Started to notice lateral movement on the steering wheel
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by BXrunner » Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:14 pm
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I have started to notice movement on the steering of lumpy not a lot of movement around 1/16th - 1/8 th inch I was told it could be the rubber bush...
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Yep all sorted, thanks :) ... but I *so* needed David's help to get the shroud back together afterwards - such a fiddly affair. As the Meteor has the...
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Last post by mnde
Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:06 pm
Twin fan conversion
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djoptix »
Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:30 pm
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I fancy this for the red BX, extra cooling can't be a bad thing. I've found one on eGhey for £22 from a 205 TD. Would it fit, and is it worth the...
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I think David is right with 205 fan. I seem to remember???, the OD on the blades are greater and are multi- fined.
On your 16V you should have the...
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Last post by prm
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:41 pm
Strut compatability.
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AlanS »
Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:56 am
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Have a friend with a BX TZi with a badly leaking strut but after trying to pull another strut apart, am convinced it's nigh on impossible to strip a...
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Please note that the internal bits differ up to approx build year '86.
Its the internal large rubber damper bushing and the end stop bits that are...
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Last post by AndersDK
Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:16 pm
tyre question
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saint gaz »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:07 pm
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Hello chums,
Hope you are all well. It’s been a while since I have posted but I have popped back a few times just to keep my bx eye in. (the Megane...
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£364 +VAT each. :shock:
Arsebrackets!!
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Last post by djoptix
Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:12 pm
Wha???
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:26 pm
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I left the valver standing for four days while I went off in the ZXZ to visit my folks... returned and... the speedo doesn't work. Why would that...
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Cause of problem:
Now replaced and cable-tied away from any possible contact with the exhaust :roll:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:18 pm
Calling the plumbers amongst you!
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Vanny »
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:14 pm
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Oh joy! My main hydraulic feed to the rear has burst and pumped out all the fluid between No 41 and 59 on my street (which is small terraces).
So...
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will let you know how i get on!
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:50 am
Rust prevention
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by
TB2 »
Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:36 pm
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Hi,
as I've been browsing the forum for a while now I noticed that many used BXs rust at the doors. It looks like the rust is coming from the inside...
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Dear old Waxoyl does the job, and I think it's a no-brainer to fill any decnt-looking sill with it, judging by the experiences I've had with rot on...
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Last post by DLM
Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:25 pm
Leak from Rear Suspension
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by
kiwi »
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:54 am
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Ok so the BX went in for it six month Fitmness check and FAILED :oops:
1, Rear Number plates light (no worries minor)
2, One that stumped me...
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Damn two weeks later and there is sign of LHM build up from a leak. No drips just a damp area, so looks like keep eye on and pick a weekend to tackle...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:48 am
HT leads confusion
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:41 pm
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I've just bought a set of 10mm HT leads for the 16v as the old ones were leaking current (as I found out :shock: ) and not the best of quality.
So,...
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All leads work except the king lead. So I have returned it requesting a replacement.
Replaced the dizzy cap and rotor (which was fubar).
Thanks...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:45 pm
What's the story???
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by
AlanS »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:22 am
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I was told around 2002 that BX 16V spheres were no longer available.
The story at the time was that it was common now to supply the basic BX GTi/TZi...
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Yes, AF does seem to have a few people with little sense regarding hydraulic issue's, always amusing to read though!
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:21 pm
Replacing rear suspension bushes and spheres on TZD Estate
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by
gazpacho andulus »
Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:20 pm
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Can I use some brand new bushes from the suspension arms off a TXD Hatch back which were fitted by The Doc and if so how do I get them out of the TXD...
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Yep, what's happened here is that Chris had 2 good 2nd hand arms, but they are non ABS type, his car has ABS. Yes, we could knock out the bearings,...
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Last post by jonkw
Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:52 pm
Primer pump casing has been worn and "pin-holled"
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by
gazpacho andulus »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:03 pm
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I was happily pumping on the rubber button when I spotted diesel pissing out of some very small holes right at the bottom of the casing which seem to...
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Yeah jonkw gave me two. I used the one which matched mine but the other one which has two wires going into the base is available if any body needs...
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Last post by gazpacho andulus
Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:04 pm
front brake calipers
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by
Geoffrey Gould »
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:39 pm
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Hi have drawn a blank so far trying to get repair kits for the front calipers. There has got to be some somewhere, any ideas?
Thank you.
Geoff.
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Citroën still sell them,. for a huge amount of money, considering whats actually in the kit.
However, I am indeed deceasing two more BX's this very...
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:31 am
1992 BX19TXD recent purchase
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by
Mike F »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:03 am
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Over the weekend I purchased this car which has automatic transmission. It has a much better body and interior than my 1989 BX19RD which is very...
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Yes, it has been running on it for several years - the car is in Australia and an auto transmission specialist I went to advised using it - probably...
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Last post by Mike F
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:16 pm
BX TZD electrical glitches and other...
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by
cavmad »
Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:03 pm
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Just been out for a quick blast in my 'new' TZD and after Pilsy spotted the brake lights didn't work at first driving it home the other day I've...
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Sounds like a plan that Billster.
Get that engine out before you weigh it in though, good TD lumps are always worth something to someone!
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:00 pm
Clutch or cable gone(going)?
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by
surrey_man »
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:11 pm
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Hi all ive got a very very very high bitting point on my lovly BX its got 147k on the clock and i was wondering which one is prob going?
Cable or...
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You’re not using the frying pan to change the oil are you??? Now that is brave! :D
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:48 am
what Oil on a TZD '94
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surrey_man »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:45 pm
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Hi all what would be the grade off oil for my tzd its had 10/40 i belive put it in and thats leaking out under the intercooler so i know its had the...
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The BX TD is prone to wetting the outlet (middle of the car) end of the air cleaner with oil. If you look at it there is a breather pipe joining into...
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:35 pm
How to adjust the Bosch pump
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jeremy »
Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:10 pm
This link is to a useful article with illustrations on how to adjust the Bosch VE pump which I think is the one fitted to the BX.
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:10 pm
SPHERE REMOVAL TOOL
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by
classic2cv »
Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:24 pm
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i've seen one of these on ebay
has anyone tried one and did it work ok ?
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That looks like the Pleiades one to me - minus the stickers.
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Last post by DLM
Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:52 pm
Excess diesel smoke
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mat_fenwick »
Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:03 pm
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I am getting LOTS of grey smoke from my recently fitted 1.9TD engine - which was running perfectly when removed (seen with my own eyes, not just a...
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Cheers guys, you have all given me plenty of things to check. Haven't been able to even look at the car today - I have been literally knee deep in...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:05 am
Brake light switch
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surrey_man »
Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:59 am
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Hi all ive got a AX brake light switch would this fit the BX ?
had it sitting around for a while in my AX parts but would love to move it over to...
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when i fitted it to my AX i tock the drivers seat out then laid back with feet on rear seats ive found this to be the easyer way :lol:
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Last post by surrey_man
Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:54 pm
Stuck Seatbelt Latch
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by
roscoe »
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:43 am
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Help! - the passenger side seatbelt on my TZD is stuck in the latched position - I've tried silicone spray, WD40, contact cleaner and some...
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I've just donated one to Kitch but may have another - will check. Is it the late-type latch with the orange-red button & everything else in black...
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Last post by DLM
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:06 pm
LHM leaks from regulator overnight
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by
Mike F »
Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:42 am
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On my 1989 BX19RD I'm getting a slow leak, can see drops of LHM coming from somewhwere on the regulator, there does not seem to be much of a leak...
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I did plan to substitute a Xantia PAS-type regulator when faced with this problem last year, but the geometry was out by 180 degrees on the...
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Last post by DLM
Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:17 am
Couple off Q's
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by
surrey_man »
Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:39 am
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Hi all ok first question
Why wont my car start lol its not kicking over it sounds like its got a flat but yet its got a new 1 week old batt on it...
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Better still :
with engine running, car secure not to roll off, then pump the brake pedal slowly but hard against the bottom stop. You will notice...
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Last post by AndersDK
Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:07 pm
leaky rear height corrector
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by
Rob_e (UK) »
Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:20 pm
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My BX has just failed it's MOT for the first time since I have had it. Nothing too serious, rear light not working which seems to be dodgy electrics...
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Well the new height corrector turned up and I managed to fit it on Friday, in between the hail showers. finished fitting it and it all seemed to work...
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Last post by Rob_e (UK)
Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:04 pm
Garrett or KKK turbo
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mat_fenwick »
Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:40 am
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I am carrying out a 1.9TD conversion (more details here ) and have to make a decision about which turbo to use...
The BX engine had the Garrett...
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What Daivd and Vanny said.
The Garrett is a better made and more easily tunable turbo.
It's possible to get stoopid amounts of boost from the...
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:54 pm
How to Strip a Bosch Diesel Injection Pump
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CitroXim »
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:28 pm
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I have finally done it, thanks to the cold weather, and produced a guide to stripping a Bosch Diesel Injection Pump as fitted to many an XUD 1.9TD...
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Good work Jim and very timely for me! Thankyou
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Last post by toddao
Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:43 am
Front subframe removal
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by
Jayboy »
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:56 am
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Hi guys
Need to remove the front subframe from my spare 16v to replace the rather bent original on my Phase 1.
Can't quite work out how it is held...
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Thanks guys.
Those bolts behind the front struts were eluding me. Only the ARB bolts were obvious - I must look harder in future!
Had already...
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Last post by Jayboy
Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:23 am
Broken trip meter
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by
classic2cv »
Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:26 pm
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The trip meter in the speedo has stopped working after I pressed a bit too hard while I was trying to reset it :shock: :evil:
Can it be repaired or...
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i used to be into amateur radio too
it's great stuff and i get mine from Maplins :)
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Last post by classic2cv
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:12 pm
16v oil filter
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:45 pm
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What make is best? Any tips for a 16v oil change?
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that is the overall impression of the colour, when the car is not exposed to direct sunlight.
when the car is exposed to direct sunlight it becomes...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:06 pm
Handbrake cable outer sheath wear.
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by
Kevin B »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:12 pm
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Does any one know of a permanent solution to prevent the wheel rim from wearing through the hand brake cable outer sheath.
This seems to be more...
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I have 2 Quinton Hazell cables on my BX - with the blue sleeve which prevents the guide fastened to the hub carrier chafing through.
They work...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:46 pm
discs and pads and hp pump
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by
simonbx17 »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:19 pm
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hi, my discs are due to be changed is it possible to fit 16v vented discs to a td :?:
what mods are involved :?:
i'd like to change my h.p pump as...
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thanks guys for that, so the bx pump superior pump then great i'll stick to the original. :D i suppose you think of the bigger citroens and assume...
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Last post by simonbx17
Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:35 am
Rev Counter
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by
Matt H »
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:53 am
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Hi all,
Does anybody know what would be involved in fitting a set of clocks from a BX GTi or 16v to my BX 14...
I really just want to fit a rev...
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That should be simpler then, as you won't need to dismantle the clocks. You will need the senders as well (obviously!) for the gauges to work, but...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:51 pm
greaseproof paper round the hydraulic steering ram?
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by
maxgreenwood »
Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:19 pm
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i noticed the other day whilst peering down the back of my engine something looking like it had ripped and was exposing the shiney piston of the...
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thats pretty good 32.5 mpg if my calculations are correct. not that i buy fuel in gallons i'm just a bit old-fashioned.
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:30 pm
exhaust or oil fumes through heater
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:51 pm
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I think i'm getting exhaust or oil fumes coming through the heating system. It smells on hard acceleration, and a little the rest of the time. Its...
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thanks Anders
what do you reckon of the increased smell on hard acceleration?
could it be a leaky turbo fuel feed or glowplug seal or injector? the...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:02 pm
Fron Anti roll bar bushes on bx 16v
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by
rob-bx16v »
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:56 pm
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Hi ,
can anyone tell me first of all what diameter the front anti roll bar on the phase 2 16v is?? is it 17 mm?? Also are the bushes the same or...
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I may be wrong -
but to my best old memory locations, it is 23mm. It certainly is more than 20mm.
17mm sounds like a standard rear ARB to me ?...
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Last post by AndersDK
Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:43 pm
Spark plugs for 16v
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:09 pm
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Haynes suggests (I wouldn't take it as Gospel), the same plugs for 8v and 16v (although with slightly wider gap on the 16v plug).
If I want to...
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For a good spark, fit an extra new relay by the ignition coil. Connect it to the battery terminal, so the current to the coil primary does not need...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:51 pm
Question Foglights and Interior Clock
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by
surrey_man »
Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:43 pm
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Hi all ok where to start ok fog lights
right well ive got some halfords driving lights these where going to go into my AX but thats taken a hit in...
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Cheers guys was the bulb (99p) and how the hell did i miss them screws lol i was looking in front of the try :oops:
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Last post by surrey_man
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:16 pm
Smoking Diesel This the norm?
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by
surrey_man »
Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:48 pm
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Hi all my lovly TZD when first started in the morning seems to smoke for about 30 sec when i start it up is this the norm or have i got a old...
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You're right Nic, the Xantia is a nightmare :twisted:
The NA Diesels and Turbo Diesels with the Lucas pump are much easier due to No.4 glowplug not...
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Last post by CitroXim
Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:34 am
Accumulator Sphere
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by
Terry »
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:25 am
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GRX steering a little stiff on first starting, and the suspension feels harder than usual. Tick on pump is about every 15 seconds.
Is this the...
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Great, thanks for that Ken. I've just read back all those forum posts about GRX. I love the bit where you said she would provide years of motoring. I...
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Last post by Terry
Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:28 pm
17TZD failed indicators/heater blower a few more observtions
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by
BillS »
Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:23 pm
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Firstly, what an excellent welcome! Obviously those who appreciate the finer points of an under-rated car like the BX are indeed a helpful lot.
The...
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I had exactly the same problem with my BX when I bought it but the previous owner showed me that if you turn the key back slightly in the barrel...
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Last post by nstarmore
Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:49 am
Electrical issues
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by
ed4ferrets »
Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:44 pm
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On the motorway Sunday night and lights start getting dimmer etc. Warning light did not come on at all. I managed to pull off at services where I...
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No worries Ed.
Next time your car needs fixing and it's wet bring it over to Chez Doc's, it's dry there. Even in the rain!
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:45 am
Chance of a Peugeot 405 Mi16 16v Engine
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by BXrunner » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:03 pm
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I've got a chance of getting a 16v 405 Mi16 engine for gratis would this fit in lumpy and it's autobox seems a shame to get it just to sell on oh it...
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All depends how frightened they are of baseball bats really dude!
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:57 pm
GSF Quality?
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by
Way2go »
Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:31 pm
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I am surprised by the poor quality ie perishing of my strut return pipes bought from GSF 2 years ago.
One of the sides broke last year and I replaced...
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According to the citroen serivce website the rrp for the strut return pipe is £10.09 inc VAT
Rob
If this last's twice as long as the GSF one then...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:29 pm
TZD on viagra
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by
artic-steel »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:20 pm
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I was working on my TZD estate last Friday when i got called away, It was set to high on the suspension & it's stayed up
It hasn't sunk an inch &...
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Note : it was set on HIGH and left for almost a week.
Not the usual thing as when left in normal drive height.
This is a good tester as it prooves a...
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Last post by AndersDK
Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:17 pm
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Last post by jrdpod
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:26 pm
Central locking
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by
jwthwaites96 »
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:53 am
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I'm new to the BX mechanics so recently when my central locking made weird noises I instinctively took the door pannel off and had a look.
I found...
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....a plips just something else to go wrong.
Well, you have to feed it with batteries occasionally. :wink: :lol:
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Last post by Way2go
Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:13 pm
Fitting new seals on Bosch pump
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by
toddao »
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:39 am
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Bosch have managed to find me a seal set for my pump - three pieces. Question is : am I mad to even attempt changing them seeing as I only have a...
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Look for the long Bosch part number (10 digits) stamped on the flat area of casting
I take it you mean the front face, where Bosch is marked,...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:22 pm
One for the diesel specialists
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cauchoiskev »
Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:42 pm
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Does this really go on a BX ?
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My turn to crack off. My limited French suggests these are non-BX injectors, but rebuilt with Bosch erm... orifices as per the code.
BX diesel Revue...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:02 pm
cleaning alloy cam cover
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:15 pm
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What's the best way to clean off old, flaking paint and stuff from a 16v alloy cam cover? And then, what paint to use to refurbish it?
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You can rub it back with almost anything you like really, wire wool, nitromers, wet and dry, hedgehog, makes little difference.
As for paint VHT...
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Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:58 am
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