How I fixed my sunroof...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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...
by 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
Smooth ride success.. but problem with bosch turbo pump
by maxgreenwood » Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:10 am
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Well I'm pleased to report that after a few more hundred miles on hydraflush, the ride on my bx has become alot smoother. A combination of filtering...
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Wow! :shock: I mean.. what a difference!
'Diesel Fuel Injection' in Dublin sorted the car for me today and pretty cheaply and quickly too. It was a...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:02 pm
HP Pumps.
by roy.hassell » Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:27 pm
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Can anyone out there help me to help another forum member concerning HP Pumps.
Firstly, I believe the HP Pump on a petrol model ( GTi 8Valve )...
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OK Guys.
Thanks for your advice.
Lets close it at this point as it is obvious that it is not a practical proposal to pursue.
Cheers,
Roy.
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Last post by roy.hassell Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:27 pm
Tappets? - 16v video
by djoptix » Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:10 pm
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I've uploaded a video of my 16v idling. It's doing some clicking which I'm a bit suspicious of. My thought is - oil spray bar across the cams is...
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Ah, I have the opposite problem on my VW van. Occasionally when the oil is hot they will clatter for say 30 seconds, and then settle back down again....
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:21 pm
16 TRS fuel feed ??/ running fault now worse and consistent
by B-Hive » Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:41 pm
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Hi all
It's good to see that we're all still very active here on this forum..
Margot (16 TRS AUTO MK1) is as per my previous post, now registered,...
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Thanks for all your input.
I thoroughly cleaned carb again, and in process of reassembly noticed a ridiculously conspicuously loose wire on the...
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Last post by B-Hive Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:30 pm
Smoking french girls
by Jaro » Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:50 pm
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I told you that I was getting post crazed, my car like most French girls smokes a wee bit, not all the time mostly after just setting off and...
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All BX variants use the same brake pads, the calipers and discs are the same except for the 16 valve which has ventilated fronts.
Suspension is the...
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Last post by jeremy Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:15 pm
Loose contact on starter motor?
by TB2 » Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:45 am
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I have a minor problem when starting my BX TD since yesterday. I can enable the accessories and pre-glow the engine without problems but when I turn...
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this is the reinforced 'bladed' key;
actually from a xantia but there the same lock/barrel/key
it does indeed sound like the barrel might be...
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Last post by Vanny Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:08 pm
Ticking rapid
by Jaro » Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:30 pm
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My French girlfriend (Amelia !) a BX 14, has a ticking noise which I understand is related to the hydraulic pump keeping the pressure up in the main...
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To test the accumulator - get the car to normal height and let it idle for a couple of minutes. Turn off the engine and sit in the boot - the back of...
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Last post by jeremy Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:03 pm
BX radio
by Jaro » Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:42 pm
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I'm getting post happy now--anyway I bought a new radio, cheap one but its got lots of knobs, now I discover that maybe I can't fit it cause the...
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Link to Maplins:
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Last post by jeremy Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:58 pm
Has anyone
by kiwi » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:13 pm
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Broken a spark plug and dropped bits into the cylinder? If so what damage could it cause and solutions you came up with to remove the bits?...
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Ok all good in theory but this is what I am looking for inside this engine apparently. And I am also unsure what Plug to be looking into as well...
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Last post by kiwi Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:42 am
Where to get hyfro pipes and rear arm bearings?
by djoptix » Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:31 am
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Next on list for the track BX - full set of coated pipes and rear arm bearings. Where can I get them?
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Noticed last night on ebay. There are loads of pre made pipes for sale. :D
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Last post by demag Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:10 am
Impressions ...and few general questions
by TB2 » Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:27 am
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Hello folks,
my BX is running fine, seems like I did everything right in the end as I changed the belts, waterpump, fluids and filters...
I love...
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Any input on how to operate the rear wiper?
It just works that way, I'm afraid! The only way around it is to fit the switch from an estate instead -...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:47 pm
Sphere reference numbres
by Windy Miller » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:31 pm
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Hi,
I've obtained a pair of nearly new Citroen spheres for my BX with the reference number 96169312. I can't find this number on the GSF reference...
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Thanks for the info chaps
Regards
Ian
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Last post by Windy Miller Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:59 am
handbrake instalation
by jwthwaites96 » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:39 pm
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Hi Guy's,
I have just installed new handbrake cables, went relativly well, what i need to do now is tighten them, how do you do this and to what...
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The object is to make sure there is sufficient movement in the mechanism to allow the self adjusters to work. Adjust as set out in Haynes, start the...
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Last post by jeremy Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:04 pm
Will this fit?
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:55 pm
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Can I fit it to my 8v GTi?
Why? some may ask... What's the point?
Well, if I was planning a long trip in hot climes.... :D
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I've got another short blade fan hanging about somewhere...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:39 pm
Help Required
by Hurricane » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:10 pm
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Hey,
I've not gone mad but the Hurricane is kinda driving eratically when hot, and erm how can I put this 'buckaroo'ing' when driving, anyone get me...
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Watched your video, and it certainly looks like air could be the problem, and furthermore noted that the car is of the age that often had the fuel...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:28 pm
burnt out blower motor
by Michael Stuart » Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:45 am
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I am in New Zealand and my cars cabin fan motor is fried.
I can't find anything to replace it and it is a real pain.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks....
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You've obviously had more luck there than you would've had here. You'd spend many hours if not days trying to find a BX in a scrap yard in this part...
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:28 pm
BX 19TRI running on 91 Octane Fuel
by kiwi » Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:33 am
So have any of you guys heard about this?
Apparently the BX19TRI was mainly aimed at the New Zealand/Australia Market (probably why never heard...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:33 am
Dipping
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:46 pm
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What causes that characteristic dipping (and corresponding rise once the brakes are off) of the tail when stationery at lights?
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It can also be caused where the rear brakes are doing more work than the fronts such as with contaminated front brakes or corroded front...
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Last post by Aerodynamica Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:51 pm
Rear wheel handbrake.
by Rev. Dick Deluxe » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:48 pm
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Has anyone ever tried it?
I was thinking of getting a pair of motorbike calipers or some other small hydraulic calipers and rigging them up to a...
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If its for track - as the back brakes are split from the front - they could be operated by a separate valve as well using the existing system and...
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Last post by jeremy Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:23 pm
Spark Plugs
by kiwi » Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:30 pm
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Interesting debate going on in Trademe forum regarding these things
Going for the more experianced of us BX Forum members which type of spark...
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NGK seconded. They are the dogs danglies IMHO, why bother with anything else...
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Last post by jonathan_dyane Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:50 am
BX 14 Fan
by Matt H » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:47 pm
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Hi all,
The fan on my car has stopped working, and I need to know which two cables to short, and where they are, in order to test that the fan...
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Thanks for that... the problem is most definately the thermal switch, so will have to order one ASAP...
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Last post by Matt H Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:56 pm
Car won't start
by MULLEY » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:19 pm
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Hmmm, tried jump starting the car yesterday after not having used her for 2wks. The central locking didnt operate so battery was flat. The dash...
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Your CD player needs 2 power supplies - 1 for its memory and the other for power.
Find the power lead and extend it and fit an on/off switch on the...
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Last post by jeremy Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:04 pm
Heater seal
by toddao » Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:54 am
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As it's getting a bit cooler I thought it was time to get my heater going. I disconnected it in May because it was leaking.
Upon removing the actual...
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Todd, I do like your photo - has a strangely surreal quality to it (especially after a bit of wine!)
Jim, your comments on the Xantia heater matrix...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:51 am
Lower suspension ball joints
by Terry » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:25 pm
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Well, second year running GRX has gone through her test, but with a couple of things.
The lower suspension ball joint on both sides needs replacing....
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Thanks for all that. Got two new bits on order, collect tomorrow and I'll have them in by the afternoon. GRX back mobile again.
Wasn't a big...
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Last post by Terry Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:39 pm
Brake pads
by stuart_hedges » Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:08 pm
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Dammit - things always come at the wrong time. My brake pad warning light has just started coming on and I'm going away to Oxfordshire for the...
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The cleaners come in and unplug the server in favour of their vacuum cleaner.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:41 pm
BX Part numbers
by nstarmore » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:20 am
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Thia is possibly an unusual question but I have been wondering recently with the start of my 16 valve restoration getting ever closer where...
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Hi Nic,
No, unfortunately I don't believe you cannot order direct from there unless you're a stealer :(
I find it best to make a basket and than...
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Last post by CitroXim Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:03 pm
Screeching BX 4X4
by cxprestigeauto » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:42 pm
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Well I have been doing some shakedown runs in the BX 4X4 and come across a strange problem :? . While it is getting better after 80 miles or so the...
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When I did my belt auxilliaries I bought a kit from
. It was a Gates kit and consisted of the belt and the 2 tensioners - but NO waterpump - which...
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Last post by jeremy Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:06 am
New owner's PS prob
by Guest » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:56 pm
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Robert asked me to post this (yesterday - only got the email today!) as he wasn't able to post it himself. I'll let him explain .........
Dear all,...
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There was a post similar to this on the Xm forum not so long back. Pump siezing the same. Turned out some plumbing had in fact been replaced wrong....
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Last post by demag Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:31 am
BX droplink removal/replacement
by mnde » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:14 pm
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I'd greatly appreciate a guide on how to do this please, so I can assess whether I can do it myself with the tools I have!
Cheers,
Mark.
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Clean the top thread (anti-roll bar end) and lubricate it before touching the nut - with luck it'll now come undone. Most have a couple of flats in...
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Last post by jeremy Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:47 pm
high level brake light
by kermit the frog » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:56 pm
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Hi Everyone just finished fitting my high level brake light into my rear spoiler and thought it might interest some of you with the same spoiler...
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I should have some piccies up by the end of the weekend mate!
Are you able to post the piccies yet? beers
Hopefully not as bad as the impression...
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Last post by Way2go Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:15 pm
The STOP lamp going on without an obvious reason
by TB2 » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:56 pm
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Hi,
so I've done a few test drives and the car is running smoothly. On a longer run on the highway I didn't have any problems, same goes for cities....
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Also, the LHM meter is in fact stuck on MAX. Doesn't matter if I put the car in high, the meter stays at MAX and if I open the cap to take a look...
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Last post by Way2go Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:53 pm
Water Injection?
by demag » Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:28 pm
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Anyone here ever tried it? I worked at a place in the mid seventies and the MD had it done on his car which was a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 and...
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Interesting topic. You may find these links amusing/interesting/way off subject.
Happy reading
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Last post by jeremy Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:46 am
Running a 1.7 N/A Diesel without electrics
by ianselva » Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:44 am
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This may seem a strange subject but I am taking my Citroen camper to Italy soon and the last time I went to Portugal the only that let me down was...
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The Roto-diesel has a stop lever as well - my recollection is that it has to be pushed towards the engine block which makes it difficult to connect a...
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Last post by jeremy Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:31 pm
Why doesn't anyone know my A8A engine :(
by TB2 » Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:48 pm
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Hello folks,
As I had finished all my work on the car I wanted to go through the necessary paperwork to make it roadworthy. In Switzerland, we need...
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Thanks!
Last week I tried calling the importer in geneva directly, but that guy told me that he can't give me any information and that I had to go...
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Last post by TB2 Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:04 am
Bosch pump cold start solenoid.
by Geoffrey Gould » Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:30 pm
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Hello all. On the 1.9 TD Bosch injection pump there is a electrically operated valve, as opposed to the waxstat operated long lever type, this is on...
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Hello David, thank you very much for the reply, I am not quite as daft as I thought I was. Now I can sort it.
Cheers.
Geoff.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:59 pm
Grey parcel shelf for BX
by classicnut5 » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:32 pm
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Being as I intend to uprate the original stereo in my BX I will have to fit speakers int rear parcel shelf so I need a Grey one as a spare.This will...
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Hi,
I have a spare black one, it is a bit awkward to post but could be collected.
Mike
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:49 am
Gearbox swap: 1.7td gearbox onto 1.9d engine
by ladonamobile » Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:49 am
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Hi all,
I am a new member and am pleased to read so many informed posts solving problems I have previously struggled with on my cars. (Hindsight is a...
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I was lucky as the first and only one I ever did went straight on but a well known dodge is to have a couple of longer than standard bolts to hang...
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Last post by tom Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:24 pm
Electrical Help
by Matt H » Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:51 pm
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Finally decided to take a look at making the rev counter work in my car. I found the trigger wire... But the problem is at the back of the instrument...
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YES!
Wired everything in, fired the car up, and finally...
Result, I have a working rev counter. :D
Regards,
Matt
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Last post by Matt H Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:12 pm
BX 6 speaker Stereo
by classicnut5 » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:36 pm
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I have the standard Blaupunkt 2 speaker head unit and wish to upgrade to the 6 speaker unit.Firstly I do not know the model number and even where to...
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Hi,
Guess you've got my pm monalogue to read on this.
Roy.
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