FDV replaced what a mission
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kiwi »
Fri Oct 17, 2008 8:54 pm
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If your FDV is tired and leaking yep its worth the overhaul and I will concur taking the Radiator out and improving access especially on AC models is...
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I tried leaving it in ended up with a few grazed knuckles on the rad core, very fiiddly anyways its done now better access was a must.
Although now...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:19 am
I FOUND IT !!!!!!!!
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Roger »
Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:46 pm
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Thanks fellas, it was good to get some feedback on where citron hides things. ( I have two )
They are both up the creek, so I have to replace them,...
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Apologies if this has already been mentioned and I've missed it (I'm knackered!) but the A pillar seam above the front door hinges is common. Also...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:40 am
suspension hydraulics
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rob-bx16v »
Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:26 pm
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Just lately ive been having a problem with the hydraulic system on the red 16v. When the system pressurises ( ie when it ticks ) it somehow is...
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way2go, the co should be fine as it was adjusted for the last mot although it does hunt a little bit when cold. I also replaced the idle control...
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Last post by rob-bx16v
Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:57 pm
Running ruff as a badgers a***
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cxprestigeauto »
Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:47 pm
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I know that the 4X4 does not have an unblemished reputation for reliability but even my patience is being sorely tested now.
The car has never run...
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I had a similar issue with the MK1 16..
I too was getting very much to the end of my tether sorting this bad running/intermittant issue.
My only...
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:27 pm
Glow plug specifications
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mat_fenwick »
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:17 pm
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Does anyone know the difference between a Beru GV636 and a GN909? The GV636 is listed for the BX diesels, turbodiesels and Xantia diesels, wheras the...
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Thanks for the tips Richard.
Be very careful of the water outlet from the head just above the plug
I have taken this off, and replaced it with...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:04 am
Will these fit?
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:33 am
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I have unearthed a set of new Bosch FR 5 DCX spark plugs but I don't seem to be able to find out if they'll fit my BX GTi 8v...
Anyone know?
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Of course! I was being flippant maybe :roll:
I will probably fit NGKs anyway!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:51 am
ignition barrel
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jwthwaites96 »
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:37 pm
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hi guy's, another problem with my car, what a supprise, while sortingthe pump the ignition messed up, the key would not come out, AA guys had a bash...
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thanks for all the help, its sorted now, went with a gsf one, works brilliant.
J
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Last post by jwthwaites96
Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:09 pm
Handbrake adjustment
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demag »
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:57 pm
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Does anyone have any tips for handbrake adjustment? When I relined the brakes I followed Haynes. But I thought if I keep pulling the adjusters up...
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There are two things you have to achieve with the handbrake adjustment.
1) the handbrake cable balance bar needs to be at right angles to the cables...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:05 pm
Steering rack gaiters
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Rob_e (UK) »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:22 pm
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At the weekend I was fiddling about on the car, and while trying to retrieve a nut which had disappeared down the back of the engine I noticed there...
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The two bits that came in the kit. The top one is the one you need. The bottom one is for the driver's side.
The bit you've highlighted green can...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:49 pm
Smoking 16
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Tim Leech »
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:17 am
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No not fags, but my newest aquision, which seems to be chucking some black smoke out under brisk acceleration, which if it were a TD I would expect!...
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I wonder then if it's maybe carburetor flooding caused by bad floats or sticky needle valve on the petrol inlet.
My CX was suffering from this after...
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Last post by Aerodynamica
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:41 am
new member needs help
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Roger »
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:57 pm
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The name is Roger, I an not far from Terry from Suffolk, he is just up the road from me. And through his boasting about his mpg of his diesal estate...
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Welcome Roger!
I remember reading a few years back that it was apparently part of Citroen's build procedure to throw a handful of beads behind the...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:01 am
Replacement of Front Subframe
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davell »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:13 pm
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Hi guys, i have a 1993 BX 17 TGD .Can anyone let me know if it is possible to replace the subframe complete with suspension arms with an old subframe...
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Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you updated with new developments soon. :D
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Last post by davell
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:41 pm
BX19 inner trackrod ends
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rhv100 »
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:45 pm
Hello everybody, finally aquired a computer and got on to this site although ive owned BX's for several years. I will post a more detailed account...
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Last post by rhv100
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:45 pm
noisy bad fitting belts
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B-Hive »
Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:32 am
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hi all
to sum up an issue I'm having with poor fitting alternator/aircond drive belts,,
can anyone tell me whether these belts have to be genuine....
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thanks guys
I am running 4 groove pulleys and 4 groove belts, although I can live with the current level of roughness and din, i feel this will be...
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Last post by B-Hive
Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:11 pm
New second hand hydralic pump - not so great
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jwthwaites96 »
Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:20 pm
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Hi Guy's, I am hoping you guy's might be able to advise me, a fellow BXer and myself have just installed a new second hand HP pump on my 1.9 diesel....
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Hi Sorry i dont think i discribed that too well, by right hand corner i ment 90o angle so going to the extremes of the turn, in both directions. Hope...
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Last post by jwthwaites96
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:50 am
BX Starting Problem
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kiwi »
Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:56 pm
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19TZS with Solex carbie (yea I know crap carbie) ever since it went in to have this damn head replaced not only the leak (see other thread) but...
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yes the tester is sealed just as the standard spark plug caps would be....
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Last post by cacaolat
Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:24 pm
Just been to collect my new BX but.....
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rob-81 »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:48 pm
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The dash lights, wipers and electric windows were all out. The seller says that they worked last time she used the car and says this has never...
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We all know she should but she doesn't! Oh well, I'm sure I can think of something...
Just changed the front spheres and LHM. Will now be able to go...
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Last post by rob-81
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:57 pm
BX diesel auto overheating
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detheridge »
Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:05 am
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Hi folks,
my wife's BX diesel auto (J reg) is regularly coming up with the over heating warning lights. Now our local indie Citroen garage tells me...
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If it has lasted without manifesting this fault for this long, it will have been used in much hotter temperatures than this. THe cooling system at...
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Last post by tom
Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:44 pm
Help urgent advice needed, front brakes not working......
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Kevin B »
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:17 pm
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I have just encountered a most unusual problem with my Bx turbo diesel estate. Its been off the road for circa 6 months, and whilst taking it for a...
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Hold on. The whole principle of dual circuit braking is that if one end fails, the pistons in the master cylinder, or in this case the doseur will...
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Last post by tom
Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:35 pm
curious suspension problems. Still....
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:49 am
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I'm still having problems with my suspension. :roll:
My car drives beautifully ride-wise when 1st started up, ie engine cold, for about 5 or 10...
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I'm with David on this: Hydraflush can make hydraulic action very unpredictable until finally swapped out after it's done its good work. At the risk...
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Last post by DLM
Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:57 pm
Clanking from rear
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toddao »
Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:51 am
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Well, it's never boring.. some sort of clanking sound has started from somewhere within the passenger side rear arm region. It's only been two days...
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Both is best, then you won't have to worry about the one you didn't do! :) I'm glad I opted to have both mine done, because once the second one was...
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Last post by mnde
Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:32 pm
Binding brakes....
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rob-81 »
Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:08 pm
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I know this was recently discussed (June I think) but can anybody offer any advice?
My recently bought BX seems to have binding front brakes. On the...
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Thanks David and DLM. I don't know what make pads they are - the previous owner had them changed for the MOT earlier this year (and the disks). I...
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Last post by rob-81
Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:15 pm
Cambelt Intervals On a 16 Petrol
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Tim Leech »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:53 pm
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Anyone know what they should be, the TRS had one done 24000 miles/3 years ago by a ccitroen specialist using genuine bits.
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twang-o-meter
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I shall at once make a tag up for my SEEM meter and officially rename it a twang-o-meter!
Gold!
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:57 pm
Anyone know what this is?
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mat_fenwick »
Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:46 pm
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After the Xantia engine swap I have a small pile of leftover bits. All of them are redundant (i.e. bolts for brackets no longer required etc) apart...
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Cool, thanks Chris! I had a feeling you might know...
Do you mean on engines that have a bolt on timing cover? As the Xantia engine had that...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:54 am
BX doors and radio
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classicnut5 »
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:30 pm
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I have just bought a BX TZD which has a bodged repair on front driver side door running into rear door.The front door has a skim of visible filler...
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will not respond at all to the code being input(which is 4 digit)?It comes on but will not respond?
Do you mean that once you have got the code to...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:56 am
LHM Leaks and MOTs
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kiwi »
Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:06 am
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Over in little ole NX we have a 6 monthly check, you thought a year was bad.
In the Real World would a BX with a Leak to to FDV or around the FDV...
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Well it passed the car passed its twice yearly physical not even an advisory.
Gave the FDV and pipes a quick clean before taking here in and...
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:17 am
lower engine mount replacement
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maxgreenwood »
Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:24 pm
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When i hear of it being 'pressed' out and the new one back in, what tool is that with? I gather deep freezing and greasing outer of the new one helps...
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probably about right i reckon. i might invite my citroenian uncle over for the weekend...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:54 am
Skittish
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:27 am
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The roads around here are rubbish. The BXs I've owned have never been particularly happy with pot holes, ridges and bumps - especially on bends....
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Will do. It's going up on the ramps soon so we'll have a good rummage.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:46 am
FDV replacement
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kiwi »
Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:28 am
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See the sunk in piston? Will that FDV stillwork? What I mean is under pressure will it pop back into place flush with the one beside it?
No idea how...
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Thanks for replys.
The kit is probably along with the octopussy for the other car winging its way on NZ1 as I write from GSF.(all our post seems to...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:51 pm
How to tell timing chain
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Vince/Three »
Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:32 pm
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I have just recently acquired a BX14RE, which has done only 38,500 plus miles (apparently). It is a 1989 model, and it has been suggested to me that...
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OK - so it's an '89 registered model, but is it really the TU engine? I thought the 14 models with the TU were the TE and TGE?
Easy to to tell: TU...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:01 pm
parts direct from citroen
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B-Hive »
Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:43 am
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Hi all
This is a hypothetical question as I live way down under, but the theory may still apply .....when you guys mention getting parts direct...
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What we mean is - go to the main dealer and order the parts there.
There is a pdf parts list available on the web somewhere and you can also sign up...
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Last post by Jaba
Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:13 pm
Bulbs
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:44 am
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I want to replace the headlight bulbs - what is a good choice for more power without melting everything around?
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I was given a set of H4 HID (Xenon) headlight bulbs, wired them in and haven't looked back since. I know there is a bit of confusion over legality,...
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Last post by Matt H
Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:10 am
what are those for?
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:50 pm
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Can anyone enlighten me as to what the two thin semi translucent pipes are that feed back into the LHM resevoir in a Y piece on the top of the filler...
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It's not that uncommon to have fluid in them, especially if the tanks been overfilled at somepoint.
Nowt to worry about mate.
Er, well yeah getting...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:59 am
rear brake disc/pad covers
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:24 am
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I replaced my rear brake discs and pads at the weekend and removing the very corroded pad covers decided to try and sand them down and rust treat...
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i needed these for my car a couple of weeks ago, i got the following codes from service.citroen:
cover metal 5438689 £1.35 rrp
brake pad spring...
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Last post by pikey
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:07 am
8valve BX19 GTI - Missing
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ddob »
Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:28 pm
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Hi Wise nad Knowledgeable Gentlemen,
Have just bought myseld an 1988 8valve BX19GTI.
It has a problem
It appears to only be running on 3 cylinders -...
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but I'd also consider (as Way2go may also suggest) the injectors could need a professional clean or even replacement.
Yes indeed, I believe my...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:41 pm
Water pooling in passanger sill
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:48 am
I need to sort the surface rust thats starting in my passanger door sill seams. Theres water pooling there from running down the rubber door seal...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:48 am
Alternator for Turbodiesel with aircon - suggestions?
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DLM »
Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:48 am
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After battling some electrical gremlins I'm reasonably sure that I'll need a new alternator for my aircon-equipped turbodiesel. Does anyone have any...
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Thanks all - will stick with the 50A for now. A French trip for which repl alt had become a necessity was postponed as still had a lack of charge,...
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Last post by DLM
Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:56 pm
Possible FDV failure
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kiwi »
Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:30 pm
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Got a slight leak from the FDV and have noticed a bit of a wobble to the steering wheel. Wheels are balanced wheel nuts are ok and no sounds of...
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Hi there
I am in the middle of an FDV issue myself.. It seems symptoms from these components can be a bit unpredictable. Mine was leaking..steering...
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Last post by B-Hive
Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:21 pm
Door locks
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Jaba »
Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:38 pm
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Quick question re locks to save me time and the possibility of wrecking two locks.
Can the innards of a door lock be swapped with another one in the...
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Thats good news. I thought it was possible.
I will have a go when we get another rainy day and I cannot work outside........ No guesses when that...
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:07 pm
How I fixed my sunroof...
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TB2 »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:00 am
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Well, I guess it's not much of a how-to, because it's a rather simple task to dissamble the sunroof, but I'll post the images I made anyway....
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As I had found the bit that was broken on my sunroof on the scrap yard yesterday, I went on to fixing it right away. So now here is...
How I...
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Last post by TB2
Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:19 pm
Squealing Brakes
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Ian_Fearn »
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:22 pm
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Been having trouble with the front brakes squealing both when driving along and also when applying the brakes.
It started around the same time it...
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Try filing a chamfer on the leading edges of the brake pads...
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Last post by Brian
Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:08 pm
Heater knob
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Mutz »
Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:11 pm
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Excuse me if this has been covered already. My tempertaure control dial on dashboard has come off and the spindle it was attached to stuck solid....
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Everybody may have lost interest in this by now, but anyway here goes:
I've just done the heater tap on mine. Some observations:
I took it out...
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Last post by Brian King
Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:36 pm
BX 4x4 GTI
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Nat »
Thu May 01, 2008 9:29 am
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Hi
I've recently bought myself a BX 4x4 GTI (I know, it'll break in a few miles but hay, I love it, I've always wanted one since I was small, yes,...
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I have got an exhaust system for this car. I would be quite happy to lend it for a copy to be made, but won't sell it, because someone else will need...
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Last post by Brian King
Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:57 am
Replacement engines
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Jaro »
Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:12 pm
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Hi all
I'm just checking now mainly because my engine is smoking a bit and I like to be forewarned, but where do you get a reconditioned engine from...
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I'll check that again, it does use a bit of oil but overall the car is very good its done 180,000kms, but the bodywork is amazing, there is...
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Last post by Jaro
Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:47 am
Help Please - required from the land of the long white cloud
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ddob »
Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:24 am
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Hi guy's,
1990 Citroen BX19TRI
DFZ XU9J1 Motor
Compression ratio - 8-4 - 1
Dumb question time -
1. I'm about to do a cambelt/timing tensioner &...
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Not having my haynes to hand I cant answer much - but QH is likely Quinten Hazel - a brand of automotive suppliers.
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Last post by M
Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:08 am
I think this is a Lucas pump?
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Kitch »
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:18 pm
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I think it is, but would someone clarify? I've heard you can't run these on veg oil? :( Didn't buy the car specifically for that, but it would have...
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Its also advisable to run it at least once a week even when you don't ned it as it lubricates all the 'O' rings etc. etc. to keep it al in fine...
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Last post by mike st gilles
Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:19 am
Rear Brake Calliper Through Bolt
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Brian »
Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:19 pm
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Just been looking through my bits and pieces and came across this.
Some time back I was working on the rear brakes, and was unable to locate new...
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There is some strange goings on, not transfering the items...
Anyway, here one of the pictures, this will give you some idea...
Drilled out the...
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Last post by Brian
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:25 pm
Let's have another doseur discussion
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toddao »
Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:54 pm
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Is it or isn't it? The dreaded doseur..
I've got chronic sink back and front - when I go in the shop for example and come out it's already half way...
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The posting that Anders placed on my behalf in the sticky stuff up top will be useful to you Todd There are plenty of reasons for sinking but if you...
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Last post by tom
Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:54 pm
Window wind-up
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toddao »
Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:03 pm
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One of the things that I've lived with on my BX is the front ( manually wound) windows never properly shutting. Both glasses lean a little forward...
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the wife, who fortunately is quite tolerant..
Lucky man.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:51 am
A few more technical questions...
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TB2 »
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:29 pm
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Hello folks,
While I was driving around today a few other things came to my mind...
1. Every time I apply the brake, I can hear some short hissing...
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I’ll go with Mat with the squeak from the release bearing.
Also, it sounds as if the clutch centre plate is hanging on the splines of the gearbox...
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Last post by prm
Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:51 pm
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