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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Last post by JohnHA Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:10 pm
Vent and overflow pipe on the suspension strut
by pitman » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:05 pm
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Hi all.
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one of the pipes which eventualy conects to the N/S leg pipe via a metal joiner fitted to the underside of N/S chassis rail, dose/is part of the...
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Last post by citronut Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:28 am
GTI 8V not sitting low
by paul001 » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:43 pm
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since all the brake work on my GTi 8V it is not sitting low as it was before replacing the brake pads and discs along with renewing the LHM
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Easy way to check ride height is :
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Last post by Jaba Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:53 am
BX Radiator 1.9D
by Mothman » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:33 pm
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Hi all,
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its not worth it as i dont think a new one from GSF is a huge amount of dosh,
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Last post by citronut Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:05 am
RPO Number
by peterwight » Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:11 am
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Can anyone confirm that the RPO number is the 4 digit number on the nearside door strut of each of my BXs? My local Citroen spares dept has asked me...
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Link to Citroën Production Date Calculator :-
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Last post by Way2go Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:04 am
Pipe cleaning
by Boxwolf » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:44 pm
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I want to try and lubricate my front struts as they are a bit sticky going up, the method listed on the DIY section of the site mentions cleaning the...
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My main experience of using hydraflush was on a friend's car as an early attempt to tackle a heavy, notchy steering problem after the usual checks...
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Last post by DLM Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:14 pm
Not an unqualified success!
by SamWise » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:43 pm
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My Hydraulic Pump belt died, so I thought I'd fit a new one. After rounding off two allen key bolts, and losing the key down into the engine bay, I...
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Hi Malcolm
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Last post by SamWise Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:54 pm
MOT stuff
by retrodriver » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:31 pm
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Some good some bad news, all it needs is headlights and handbrake adjusting and a new brake pipe. But.....he mentioned a slight leak on one of the...
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thats good to know....the handbrake seems to travel less now, and the brakes are superb but the calipers will want changing at some point, I think...
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Last post by retrodriver Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:24 pm
Pinion valve kit
by cauchoiskev » Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:35 pm
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I bought this
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Colour-coded, eh ? Very clever, many thanks Clogzz all is clear now !
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Last post by cauchoiskev Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:07 pm
Low LHM/pressure light from low setting
by Boxwolf » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:19 pm
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The low LHM (!) light on my dashboard seems to come on if I put the suspension on low and then move the height lever to normal or full. It goes out...
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Entirely normal.
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Last post by docchevron Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:04 am
Driveshaft Retaining Bolts
by Ian_Fearn » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:35 pm
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Has anybody ever had trouble removing the driveshaft retaining bolts on the long shaft? The ones you undo and rotate to allow the shaft to come out?...
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Changing the subject. I've nearly finished putting it back together now but the part below has me baffled. I took it off from around the drivers side...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:25 pm
are 16v front subframes different
by 350ci muppet » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:14 pm
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hi ive heard some speak about 16v front subframes being specific to 16v only is that true if not what is the difference
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Front and rear anti roll bars are thicker on valvers.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:35 am
Trying to understand a general carb problem
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:32 pm
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We've got 2 carb'd cars. The 1.6 auto BX and the 3.5 V8 Range Rover.
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i seem to recall the following from my old 16 trs (manual), which was on a citroen sticker on the windscreen:
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:10 pm
Steering rack rubber gaitor buying question
by pitman » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:24 pm
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I have read already through older threads but I have now a specific question.
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deleted due duplication.
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Last post by Way2go Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:07 pm
Big vibrations
by classic2cv » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:54 am
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After changing a lower ball joint and passing the Mot with a bit of help (Many thanks Ken)
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Hi malcolm
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Last post by classic2cv Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:20 am
Cheaper Eurocarparts accumulators - recon or not?
by DLM » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:20 pm
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To hopefully resolve what they are, and if they're recons as Malcolm suspects , the cheaper Eurocarparts accumulator spheres can be described as...
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I was just curious - I saw your post saying the same thing before, Malcolm, and thought someone might be able to identify the company who are making...
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Last post by DLM Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:07 pm
Having to rebuild the engine
by paul001 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:03 pm
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Sadly the time has come to rebuild my engines top end as I went towing last weekend, all the engine could kick out was 40mph @ 5000rpm. The mayo I...
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Cam timing has not been checked will be checking when i get back from hols as the car needs a new belt
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Last post by paul001 Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:11 pm
LHM leak....could have been prevented!
by mike st gilles » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:45 pm
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My faultlessly performing '93 BX 19 TXD disgraced itself last night. On my way home from work I noticed the stop lights illuminate; something I had...
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Thanks Malcolm
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Last post by mike st gilles Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:18 am
starting problem keeps on comming back !??
by warriorBX » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:21 pm
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hello everyone, hope im not going over common ground but ive had a problem for the last 3 months. at first it was intermittent, the car would be...
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Good result nice to here back on a problem solved :D
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Last post by kiwi Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:24 pm
This may sound stupid....
by retrodriver » Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:27 pm
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While doing my MOT checks on the new BX ive noticed the horn doesnt work, no problem I thought, well ive looked everywhere and can only assume it...
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I think most of those Ladas made a return trip to the (former)USSR, by the containerload.
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Last post by DLM Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:42 am
New Bx Owner Needs Help !!!
by lee1983 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:53 pm
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Hi all , just bought my first bx which seems to be a lovely car 1.9 tzr auto 1990 (H) , problem is today after many miles over the weekend in my new...
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Pleased to hear there was an obvious fault to be found. Hope you can enjoy the BX now.
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Last post by DLM Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:50 pm
BX fan
by Mothman » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:26 pm
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Hi all,
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I'm really pleased to hear that all is working as it should: well done. It must be very satisfying .
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Last post by DLM Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:34 pm
Wheel rattle?
by Boxwolf » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:56 pm
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While driving today, I noticed an odd grinding rattle from what seemed to be the N/S front wheel of my BX. It was fairly quiet and only seems to...
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Pads have some kind of contaminate or a stone ? Something loose or a bush worn out or the bearings are going
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Last post by paul001 Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:09 pm
Rewiring radio power feed
by Boxwolf » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:43 pm
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I have a nice, but power hungry radio that continues to consume power while switched off. The car has started giving me a low battery warning and I'm...
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I have retested the alternator and its giving over 14v even with headlights on. The battery is showing about 12.5v. A bloke from a car supplies and...
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Last post by Boxwolf Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:09 pm
Using axle stands
by Boxwolf » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:33 pm
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I have gone and bought a nice pair of £20 draper axle stands so I can change my accumulator sphere myself. Considering the garage was after £30 to...
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A bit of hands-on experience is nearly always best, Boxwolf.
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Last post by DLM Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:34 pm
suspension bushes
by paul001 » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:51 pm
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Does anyone know where I can get a new set of suspension bushes ideally superflex or polybush
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std ones from GSF or Euro Car Parts but don't know about polys. Google it!
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Last post by BX Bandit Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:39 am
Correct LHM level disparity
by Boxwolf » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:07 pm
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I'm a little confused as to the correct level of LHM in the main resorvoir.
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if you consider RR used to use citroen hydraulic then you will know what the ride should be like, it should absourb most road surfaces appart from...
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Last post by citronut Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:39 pm
Getting hold of touch up paint
by Adey » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:07 pm
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Hi All,
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i'll give them a go - cheers
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Last post by Adey Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:34 pm
Removing and refitting spheres???
by talbotsteve » Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:40 pm
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Have done a search but most responses don't actually show/list what you need to do..... I need to replace my front spheres on the TZD sharpish as its...
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I use that technique for the accumulator sphere and it works well. For the rear spheres though there's more room to move and a good strapwrench on a...
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Last post by Way2go Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:01 pm
BX oil sump plug woes
by kevlights » Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:40 pm
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BX TRS MKI 1986 114,000 miles ,the garage normally does the oil changes ,but i thought,stop being a lazy git and do it your self; problem is there...
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If you get really stuck, you can always drop the sump completely (takes ages as there are a lot of bolts) they refit with relevant gaskets (soem...
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Last post by Way2go Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:28 pm
Strange Steering
by MULLEY » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:02 pm
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Anybody ever experienced the following symptoms?
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Hey Mulley
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Last post by kiwi Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:11 am
Front mudflaps
by Alastair » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:34 pm
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Anyone have a Citroen part number that I can quote to Citroen Manchester.?? Or even more laughingly one that will make sense to GSF or Euro (if...
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Thanks for the help....there are some currently listed on ebay which are advertised/described as fitting a wide range of citroens including...
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Last post by Alastair Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:58 pm
Rear Disc Retaining Screw
by paul001 » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:38 pm
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The rear Disc retaining screw should it be a round post type thing or should it be a Phillips like the front ?
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Never really had a problem with the brakes it was on changing a rear tyre that I noticed the discs had rusted out and the pads werent doing anything...
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Last post by paul001 Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:59 pm
Split gaiter
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:40 pm
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Oh bum. Are these gaiters hard to come by? (What would be the correct name for this gaiter anyway? - apart from 'rubbish' lol!)
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Not something I did anything to alleviate, but here's a suggestion from first principles rather than experience..
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Last post by DLM Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:25 pm
BX clocks
by Mothman » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:38 pm
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Hi all,
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Many thanks Jaba , Senior moment !! Glad my wiring is slightly better!!!
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Last post by prm Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:04 pm
Knocking sound on sharp turns
by TB2 » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:55 am
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I took my BX for a spin yesterday on some twisty roads and for the first time I heard some knocking/clanking sound whenever I steered to the other...
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Thanks for all the input! I'll try and diagnose the problem thoroughly next week.
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Last post by TB2 Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:31 pm
More TRD issues
by toddao » Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:35 pm
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Today I wanted to overhaul the cooling system as I've got two long journeys ahead in the next week.
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Methinks you're well up to speed! Apologies again for any statements of the obvious. I had a twin-fan set-up on my old 19TGD - my first diesel BX but...
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Last post by DLM Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:04 am
Heads-up on a BX corrosion point
by DLM » Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:00 pm
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My recent MOT brought up a corrosion fail point I should have spotted but didn't .
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David
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Last post by prm Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:51 pm
Desperately seeking rubber ram-end rack boot...
by DLM » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:56 am
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Does anyone within reasonably close reach of the doc have a rubber ram-end steering rack boot? If so, please let him know by PM or phone. That's the...
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That I can understand - I know about that secondhand from my daughter in Paris. Her student loan is in sterling so the second instalment was worth...
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Last post by DLM Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:37 pm
ENGINE OIL
by Chris Abbott » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:14 pm
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Ive just been stopped in the road by a fan of my BX!!
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I had a chat with a bloke in my local car shop, he too said 15 40 mineral oil is fine, i think ill stick with what citroen recomends unless anyone...
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Last post by Chris Abbott Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:09 pm
alloy wheel refurb
by citroen7 » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:51 am
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i have a set of alloys that i would like to fit to one of the fleet but they could do with a respray so i have purchased a grit blasting attatchment...
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It may work out slightly expensive for a one off set of 4 wheels, as glass bead shot, to obtain a reasonable finish, may be only available locally in...
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Last post by prm Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:48 pm
Crossover
by roody262 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:50 pm
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I want to change the front speakers in the hurricane for a new set of components and new crossovers. Does the original 6 speaker setup include a...
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Yeh the BX is a Hurricane so its got the TZD spec ie 6 speaker system. I've got some JL audio components that fit so will be putting those in when I...
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Last post by roody262 Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:12 am
bx door speaker size
by 350ci muppet » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:03 pm
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hi am i right in thinking that the front speaker size in the bx is 13cm (5 1/4 )
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cheers chap
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Last post by 350ci muppet Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:31 pm
Michelin MXV tyres?
by toddao » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:35 pm
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I'm looking to buy some summer tyres for the 16v as it's only got a winter set.
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Hmmm...I can think of at least one quality you'd want in an ideal woman that you definately wouldn't want in a tyre
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Last post by maxgreenwood Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:10 am
Washer appears to be blocked
by SamWise » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:57 am
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I'm no fan of the BX screen wash system anyway, it just doesn't get enough water in the right places, particularly at standstill. Yesterday, mine...
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now back in civilisation
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:05 am
How often to change the spheres
by kiwi » Sun Mar 22, 2009 6:23 am
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In the 20 years of BX ownership this is one question I keep wanting to get a better understanding of.
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Would that be Skelners by any chance that does the regasing? If so you any idea of the cost to have it redone?
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Last post by Tecar Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:17 pm
lumpy steering
by 350ci muppet » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:06 pm
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ive just bought myself another bx which is my 5th. anyway its come with a few issues nothing major only one im not sure about is the steering its...
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What colour is the lhm? If it's lost that electric green colour or is getting cloudy and/or brown you could be due a change and filter cleanout....
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Last post by DLM Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:48 am
COLOUR CODE
by Chris Abbott » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 pm
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Hi i have a 1990 tgd
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By the way DLM, have you fitted the bumper trims yet?
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