a new member
help needed!!!
I contacted AEP and got a new steering lock and ignition switch (£51.47 including...
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For my money i'd return the switch for money back..
Usually the ignition switch just fails engaging the starter motor.. if this is the case....
If...
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:57 pm
16v to Diesel conversion - hydraulics
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by
Jack »
Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:29 pm
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Garage informed me they wouldn't contemplate this because apart from the obvious, the hydraulic piping wouldn't fit between the turbo diesel innards...
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Thing is, an original proper valver would be worth less with a diesel engine fitted. It's not a clever financial move, and it would be better to get...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:45 pm
Testing for a blown turbo
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by
Tourist »
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:21 am
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Sorry to be such a newbie not knowing which pipe to check, is this the one:
If it's the wrong pipe then this was for nothing but I did take the...
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Also, 1.9TD BX's where all fitted with the same turbo, the totally non existent turbo, there is no such thing as a factory BX with a XUD9T engine. I...
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Last post by Matt H
Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:31 am
Hydraulic query - poss FDV but need advice
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Aerodynamica »
Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:08 am
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Hi all, this is a call out to those who've been there and had a similar fault.
Basically I found that the accumulator was dead so I replaced it...
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Fitting the brand new HP pump helped
A brand new pump on a car with only 48k miles ? Don't throw away your old pump !
You say the pump hisses...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:12 pm
Braking problem
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MULLEY »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:40 pm
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This is the second occasion that the psgr side front brakes have binded. The 1st time hard & sudden braking & applying the handbrake quite a few...
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I'd better play it safe & get a trickle charge done on it, theres no way i'm buggering up a £70 battery....
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:43 pm
Charging/starting problem Mk2
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Aerodynamica »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:16 pm
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Hi all, I realise there are some threads that are asking about charging etc already so I don't want to hijack them.
Problem I got yesterday morning...
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Voltage checked while cranking, so should have seen something.Probably a crap connection to the meter too. Still, problem solved by sorting the earth!
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Last post by velosolex50
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:51 pm
k + n air filter
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by
chriscarterstevens »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:34 pm
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hi chaps,
is there any merit in putting a k + n air filter on a bx 14 tge?
i have sourced one and the car needs a service in any case
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Ooh, if there is a race, can i please bring one of the company cars, 5litre super charged v8 :D
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:12 pm
Gti 8v injectors
Replies: 14
by
DS Andy »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:37 pm
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Does anyone have either:
1) a known good set of 8v injectors
or
2) any ideas where I can get new pintle caps and o-rings for mine?
I am in...
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Hi DS Andy,
£15 per injector seems to be about the going rate! No reflection on your specialist intended but should be available country wide and on...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:21 pm
Alloys on a Hurricane
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roody262 »
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:13 am
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The alloys on my Hurricane are very ropey and i have purchased another set from a BX 16 valve MK2. Are these wheels that same size as those on the...
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Hurricanes would be 5.5j & the valvers are 6j. Unless your rear arm bearings are in a bad way, the larger alloy's should fit on the rears ok.
One...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:16 am
Hydropnumatic suspension
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Tourist »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:16 pm
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I heard that a good way to tell how well a BXs suspension has been looked after is to see how smoothly it rises and descends. Is this true and if it...
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Hmm, not sure really as my first BX was also a Mk1 '84 but my Xantia of course, did have rubber bushes. I found the Xantia to have pretty crisp...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:32 pm
i think i have fuel supply problems
Replies: 18
by
maxgreenwood »
Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:49 am
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i've had a problem that until recently i have been able to live with, but seems to have gotton worse.
er.. yes .. on the car :wink:
accelerating...
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Might have been ice/water in the tank, filer –fuel lines, restricting the flow. Especially now it’s disappeared with the slightly warmer weather.
A...
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Last post by prm
Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:16 pm
Newbie coolant problem!
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dan64 »
Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:28 pm
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Recently bought a 1992 Citroen BX 1.9 diesel. Drove home about 25 miles ...fine! Next day ... took car for a spin, drove for another 4 miles when...
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you live and learn!
You and me both, hope you get the car sorted with minimal cost and fuss!
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Last post by Tourist
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:10 pm
A couple of minor TD probs!
Replies: 32
by mountainmanUK » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:53 pm
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Hi guys,
Monica, my 93 17TXD Turbo, has developed a couple of irritating faults recently, that I thought I might share with some of you Turbodiesel...
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Great news!!!! :D
All well in the starting department. Fires up on the button, even first thing in the morning, without great clouds of smoke!
Also...
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:15 pm
suspension
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chriscarterstevens »
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:11 am
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me again :lol:
had a funny experience with the suspension this morning.
after the car had been parked for an hour or so, after having been used, i...
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yeh, if i were flat then you could get more wine/cheese/anything else in.
driving could be a challenge though.
im into self preservation, so i...
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Last post by chriscarterstevens
Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:50 pm
Brake pipes
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by
Alastair »
Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:53 pm
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If anyones ever stuck I have a machine to make up the 3.5 mm pipes, and the ends, in copper (or something similar) consequently they are very...
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Will do mate.
I'm doing ok now thanks, not 100% but I do have some kwality drugs courtesy of the NHs, so I've been off my tits for the last week or...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:58 am
diesel fuel pipes
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by
bill o »
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:26 pm
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today my tgd would not start so i have just installed new glow plugs,but in doing so i have snapped off the connections stub on a small black device...
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problem is now solved,i bought some new fuel hose then cut off the old rigid plastic pipes so that i could remove the broken part.after cleaning it...
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Last post by bill o
Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:50 pm
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Last post by jonathan_dyane
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:20 pm
bx 1986 trx 1500cc fuel problem
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kevlights »
Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:08 pm
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5 speed manual early Lego mk1
the car goes fine from a full tank untill to about a quarter tank of fuel then it starts to hesitate and fart...
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have replaced the fuel pump and found a small pipe at the bottom front of the carb, leaking air ;have blanked it off so hope the fuel pumping problem...
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Last post by kevlights
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:36 pm
Yet another problem
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Tourist »
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:06 pm
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Before I can get to the bottom of one problem another has popped up, the bl**dy car won't start, and I'm aware that I haven't had it running for a...
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Update: car starts after running, indicating that it is the battery at fault. It's still not always first-time but it starts.
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Last post by Tourist
Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:42 pm
Lumpy running in an 8v Gti
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DS Andy »
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:02 pm
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I have a niggling problem with the 8v Gti which I'd appreciate any advice on.
It is fine under acceleration, and pulls really nice. Thanks to some...
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cant remember the specs for the 8v though, but thinking about it i imagine the 8v is single pintle while the valver will be 4(?) pintle?
Give the...
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:23 am
fitting one touch window switch
Replies: 3
by
bill o »
Sat Feb 07, 2009 6:01 pm
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having kept a one touch relay and switches from a previously owned tzd i have been trying to install it on my tgd hatch but the connectors are...
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sounds like the car wiring is correct and the one up one down has been 'doctored'. should have seperate connectors rather than all together.
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:44 am
Charging problem
Replies: 13
by
jonathan_dyane »
Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:49 pm
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Ok, so following the demise of the BX engine, and having killed an AX within about 40 minutes of buying it, I went out and bought a Xantia 1.9td...
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Ah, but these seats are famous...
I took them to the CCC rally last year (in the absence of deck chairs), and after a few drinks I completely forgot...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:58 pm
Your opinions?
Replies: 11
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Tourist »
Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:31 pm
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OK I thought it might be a good idea to explain my turbo problem in more detail, so maybe someone can work out what's wrong.
With the engine...
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Page 1 of the thread you started contains David's test, clicky here
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:59 pm
No tick from the Pressure Regulator
Replies: 8
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kiwi »
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:56 am
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Further to the mystery of the Red Hydraulic Stop light! Failure of suspension to rise problems thats been experiancing.
I got no ticking!!!
To get...
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Did you ensure that the pipes of the FDV were all fitted in the right ports? - long shot.
yep that part I am sure of them being metal and all.
Its...
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:16 pm
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