Fungus in Diesel Fuel Tank ???
by Brian » Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:15 pm
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Hi Folks,
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You can do the opposite : block the tank vent T piece underneath the rear. Then carefully put the tank under slight pressure on the return hose,...
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Last post by AndersDK Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:57 pm
oh s*&t, coolant in my oil!
by joolie » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:51 pm
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Had a problem with emulsion in the oil filler for sometime now, I changed the oil, drove long distance, and still have the same problem.
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hi all
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Last post by admiral51 Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:24 pm
fitting a new pinion valve
by charlie » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:16 am
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am just about to start fitting a new pinion valve and was reading
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Kevin
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Last post by Oscar Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:59 pm
No brake lamps.
by DavidRutherford » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:14 pm
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What should be a simple problem is turning into a pain.
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Now all I need to fix is the intermittent ABS. :roll:
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Last post by docchevron Thu Nov 08, 2007 2:53 am
Noisy Strut
by tim leech » Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:09 pm
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No not groaning when going up and down, the GT has developed a slight knock from the nsf when going over bumps, it may be a coincidence but it didnt...
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and who wants to change a BX balljoint, for example, unless it's really necessary?
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Last post by docchevron Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:34 am
MK1 Jobbies
by tim leech » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:46 pm
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The speedo on the GT doesnt work, the speedo cable seems different to the MK2 as it comes out on the right hand side instead of the left then feeds...
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Ive changed the LHM and coolant today, both of which to be fair were ok but its worth doing anyway, ive sorted the squealing HP belt and replaced...
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Last post by tim leech Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:13 pm
Accumulator sphere age
by MULLEY » Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:00 pm
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How long is the shelf life for an unused original citroen one?
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They do lose pressure over time even when not used, so its anyone's guess i'm afraid, until u fit them again....
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:11 pm
Estate tailgate removal - diesel pump tuning
by paulwitchard » Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:52 pm
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Couple of questions, I need to remove the tailgate on a TZD estate to reweld the hinge (passenger side) as some bodger has already had a go at it -...
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The diesel BX can collect some condensation and unburnt fuel in the exhaust which only seems to come out on hard acceleration. Its worth giving the...
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Last post by jeremy Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:34 pm
Estate Tailgate rattles
by davidc » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:42 pm
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Hi
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Only since 64 :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:56 pm
Engine Removal
by kiwi » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:58 am
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I am stripping down the BX16RS I have and the final thing to remove is the engine. Question is can it be done without a winch?
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VICTORY!!!!!! :lol:
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Last post by kiwi Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:16 pm
ZX coolant temperature sensor removal
by timbo2410 » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:31 pm
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I have got a VDO gauge and a sensor to install in my ZX diesel. I am not removing the original red light sensor. I will use the spare sensor mounting...
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Thanks for that, I just hope that I've been sent the correct thread on the sensor... one way to find out I suppose :wink:
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Last post by timbo2410 Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:57 am
Just a couple of of estate questions really....
by ed4ferrets » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:38 pm
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Anyone have experience of removing the ugly black tape like stuff that runs across the tailgate below the glass?
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Ed - there's a section on estate light swappage here on the BX DIY site - though it may not detail exactly which wire colours are involved....
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Last post by ed4ferrets Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:48 pm
Whats this pipe called please
by MULLEY » Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:21 pm
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Its rotten & is on my Gti.
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too late now, spent the princley sum of £7.84.....
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:30 pm
Fuel gauges (part 2)
by jrdpod » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:55 pm
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Recently, my Meteor ran out of petrol, because I thought it still had enough, because the needle was sitting just below the red line on the left of...
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If you are up to it, follow the details here:
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Last post by Brian Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:54 pm
jrdpod's Meteor progress
by jrdpod » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:04 pm
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Evening All,
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When I bought my 19TXD earlier this year, it had a low water warning light fault where the light would sometimes come on even though the water level...
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Last post by ellevie Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:35 am
Oil Change Dilema
by kiwi » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:32 am
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First time changing the oil on the 19TZS and hit a problem straight away.
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I have tried hot summers in DK - but never high altitudes as it does not exists here :wink:
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Last post by kiwi Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:13 am
new windscreen?
by toddao » Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:03 pm
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I look at the world through 21 years' worth of scratches on my windscreen . A new one has come up on ebay here and before I jump in..
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Thanks for replies fellas. Seems it's one to leave to the pros - if I can find one in the BX free vicinity!
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Last post by toddao Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:29 am
Brake pedal pulsing
by ohms » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:08 pm
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Hello chaps, once again trying to sort out the little idiosyncracies of this bloody xantia and would like your opinions.
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The pulsing Xantia brake pedal is much the same as the rear sinking BX.
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Last post by AndersDK Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:06 am
Rear struts : anybody ever opened one ?
by cauchoiskev » Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:27 am
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The reason I am asking is because the sealing joints are not sold for the BX, but I suspect (hope) that there are Xantia joints available which might...
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It's not normal for the LHM to fill the rubber boot, nor is it normal for there to be much oil in there at all.
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Last post by DLM Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:49 pm
Asking for a weekend of someone's time.
by Oscar » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:19 pm
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Hi
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) I'm in for the Doseur. I've done a couple on TDs and I don't see what the fuss is all about. (Last one took no more than three hours. Two tips: Tie...
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Last post by DLM Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:21 pm
Useless PSA lead battery clamps.
by DavidRutherford » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:49 pm
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... and how to bin them forever.
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You also have two very random wires escaping from your engine bay!
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Last post by m_2975 Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:46 am
Diesel return pipe
by toddao » Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:18 pm
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Just seen that the pipe that returns to the tank is quite badly degraded where it passes through a hanger before disappearing underneath, round the...
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Outside temp was up today so changed the diesel return. It was 8mm dia. approx 1.2m to hard lines underneath. Got squirted with diesel of course but...
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Last post by toddao Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:47 pm
Front Height corrector...Major problems!
by ohms » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:37 pm
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Hi all,
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Problem sorted...After much effin and jeffin, played about with the adjuster rod and have got it exactly right again. Thank god my struts weren't the...
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Last post by ohms Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:59 pm
Hydraulic fluid reservoir
by pindimar » Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:26 am
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Yellow disc between the two red lines and all of that
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Somwhere in this topic the mention of an HP pipe rupture brought back some scary memories.
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Last post by kermit the frog Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:37 pm
Solex autochoke waxstat
by ellevie » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:08 pm
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I'm just posting this for future reference as I seem to remember someone saying that waxstats for the Solex autochoke are no longer available or very...
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Yes you're right Stuart, I've installed a manual choke in my 19TRS Solex carb. I've never actually come across a defective waxstat but at least they...
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Last post by ellevie Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:54 pm
M.o.t.
by saint gaz » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:36 am
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Mine is due next week. But just a general question, what do you check befor you take yours in? In general i just make sure the tyres have tread and...
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Mot sorted for another year. just 1 addvisory on a spot of welding around a drain hole under the sill adjacent to the drivers door. my brother rekons...
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Last post by saint gaz Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:07 pm
Er problem with me rad
by MULLEY » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:50 pm
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Noticed that only the top half of the rad is warm, the bottom is stone cold. Could i do some damage if i continued driving the car?
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Hoorah! welld one guys,, ken ive alays got bxs that need some loving if you always feel the need! :wink:
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Last post by tim leech Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:06 pm
fuel leak
by citroen7 » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:52 am
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morning chaps!
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just to update everybody , i was sat thinking where to go next and i thought change the fuel filter for the later one over the stat, so took...
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Last post by citroen7 Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:57 pm
pipes
by seajay19gt » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:43 pm
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I`m a newbie to this site,i had a bx 19gt some years ago,ans i got rid of it cos at the time i couldn`t afford to mot it,rusty brake lines were the...
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thanks for the all the info re.brake and suspension lines, v.useful! I`ve always been a fan of bx`s,ever since the mid 90`s,when i used to visit a...
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Last post by seajay19gt Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:04 am
exhaust back box clamp
by ellevie » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:50 pm
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The BX exhaust back box is supported by a hook on the box which connects via a rubber mount to another hook which is welded to the side of the boot....
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Excellent idea Ellevie! :D
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Last post by Way2go Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:30 pm
Green blood leak...
by ed4ferrets » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:24 pm
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There is a rather rapid leak seemingly from the uppermost of the steel pipes running along the crossmember behind the engine. Looks like it is where...
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Did it in high, job done and dusted, cheers :wink:
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Last post by ed4ferrets Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:30 am
Airbags in a BX?
by kiwi » Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:07 am
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Someone confirm this for me that the BX was never fitted with Airbags?
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Jordan in a BX! lol.
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Last post by mike st gilles Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:57 pm
Rear suspension "clacking noise"
by classic2cv » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:13 pm
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I’m getting a clacking noise from the rear suspension
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I saved a copy of this site some time ago and thought that it had gone too but I lost it so I’ll save it again
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Last post by classic2cv Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:48 pm
Smells of petrol
by Doz » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:21 pm
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After sorting out all the hydraulic leaks for the MOT, the damn thing now decides to leak another sort of fluid, the expensive sort... petrol :roll:...
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damn, pipe's too fat ](*,) adjourned ... beers
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Last post by Doz Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:42 pm
Driveshafts
by jeremy » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:06 pm
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For a long time my TD BX Estate has been rather rough and has wobbled its gearlever rather vigorously in 5th at any speed. I've had a good look at it...
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When we rebuilt the series one 16V a few years back, we did amongst other things, the driveshafts ourselves.
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Last post by AlanS Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:48 am
Aircon repairs.
by Jaba » Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:35 pm
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My aircon in my GTi had very poor performance a couple of years ago. Lots of funny noises in the evaporator and cooling starting well then gradually...
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Nothing scientific with the downchange terminology; it means exactly that. When cruising, speeds <6000 rpm but when you change down to overtake etc,...
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Last post by AlanS Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:12 pm
head change 1.9td
by citroen7 » Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:47 pm
follwing the rad failure on my pug 1.9td i have purchased a recon head which came with a head gasket with 3 notches plus one whereas the gasket that...
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Last post by citroen7 Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:47 pm
Stalling on start up
by classic2cv » Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:11 pm
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Since I last serviced my tzd I have found that on cold starting it starts first time as usual then stalls for no reason
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Looking at that pic, the fuel filter in question is of the Purflux C180 version. Those got fitted regardless of the pump type on BX until after 5/92...
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Last post by jonkw Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:46 pm
Changing Clutch cable on a TZD
by joolie » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:40 pm
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Here I was thinking that changing a clutch cable would be a relativley quick and easy operation. . .
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ok! thanks, Ill be on to it in the morrow. . .
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Last post by joolie Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:53 pm
temperature warning lights
by bill o » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:44 pm
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some weeks ago i changed my cambelt ,water pump and bottom hose on my tzd 1.7 turbo,since doing this i have had the yellow /red temp lights and the...
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thanks ,i will try the connector blocks, today i pulled the connectors off the sensors and the lights were still on so it must be an earth fault...
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Last post by bill o Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:57 pm
Bumper paint
by fatgeezer » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:46 pm
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Would the Citroen main dealer stock the white paint in an aerosol that I need for the back bumper on my BX14 St. Tropez? And would I need an...
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ST Tropez as far as im aware were only available in white?
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Last post by tim leech Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:03 pm
BOSCH JETRONIC INJECTION
by tim leech » Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:21 pm
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My newly aquird Gti 8v has the above system fitted, and its running very rich it seems, ive fitted a new air filter, changed the oil and filter and...
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Tim - if it fails on a too high CO reading this indicates a too rich mixture.
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Last post by Jaba Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:06 pm
TD Cams
by ohms » Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:58 am
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Hi all,
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Thanks mate :D
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Last post by ohms Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:07 pm
Fuel injector cleaning
by Mike E (uk) » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:11 pm
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I have just had mine cleaned, posted them on Wednesday afternoon, and they arrived home clean on Friday morning!
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It was also the un-necessary down talking from AlanS about it happening more than once to his knowledge is what really set this all off.
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Last post by AlanS Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:58 am
REAR WASH/WIPE
by tim leech » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:22 pm
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The one on the GTi 8V doesnt work at all, the switch doesnt seem to doa thing, no wash, no movement from the wiper, could it be a fuse or possibly...
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Thanks anders, I have a spare switch somewhere which I knew worked, will also look at the obvious fuses, is there anything else the r/w/w fuses would...
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Last post by tim leech Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:19 pm
Extreme frustration!!!
by fatgeezer » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:24 pm
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Trying to replace the drivers mirror on the BX14 - but cannot remove the window winder to enable removal of the door trim (see other post). The...
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My rear wash wipes bust aswell lol
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Last post by tim leech Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:20 pm
BX Foglight bulbs
by m_2975 » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:05 pm
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Hi Guys,
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Nope....still not working.
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Last post by m_2975 Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:01 pm
The inner world of a BX seatbelt
by toddao » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:35 am
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Thanks to the gnawing of our dog Pelops, I found myself replacing the drivers side ( passenger in Uk) seat belt for the second time this year.
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Bit of locktite, job done.
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Last post by docchevron Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:16 pm
boot length in bx saloon?
by maxgreenwood » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:07 pm
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Hi
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god forbid ! i think one of me on this planet is quite enough :)
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Last post by citroen7 Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:43 am
front end knocks
by B-Hive » Sat Sep 29, 2007 10:52 am
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Hello All
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The droplinks rarely show any regular slack when tested by hand on free dangling wheels. But they can still make an awfull lot of noise during...
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