cooling fans
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by
hvanman »
Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:59 pm
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Hi, maybe a timely question with all this hot weather that may be useful to others... (and i am about to take the TZD on a run down France)
I have...
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Fan switches are mounted on the cool side of the radiator and will only activate when return temperature reaches preset temperature. I personally...
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Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:00 pm
1.7 tgd driveshaft
by
arlever »
Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm
hello all.
need a new drivers side driveshaft on my bx 1.7 tgd turbo non abs. does anyone know the diameter of the splined end and the number of...
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Last post by arlever
Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm
Glow Plug Relay Wiring
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by
Dragon Man »
Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:29 am
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Hey guys, My BX is almost ready for the road. theres a few issues still, one of which is the glow plug relay wont do anything when the ignition comes...
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Well how many leads have you got plugged into the relay, there should be 6 of them. The schematic shows a brown lead from connection #2 to earth so...
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:46 pm
Moving the hydraulic reservoir!
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by
Photeauart »
Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:40 pm
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In a couple of months I am having the offside inner wing tidied up. There is a little de-lamination on the joint and my welder man has asked me to...
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Might this be a good time to switch to Total Hydraurincage instead of LHM for a few thousand miles?
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:04 pm
What's this for?
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motorgnome »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:54 pm
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Hey there guys.
Pulling the dash out for the first time & noticed this hanging out about the fuse box. What is it for?
Thanks....
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Thank you for that. I'm learning all the time. The dash came out easy enough. More than I can say about the heater core & heater tap.
Cheers, Jason
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Last post by motorgnome
Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:48 am
Removal of the heater control fascia.
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motorgnome »
Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:00 pm
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G'Day all.
First time in the dash of my BX, and am stuck on the heater control fascia. Is it just clipped in & I need to be brave & give it a good...
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Thank you sir.. That's perfect!.
Cheers
Jason
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Last post by motorgnome
Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:29 pm
Diesel Pump
Replies: 16
by
rugmuncher »
Fri May 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Greetings. My Diesel Pump has developed a small leak from one of the levers. I assume it's a leaking seal washer. Is there a seal kit I can get or...
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Last post by rugmuncher
Wed May 31, 2017 1:31 am
Head Unit wiring
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by
saintjamesy89 »
Thu May 25, 2017 9:39 am
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Hi all,
I've read a couple of previous threads about wiring in a new head unit but have a couple of questions that I hope the wise among us can...
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After a bit of use, the small speakers actually aren't that bad - im regretting rushing buying new tweeters now! Would have lasted the challenge at...
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Sat May 27, 2017 9:27 pm
rear hub nut and cover
Replies: 17
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Richb »
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:07 pm
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Been a while since ive been on and I cant see any stupid questions in the top few topics so....
Im refurbing the rear arems and have done the arm...
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Do you mean in order to print one out ot try it for size? I might be able to arrange that - a friend has one.
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Last post by KevR
Wed May 24, 2017 12:39 pm
How do you fully drain the cooling system
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by
NeilGP »
Wed May 17, 2017 7:49 pm
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I bought the Evans Waterless coolant to try out. According to the Citroen & Haynes manuals this should have a 6.7L capacity.
I have removed the...
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Last time I had to full coolant replacement, I just blew my own lungs out to 1.8TD expansion tank. The things I do for love... This way I drained...
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Last post by assembled
Tue May 23, 2017 10:42 pm
BE1 clutch adjustment
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by
Kitch »
Fri May 05, 2017 2:29 pm
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Have fitted brand new clutch kit to 19GT (BE1 gearbox, with the little adjusting stud on the release arm) along with a new cable. Seems to work fine,...
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Not yet, haven't had much time to work on it. I'm inclined to leave it as the clutch is working fine, and the biting point is mid-way like it should...
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Last post by Kitch
Mon May 22, 2017 10:04 am
Heat protectors for carb and fuel pump bx16rs mk1
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by
Ant4567 »
Fri May 19, 2017 10:59 am
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Just wondering if anyone knows where you can get replacements of the above. They go between the gaskets on the carb and fuel pump mine are both broke...
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Ahh lol! What are those!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat May 20, 2017 6:53 pm
LHM reservoir filler cap?
Replies: 3
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motorgnome »
Thu May 18, 2017 1:04 pm
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G'Day from OZ again!
Is there a replacement for the LHM filler cap available , as mine won't stay in place & makes a mess.
Cheers, Jason
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Well, I've fixed the loose filler cap, easily enough.
Turning the cap up side down, I pressed a thick o ring, in between the white plastic oil...
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Last post by motorgnome
Fri May 19, 2017 11:38 am
Sway bar mounting bushes
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by
motorgnome »
Sat May 13, 2017 11:06 am
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Hi again from down under!
I've got my front suspension completely apart, chasing sticky suspension that I thought was dry front struts.
When I say...
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They call them sway bars in the US of A, mind you they calla liquid gas..... [-X
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
Pullman interior in Sport
by
assembled »
Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm
Hi everyone.
As well as the normal BX, Citroën produced the BX Sport from 1985 to 1987. During this period, Citroën produced 7,500 BX Sports; 2,500...
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Last post by assembled
Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm
BX GTI Front exhaust section
Replies: 8
by
ChrisS »
Sat May 13, 2017 5:30 pm
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My car has been laid up for a couple of years in my barn and has failed its MoT on the exhaust.
The garage cant get a replacement part and Pleiades...
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Thanks. The garage have managed to weld it so will find out what life is left. In France (Vannes until today now Honfleur) at the moment and lots of...
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Last post by ChrisS
Wed May 17, 2017 5:41 pm
Bx key fob cloning?
Replies: 4
by
2cvnick »
Mon May 15, 2017 4:19 pm
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Hi Forum- I have a phase 2 16 valver and one of my key fobs has ceased working. Do you know anywhere I can send my working fob to clone it? I'm...
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The factory receiver board is in the sunroof control pocket in the head lining.
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Last post by Defender110
Tue May 16, 2017 1:51 pm
Pipe from power steering Ram
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motorgnome »
Sat May 13, 2017 12:25 am
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G'Day from Australia guys!
Tidying up my BX 19 & found a random clear plastic pipe, unconnected in the engine bay. I traced it back to the boot on...
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There is a breather that connects to the cap of the LHM reservoir and then goes towards the strut mounting. But your pipe cannot be that one if it...
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Last post by Jaba
Sat May 13, 2017 11:45 pm
BX 16 water pump
Replies: 2
by
demag »
Wed May 10, 2017 9:10 pm
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I hope to do the cambelt soon on the BX as I think it's still on the original one! WTF? Yes frightening isn't it.
I bought a Gates belt and am now...
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I thought all bx's apart from the 14's had the same water pump my gti and both diesels all have the same pump.
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Last post by rutter123
Fri May 12, 2017 3:25 pm
Steering Ram bushes?
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motorgnome »
Wed May 03, 2017 12:26 pm
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Hey guys. Where do I get the bushes either end of the power steering Ram? Are they fitted to any other vehicles?
I'm not finding anything online?...
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Thanks for that... I contacted my local Main Dealer & they are nil stock Australia.. But I found these on ebay by putting the part number in..You...
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Last post by motorgnome
Thu May 04, 2017 12:27 pm
Long nosed bonnet on 1.8TD
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by
assembled »
Wed May 03, 2017 6:00 pm
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Hi,
I want to have a long nosed bonnet on my TZD Turbo due to reasons.
As it has top mounted IC and internal duct, how significant is that extra...
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Doesn't make a huge amount of sense, but then you could always fit a FMI an remove the issues entirely.
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Last post by Kitch
Thu May 04, 2017 8:48 am
TZD servicing
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by
morningglory »
Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:11 am
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Hi,
I'm pretty sure my accumulator is on its last gasps (pump clicking like mad and the regulator keeps spitting the return feed out) so I'm going...
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A decent length metal bar levered against the pump
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed May 03, 2017 8:43 pm
Anti Roll Bar bush
Replies: 11
by
Tinkley »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:13 pm
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Does anyone know any source for an anti roll bar bush? Part No is 95635526. It may be available from France as far as I can ascertain but I have yet...
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Don't forget the wishbone bushes were also a retrofit ie a MK1 could be changed from 14mm pin with needle rollers to 16mm pin with the rubber bushes....
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Last post by Kitch
Tue May 02, 2017 4:36 pm
Why do the salvaged set of smooth silent struts now creak & groan on my car?
Replies: 2
by
Thickasmud »
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:14 pm
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Whilst I was changing the front top mounts I decided to swap out my existing struts for the salvaged pair, which I know worked smoothly and silently...
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I've just cured some creaky front struts by putting the car on high, lifting the plastic protective bellows, spraying halfords finest spray grease...
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Last post by RobC
Tue May 02, 2017 10:31 am
BX Power steering rack end bush
by
motorgnome »
Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm
G'day All.
I am replacing the steering rack ends on my BX & notice there is some movement at the plastic bush that supports the LH side of the...
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Last post by motorgnome
Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm
Front strut autopsy, advice needed
Replies: 1
by
Thickasmud »
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:49 pm
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Having managed to find a couple of strut seal kits on ebay I took the risk and dismantled the original front struts from the car.
For some context,...
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Other side or offside.
Sorry if picture heavy but wanted to record how it all fits together, and possibly useful to others when trying...
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Last post by Thickasmud
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:57 pm
Veco Clutch
Replies: 7
by
Tim Leech »
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:45 pm
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I've been given a veco clutch kit for the GT from a guy who used to stock Peugeot/citroen parts.
Never heard of them!
Anyone?
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I've used the First Line droplinks, same length etc as the originals and so far have been fine. Widely available ie Euro if you ask!.
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Last post by Tinkley
Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:59 am
How best to salvage front struts but leave a rolling shell.
Replies: 5
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Thickasmud »
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:35 am
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Is the above possible? I am wanting to remove the front strut assemblies and FDV from a car that is being broken before its sold as a shell to a...
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Thanks Kitch for your suggestions, went with the timber struts made up of 1.5 x1.5 batons approx 18 long shaped to jam into my old knackered top...
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Last post by Thickasmud
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:54 pm
BX DTR starting issues
Replies: 4
by
MC_sam »
Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:15 pm
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Stupidly parked my BX on my steep drive a few months back with all working well with the car but with low fuel ready for me to put some love back...
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My guess would be the fuel heater pipes (behind engine) common fault is bad joints as the rubber gets old and hard it lets air in and stops you...
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:21 pm
Independent Citroen Shop in the South
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by
Dominic »
Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:52 pm
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I've spannered every Citroen I've ever owned, but now I've got a DS5 added to the collection. Even changing the rear brake pads is beyond me...can...
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I second what James says.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:24 pm
Might have a serious engine problem..
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by
andycadabra »
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:38 am
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Might have a serious engine problem. Engine suddenly became noisier, and knockier. Drove home and took it to the garage the next day. They reckoned...
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James - Thanks - but not sure because the link is missing!.
Sorry, the video does seem to have had its copyright changed so can't be viewed...
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:35 pm
Mk1 estate manifold stud nut
Replies: 5
by
Ant4567 »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:29 pm
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Hi i've fitted a new carb to my citroen bx mk1 estate but discovered that one of the nuts on the manifold stud didnt actually fit the stud. Been...
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For the record it was an m7 appreciate the help everyone
Sent from my SM-J500FN using Tapatalk
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Last post by Ant4567
Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:53 pm
Inner driveshaft gaiters BX 19 Diesel automatic
Replies: 5
by
Dyane425 »
Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:24 pm
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Please could someone confirm whether the inner driveshaft gaiters for automatic BX Diesel are the same as for the equivalent manual gearbox version?...
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But a cv boot is a fiver ish.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:54 pm
Glow plug change
Replies: 3
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Tim Leech »
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:35 pm
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I need to change them on my tzd, I've doused them I wd40 but they all seem seized solid.
Any pointers chaps as I don't want to snap them off!
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Once they are cracked off a lot of back and forth about quarter of a turn q a time whilst dousing with oil at same time, nice and easy does it and...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:51 pm
Electrical Gremlins. (More)
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by
Jaba »
Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:50 pm
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The starter switch on the ignition barrel has been getting troublesome on my Hurricane and having tried several different fixes I decided to fit a...
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Jaba I have a s/h ign barrel with key its a little worn but usable and works fine with all wiring intact if you need.
My electrical fault finding is...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:58 pm
Electrical gremlins. (Heater and Headlamps)
Replies: 4
by
pauldaf44 »
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:41 pm
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I'm getting to the point now with my BX restoration project that it is nearly ready for the road. It would already be on the road apart from a couple...
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I have several headlamp stalk switches if you need one all good and fully working. £15 posted. I also have heater several heater control panels.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:59 pm
Sticky door locks
Replies: 7
by
Des Smith »
Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:45 pm
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Before I start trying to take the door cards off, does anyone have a top tip to lubricate the door locking mechanism which seems to have suddenly...
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Cheers Matt. I've always had mixed fortunes with those fixings, even when it's warm! I think age plays as big a part in making them brittle and by...
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Last post by Des Smith
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:27 am
thermostats
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RobC »
Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:26 am
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Are they all the same for petrol BXs, or do I need a specific one for a 16v? Mine must be bust because on the motorway the temp's barely above 65-70...
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Yes that's what I thought, mine is obviously stuck open all the time.
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Last post by RobC
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:24 am
Strong petrol smell
Replies: 9
by
bazessex »
Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:57 pm
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Hi,
I am new on here and this is my first petrol BX here in the UK. Had a diesel one in France many years ago.
My problem is the car stinks of...
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You might want to check out the seal on the fuel level sender unit. This is accessible under the rear seat. I've had problems with my series 2 giving...
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Last post by Mark.T
Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:04 pm
Dreaded boot floors.
Replies: 8
by
Richb »
Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:56 pm
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Hi again everyone. Been a while, been lured away to the ease of use facebook!
Im looking at doing the boot floor. Its gone in the usual corners....
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Chevronics had one. Not a bad price for one. Going to make life a lot easier!!
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Last post by Richb
Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:47 pm
Which tyres?
Replies: 3
by
bowei001 »
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:13 pm
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Has anyone tried 165/70 14 Michelin CrossClimate tyres as our 16TRS auto needs new tyres? The original MXL's lasted 16 years before falling apart...
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I've just fitted a set of 4 Michelin energy to the GT, got them for £50 a pop fitted
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:54 pm
Weak Interior Blower
Replies: 5
by
kiwi »
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:20 am
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Ok chaps! Down here in NZ it got hot and I have discovered something that a long drive made life a bit uncomfortable and well with Winter and wet...
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You may find your solution here:
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:11 pm
Oil Burner
Replies: 25
by
xjs36uk »
Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:55 pm
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Oh well I knew it was going to be to good to be true! :|
Just took the 1.6 IE Image in for it's pickerl (Austrian MOT) and it stank the 1000 m2...
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Here's the link
Fortunately/unfortunately I don't go back to blighty if at all possible. I've only returned once 3 years ago for 1 day to pick up...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:55 am
How should a BX ride?
Replies: 27
by
BXcitro »
Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:46 pm
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I've had my TZD for 6 months now and loving every minute of her.
I had the spheres and LHM changed shortly after buying the car as the old ones were...
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Lots of good information here and on related pages:
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Last post by KevR
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:29 am
Fuse Board connections
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by
mountainmanUK »
Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:03 pm
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Hi people!
Has anyone got a detailed diagram (suitable for electrickery numpties!) showing the connections/pin-outs for the BX TD fuseboard?
Haynes...
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Dave!
Long time no speak buddy, glad you've still got Monica!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Jan 15, 2017 9:10 pm
Exhaust System
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Tim Leech »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:08 pm
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I shall be fitting a new exhaust to the GT soon ready for France, the front pipe is tired as is the middle pipe.
My question is would a complete new...
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They list a K&N panel style for it (same as early Diesel) which fits inside the existing round holder, so may get one of those as its only £35
And...
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:13 pm
Not BX, but....
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by
Dominic »
Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:26 am
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Anyone know anything about the infernal electronics on Hdi 110's? My 02 Picasso travels precisely 11.2 miles then goes into limp mode. Diagnostic...
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This is a 1.6 16v Hdi
Not if it's an 02 it's not.
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:58 am
C2, C3 Alloy wheels on a BX
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by
almostfrench »
Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:16 am
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When Chuggington (BX TGD), needs new tyres, I'm tempted by the idea of C2 or C3 15 alloy wheels.
The main reason is that Michelin in particular, is...
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Just get some new tyres to fit the rims,
I ordered 4 new Michelins for my GT today, 175/65 R 14 and paid £50 a corner for them
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Jan 06, 2017 7:57 am
Wiper Issue
Replies: 7
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Tim Leech »
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:59 pm
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The intermittent wipe and self park on the tzd have stopped working although the washers and normal wipe works... but doesn't self park.
Fuse or...
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Strangely enough it has mended itself
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:20 pm
BX 16E wiring and piping
Replies: 3
by
xjs36uk »
Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:35 pm
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Just putting this out there to anyone with definitive knowledge.
On the front of the injection manifold, 1600 single point injector (what would be...
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The 1.6i was the only UK 1.6 petrol version of the injection model AFAIK and started in either very, very late 91 or early 92. There is at least one...
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:14 am
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