Alloy wheels causing handling problems BX 19 auto
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:56 am
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I've been told/Read that fitting certain alloy wheels will cause my BX to have handling problems if I go above the recommended width is this true or...
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I find the profile makes the biggest difference. Handling is no different, infact with a lower profile tyre and a 15inch rim it's better.
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Last post by Kitch Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:21 pm
LHM Fluid Level
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:40 am
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Yesterday I aquired a 1990 TZS Auto BX 19 and ok it's in need of a little TLC ie a headlight is a fish tank and one door needs it's hinge rewelded...
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I just checked some of my books, as if it's supposed to be the brass bit, mine have been low! But according to my books, the Mk1 says orange disc,...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:13 pm
another of my famous questions steering column casing screw
by charlotte001 » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:32 pm
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what style of screw holds the plastic around the steering column on my bx 19TZS auto? I need to remove it to fit hand controls. Today I tried a...
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Yes I found the two behind the steering wheel so now it's a simple job of undoing everything.
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Last post by charlotte001 Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:41 pm
TZD electrical faults
by swampi » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:54 pm
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My TZD has this strange fault which i think may be connected.... The reversing lights stay on all the time, the rev counter works only works some...
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How come you're named after my car?
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Last post by Oscar Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:35 pm
Changing fuel lines
by sausage » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:42 pm
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Hi,
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My tuppence worth -
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Last post by Oscar Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:34 pm
bleeding a turbo d
by pikey » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:12 pm
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hey all, a couple o questions before i finish the waterpump replacement on my turbo d.
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cheers for the sanity saving advise, although i had a few moments of doubt as the new water pump that had been torqued to specified settings...
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Last post by pikey Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:38 am
Square port/oval port
by mat_fenwick » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:41 pm
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I am replacing the 1.9 NAD engine in a friends ZX with my 1769cc TD (minus turbo), as he needs to be mobile quickly and cheaply. I figure this will...
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Thanks for the reply, the ZX is a 96/97 model and my BX is a 93 - I will probably know later today which type the BX is...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:29 am
Rear Suspension Strut Vent pipe
by MULLEY » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:17 pm
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Yup, mines bust, rang Shitroen today, & guess what, neither the vent or the return pipes are made anymore & none are in stock. Anyone got any ideas?...
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The BX one seems to measure 850mm (Ref 7905026869). It is not marked NFP (no longer available) on the Portail AC. Is this part really a problem ? All...
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Last post by cauchoiskev Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:33 pm
DIESEL SLUDGE A CURE
by kermit the frog » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:04 pm
Hi everybody i have been doing a little bit of work on a friend's boat engine and the diesel filter was totally blocked with brown sludge ( i think...
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Last post by kermit the frog Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:04 pm
DIESEL SLUDGE A CURE
by kermit the frog » Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:54 pm
Hi everybody i have been doing a little bit of work on a friend's boat engine and the diesel filter was totally blocked with brown sludge ( i think...
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Last post by kermit the frog Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:54 pm
Pinion valve on a valver
by Kitch » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:37 am
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Right, we reckon this is about the last port of call to finally get the PAS working on the BX. In the last two run outs I drove it on, the PAS did...
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Yep, if you're looking at the FDV from the front of the car it's the on the bottom edge, nearest the N/S inner wing (if that makes sense?)
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Last post by docchevron Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:26 am
Changing fuel lines
by 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?
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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!
by 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!
by 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!!!
by 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
by 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!!!
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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'?
by 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...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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
by 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
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
by 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 !!
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?
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
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
by 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
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
by 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?
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
by 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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