Good old Citroen electrics
by mnde » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:59 pm
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Yesterday when I started my BX after work, the coolant level, hydraulic level/pressure, STOP and oil low level warning lights remained lit and...
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altogether now ...
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Last post by Doz Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:52 am
Tow bar
by rob-bx16v » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:31 pm
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Well due to me landing a new job as a car/commecial valeter etc i have come to the point where i now need to fit a tow bar to the blue bx gti to tow...
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HAHAHA
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Last post by m_2975 Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:51 pm
Breathing fatty gooo . . .!
by joolie » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:36 pm
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The breather pipe between the oil filler and air filter is full of yellow white fatty goo and water. . . where the hell has all that come from???
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As has been said this is unusual with a diesel as they normally work at higher (relative) temps than petrols. The cause is that the engine as it...
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Last post by mike st gilles Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:50 am
What are droplinks?
by B-Hive » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:59 pm
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Hello all
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Before changing either the tie rods or drop links, go down to your local Supercheap or Repco and get a needle fitting for your grease gun (it is...
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Last post by roscoe Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:39 pm
Turbo disconnection
by joolie » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:17 pm
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The turbo on my TZD is blowing, and whistling when I disconnet the air ducts. The car is pretty severley underpowered when I hit 2000-3000 revs, but...
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Joolie
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Last post by roscoe Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:21 pm
Lights on warning bleeper
by CitroenCrazy » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:37 am
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This is, I know, a daft question, but should my car have a bleeper to alert me that the lights are on, the ignition is off and the door open ?...
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If the white relay box is missing rather than disconnected, I've got a spare.
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Last post by DLM Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:36 pm
Auto Gearbox Fluid Change
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:31 pm
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I've done a search on this subject and i've found shed loads of info about Dexron 2 and 3 etc but nothing on the actual procedure for changing the...
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Thanks Alan.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:34 pm
rad failure
by citroen7 » Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:15 pm
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hi, guys
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fitted the new rad today but the car was still a bugger to start ,but i fear the worst and i think the head gasket has gone .
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Last post by citroen7 Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:43 pm
Starter Fix..Particularly with inhibitor on autos
by m_2975 » Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:10 pm
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Hi Guys,
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I think the problem with starter solonoids is that if they are driven with insufficient voltage, they do not switch fast enough which causes extra...
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:42 pm
Radiator Coolant Level Tube
by Brian » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:29 am
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Hi Folks,
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Duplicate.
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Last post by Brian Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:54 pm
Rough Running
by kiwi » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:01 pm
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Yesterday took the BX for a long run roughly 250 kms. Got to its destination no problems except some twotish driving but thats another story.
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Hello shades of BMC or British Leyland or Morris or whatever they were called at the time with there awful lead 'top hat' clamps held in place by a...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:11 pm
Coolant Level Switch
by kiwi » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:22 am
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As I was looking in the Haynes manual I noticed it says they the level of the water in the BX Rads should be between 250-300mm from the top of the...
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As a very rough guide, gallon of water expands from cold, by approx 100-150 ML in a vehicle cooling system to normal operating temperature.
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Last post by prm Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:18 pm
Indicator earthing fault
by paulwitchard » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:48 pm
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I've got a problem with the earthing system for the indicators on a TZD estate. They all flash at the same time - with the ones that should be...
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Turned out to be a faulty hazard warning switch! Did cause much head scatching though!
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Last post by paulwitchard Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:59 am
Tool advice
by artic-steel » Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:02 pm
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I am rebuilding a head off a 19 N/A diesel, obviously i'll need to remove the valves, therefore i am in the market for a valve spring compressor.
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as much as everyone will now complain a lot, got to halfords! buy the BIG spring compressor ,adjustable on both ends, and because it is so much...
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Last post by Vanny Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:15 pm
Leaking cooler?
by joolie » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:55 pm
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Somewhere . . . there is coolant escaping. last week I traced the leak to a small gasket just behind the injector, 2 bolts hold on a mounting for the...
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See my many threads on the cooling problems I have had :lol:
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Last post by kiwi Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:26 am
Dodgy engine mounting position
by joolie » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:50 pm
I noticed the coverings for the timing belt were looking very tight, almost bent.
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Last post by joolie Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:50 pm
Rear wash/wipe switch
by JohnHA » Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:40 pm
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Can anyone give a difinative answer please.
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As Doc mentioned, would be best to do a raiding party on an estate for the relay/timer, wiring complete with plugs, and switch.
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Last post by prm Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:49 pm
Passenger Door Central Locking
by kiwi » Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:29 pm
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Ok so replaced all the locks when I replaced the ignition barrel yesterday, I actually now have for the first time a Passenger door lock that opens...
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lol@Vanny.
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Last post by stuart_hedges Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:12 pm
Battery warning lamp
by joolie » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:37 pm
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Having passed the MOT with no faults whatsoever (just a recommendation to sort out the rear arm bearings for winter), Im hapily driving me BX around...
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, but not higher than about 15.5.
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Last post by Doz Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:40 pm
High idle speed
by fourwheelsteer » Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:41 pm
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I've got a BX 1.9 petrol automatic which even once it has warmed up idles at about 1500-2000rpm. The carb has been rebuilt earlier this year...
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Hi,
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Last post by mnde Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:02 pm
Fuel guage fault
by Mr B » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:50 pm
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The needle is all over the place, nice flat road no problem. Go round a corner and the needle goes wild! I've swapped the sender as the previous one...
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Sorry Mr B, I shouldn't be so flippant in the technical threads!
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Last post by stuart_hedges Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:25 pm
side lights and alarm
by shavedchimp » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:08 am
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Just fitted some new sidelight bulbs. Whenever I turn them on, the alarm sounds. Shouldn't they turn on (without the alarm) when you turn the...
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Does the alarm keep going with all your doors shut?
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Last post by mnde Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:38 am
Rear Steer???
by classic2cv » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:32 pm
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At speed the steering on my Tzd feels a little nervous
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the front toe may be out. Must be within 0-3deg toe-OUT to get a stable steering.
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Last post by classic2cv Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:29 am
will 1.9 4x4 engine fit in my meteor?
by jimg » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:24 pm
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I've found a bx19 4 x 4 engine,can anyone tell me how much work it'd take to fit in bx 16 meteor? the engine is 8 v.the reason for the change is my...
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Check your PM's , I have a complete 16 engine, just wrong end of the country
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Last post by artic-steel Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:08 pm
BX Meteor progress
by jrdpod » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:27 pm
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My BX Meteor is running well in general, 4 months after I put it back on the road.
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I would probably do whole car as have lack of space at home.
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Last post by jimg Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:02 pm
rear arm bearing help needed
by pikey » Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:05 pm
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replacing the goosed rear arm bearings but i have a problem, the pin that secures the suspension to the rear arm has corroded away leaving a couple...
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You need a punch absolutely no bigger than 3mm dia.
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Last post by AndersDK Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:21 am
Coolant temp sensor
by timbo2410 » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:45 pm
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Does anybody know what the size and length of thread is on the coolant temp sensor on a ZX ? Also, if I am fitting an aftermarket coolant temp gauge,...
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thanks for that guys, I will put the order in on Monday. Have a good one
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Last post by timbo2410 Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:38 pm
1988 GTI splutter problem mid range rpm
by zowark » Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:14 pm
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Hi, I have had a good look around and could find a post on my problem...
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Well this week I took her out a few times into town.
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Last post by zowark Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:41 pm
drive shaft nut size
by classic2cv » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:38 pm
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i've been trying to get a socket so i can undo the driveshafts on a tzd that i'm breaking for parts
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David –lol. Well done.
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Last post by prm Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:59 pm
Ignition Barrel Repair
by kiwi » Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:25 pm
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I replaced the ignition Barrel and since replacing it I have lost the tone form the Radio/CD player that always got when took key out of ignition....
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Thanks for that and I will check out the 12v supply, although other than that blipty blop missing seems to have no effect.
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Last post by kiwi Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:39 pm
Chips (and no fish)
by tim leech » Sun Sep 02, 2007 6:58 pm
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Ive bought a powerchips engine chip for my car for the pricely sum of £5, it says its a case of remove the old one from the ECU and replace with this...
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Hello tim leech,
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Last post by ami8i Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:28 pm
Rear Speaker Locations
by sausage » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:57 pm
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Hi All,
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Hello,
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Last post by ami8i Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:15 pm
have i killed the fuel injection/or ecu on my tri
by bigmarkbx » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:37 am
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While checking the air filter i rested the air flow meter assemby on the engine and battery.but it slipped and the metal wiring retaing tab hit...
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did the same thing myself a few years back, i seem to remember a citroen mechanic showing me how to bypass the airflow meter using the infamous black...
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Last post by rob-bx16v Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:41 am
Help find ABS info
by Jaba » Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:10 pm
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I have a permanently on ABS light.
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Update on this problem.....
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Last post by Jaba Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:59 pm
Auto choke problem 85 TRS MK1
by B-Hive » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:26 pm
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Hello Everyone
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Hello and welcome! Any chance of some pictures of your rare car?
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Last post by mnde Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:00 pm
electric window motor overhaul
by B-Hive » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:12 pm
Its late (2.01am) and I have no date so thought I'd give some info on how to freshen up a lecky window motor and switches
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Last post by B-Hive Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:12 pm
LPG venturi conversion on a 19TZS
by Kevin B » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:22 pm
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I am actively considering an LPG conversion on a BX19 TZS estate. This will be a budget conversion. I also intend to fit at the same time a manual...
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You will need to set the ignition timing a bit later (closer to TDC) to avoid backfiring. IIRC it should be reset to some 4deg from 8deg BTDC....
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Last post by docchevron Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:13 pm
noisy front end
by B-Hive » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:40 pm
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Whilst I'm in the mood of posting..
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Check the bottom ball joints too.
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Last post by docchevron Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:59 pm
Fancy brake pads & discs
by MULLEY » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:25 pm
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Anyone tried using EBC Greenstuff pads or similar & are they actually any better? What about these grooved discs some of which even have holes in em,...
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... naah I'm Scottish ... :lol:
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Last post by AndersDK Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:55 pm
Misfire Solved
by kiwi » Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:12 am
I did not really notice this whilst driving and the performance of the BX was not even dented. But whilst idling I noticed a misfire with the put put...
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Last post by kiwi Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:12 am
One touch electric window switch modification.
by Kevin B » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:00 am
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I am wondering if it is possible to retrofit a one touch electric window switch for the use of the passenger, instead of the existing switch.
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Unless you crash into water :oops:
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:11 pm
Dim clock?
by sausage » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:22 pm
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Help!
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Just to update, it was only the bulb that had gone so replaced it courtesy of work :wink: Did the resistor mod while I was at it then got all carried...
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Last post by sausage Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:28 pm
Words of wisdom required.
by AlanS » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:43 am
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As many know. I have been playing around with a BX Tri-122 estate for a while now.
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Fair play Alan, I live on pain killers. Couldn't get through a day without them.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:55 am
Steel bonnet on a BX TRi
by Bazza » Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:36 am
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Hi all, Just purchased this TRi in superfast red. Its an Auto and isnt as fast off the line as my TRi manual job. I bought it last week and was...
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Speaking of bonnets; I have a burnt out 16V sitting in my yard with the mechanicals out.
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Last post by AlanS Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:36 am
Starter Motors
by kiwi » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:26 pm
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Listed are 3 types of starter motor for the BX16/19 would replacing a Bosch with either the Ducellier or Paris Rome make any differance?
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i've got a Xantia TD starter motor on my bx 16v engine, there ain't a huge amount of difference between any starters (except for the 1.4 starters...
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Last post by Vanny Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:04 am
Gauges
by timbo2410 » Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:14 pm
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Can anybody tell me if MARINE gauges are any different to AUTOMOTIVE gauges?
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ok so it sounds like I can use them without issue... now for the technical wording when I order them... can anybody tell me what to ask for when I...
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Last post by timbo2410 Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:06 pm
engine oil
by kermit the frog » Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:46 pm
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i change the oil in my bx regularly every 3000 miles and until recently i had a rather large oil leak which i managed to trace to the cam seal at the...
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Michael, in all honesty, I think you need to go and have another talk to your grandfather (?) Marcel.
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Last post by AlanS Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:10 pm
XUD11 engine upgrade BX
by Kevin B » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:04 pm
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Hello all,
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But I've never heard about shoe-horning the 2.1td12valve into a BX.
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Last post by AndersDK Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:37 pm
Cylinder Head Rebuilds.
by tim leech » Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:38 pm
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Where is best and how much do they cost guys?
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I think he does the work - but if you read all the site you'll find he doesn't seem very commercially minded. I've only read his site with interest...
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Last post by jeremy Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:12 am
Lubing front struts
by Mutz » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:05 pm
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Hey Guys,
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Depends how quick you are on your feet. :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by AlanS Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:06 am
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