Changing fuel lines
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sausage »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:42 pm
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Hi,
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Now that's the kind of frugal tip I like! It could have saved a few dramatics when I was running-out a rusty BX and the diaphragm started to decay...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:59 pm
AIR LOCK?
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by tim leech » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:30 pm
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Is it possible to get a airlock in the hydraulics? only reason I ask is I finally changed the LHM on the 16v yesterday and the Xantia for good...
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It should remain fine.
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:36 am
The BX Confessional
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pindimar »
Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:11 am
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Well...a confession of stupidity on my part really I have had a BX TZi 1900 for over three and a half years and it had done 225,000 kms when I bought...
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A good accumulator is essential for the proper functioning of the system and provides a safety reservoir for the brakes and especially the ABS...
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:59 am
bx on logs
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gazpacho andulus »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:56 am
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I jacked these up on logs to get access to rear suspension bushes speres and subframe for welding. Anyone game for a days mucking about to get the...
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pictures on www.msnusers.com/bxclub-co-uk
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Last post by gazpacho andulus
Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:18 pm
bx on logs
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gazpacho andulus »
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:53 am
I jacked these up on logs to get access to rear suspension bushes speres and subframe for welding. Anyone game for a days mucking about to get the...
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Last post by gazpacho andulus
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:53 am
Failed indicators and heater blower on 17TZD
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BillS »
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:13 pm
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My 217000 mile TZD is being a little uncharacteristically 'playful' at the moment., hence my first post. I'm here thanks to the kind assistance of...
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nice to see you made it Bill. If you want your user name details changing then email me. It was all done in a bit of a hurry yesterday between...
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Last post by M
Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:53 am
How do I get this out of that?
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Kitch »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:54 pm
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In the middle of swapping various steering related parts on the BX; I've got a new pinion, rack, ram and a rubber coupling. But how do I get the...
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My old one is cracked in three places, but I was told not to worry as although it won't exactly help the feel of the steering, it wouldn't fail as...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:29 am
Never mind the autoglym!
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ken newbold »
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:29 pm
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Just remember to put some Castrol in the engine :lol:
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Ah, rather stunning foot out of bed syndrome!
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:23 am
Ticket for another year!
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Oscar »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:00 pm
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Title says it all really. Chuffed.
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I'll make that three in three days then. :D
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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:19 pm
Stupid stupid stupid mistake!!!
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mat_fenwick »
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:59 pm
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Changing the head gasket on a mates 1.9D, put it all back togther, timing bolts in correctly, new belt fitted, engine turned over 4 times, bolts back...
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Thanks for the replies, happy to report back that after having another go I got the timing right - when I cranked it over by hand the timing was spot...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:25 am
Faulty Fuel problem
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MULLEY »
Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:53 pm
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My car is now undriveable :twisted:
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Checked the tank filter today, hurrah, no more crud in it, hopefully thats the end of my troubles, & the car has been driving & running fine....
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:23 pm
Surprise......gearbox problem!!!
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Kitch »
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:02 pm
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This can only get better now!! With my current trend of gearboxes that keep coming unattatched from the engine (think I might have sussed it now),...
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Reeto....what actually happened (now its all in bits and I've had a look) is that the grinding from the box on each gearchange had caused the weakest...
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:06 pm
BX update and steering question
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RKM »
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:13 pm
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I hope some may be interested in a little update of my crinkly French warhorse; if not, as Frankie Howard said “please yourselves”…or something.
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Could it be that the belt is not tight enough or contaminated with oil ?
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Last post by ellevie
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:04 pm
ZX camshaft into a BX?
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mat_fenwick »
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:11 am
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Hi there, been a while since I was last on here but I'm hoping for some advice...
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OK, thanks for the info. Best thing to do is suck (blow?) it and see I reckon.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:57 pm
Coolant Leak
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Martyn »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:54 pm
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I have got a leak into the drivers side footwell (on the left hand side of it, I think) of coolant after I leave the car overnight, occasionally. An...
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Well done guys....? now that you have gone and MENTIONED this topic, MY '85 BXGT has decided to come out in sympathy with you..!!!
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Last post by Bazza
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:55 pm
Electrics guide
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jeremy »
Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:26 am
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Guide to 12 volt electrics.
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I think they transport it in rubber handled buckets. :lol:
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Last post by kermit the frog
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:09 pm
TZD VIBBBBBBBRATION
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RKM »
Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:42 pm
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hey guys,
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Problem solved; the replacement shaft was goosed. Ironically, the GSF genuine replacement was only a few quid more and that has solved the problem....
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Last post by RKM
Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:21 pm
Remove C pillar trim panels
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TB2 »
Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:42 pm
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Yeah :roll:
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Removing the headlining is fun! :evil: Getting it back is even more fun! :evil: :evil: Getting the sunroof glass in exactly the right place is even...
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Last post by Baldbazza
Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:42 pm
Pesky detonation
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mnde »
Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:52 pm
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Worse with 95 octane, improved but still there with Shell V-Power.
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I should have added that I have already carried out a stroboscopic timing check, yes with vacuum advance disconnected - I have read the instructions...
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Last post by mnde
Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:36 am
How to programme a BX for a new 'Plip'?
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toddao »
Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:46 pm
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For the first time I find myself the owner of a 'Plip' - infra red control for the 16v. It doesn't work and I saw one on Ebay but hesitated before...
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You dont programme your BX (-receiver)
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Last post by AndersDK
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:13 pm
Radio wiring - I don't get it...
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TB2 »
Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:09 pm
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Hi.
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Yellow sounds like the original lead - red may be switched - check it with a test lamp or meter or something and see when it functions.
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Last post by jeremy
Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:35 am
16v front pipe
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:53 am
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I'm the proud (? :shock: :? ) owner of a venerable Phase 1 16v now... which'll be fine once I get it firing on all cylinders :roll: and I will...
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I have struck a few with dirty injectors; they seem to get a build up of carbon under the caps and this restricts the flow. It can give uneven...
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Last post by AlanS
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:13 am
BX 4x4 exhaust system
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Brian King »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:43 am
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I could probably count on the fingers of one mitten how many people will be interested in this topic. I should probably have written to all two of...
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Hi 4x4 guys,
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Last post by ami8i
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:00 am
Diesel leak
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toddao »
Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:02 pm
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Seems to be coming from somewhere under the pump and only really drips when the car leans on the pump side. Checked all filter to pump unions/ diesel...
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Thanks Ken for your reply - how is it possible to check this?It's impossible to see under there. Pump out I suppose.
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Last post by toddao
Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:33 pm
Pump output union leak on 19TGD
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DLM »
Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:44 pm
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I'm working on a friend's '89 19TGD which developed a bad LHM Leak recently. The drippage - pretty vigorous - was coming down in the general area of...
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Many thanks, Anders, but I found my spare remarkably quickly - in fact in the first location I tried! This is a minor miracle by my usual standards....
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Last post by DLM
Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:20 pm
Glass Sun Roof Edging
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JohnHA »
Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:33 pm
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The edging of my GTI sunroof is now getting worse for wear. Can it be replaced or does it mean the complete thing?
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Thanks for all your comments, i will try CITUK (although £50 sounds a bit heavy). Will also try France.
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Last post by JohnHA
Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:09 pm
Advice needed for buying a BX
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Angus »
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:59 pm
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Hi there. I am thinking about buying a BX GTi 4x4. I know the problems associated with getting parts for the four wheel drive system, but is there...
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Thanks Tim. It would only be used during uni holidays anyway, and well looked after.
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Last post by Angus
Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:24 am
Juddery Diesel
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by
maxgreenwood »
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:13 pm
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My engine (1.7TD) sometimes judders between 1-2000 rpm, apart from the other day after i'd hammered round some country lanes for an hour and it was...
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Long shot I know but from the symptoms could it be an engine mounting bush on the way out? Have you tried slamming it into other gears (e.g from 3rd...
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Last post by cavmad
Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:51 pm
Starting problems
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kiwi »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:43 pm
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Not always but now becoming frequant mainly after cars been standing for 8 hours or more (overnight or all day) all I get is the ignition just click,...
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Cheers Alan
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Last post by AlanS
Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:07 am
need to fix my heater blower motor
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by
maxgreenwood »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:10 pm
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Hello,
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Hi
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Last post by Oscar
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:51 pm
milky oil
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saint gaz »
Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:37 pm
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in the gear box... any ideas?
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Whirring does sound like it could be the clutch release bearing. I've had cars that have had this problem and had thousands of miles out of them....
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:37 pm
that old starting problem again !!
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by
cacaolat »
Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:22 pm
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Hello everyone,
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... me body to turn the engine over while you hold the plug lead near a suitable earth ... be warned ...
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Last post by AndersDK
Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:52 pm
TWO SUMP PLUGS?
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by tim leech » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:06 pm
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Changed the oil and filter on the GT today, it has 2 sump plugs?, both the same, directly above each other! How odd is that, the engine fitted is...
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Ahh right! Thanks!
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Last post by tim leech
Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:26 pm
auto choke modification/Electric choke
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by
B-Hive »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:58 pm
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Hello all
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Pix coming soon, I promise (bloody motorola) .
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:25 pm
The "where does this go?" thread
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Kitch »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:48 pm
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Heres an idea.....how about a thread to ask where things go?
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:54 pm
XM (sorry) diesel auto
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by
Dollywobbler »
Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:09 pm
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Hi Folks
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It's strong money at £1095 and no mention of mileage. It's on Auto Trader in Cambridgeshire. Sorry, I haven''t worked out how to link to Auto Trader...
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:56 pm
Power steering funnies
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B-Hive »
Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:22 pm
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Hey All
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that is exactly what i said Anders HAPPY XMASS
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Last post by AndersDK
Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:54 pm
Where's my glow plug light gone?
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by
paulwitchard »
Sun Dec 23, 2007 6:46 pm
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Had a go at replacing the earth connection on the battery today - some bodger had been there before me and the car (1.7 TZD turbo diesel estate) was...
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Had a squint at the sticky 'tips for solving diesel starting issues' cleaned the relay contacts and its all back going again, light included.
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Last post by paulwitchard
Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:06 pm
Coolant Bleed Points
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Ian_Fearn »
Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:12 pm
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According to Haynes theres only 2 bleeds points on the TD engine. 1 on the rad and 1 on the thermostat housing. Is this correct?
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Thanks
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:45 pm
TZD running Bosch pump
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by
ohms »
Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:27 am
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Hi all,
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The crack off pressures are 30 bar different, and whilst a Lucas pump will run Bosch injectors and vice versa, It will over fuel the engine and...
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:23 pm
Turbo tuning
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Jaba »
Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:14 am
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Whoops
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I'm fairly sure they haven't.
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:22 pm
Engine question
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by
Kingswell »
Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:59 pm
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By any chance is the TU engine in the BX14 the same as the one in say an AX14 from' 87 onwards? Any other cars with this engine?
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Hello Kingswell,
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Last post by ami8i
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:16 pm
Tail Lights
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kiwi »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 7:56 am
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Is there any differance in the Taillight clusters and wiring on a Mark II BX? Figure there must be for the smoked lense type because of the swap over...
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Hello,
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Last post by ami8i
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:53 pm
Diesel on clutch = slippage
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MULLEY »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:12 pm
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Changed my fuel filter today, but in the process some diesel spilt out into the engine bay, thought nothing about it.
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Seemed a lot better today, only a bit of slip when gunning the throttle, hopefully a few more days commuting to work & back will see it back to...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:42 pm
Sudden LHM leak from rear
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Rob_e (UK) »
Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:52 pm
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Last night when I came out of work and started the car, after it had finished lifting up, I drove off and saw the stop light and hydraulic...
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first thing to check when a H/C is wet/ damp is the short rubber pipe with ther plastic trickle return comming from it, when this pipe splits you can...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:10 pm
Citroen ZX / BX remote central locking plip mod....
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Kevin B »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:38 am
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Just wondering if it is possible to fit a ZX remote central locking plip / reciever matched combination into a BX.
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I fitted a maplin alarm to my Bx, and connected it to the central locking so it is all controlled with one RF keyfob.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:20 pm
knocks/noises play in struts
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B-Hive »
Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:41 pm
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Hello All
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Thats the exact same symptoms I have on the GT Jaba, everything seems tight but the NSF does have a pronounced loud clonk when travelling over...
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Last post by tim leech
Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:31 am
Coolant Leak
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Martyn »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:54 pm
I have got a leak into the drivers side footwell (on the left hand side of it, I think) of coolant after I leave the car overnight, occasionally. An...
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Last post by Martyn
Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:54 pm
Will this HP pump fit my TD?
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TB2 »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:42 am
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Hi,
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a tick time of 1 - 2 seconds is extremely short and does make me wonder if the problem is something like the ball bearing under the bleed screw is...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:36 am
Dipsticks
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kiwi »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:06 am
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Just one of those strange ones that come up but is there any differance in the Length of BX dipsticks?
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You can always check the calibration of the dipstick by adding the correct quantity of oil when changing it and then seeing what it reads on the...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:06 pm
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