Compression loss TZD
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joolie »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:29 pm
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My TZD is up and running, flew its MOT and is chugging along niceley.
But thats about it. When I hit 3000rpm (approx. - the tachos up the duff, can...
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Im surprised that so much power can be lost from air in the turbo system.
I know that the ducts are not connected properly, so its likley to be...
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Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:35 pm
How do I fix my Tacho? (TZD)
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joolie »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:30 pm
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Maybe its been asked a million times before, refer me to a thread if there is one, or explain nice and slow.
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Its driven by a sensor on the back of the clutch housing (engine side ) The sensor is a black sylindrical device about 12mm in diameter.
Is the...
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Last post by jeremy
Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:04 pm
How do I unstick my fuel guage?
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joolie »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:35 pm
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Its stuck fast.
Maybe filling to the top with regular dieseil will help, but IM unlikey to do that, only RME (Biodiesel) and vegoil for me (my poor...
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Take the tank sender unit out and clean it. You get at it under the back seat - under one of the circular plastic plugs. Tap the outer ring round a...
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Last post by jeremy
Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:33 pm
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Last post by AndersDK
Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:42 pm
Plastic glue.
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Geoffrey Gould »
Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:34 am
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Hi all. I have found some plastic 'glue' that is good for repairing the trim and brackets that tend to get fragile. An example being the 'A' post...
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I think it was just a window cleaner with a bit of vinegar in it?? didnt realise Halfords sold that type of glue, will have to wip over & get some....
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:33 pm
BX 17TZD Cam belt failure - Likely damage?
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andycadabra »
Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:07 pm
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I've just had a cam belt failure and would be grateful for any advice as to what damage this might have caused to the engine, together with the...
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another TZD saved \:D/
i like stories with happy ending :D
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Last post by classic2cv
Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:39 pm
BX19 hydraulic suspension
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citronella »
Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:14 am
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I have a 1992 Citroen BX19TXD automatic. The suspension has suffered a number of leaks and pipes have been replaced by the main dealer over a period...
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I expect the front will drop after the car has been left overnight if you lean on the bonnet (or even when you get in the car) in which case they may...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:01 pm
Auto choke and poor sparks
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cacaolat »
Fri May 04, 2007 2:00 pm
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it happened again. Last night the good old Bx was driven just about a mile. parked it, and a few hours later it would not start again.
It happened...
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yes the flap springs back nicely, I still gave it some WD40
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Last post by cacaolat
Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:19 pm
BX 16 Temp Senders
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Ian_Fearn »
Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:02 pm
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Just fitted a temp gauge to the 16.
I've done this on a couple of TD's and theres 2 sender units. 1 for the red light and 1 for the yellow light....
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Job done now, there are 2 senders but one is very well hidden
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:04 pm
Who's right; PSA or Haynes?
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AlanS »
Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:51 am
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I don't know if I've just stumbled across a major boo boo by PSA or another monumental ballsup by Haynes, but when I pulled the engine down out of...
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Anders, here's the other mute point with this stuff up.
By reversing the scraper ring, it seems to encourage higher bore wear, but I was lucky enough...
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Last post by AlanS
Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:48 pm
slow puncture
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jrdpod »
Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:41 am
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One of my tyres appeared to have a slow puncture, which I thought I'd traced to a faulty valve.
However, the tyre dealer found that the wheel itself...
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Doesnt happen with hydraulic citroens, the ride just gets bumpy as the tyre starts shredding to bits when its blown out. Other cars its normally a...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:23 pm
Weird Speedo Day
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kiwi »
Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:27 pm
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Yesterday my speedo failed :shock:
Reversed out of a friends drive and next second noticed I no longer had a speedo reading. Whilst filling with...
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- cable drive connectors may need a bit of tying up.
- speedo instrument needle just got stuck for the odd reason
- the speedo drive on the diff may...
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Last post by AndersDK
Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:37 pm
Have a look at me bubbles...
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simonineaston »
Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:37 pm
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I am trying to put off the day when I will have to take the cylinder head off... one of the strategies I have come up with is asking you chaps for...
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OK Folks, Thanks for all your comments - I really appreciate your time and expertise, but I've come to a decision, which is I'll have to get rid of...
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Last post by simonineaston
Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:17 pm
Garret turbo ??s
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Jaba »
Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:24 pm
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I am in the process of doing an engine swap. The turbo in my car is leaking oil.
My replacement engine is a recon job with 25K of use.
The leaky...
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The valve in the exhaust outlet - is it the wastegate valve ?
Yes.
The elbow that I took off did not have a gasket. Is this normal to have no...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:25 pm
Rear suspension squeek
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by
poormansgs »
Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:03 pm
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Although my BX14 rises quickly, there is a persistant squeeking from the rear somewhere - and when stopped - it creaks before lowering - sometimes...
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Cheers for clarifying how to tell whether you need them or not. I decided to get some just incase.
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:50 pm
Oh Dear - my body's going rusty...
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simonineaston »
Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:54 pm
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Because I'm working on the engine's head, I've taken lots of bits off under the bonnet, so I can now see how much rust there is in my nearside inner...
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This is one of the commonest places for a BX to rust - and to my eyes that rust is about about as bad as it gets. An extensive repair is needed.
As...
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Last post by DLM
Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:21 pm
Before I remove my head, some Q.s for you guys...
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simonineaston »
Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:16 pm
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Having followed your good advice, folks and had a jolly good go at bleeding my coolant, I am here to tell you chaps that my system blows more bubbles...
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Have just re-read the last few posts in this topic and now that I have lifted my head off (last week-end) - boy do some of those comments make...
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Last post by simonineaston
Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:30 pm
Timing belt tensioner won't tension (Bx TD)
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classic2cv »
Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:52 pm
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I’ve just had a go at doing the cambelt and have come across a problem
when i tried to slacken the timing belt tensioner is was stuck fast and...
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it's all done and running now
with no leaks and no bits left over :D
I think that both of you are right
I managed to refit the tensioner with...
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Last post by classic2cv
Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:53 am
Door Mirror Glass
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kiwi »
Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:25 am
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The glass in the Electric Passenger mirror has come unstuck.
I noticed it used to have a sticky back to it, now the question is how would be best to...
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I fixed it with Carpet tape :lol:
Vanny it aint that warm in my neck of the woods I live 500m above sea level and its temperatures are about the...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:24 am
Wheel and tyre Sizes For tzi estate
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bigmarkbx »
Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:07 pm
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Hello . Please can anyone give me and idea what size wheels and tyres will go on my Bx 19tzi Estate.I know that GTI'S had 185/60's /14in on 5.5 inch...
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The car complete with evidence in each corner...
6Jx14 of the finest non-oe wheels c/w with 195-60-14 Goodyears!
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Last post by cavmad
Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:56 pm
Hardy disc
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cauchoiskev »
Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:52 pm
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On the Citroën online parts list, there is a hardy disc for non-PAS cars, but none for PAS ones.
Does anybody know if they are identical ?
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Mine had one crack it it but was still holding good although it is something that you don't want to take chances with.
I think that damage to mine...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:36 pm
A follow up re ticktime
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tom »
Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:17 pm
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Because some Engineers obviously know better, I have deleted my contribution to this topic.
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Vanny's abusive submissions have been deleted.
I've only ever once seen someone posting the contents of PM communication. That made me red boiling...
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Last post by AndersDK
Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:51 am
Rusty sunroof - thoughts?
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Baldbazza »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:47 pm
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So, to try to stop the 'inside rain' in the GT, I've dropped the headlining, separated all the gubbins connected to it, cleared semi-blocked drain...
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No worries mate, they can often take some time up with fine tuning...
Easier after 6 beers!!!!! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:55 pm
Engine stand or crane.
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Jaba »
Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:20 pm
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Has anyone got an engine stand or crane that I can borrow. I am in the process of doing an engine transplant on one of my TDs.
I am reluctant to buy...
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god i remember the days of a cahin block and a rafter in the roof, then again the parents garage is built rather well :D
i can also get chain blocks...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:25 pm
Dashboard Lights
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Dave »
Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:15 pm
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Hi there, I've just bought a Bx 19 TGD Estate (1990) its all great and very happy with it except driving at night, when the lights are on i don't...
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The reason of course is close production tolerances
thats a funny idealistic view, as anyone who has ever had to return anything electronics knows...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:18 pm
Getting ready for driving in France in a Pug!
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simonineaston »
Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:05 pm
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Hi Folks, I hope you'll let me off asking this Q on the wrong forum - I've tried the AngloInfo lot and a pukka Pug forum but got no response on...
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you do need;
a warning triangle (need a warning device that can be placed 100yds back from the car on roads over a certain speed limit, i think...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:46 pm
Air Con Advice
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mat_fenwick »
Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:32 pm
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I am fitting air con to my BX, taken from a spares car and was wondering whether anyone had advice on which parts of the system I should replace as a...
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I think I may just swap over the non finned sump, that seems to work fine 'as is'. Don't like making work, got enough jobs lined up to last me a...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:59 pm
Up and running AGAIN. . .
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joolie »
Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:45 pm
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OK, after the last attempt, I decided to fix the HG proper this time, took it to be skimmed, got the valve oil seals done too. . . I never seen...
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Nope - Turbo is fine !
Long wide plastic pipe going to the air filter - is not going to - but FROM the airfilter - TO the turbo.
This is the air...
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Last post by AndersDK
Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:54 pm
tic time not improved
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dumbtime »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:59 pm
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Hey All,
I changed my accumulator sphere the other day and the tic time has not improved. Ive been hassleing DavidR a bit too much and thought would...
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Right you are mate. I'm a bit on the hop right now, as in, I should be somewhere else and not sat behind a computer, but I'll PM you with details of...
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:54 pm
bx heater fan
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c90cassette »
Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:57 pm
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hi i know this is common prob but does anyone know why fan stays on low speed and wont switch off?thanks
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Ah, I know nothing about electrics mate, nothing at all. all powered by smoke I reckon..
Tom really is the man for all things wire realted, I'm not...
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:20 am
Dull Cracking sound followed by
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MULLEY »
Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:31 pm
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ooooooooooooooooooooh bolxxks, i have stripped the far right hand bolt on the rocker cover..... is there anything i can do?
This is what happens...
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We could make a TUD BX, although I'm not sure why!?!!
Dont stress it dude, we all make typo's / errors etc. I've got a PHD in it!! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:40 pm
Mastic
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Baldbazza »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:43 am
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A simple question!
Just dropped the GT's headlining to fix a perennial leak from the sunroof. Having got rather wet coming home from the Huntingdon...
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I helped to pre-strip a caravan he's about to break.
Good man!!! :twisted:
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Last post by Baldbazza
Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:51 pm
Ew.Yuk part 2
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MULLEY »
Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:22 pm
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My turn :cry:
Thought i would change the air filter (mines the rectangular shaped one) on the TZD, very dirty & wth a pool of oil at the front of the...
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I can finish at 2:30ish all being well. Will take me an hour to get over to yours from there.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:25 am
Desperately seeking (front pivot) shaft
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DLM »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:33 pm
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Tom and I are stuck replacing my offside front arm pivot shaft - and so is the shaft. I suspect the shaft and suspension bushes have been on the car...
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Thanks to all for suggestions and commiserations. Anders - nice to hear from you again. Unfortunately we've been through all the options suggested....
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Last post by DLM
Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:26 am
Spark Plugs
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kiwi »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:30 am
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Thought I would share this little experiance with you.
Ever since I got my BX it has been a pig starting from cold especially on the colder...
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This Eyquem plug should be set to 1.0mm gap for the BX.
Later cars have more than adequate HT power to overcome larger plug gaps. Was only an issue...
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Last post by AndersDK
Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:39 pm
Photo or diagram required.
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AlanS »
Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:54 am
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Does anyone have a diagram or pics of the gallies in a ZF 4HP14 transmission valve block?
Got one in bits and a couple of yellow plastic balls fell...
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contains exploded views
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Last post by AndersDK
Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:01 pm
Front Speakers
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by mountainmanUK » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:14 pm
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Hi!
I decided to the front speakers (in doors) on my BX for a pair of nice Megavox Chrome 4 ones. Trouble is the original Cit fittings are 5 , and I...
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I've only stuck one in for the moment Richard! (To replace the VERY duff drivers side one). Working fine with its passenger side colleague, and I'm...
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:52 pm
TZD starting woes, plus extras
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ohms »
Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:20 pm
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The TZD has started playing up already...It's always been a bit of a slow starter, needing the glow plugs even when upto temp to start. The starter...
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Glowplugs generally either work or don't. Thus they can simply be checked with a bulb and battery.
The XUD will start on 3 cylinders very happily...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:48 am
Strange noises and other problems of a new owner
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simonmall »
Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:06 pm
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New member in trouble unashamedly looking for help and advice. OK honesty bit first – I bought a BX TZD Turbo in the same way I have bought a lot of...
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The hole by the flywheel is difficult to find - and in fact I dropped the starter motor off when looking for it. In fact a junior hacksaw frame is...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Aug 02, 2007 6:54 am
Door card/panel removal
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by
ed4ferrets »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:44 pm
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Not exactly technical but I am battling to remove a front door card. All torx screws removed and the usual unclipping of the card successful but it...
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didn't need the big persuader after all 8)
Bummer! :cry: Persauding sticks are always fun! :wink: :lol:
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:30 am
roof bars
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Martyn »
Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:16 pm
I.m looking for some roof bars for my BX. Does anybody know which Paddy Hopkirk feet fit the BX, as I'm trying to buy s/h? I believe they,re the same...
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Last post by Martyn
Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:16 pm
headlight protectors etc
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iain mcgregor »
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:21 am
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Can anyone please help me find a pair of headlight protectors for my TZD Turbo (1993)? I don't want to pay silly money, but I'd be very happy to...
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Can you guys get this stuff over there?
I have it on all my cars and it can't be seen. It was recommended to me by a guy who runs a Jag coupe' at...
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Last post by AlanS
Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:29 am
HELP
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Martyn »
Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:35 pm
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I have managed to break one of the black rubber pipes that lead from the bottom of the front strut to a union on the bottom of the inner wing. The...
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humm... I fixed one of these with a bit of piss pipe and tape the other day, I wonder what my MOT tester will say in 6 months time, if my repair...
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Last post by dumbtime
Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:22 am
Ew. Yuk.
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stuart_hedges »
Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:30 pm
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One of the reasons my fuel consumpion has been so bad - and the car running so badly - is that the fuel line that goes into the filter had gone...
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Just a little update - I've had no hesitation, stalling or misfiring since doing this work. It even runs OK when cold!
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Last post by stuart_hedges
Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:03 pm
Mot today
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cacaolat »
Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:02 pm
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Hi after last years advisories
see here
I've had the handbrake thightened, the brake hoses and brake pads replace last month.
Today the car is at...
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You want to tell your neighbours about Rolls Royce syndrome.
The only time they dont leak oil is when there is no oil left in them to leak!
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:37 am
Wahhh-Hayyyy!! No more wet feet for me!
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by mountainmanUK » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:48 pm
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Ever since I bought Monica in March this year, every time it rained (and that's been quite a lot this summer), the drivers side footwell has been...
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You see jeremy its all about spreading your load!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Amen Bro!
Have to say I've always used the knee / pull option, but...
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:33 am
Octopi?
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by mountainmanUK » Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:21 pm
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Hi!
Browsing the GSF Catalogue for prices for a replacement Octopus, and I noticed the only one listed is described as...
N43406 BX WITH PAS...
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Angle grinders are very last year now Dave...
Gas Axe For The Win! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:29 am
Running on oil
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Martyn »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:08 am
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I'm a little confused on the subject of using veg oil(used or virgin). I have what apeards to be a rotodiesel pump, can I put veg oil through it? Is...
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Both my (Bosch pumped) Cits (Xsara and BX) run on an average mix of 50% sometimes more and sometimes less.........I'm never that anal about whether...
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Last post by mike st gilles
Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:03 am
Wobbly Fuel Gauge
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by tim leech » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:45 pm
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Its fine when over 2/3rds full but below that it hops about like a kitten on a bbq, and below 1/4 it dont work at all.
Sender o gauge do you think?...
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Ambedextrous then!
Aye, I can swin with both hands :lol:
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:19 am
Rev counter a little temperamental
Replies: 11
by
ohms »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:09 pm
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Hi All,
I'm new to these forums and have been away from BX's for some time, but as with all good things in life, am back for more! :D
I've just...
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So perhaps when I bought the new sensor and it cured the problem, it was actually the act of locating the sensor that fixed it?
Almost certainly,...
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Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:09 am
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