a garage here identified my steering column rubber coupling is cracked/perished - i've looked in haynes no joy and searched on here for advice, is it...
No I haven't driven into anything. But over the last few years my bonnet seems to have distorted; from the left hand side it can sometimes look as...
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Fairly common.
It should even itself out.
Best thing to do is replace the hinge and see how the bonnet fits.
If it's distorted then place a block of...
I am painfully aware that wheels off a 206 wont fit the BX - But does anyone know if the C2 15 rims are the same offset etc as the BX / Xantia / C5?...
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C2's have a bigger offset than BX's, so you'll need spacers. I had the C2 GT alloys (16 VTR ones but in white) They did fit straight on, but they sat...
For anyone who like me keeps getting lost :? when trying to track the lines on the Haynes Manual map of the hydraulic system I hope the diagrams and...
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Well done: a damn sight more accessible, even if it does need its own instruction manual.
Couldn't see why Citroen stuck the thing in such an...
Am having problems with getting the right ignition and steering lock for my 1990 BX, Pitman (Member) has asked which series I have (See Technical...
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Revue Technique - a French model-specific set of maintenance and information manuals for various cars compiled from a part-work publication. I don't...
Came to fit new vent + overflow pipe to the bottom of the front struts today. Only a clip round the strut and two flexible pipes to push on thought...
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Apols for my short and rather cryptic post. Jeremy's post is quite correct - an expanded version of what I was trying to say is summed up below, with...
Ok so the heads replaced but that little leak in the lower nearside part of the radiator hhas reapered now the garage told me they spotted it and put...
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I get the message 8) basically if I want to cook the head again I put in the BX16 Rad. No way am I doing that.
When my 1.9D went to have its injection pump timed, they somehow managed to break the tube that the dip-stick runs through.
They tried to order...
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I know this might be obvious, but that black cylinder that the dip-stick runs through, with the black hose coming off the top - what does it actually...
Hi guy's,
just really wanting to varify what the garage has said. my rear passenger side wheel/suspension keeps on collapsing when wieght is put on...
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how easy is it to change the bearings, is it something a novice can do
I'd be inclined to say no. You need reasonably good tools to get the rear arm...
Noticed a rather large bolt on the floor underneath the engine yesterday. Inspected area to see if i could spot where it has come from. Turns out its...
OK, I know I don't have a BX but I do have a very early Mk1 X***ia in my fleet which shares a similar, straightforward hydraulic system in that it is...
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I'm happy if I actually just make it to bed these days!
Last night I was so tired, I skipped the sex and went...
I put a reconned engine in my turbo hatch last year. Not used it much since but when I do I notice two things - 1. The performance is better than...
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I don't have any info on adjusting bosch pumps but looking at it I notice that the temperature controlled advance lever on the front of the pump has...
where the fuel pump & filter are located on my 1990 Gti there is another device that is connected to the fuel supply, does...
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The pulsation damper lives at different locations according to exact model. On my Meteor (hatchback) it resides on top of the rear subframe RHS leg....
There is this urban myth that you can run diesels on what you find at the back of fish and chip and kebab shops. This would be very cheap. (OK I know...
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There have been a few posts on the club about this, which may give some guidance on the subject....
Well, I definitely need a repair manual. I started working on the engine today and I don't really get along with everything that's going on...
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Ah - forgot about Russek - very good on all points mechanical. Again can be found on Ebay (don't think it's still in print - Amazon don't list it but...
Is a service kit that says it's for BX16 RS/TRS, BX19RS/TRS with Solex 32/34 Z1 carburettor going to...
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Gasket kits usually have a few bits surplus. The variations are probably jet sizes and things like anti-stall valves for automatics - the gasket kit...
sorry to bore you all with this well worn topic, but my BX14 saloon has the well known problem of excessive positive camber, squeaking and jerky (non...
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There's a description with some nice pictures here,
Some tips on removing the bearing outer-race here,
It gave up the will to live this morning no heat at all.. Had to walk to work.. :cry:
I'm a little...
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Hi Big D
I personally would do as Citrojim suggests and check the electrics first as this is more likely where the fault is.
For all 4 plugs to fail...
I have a problem with my TZD turbo estate in that power is down, i can feel the turbo but i reckon i've got about 50% of the power i should have. The...
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Thanks for the reminder - BX Balljoints and I have an uneasy relationship at the best of times. I did follow the French link on the thread - that...
Are they fog lights? Anyhow the fog lights in the TZD haven't worked since we got it and not sure how long before then. I think we've tried changing...
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If it turns out the light units are at fault...
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Quite cheap for brand new parts, but it depends on how much you want to spend to get...
Return jouney from deepest Surrey Thursday night,. on M25 car started to loose power, would only manage 30mph, missing badly.
Off at the next...
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ohhh - and the diaphragm is not available as genuine part.
But you may hit your luck visiting a diesel specialist. These guys do stock many odd bits...
Hi to all. I am new member here, just some quick question, the rubber seal for tailgate of Bx estate 93 is on the last leg now, could someone advise...
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The Citroen part no is
95 640 662 NFP
valid for all years/variants of the BX estate.
The code NFP however means that the part is no longer...
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