greaseproof paper round the hydraulic steering ram?
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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exhaust or oil fumes through heater
by 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
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Last post by maxgreenwood Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:02 pm
Fron Anti roll bar bushes on bx 16v
by rob-bx16v » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:56 pm
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Hi ,
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I may be wrong -
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Last post by AndersDK Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:43 pm
Spark plugs for 16v
by 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).
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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
by surrey_man » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:43 pm
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Hi all ok where to start ok fog lights
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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?
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:
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Last post by CitroXim Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:34 am
Accumulator Sphere
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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Last post by docchevron Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:45 am
Chance of a Peugeot 405 Mi16 16v Engine
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?
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.
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According to the citroen serivce website the rrp for the strut return pipe is £10.09 inc VAT
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Last post by Way2go Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:29 pm
TZD on viagra
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
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Note : it was set on HIGH and left for almost a week.
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Last post by AndersDK Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:17 pm
BX lights available at Colchester breakers
by jrdpod » Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:26 pm
G&L Autospares, Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex has BX lights available.
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Last post by jrdpod Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:26 pm
Central locking
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.
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....a plips just something else to go wrong.
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Last post by Way2go Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:13 pm
Fitting new seals on Bosch pump
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
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Last post by cauchoiskev Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:22 pm
One for the diesel specialists
by 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.
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Last post by DLM Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:02 pm
cleaning alloy cam cover
by 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.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:58 am
16V on a 8v Block "I think not"
by BXrunner » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:59 pm
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got a guy at work bragging he can fita 16v head to the standard BX 1095 engine is this cosher and is it easy to do only thing I've changed the head...
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i thought the difference between the 1.7 and 1.9' was the strokes rather than the bores?
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Last post by docchevron Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:56 am
square unit possibly coil on 1905 TZS auto
by BXrunner » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:16 pm
I need to check the idle speed on lumpy I believe I've found the coil but it's square not cylinderical is this the coil or is it some kind of...
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Last post by BXrunner Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:16 pm
Wipers on GRX
by Terry » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:09 pm
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I guess this one's an oldies but...
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I finally got around to changing the motor in mine on Sunday, makes a huge difference, I can actually see when it rains!
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Last post by docchevron Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:14 pm
Any known problems with LPG BX19
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:49 pm
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Anyone know of specific issues relating to fitting LPG to the BX 19 ? I do insane miles per year ie 40k++ so LPG would be ideal, I can get a...
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Interesting, so I suppose after approximately 18 tank tankfulls you will have recouped the capital cost and start to make real savings over running...
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Last post by Way2go Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:03 am
Fith gear synchro hub spline failure.
by Kevin B » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:21 am
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Has anyone had any experience of the following problem.
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The torque of the BX 16 valve is the same as the TD. The 1.9TD would be a bit greater. (1.7 TD & 16 valve 133/134 lb ft - 1.9TD 142?)
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Last post by DavidRutherford Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:05 pm
compression figures BX19
by BXrunner » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:59 pm
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Can someone give me the range of compression figures for the BX1905 engine as I have the creamy gunge in the oil fillter cap down the barrel too. I...
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Thanks this helps a lot.
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Last post by BXrunner Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:49 pm
Strange starter problem
by cauchoiskev » Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:33 am
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Here are the symptoms : off the car, all works fine. On the car, a click then nothing. The engine is not seized. I've checked the wiring by shorting...
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i had exactly the same symptoms.
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Last post by RobC Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:41 pm
power output on BX19TRS AUTO
by 1329dturner » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:36 pm
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can someone confirm the bhp of my car?
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My TZS auto has 105BHP which is supposedly the same as the TRS
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Last post by BXrunner Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:15 pm
Bumpstops
by CaM » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:42 pm
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My younger sister is using my BX at the moment about 200km away as her mini blew a headgasket and my father's away until the weekend so can't sort it...
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The bump stops serves as a soft layer between suspenion arm and chassis body member. Nothing else really.
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Last post by AndersDK Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:02 pm
Which Glow Plug?
by MULLEY » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:00 pm
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Which one's do i need to fit my 1.9n/a 1992 TXD? I've seen loads on
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Not sure, fires up ok, however does run quite rough to begin with, then after about 20-30 seconds seems fine? are they on the way out, or is it just...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:16 am
BX Estate tow bar quick question
by JohnW » Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:15 pm
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A quick one. Can someone confirm whether the BX Estate has the same towbar as the standard hatchback please?
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Quick answer : they are different to the extent you cant modify either to fit.
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Last post by AndersDK Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:46 am
Anyone tried these?
by artic-steel » Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:55 pm
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I've only ever used a filter wrench, but i'm thinking of getting a proper tool
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I've got one of those, not used it yet so cant comment, however, its available for use if you are going past j29 on m1 :D
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:48 pm
Double rear-end strut "blowout"
by DLM » Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:04 pm
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I've just complete a couple of days replacing both rear struts and supply pipes on Tom's TZD which I'm about to take on.
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Most definitely a weird one.
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Last post by DLM Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:43 pm
lumpys new trick puffing small amounts of smoke
by BXrunner » Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:05 pm
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Lumpy has got a new trick it pumps out small amounts of smoke under the bonnet nothing is alight nor damaged think the breather system of sorts is...
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It was the oil cap hose not connected I've found a way to connect it up so now theres no more smoke puffs
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Last post by BXrunner Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:20 pm
Pneumatic tees for return pipe junctions - is it possible?
by DLM » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:53 pm
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I was given a very helpful suggestion a couple of months ago. I was trying to source an alternative for a split return pipe t-piece - and somone...
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I'd look carerfully at the alternative plumbing options then - it can be done! Unfortunately, even the best-preserved octopus does rot away in the...
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Last post by DLM Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:34 pm
Reversing ight switch
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:26 pm
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My 16v's reversing lights don't come on. I doubt both bulbs have gone at the same toime (although I will check). I imagine it's possibly a switch...
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Good plan Kermit
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:14 pm
wouldn't it be fun to fit indicators to mirror cases
by BXrunner » Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:44 pm
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going to have some fun over the weekend fitting indicators to the wing mirrors now just got to get the wiring to go into the door
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not those the ones i have in the shed are smaller so theyll look a lot nicer
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:13 pm
seems to be so many posts about alloys
by BXrunner » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:50 pm
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there are a lot of posts on alloy wheels here maybe some one put up a list of what cars will fit the BX series
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Yes, since the forum database move this place is like greased lightening, and not just any old grease, but Hi temp moly grease on a very greasy day.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:54 pm
replacement Camshaft
by BXrunner » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:21 pm
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does anyone know where I can go and buy a new camshaft for the BX19 carb engine
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Lets start with the obvious - have you tried your main dealer?
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Last post by BXrunner Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:15 pm
Tubilar manifold
by charlotte001 » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:10 am
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anyone put a tubilar manifold on the BX? where can I get one
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you mean Tubular manifold ? guess you mean exhaust or the otherone
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Last post by BXrunner Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:29 pm
Im new Broken lumpys window motor
by BXrunner » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:47 pm
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Im new to the forums just wanted to know how can i fix lumpys windows yesterday all good now nout
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Cool taken the covering off the doors and found it was the same thing with mine split wires refitted them with plastic covering to protect them
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Last post by charlotte001 Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:05 pm
Probably been asked Conversion Petrol to Diesel
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:05 pm
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Hi again This has probably been asked
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I suspect it'd be asking a great deal for any BX to do a completely fault-free 40k or even 90k a year now - even in a relatively low-stress auto. I'm...
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Last post by DLM Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:51 pm
blowing out coolant
by kermit the frog » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:03 am
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Hi all
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Thanks for that very useful tip David 8)
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Last post by kermit the frog Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:39 pm
passenger door mirror case
by BXrunner » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:49 pm
anyone have the full eleccy passenger door mirror forsale some numpty in tesco today bust it probably hit with the trolly theres a crack on the case...
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Last post by BXrunner Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:49 pm
Is it common for front electric window to fail
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:27 pm
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My front electric windows have an electrical problem they open and close ok until I open the drivers door or close it seems the power is cut off some...
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You are correct it is both the windows from the drivers side. I'm about to get the meter out and have a look at what evers happening or not in this...
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Last post by charlotte001 Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:09 am
Wanted, Help 16v panel, indicator headlamp
by pinfold » Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:22 am
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A fortnight ago, a nice painter a decorator decided to do a U turn infront of me whist i was about to overtake him. :evil:
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Wings are standard across the range. You'll need to rescue the 16v trim from the old wing - assuming it is salvageable otherwise you'll have a long...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:35 am
The weirdest thing
by kiwi » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:57 pm
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Ever since I got my Kiwi BX I have had this annoying issue of the low warning light come on even after replacing the switch. And yes it was using...
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Odometers are generally more accurate than speedo's
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Last post by kiwi Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:32 am
Injector pump decision
by mat_fenwick » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:57 pm
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I am converting a 1.7TD to NA, to replace a 1.9NA engine in a ZX. I will be swapping the camshaft, so I can drive the ZX vacuum pump, but my question...
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No thanks, I can use the ZX inlet manifold. Thanks for the clarification, I have just PM'd you asking the same question, sorry!
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:29 am
BX Auto replacement tyres
by Guest » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:17 pm
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Well folks here's the first request for advice for my new-ish BX. Doubtless others will follow!
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Tyres get recycled these days & turned into aggregate for road building etc... quite clever really...
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:42 pm
Suspension Legs dry ????
by charlotte001 » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:27 pm
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My BX19 has a little noise, when it raises and lowers and sometimes driving there is a noise like rubbing a balloon, the local main dealer has...
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Thanks for the advice. I did the job the other way by putting some LHM into the strutt holes at the top, it's quietened down by 95% there is still a...
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Last post by charlotte001 Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:27 pm
Freeing up seized rear brake calipers - any tips?
by Oscar » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:05 pm
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Hello
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there would have been an easy way.
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:03 pm
rear spoiler TZD
by kermit the frog » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:04 pm
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Does anyone know if the rear spoiler on the TZD is hollow
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That should have read Thanks OOP's :oops:
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Last post by kermit the frog Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:23 am
Supercharging a 16V?
by tim leech » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:58 am
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Is it possible to do it, purely just a question, im no mechanic, one of the lads at work has done his VR6 Corrado and it wasnt that difficult and the...
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I think you maybe right about the 1000 hp to drive the supercharger on a top fuel dragster but it does explaein the need for the toothed kevlar belt...
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