fuel leak on 16v
by RobC » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:50 am
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hello
problem: smell of petrol when stationary and then upon inspection, notice a few slow drips from offside rear suspension cylinder area.
does...
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Chaps: you're all marvellous. I'll get to it. Thanks.
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Last post by RobC Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:19 pm
PAS one step closer
by Kitch » Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:52 pm
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Having spent stressful time under the valver again, I've been trouble shooting with the aid of the Doc. to try and rectify the worst PAS issue in the...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
The poor colour, he should just embrace who he really is. There's no shame in it.
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Last post by docchevron Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:45 pm
coolant level warning light
by jwthwaites96 » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:21 pm
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hi guy's, i am very happy to say since i last wrote on here that the car was on its way out, its risen from the flames and is flying strong (thanks...
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The 12-pronged low level indicator relies on a (weak) current passing through the coolant from one prong to the other. I've seen false alarms come...
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Last post by AndersDK Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:42 pm
Remaining BX meetings this year
by classicnut5 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:12 pm
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Having just got a BX I was wondering if there are any more meets this year?I live int frozen wastelands of North West England so can only travel a...
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There aren't really any! CCC's midland section rally is in Stratford at the end of the month, and there will likely be a good few of us there but...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:14 pm
An eggy question for the valeters
by stuart_hedges » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:48 pm
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Some little scrote decided my BX could do with a little extra decoration last night, in the form of a raw egg :evil: I think it was just one, but...
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Give it a lick of paint renovator (or T-cut) and polish after. Or if you have it, Autoglym bug and tar remover will do it, or TFR and such like. Jet...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:11 pm
suspension down
by Peter Perry » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:32 pm
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i've just fixed a leak from the return hose from the pressure regulator to the reservoir and now the suspention is staying down any ideas
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Spooky............
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Last post by mike st gilles Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:23 pm
Front n/s electric window
by jonkw » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:04 am
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Evening all, I need to call on anyone more technically minded than me about my non functioning passenger side electric window problem! The problem is...
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Good god no!
They dont talk jive down there anyway, it's all Ebonics now, and even then localised watered down crap.
Jive talk was brill, all this...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:17 am
t d engine probs
by c90cassette » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:33 pm
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hi not my bx but my rover 218 td.there had been some rattle for short time around timing belt,gone to bolton today car stops at light wont restart...
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hi doc thanks for that had good news alt had seized up but not snapped alt belt so engine fine am relieved.had just took a spare alt out of boot left...
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Last post by c90cassette Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:44 pm
TD Water pump and coolant liquid?
by TB2 » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:41 am
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As I have posted a few weeks or months ago I'm still not finished servicing my BX ;) I was asking around for prices in local shops and garages and...
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Hi mark,
it's not an issue anymore. I never thought that the oil dipstick would be used to measure how much coolant was in the system. I was just...
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Last post by TB2 Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:31 pm
All those bleed screws down there
by TB2 » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:12 pm
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Hello,
So I fail again...
I bought all the neccessary parts and already changed one roller, the diesel filter and the HP belt. Now I actually...
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Well done! :D That actually is the multi-ended tool I already had that didn't work for me ... Same here...
But I grinded it down to fit ...
no big...
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Last post by AndersDK Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:47 am
c15 van
by c90cassette » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:18 pm
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hi my friend has a 51 reg c15 van engine is knackered burning lots of oil capacity is 1868 cc.i never knew they were this size until i told him i had...
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Nah, mate - all N/A diesels tested to the same spec - smoke opacity only - as long as it would pass before it was dropped in, it will still pass...
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Last post by RichardW Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:29 pm
Rear wiper puzzle
by cxprestigeauto » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:53 pm
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:? OK guys put your thinking heads on 'cause I am officialy confused over this one :!:
Got replacement rear wiper motor from Artic Steel, top guy....
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Now very confused I tried to bypass the boot wiring to see if there was a current drop in the boot loom. Then things got REALLY weird as the Blue...
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Last post by Way2go Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:04 am
BX petrol to diesel engine swap
by TouaregUK » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:44 am
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Hi every one I’m a new member although I have had several BX's over the last few years and still have four on the road, I’m looking to do an engine...
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You may have to change the autobox too because the ratios on a petrol car will be all wrong for a oil burner.
Why do you want to convert it to a...
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Last post by TouaregUK Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:06 am
progress on jrdpod's Meteor
by jrdpod » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:32 pm
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Evening All,
Quite a lot of mechanical work recently:
New rear n/s trailing arm.
New front flexi hoses each side.
New brake caliper rear n/s....
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Excellent. Keep the faith!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:51 pm
Is this bearing shagged?
by Kitch » Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:26 pm
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Assuming the others all come out looking similar, is this knackered?
I've picked out the pics that do it the least justice. The crank journal...
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Nuts! This car is turning into a nightmare!
I'll hunt around for a second hand block. Don't really want to spend the big bucks to get it done...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:51 pm
Blaupunkt Radio code lost
by TouaregUK » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:23 pm
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Hello any one found a way to recode your radio when you have lost the code through the battery going dead, cheers
Touareguk
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Most coded radios will have a permanent lock out if the code is wrongly entered a few times. They have then to be sent back to the factory for...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:58 am
Paint spec 16v
by pinfold » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:15 pm
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Does anyone know where the paint spec code is printed on a 16v???
P.s. Its that red colour fading to pink that you see most 16v's so looks quite...
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The paint code is stenciled on the bodywork near to the battery on the LHS inner wing or suspension turret.
I will be a 3-letter code using capital...
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Last post by AndersDK Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:00 pm
3 BXs - only one working now
by Jaba » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:53 pm
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Damn. I put the suspension on high today and was rewarded with a large leak from the rear suspension cylinder. Its the classic failure. LHM pees out...
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From past experience with these rear cylinders, I think you'll find when you get it out you'll find it has corroded away two thirds of the way down...
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Last post by ken newbold Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:32 am
Starter motor confusion
by AdrianO » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:42 pm
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Starter motor on my 1.6 Meteor no longer responding to the hammer-tap tip. Decided to replace the starter motor.
I have a Bosch recon job from GSF...
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Interesting.
I've only ever seen this bracket on D6C's..
Diesels dont have the castings in the block for the extra bracket, but I guess al the alloy...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:14 am
Peugeot 406 wheel compatibility
by Mike E (uk) » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:22 pm
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Sorry if a bit off topic,
I am looking for a space saver spare wheel for my 406 (LPG conversion means no spare wheel well)
I do not think 406s were...
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Mike,
PM, as I have just the very item you need AKA a P406 space saver spare wheel.
NB it is intended for use with Alloy wheel bolts as it has...
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Last post by Kevin B Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:33 am
Front sphere pressure on Estate?
by toddao » Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:01 am
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I've looked though the posts and I know it must be there somewhere. Does anyone know what the front spheres are rated at on the estate?
I just...
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Is this what you need?
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Last post by martyn52 Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:37 pm
sloppy gearlever on 4X4
by cxprestigeauto » Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:25 am
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As the subject line suggests!
She is worse side to side but generally you get to know the passenger's right knee fairly well!
Before I rip it apart...
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How did you know I work for the District Council? :D
Well just to prove that I do what I say I have sourced the required parts from my local...
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Last post by cxprestigeauto Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:49 pm
LHM leak (wold famous in BX land)
by kiwi » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:44 pm
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I have a little puddle of LHM under the front of the car! Location dripping somewhere in the area of the accumulator. Problem cant see it or get easy...
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Found the leak, well think I have and yep its the Old leaky FDV. Yes I read the stickey about overhauling one as well. So now just waiting for a warm...
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Last post by kiwi Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:02 am
16v Poor idle when cold
by mat_fenwick » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:34 pm
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OK, the first confession is that the engine isn't in a BX, but I was hoping that someone could share some wisdom with me anyway...
The problem is...
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Thanks to both of you for your replies, a good few things for me to check out. I'm not sure whether I will have chance to do much on it this week, I...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:29 am
bx suspension pipe
by ted n terri » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:00 am
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help save our bx. :( our beloved bx sprang a suspension leak in a straight pipe just in front of the passenger rear door near the clips, 5 weeks ago,...
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All pipes I've bought as genuine parts were shaped correctly.
Only the long runs were coiled in a very gentle way - easy to unfold.
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Last post by AndersDK Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:16 pm
4X4 Driveline
by cxprestigeauto » Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:32 pm
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I am about to renew the O/S CV gaiter and am after some advice on the lubricants in the transfer box.
Am I right in assuming the front driveshafts...
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Worse side to side but generally sloppy.
I have not taken it apart yet (don't want to immobilise the car) but am now coming to the end of the list...
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Last post by cxprestigeauto Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:13 pm
My Hurricane is rusting
by Jaba » Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:03 pm
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I am going to have some bodywork done on my BX.
My body man is not 100% sure how best to tackle the wheel arch rust pictured here.
He talks of easing...
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Intresting reading on bodypanel repairs. Anyone with experience on the later type panel sheet glue ?
Glue Anders is wonderful stuff. You can get...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:01 am
Carb Vacuum pipe.
by demag » Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:51 pm
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Looking at the engine on the TSX I noticed a vacuum pipe on the carb manifold. It is blocked off. Where should it go to?
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Note that most non hydraulic cars in the world uses vacuum for brakes power assistance.
Just to be really pedantic, but vacuum assisted standard...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:30 am
Air-con fixing
by Mike E (uk) » Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:39 pm
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Hi,
Not on a bx, but a 1997 car:
The evaporator got broken a few years ago, and the gas leaked out.
Is is worthwhile me fitting a new evaporator...
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The expansion valve is ally. They tend to corrode around the unions inside the valve if there is moisture in the system while it is in use. The oxide...
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Last post by Jaba Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:54 am
bio diesel
by classic2cv » Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:12 pm
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can i use bio diesel in my TZD ?
my car has a lucas pump will bio diesel damage the seals
will i have swap it for bosch pump ?
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i'd be very temped to make some bio diesel myself
if running around 50% would be ok (30% or lower in winter)
it would make a great saving...
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Last post by classic2cv Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:41 pm
Non BX Bosch Diesel Pump Question continued...
by mat_fenwick » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:47 pm
Thanks for all the suggestions, and David I owe you a beer!
I took the petrol tank off my mower, refilled with fresh diesel and rigged up a gravity...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:47 pm
Sorry, non BX Bosch Diesel Pump Question
by mat_fenwick » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:57 pm
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I have a VW LT35 diesel van, with a Bosch diesel pump. It has been stood for about 8 months and now won't start. :( There is no fuel getting to the...
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May I moderately suggest that we end this thread here - and then start over in a new thread - exhibiting quite a bit more respect to each other.
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Last post by AndersDK Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:49 pm
Monica springs a leak!
by mountainmanUK » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:29 am
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Only 2 days after passing her MOT with reasonably flying colours, my 1993 TXD 17TD decided to start pissing her LHM out, all over the hospital...
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Ahhhhhhh, yes! I remember now, reading that story a long time back!
Thanks, Stu! :D
It's a little wet here today, so I havn't had the inclination...
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Last post by mountainmanUK Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:47 pm
hard brakes
by macker37 » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:53 pm
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having recently purchased my latest 16v and only driven it a few miles , noticed the brakes are like a brick, will bleeding sort this problem out,...
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Some BXs were fitted with a spring underneath the brake pedal (as were the Xant!@s). I believe this was to 'normalise' the feel of the brake pedal...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:46 pm
Kiwis BX is Terminally Sick
by kiwi » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:56 am
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:cry: :cry: :cry:
Shes been parked up in the Garage for the Last two weeks not in use at the moment, So out I go to start her up today and she dont...
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Quicky update!
Well been just over a month and taken the BX on a couple long runs and well jury still out on this but I swear the Fuel Efficancy...
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Last post by kiwi Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:18 am
BX niggles
by mnde » Mon May 19, 2008 1:13 pm
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Here's 3 niggly faults that I hope someone can help diagnose:
1) On rough roads while travelling at low speed (e.g. roadworks) I can feel the...
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For a neat trick with liquid nitrogen take a look at this .
If you do the wheel bearing at the National, let me know and I should be able to bring a...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:47 pm
New Bx first inspection
by demag » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:37 pm
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I've been giving the new motor a checkover these past few days. Here's what I've found so far:
Front brake pads need replacing not much left on...
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Handbrake will adjust properly on new pads if:
(1) There's enough meat left on the discs
(2) 1mm clearance between the brake pads & disc is...
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Last post by DLM Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:35 pm
injector pump timing
by bill o » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:13 pm
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the pump on my 1.7 turbo diesel started leaking fuel via the pipe to the intercooler,as i had a spare pump from a former tzd which i had...
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if you're standing at the front of the car looking at the engine, the top of the injection pump goes back (towards the head) to advance.
Or, The...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:16 am
hydraflush and very bumpy ride
by maxgreenwood » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:02 am
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At a recent BX mini meet up in Northern Ireland - well there were only 2 of us, my BX was treated to a new ball joint, brake discs and pads, 2 front...
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Sorry, it was just a funny mental image! :lol: Oh dear, I do seem to be in a bit of an odd mood today...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:50 pm
Changing fuel filter
by ed4ferrets » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:38 am
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It's the later type on diesels with filter and thermostat housing together.
Is it just a case of removing the torx screws holding the top of the...
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D'OH!!!!
I've done about 10 on various Xantia and ZXs and never thought of this before. Geez, numpte of the week award for me :oops:
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Last post by RichardW Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:04 pm
Clutch pedal/cable difference TZD estate
by talbotsteve » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:24 pm
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I have recieved from gsf a clutch cable to fit my BX TZD but my local garage say the clutch pedal end is too small to fit over the clutch pedal?????...
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I've seen both methods of failure, (dead cover and worn-out friction material) and I'm sure it makes more difference what use the car has had over...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:52 pm
16valve starter motor
by nstarmore » Thu May 22, 2008 9:22 pm
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Just wondering if anyone knows whether the 16valve used the same starter motor as any of the other models because I think the solonoid is knackered...
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Saw a couple on ebay yesterday.
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Last post by demag Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:59 am
Diesel clutch?
by stuart_hedges » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:44 pm
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I'm looking about for a clutch kit, hoping to get one on ebay cheaper than from Citroen.
Is the clutch from a 19D also suitable for my 17TD? I am...
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Just to add to all this very useful information, the clutch kits for almost all (I believe it's all) 1.9TD models will not suit, as they use a...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:18 am
Radiators
by Rob_e (UK) » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:05 am
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Hi,
How many different types of radiator are there for the BX? I have seen one on ebay, but they don't say which BX it is for. Mine has got a small...
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Thanks,
Their listing jsut said Citroen BX, but it did have the Valeo part number which according to this website
is supposed to fit 1.4 & 1.6, but...
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Last post by Rob_e (UK) Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:17 am
Estate tail gate
by Red Estate » Fri May 16, 2008 2:56 am
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One of the 2 wedges (rubber) that aperture towards the bottom of my Estate is missing :( . Could anyone tell me where can i get a replacement?
Thank,...
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My pleasure. Now is the time mine will probably drop off...
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Last post by DLM Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:40 pm
BX TZD Estate rear arch repair panels????
by talbotsteve » Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:28 pm
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Has anyone ever come across repair panels for the rear end of the BX estate?
Mine has gone behind the side part of the bumper on the passenger side...
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www.beeversautopanels.co.uk
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Last post by jeremy Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:31 pm
Plip?
by stuart_hedges » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:47 am
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I had a very clumsy half-hour on Saturday, during which I broke a pint glass (a CAMRA Sussex beer festival one, which I was quite upset about), cut...
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Bad luck! Personally I'd find another, strip it out and put it in a new case. Pug 405's use the same ones, and I expect 309's of the same era used...
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Last post by Kitch Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:50 pm
brakes
by marthter » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:33 am
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hi im a newby im also dislectic so bare with the spelimg please can anny one tell me wher the brake top up reservar is on a bx 1.9 deasel as i cant...
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You can pick up a haynes manual for the bx off ebay for a few pounds which may be invaluable to you.
i have the haynes manual
Reading what people...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:01 pm
4X4 Query and Update
by cxprestigeauto » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:04 am
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Well I have now got to grips with the 4X4 estate after getting back of holiday:
Good news: All good underneath and on top. No rust and no damage....
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Thanks guys,
a little tinkering post MoT me thinks. I already have a big box of 'O' rings so OK there.
Gaiters were GTI type. Excellent quality...
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Last post by cxprestigeauto Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:21 pm
Newbie needing advice on water loss
by Thickasmud » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:10 pm
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1991 TGD 1.9 BX19 Auto
Engine No. EJXGS / 0120704V
141000 miles
New timing belts at 47k, 84k &127k (1997,2001 & 2004)
No record of new water pump...
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Curious about your pump - if you search this site you'll find that such problems are virtually unknown unless
The engine injests its own lubricating...
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