Rock hard suspension at the front
by MULLEY » Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:14 pm
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Mechanic fitted some new handbrake cables, he had the suspension on the highest setting whilst doing the job. When i collected the car, i noticed...
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Glad simply fixed. Interesting lesson for us all
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Last post by velosolex50 Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:58 pm
Location of Fog Light Relay
by paul001 » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:08 pm
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Tonight some police officer pulled me to tell me I had no fog lights in the fog, think he was bored had a look and he was correct no fog lights...
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No charge at the light socket: Charge at the fuse and no continuety at the fuse or light socket I have 4 green ones one blue one and one White one in...
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Last post by paul001 Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:54 am
BX16V Starting issues
by Daniel B » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:35 pm
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Hello all,
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Thanks for the reply Mat,
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Last post by Daniel B Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:56 pm
CO2 emissions
by maxgreenwood » Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:21 pm
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Has anyone any idea where i can get details on CO2 emissions for the TZD turbo diesel engine?.. In some form of official tech spec data sheet or...
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i can't find any info about anyone on the internet. I might actually have to speak to some people in the real world. like, out there. i'll ring a...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:40 pm
Hose Clips Clic or Clic R ?
by paul001 » Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:38 pm
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Are most of the original hose clips on the BX 19 Engines either Clic or Clic R or some other kind of Jubilee style clip ? I need to remove a couple...
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Yep got the top one done and fitted a standard Jubilee clip have to remove the starter motor guard to get to the bottom one for now I have fitted two...
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Last post by paul001 Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:36 pm
how to change the starter motor ? can you help ?
by cacaolat » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:25 am
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a happy new year everyone !
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hi there
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Last post by B-Hive Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:32 pm
repairing the flexible oil filler pipe
by paul001 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:27 pm
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Anyone know how I can fix the rubber hose from the oil filler to the block ? Noticed its got a slit around 1cm in it and Citroen no longer have them...
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I had a similar problem to this on my last-but-one TZD: on that car most of the rubber piping that could perish seemed to do so.
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Last post by DLM Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:41 pm
GTi's oil guage having a mind of its own
by paul001 » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:38 pm
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My GTi's oil guage has a mind of its own ie when I turn the ignition on the guage will read variable positions on each turn.
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Well my 19TZS and TRS have both got Oil Gauges fitted and to be honest I dont take notice of it prefering to check the traditional manual way of the...
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Last post by kiwi Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:41 am
Rear Suspension cylinder
by MULLEY » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:12 pm
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I was hoping someone could shed a bit of light on which type of Xantia one you can use on the BX, & what adjustments/alterations you need to do on...
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I suggest you give the search facility a go on this site - it's amazing what you can find. Search for Xantia AND cylinder for example and look out...
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Last post by DLM Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:14 am
Ongoing Hydraulic Issue
by kiwi » Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:01 am
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To summerise many months ago had a bit of a dribble so replaced the FDV with a spare I decided to overhaul first! This didnt cure the leak so...
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I did
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Last post by kiwi Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:05 pm
Strange Noise Coming from steering
by YorkieTXD » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:08 pm
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Hi 93 19 TXD. I have a strange noise coming from the engine bay when nearing or in full lock on steering either side. it sounds rough and grinding...
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Hmmm, loose belt, maybe :?:
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Last post by kole24 Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:05 pm
Fitting temperature gauge
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!!
by 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
by 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
by TB2 » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:01 pm
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Hi there,
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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
by 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!
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Last post by DLM Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:12 pm
19TZi Power steering rack removal-any tips?
by 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
by 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 :
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Last post by toddao Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:57 pm
Are long and short nose bonnets interchangable?
by 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.
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Last post by DLM Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:11 pm
Electric window control box?
by 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 !!
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
by Mike E (uk) » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:29 pm
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Dear All,
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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
by 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?
by 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?
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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
by classic2cv » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:13 pm
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How do swap the Alternator on my TZD ?
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But you can only do that if you remove the LHM tank first (quite messy) :(
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Last post by ed4ferrets Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:35 pm
Strange happenings after FDV change
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.
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Last post by kiwi Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:41 pm
Clatter uner rocker cover and small hydraulic leak
by jrdpod » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:58 pm
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Hello all,
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We have now started to sort out the problems.
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Last post by jrdpod Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:20 pm
Rear Arm Bushes
by Brian » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:00 pm
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Purchased 2 rear arm suspension bushes, end of last month from GSF.
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Thanks for that Brian.
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Last post by ellevie Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:25 pm
Annoying clonk
by 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
by Mothman » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:39 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks Al and Ellevie,
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Last post by Mothman Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:55 pm
Radius arm bearing kits
by 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
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
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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
by cacaolat » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:55 pm
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Just as people are talking about annoying clonks ......
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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
by rob-81 » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:05 am
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Hi everyone,
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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.
by Ross_P » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:29 am
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Hi There
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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
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
by 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
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:21 am
Valeo ignition switch versus original flat key - wiring!!
by mnde » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:17 pm
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From an old thread:
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For my money i'd return the switch for money back..
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Last post by Kitch Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:57 pm
16v to Diesel conversion - hydraulics
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
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:
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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
by 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.
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Fitting the brand new HP pump helped
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Last post by cauchoiskev Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:12 pm
Braking problem
by 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
by 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.
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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
by chriscarterstevens » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:34 pm
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hi chaps,
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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
by DS Andy » Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:37 pm
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Does anyone have either:
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Hi DS Andy,
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Last post by Way2go Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:21 pm
Alloys on a Hurricane
by 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.
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:16 am
Hydropnumatic suspension
by 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
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.
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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.
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Last post by prm Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:16 pm
Newbie coolant problem!
by 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!
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Last post by Tourist Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:10 pm
A couple of minor TD probs!
by mountainmanUK » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:53 pm
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Hi guys,
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Great news!!!! :D
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