power steering rack LHD replacement
by sjs888 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:55 pm
Hello,
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Heater Tap Adjustment
by bx16v » Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:47 pm
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Thanks guys, having had a bit more time to play, part of the reason it wasn't moving as much as it should is that the sound insulation has dropped...
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Last post by bx16v Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:53 am
cambelt change the Fuzz Townsend way
by rutter123 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:04 am
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Was watching an old episode of Car S.O.S and Fuzz was changing a cambelt on a Mazda MX5, simply by cutting the belt in half along its entire length...
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I've not tried this method but will on the next belt change the tensioner idler and pump were done last change, so hopefully won't need changing,...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:19 pm
Skimming XUD9 diesel cylinder head
by Dyane425 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:43 pm
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I am considering getting my cylinder head skimmed. Quite a few firms do this, but they advise that on many Diesels, the valves sit proud of the...
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With a cast block and alloy head the rates of expansion and contraction of the two halves will result in warping, within the micrometer range....
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Last post by Vanny Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:28 pm
rear window
by BXurbane » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:15 pm
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Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear passenger door glass? mine are manual.
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Thanks all, I had stripped all the rubbers including the long one, but the glass was still too wide to come out. What did the trick was to remove the...
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Last post by BXurbane Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:41 pm
Changing a heater tap
by bx16v » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:45 pm
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Hi guys
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Ignore this. I got fed up and ground the rubber down a little bit, in the middle of the two pipes so the tap sits lower.
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Last post by bx16v Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:14 pm
Battery light on
by morningglory » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:53 am
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Thanks for the replies. Its due a service anyway so I'll do some tinkering. The light came on again today, not dimmed. Other electrics fine except...
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Last post by morningglory Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:38 pm
cracking noise
by pwykes » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:02 pm
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Hello chaps,
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Top advice there jaba,
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:25 pm
Stiff steering on TZD
by Jaba » Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:48 am
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Posting this with the intention that it might help someone one day.
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I have a similar issue with my Athena, albeit intermittent...
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Last post by Jaba Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:37 pm
Front to rear hydraulic pipes
by greenstuff » Mon May 14, 2018 1:01 pm
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Hi folks
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Great to hear some positive feedback about a garage :) usually just the bad stuff gets back.
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Last post by panky Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:03 pm
clearance between on swivel balljoint
marrowpe » Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:29 am
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Hello
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It's a swivel joint , it's supposed to have a gap to allow for up/down movement it is a taper fitting into the suspension arm, it looks ok to me...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:14 pm
BX Diesel automatic not starting
by Dyane425 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:03 am
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Occasionally, my BX Diesel refuses to start. Engine does not turn. It always starts on the second attempt. There is no clicking. Occurs when starting...
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Before the Automatic box gave out on my car, I had trouble with the selector and non starting issues. The two bolts (or screws, I don't remeber...
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Last post by Dyane425 Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:59 pm
Bleeding cooling system on 19 Diesel Non turbo
by Dyane425 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:31 am
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My BX 19 TGD Meteor Diesel automatic (non turbo) has a plastic bleed screw at end of radiator, and copper bleed screw on thermostat housing. There is...
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In my experience; this engine is very easy to bleed. I remove the small pipe off the top of the thermostat housing & the top radiator bleed screw,...
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Last post by Dyane425 Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:14 am
BX - alternative donors?
by Pastis » Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:51 pm
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Sorry if been asked before, I can't find an answer using 'search':
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As already mentioned above; it depends on what you're trying to find. Some of the componants are shared across a lot of cars, so some things are easy...
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Last post by David Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:21 pm
Torx bit for cylinder head bolts
by Dyane425 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:27 pm
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Please could someone advise what size torx bit is needed to remove cylinder head bolts on BX 19 TGD Diesel automatic non turbo?
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T55
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Last post by Dyane425 Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:24 pm
BX wheel cover mount rings - remove for powder coating wheel?
by BXTASY » Thu May 24, 2018 5:29 pm
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Powder coating wheels planned to eliminate rust - but the wheel cover plastic rings would have to be removed. Is that possible without damaging them?...
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Thank you! I used a bit of WD-40 and some PB Blaster, then a long (0.5 m) pry bar to gently lift the rings out of the wheel rim. These wheels are on...
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Last post by BXTASY Tue May 29, 2018 12:02 am
Battery Size
by kiwi » Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:55 am
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Anyone got any info on the Battery type and size recommended for the BX TZD Turbo? I cant find my notes to confirm minimum capacity. Dont want to put...
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I need to buy a battery anyway.
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Last post by Joris Sat May 26, 2018 11:49 pm
Testing Spheres
womble3go » Mon May 21, 2018 8:47 pm
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Hi Guys,
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Thank you for that pic say a thousand words,
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Last post by womble3go Wed May 23, 2018 9:16 pm
Which Engine Is This?
Chillmax » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:41 am
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I see abs and aircon on a 1.9 carb petrol car which is a very rare thing! Export model me thinks?
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat May 05, 2018 10:51 pm
XUD9 cambelt tensioner
by Dyane425 » Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:00 pm
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How many cambelt tensioners does the XUD9 engine have on a BX19 Diesel Non turbo? If more than one, is it the same part number for both?
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Thanks
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Last post by Dyane425 Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:57 am
Mk 1 16TRS headlamp circuit fuses.
by bowei001 » Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:09 pm
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Can anyone please let me know whether there is a fuse/fuses for the headlamps? I can't find one listed in the owner's handbook or in Haynes and no...
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Hi,
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Last post by bowei001 Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:13 am
Passenger door electric window fault
by rugmuncher » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:16 pm
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Hi Guys. Here's a bit of a bugger. TZD Turbo. Passenger door window. It stopped working so I took out the motor and tried it in the offside back door...
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Hi Rutter. RE passenger window. Great advice on the broken wire. It was indeed a broken wire in the drivers door shut. Most Excellent advice bud....
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Last post by rugmuncher Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:10 pm
Identifying o/s rear axle area LHM leak
AdrianO » Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:46 am
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I don't normally have a problem identifying the source of a LHM leak, but this one has me puzzled.
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Well waddayouknow. Today the leak seems to have stopped. I cleaned all the pipework, checked the brackets and clips - all sound. I will wait to see...
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Last post by AdrianO Sat Apr 07, 2018 7:23 pm
burst sphere ?
by barry badger » Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:19 pm
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I had a really bizarre problem with my 4x4 today.
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The rear spheres don't have valves on the 4x4, i've had accumulator spheres on this for the last 5 years, but it feels better now with the proper...
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Last post by barry badger Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:52 pm
8V or 16V?
Chillmax » Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:36 pm
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Thanks Matt, indeed, someone on Youtube I was talking to agrees, even naming it the DA6 engine with 125bhp ;-)
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Last post by Chillmax Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:22 pm
Alloy Wheel Bolts for BX GTi 8V
by benzbug » Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:55 pm
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Does anybody have 16 x correct bolts for the genuine BX GTi alloy wheels that they would sell me?
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OK Jaba, sounds good to me. I will await further contact.
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Last post by benzbug Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:39 am
ABS sensor alternatives.
by frog » Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:43 pm
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Hi all,
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That is interesting. I have heard that the early 405 sensors work as well with the correct connector.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:57 pm
nearside steering garter
by pwykes » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:59 pm
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Hi Chaps,
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Thanks for the replies,
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Last post by pwykes Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:05 pm
Help identifying component under dash
frog » Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:57 am
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Hi,
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Thanks for your prompt reply! Can't beat the knowledge on this forum.
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Last post by frog Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:28 am
Vin number
by crosser1969 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:23 pm
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can anyone help me. Long story got divorced many moons ago and wife has destroyed all my docs and history for my car. I know my reg number and engine...
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Just apply for a replacement V5 from the DVLA, will cost you £25:00 you can download the postal application form here or apply by phone:
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Last post by Defender110 Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:02 am
MK1 Indicators
by saintjamesy89 » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:30 pm
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Hello everyone,
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Did any MK1 BX not have rear wash/wipe? I aimed to buy a grey switch, and found one on leboncoin with wiper/hazard/rear screen de-mist switches, the...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:07 am
BX REAR SPOILER
by bookman » Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:02 pm
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Our BX currently has the black plastic/rubber strip on the ledge under the rear window.But we also got given a proper wing spoiler thing too. How do...
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Erm, do you mean the raised section on the bootlid, where a spoiler would normally go? That's part of the bootlid, you can't remove it.
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Last post by Kitch Tue Jan 30, 2018 2:28 pm
8v gti injector fault
by Gary C » Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:29 pm
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Picked up one of the 4x4s on offer last year. Managed to get it going before Xmas albeit not very well. It has stood for several weeks over the...
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PM for you Jaba.
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Last post by Gary C Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:24 pm
Motronic 3.1
by Gary C » Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:49 pm
Has anyone a Motronic 3.1 for sale or perhaps borrow?
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Last post by Gary C Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:49 pm
1.9 tzd auto, stiff throttle pedal!
by oladiti » Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:17 pm
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Hi all,
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I have known the cable drive gear to strip at the gearbox end might be worth checking that too, from memory I'm sure it's a plastic worm drive type...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:10 pm
Wiring for retrofit Coolant- & Oil-Temp gauge
by St.Eve » Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:48 pm
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Hey,
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For the prove:
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Last post by St.Eve Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:57 pm
Front lower suspension arms
by Alastair » Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:15 am
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My 1989 bx needed new front suspension arm bushes..... Removed arms drifted out bushes and fitted new. Re assembled. About two weeks later the near...
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Thats correct!
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Last post by St.Eve Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:26 pm
Brake calipers
by TizzyD » Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:15 pm
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My car is currently off the road at the moment but something I wanted to do is give the pad carrier a spruce up with a wire wheel and a lick of paint...
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Bump....
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Last post by TizzyD Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:00 am
ABS Fault: the saga endeth!
by deltic » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:03 pm
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Some may recall my ABS woes and (slightly desperate!) attempts to fix it in this thread: and which I'm glad to rather belatedly report has now been...
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Yes, the cable is simple coax - like a tv aerial.
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Last post by Jaba Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:40 pm
Engine swap...
by D,arcy » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:18 am
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Hullo to members of the forum. Has anyone swapped out a diesel engine(1905cc) for a petrol engine(1905cc SRi) and what problems
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Whilst on the subject of engine swaps does anyone know of any radical engine swaps into a bx? I'm aware of the European guys who put a xantia v6 lump...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:35 pm
Galvanising rear sub frame?
by womble3go » Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:33 pm
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I have the chance to get the rear sub frame Galvanized with a some work parts, has any one done this before are there any down points to this the...
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I've looked into getting a front one done, but the company weren't keen on it as subframes invariably tend to be full of grease and crap, and it...
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Last post by Kitch Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:29 am
starting problem BX TRD
by marrowpe » Thu Nov 16, 2017 2:02 pm
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Hello
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The fuel inlet transfer pump under normal working conditions as a vacuum of about 2.5hg, (The gauge also tells me when to exchange the fuel filter,...
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Last post by pwykes Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:36 pm
Re-gassing spheres to a lower pressure?
by Kyleb » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:15 pm
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Can I re-gas my spheres to a lower pressure? If so where's the best place to go to get custom pressures?
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Let’s see how this goes!
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Last post by Kyleb Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:19 pm
Another first time BX failure
by Jaba » Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:57 pm
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I have been investigating why the rear screen heater was inop. First thing was the soldered on contacts on both sides had come adrift, easy to fix I...
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I had a similar problem when trying to track down why my radiator fans didn't work - turned out to be no 12V to the relevant relay on the board. In...
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Last post by KevR Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:47 am
New BX in the house
by St.Eve » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:28 pm
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Hey there in the UK (and anywhere else)!
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New bx in the house? My wife insists I keep mine in the garage.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:36 am
Sunroof leaking
by thefatman » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:13 pm
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Hello
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The bx sunroof is designed to leak into the head lining, it is not a watertight seal on the sunroof glass itself, leaking into the car is usually a...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:27 am
Bx diesel starting problem
by BXurbane » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:34 am
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My Bx turbo diesel starts from cold but with a cloud of blue smoke and then a very lumpy idle. Once it is warmed up it runs without any smoke or...
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Hi. My red 19 TXD has had this problem since I've had it. (7 years). When the weather is warm you don't really notice it but as it gets colder you...
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Last post by tim Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:40 pm
Hydraulic system kitbash..
by Rosieuk » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:43 pm
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As I understand it pulling the hydraulic system off one of these cars and fitting it to another car shouldn't be that difficult.
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I'd think the obvious lack of understanding of the basic principles and terminology would be the second brick wall. The first, of course, again,...
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Last post by JayW Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:27 am
Diesel crankshaft sensor
by morningglory » Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:07 pm
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Hi,
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i had the same issue with mine, all i did was undo it slightly then pressed it all the way in so it was touching the flywheel. its worked perfect...
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Last post by Dragon Man Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:57 pm
Correct oil pressure reading for BX Gti 8v manual
by benzbug » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:24 pm
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Hi everybody, new member here.
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Thanks for the reassurance folks. I was already sleeping well, but now I can hardly get out of bed at all - except to go and drive my BX of course!!
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