putting the engine back together, a few questions. . .
by joolie » Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:46 am
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Ok, the cylinder head is changed, exhaust manifold is FINALLY on (it took a while) radiator is back in munis a plug or two. IN the next few days im...
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Is it possible to carry out a temporary repair like I did when I sheared off my thermostat bleed screw several months ago...? :oops: i.e. put a...
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Last post by mnde Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:32 pm
Near side rear arm bearing - still leaning. Any suggestions
by Oscar » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:52 am
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Hi Guys
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Depends on where the wear in the arm happens to be.
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Last post by AlanS Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:26 pm
Spooks in the electricals.
by AlanS » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:10 pm
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Whilst fine tuning the TZi yesterday in conditions that bring back childhood memories of Accrington (cold wet and miserable) I get an order from...
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As posted elsewhere for those who may not have seen it:
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Last post by AlanS Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:37 am
oil filters
by toddao » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:46 pm
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got hold of a Purflux oil filter which on the box says it's suitable only for BX14's , then it goes on to list the diesel 205s,305s etc which is the...
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Everyone seems to recommend purflux, are framm a good alternative??
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:44 pm
Bonnet release
by Jaba » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:44 pm
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My favourite BX - a 1990 GTi is playing up . The bonnet wont open. The catch in the car just wont pull the cable at all.
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Ah, cant say I've seen it mate, but I have spares, so I'll bring one along to the national (I'll be there both days).
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Last post by docchevron Sun Jul 01, 2007 10:48 pm
All the warnings are true !!
by simonineaston » Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:26 pm
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You gnarly experienced BX guys all know this, but I''ll repeat just in case there's any newbie out there who thinks it doesn't apply to him, or...
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Once had a four wheel drive four wheel steer telehoist hold up the back of a Ford 2030 tractor ( I think that was the model, bloody big 4 wheel...
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Last post by Terry Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:37 pm
TD clutch?
by mountainmanUK » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:02 pm
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Searching for options for a clutch kit for Monica (17TXD turbo), and I noticed Euro Car Parts have a GST version for £35, whereas the other option...
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The two Xantia clutches I replaced recently looked absolutely fine, plenty of friction material left, the covers even looked silvery and clean, on...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:15 am
Gearbox question #1 - notchy selection of first gear
by Eric Brough » Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:01 pm
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Most of the BX's I've driven had have an unwillingness to get into first gear. The gears don't crash, but engaging first often seems to take a couple...
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I've just had all the mechanicals out of a TZi with the BE3 gearbox and rebuilt the engine, faced the flywheel and renewed the clutch.
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Last post by AlanS Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:02 pm
External window seals
by CitroenCrazy » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:10 pm
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I didn't notice until I bought my first BX a few weeks ago, but it looks as if the external window seals seem to shrink.
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I enquired about a year ago and they were then. Price was £8 + vat. :)
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Last post by sausage Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:49 pm
BX 16 Problems
by tim leech » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:46 pm
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My newly acquired steed has developed some mechanical problems,
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Nope! I've neglected it too long.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:36 am
bent paper clips on my brake pads...
by simonineaston » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:59 pm
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Hello you jolly BX types out there - can you answer me this small Q?!
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Indeed, that used to be my local (I lived about 100yards from it!).
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:38 am
Don't know how useful this might be, but...
by simonineaston » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:25 pm
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I've just spotted this web site where you can buy one of these... I don't know what they are or how they work, so this is either the Bargain of the...
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Fault code readers are handy things to have really, it saves alot of head scratching. I have one that lives in the boot of the valver.
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Last post by docchevron Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:37 am
clutch change bx 14
by simonbx17 » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:32 pm
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hi, how easy is it to change the clutch in a bx 14 as the haynes manual isn't very clear on this is done has anyone done one before. :) :?
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blimey, i get 10% off at gsf as i'm in the CCC. :)
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Last post by simonbx17 Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:02 pm
lower ball-joint info
by DLM » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:43 pm
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In the course of removing a r/h driveshaft, I went to slip the lower balljoint out of the suspension: I've done this on previous BXs to allow enough...
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I will also say use a nut splitter I have a few and they are so usefull especially when removing bits in scrappers . 8)
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Last post by sleepy0905 Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:08 am
GT Starting issues. Can anyone explain?
by adamskibx » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:55 pm
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Im confused. Yesterday after working on the BX cosmetics, it failed to start, and even though there was fuel in the filter, the filter was below carb...
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I hope you weren't driving it when the bonnet blew off --- that would be pretty scary !
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Last post by ellevie Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:10 pm
How to connect that new car stereo ?
by cacaolat » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:43 pm
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Hi, I have just ordered a new sony car cd player/mp3 and all that stuff....
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:P Thank you very much...for all that good advice. I got a multimeter to be sure about the connections and connected the switched supply from the...
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Last post by cacaolat Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:13 pm
Doseur: Sinking feeling 2...
by Doz » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:37 pm
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With regards to the doseur causing brake failure... My MkI TRS was recalled by Citroen for a modification to the doseur to prevent this from...
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I don't think there is any risk of sudden brake failure due to doseur internal leakage. You get plenty of warning beforehand.
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Last post by cauchoiskev Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:19 am
ICE advice please
by M » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:00 pm
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Not the BX, but the f@*&^ng multiplexed blingo.
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It has got to be possible to fit a radio of your choice to a m/plex car.
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Last post by Jaba Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:35 pm
Another cambelt failure, on 1.6 Meteor.
by jrdpod » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:29 pm
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I 've had the cambelt tensioner fail. The cambelt is still on, but is loose.
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:D
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Last post by BCXM Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:16 pm
BX breakdown
by mnde » Mon May 14, 2007 2:18 pm
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Right.
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That was exactly the trouble I had with my BX16, . Just come out of the Gothard tunnel into France towing my racer at 2.00 in the morning when it...
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Last post by ianselva Tue Jun 26, 2007 4:23 pm
Its in for its MOT.... *Now Passed!*
by PiLsY. » Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:02 pm
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Well, RLO has gone in for its MOT. Waiting to hear back on what its failed on (fog lights and driving lamps packed up at some point over the last...
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And its through. Thanks to the dedication of a certain rainproof scouser who came to the rescue on Monday morning.
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Last post by PiLsY. Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:14 am
Update on Phillips GRX
by Terry » Sun Jun 24, 2007 2:29 pm
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Filled up yesterday at Tescos. 450 miles exactly on the clock. Calaulated milage and it show 60.7 mpg and that on all rural running.
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Lowest here is 94.9p too. More typically it's 97.9p.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:39 pm
Suspension Probs - diagnosis/advice please
by MULLEY » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:56 pm
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Righto, the suspension has been crashy over the smaller type bumps & i initially thought it was the mechanical suspension parts that would be the...
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Thats a very kind offer Mulley, I'll let you know if I buy a bulk amount! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:25 pm
electrical earth fault???
by charlie » Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:42 pm
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have got what i think is an earth fault
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PM sent my good man!
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Last post by docchevron Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:50 am
Dashboard gremlins
by jrdpod » Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:56 pm
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The stop light on my dashboard somtimes remains lit, even though there are no reasons/problems for it to do so.
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Many thanks to all who responded to this topic.
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Last post by jrdpod Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:28 pm
Name THAT leak. . .
by joolie » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:57 am
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While supergluing the engine backtogether after a long time standing (and sliding off supports thank to the 'fake asphalt' ground the car is standing...
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Impossible to say without seeing the car really.
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Last post by kiwi Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:47 am
Oil Leak and new dipstick parts?
by adamskibx » Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:09 pm
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Does anyone know where you can buy camshaft oil seals for the distributor side? Ive asked GSF and AEP autoparts, and called two local shops, both of...
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Oooops :oops:
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Last post by adamskibx Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:35 pm
Gti Cambelt
by MULLEY » Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:01 am
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Should i buy a kit that includes the tensioners, or just get the cambelt changed? whilst i'm at it, should i also change the water pump? & again...
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Nothing on your scale guys, but we had a mini monsoon earlier.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:02 am
URGENT! Exhaust help needed...
by PiLsY. » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:49 am
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Hi all. The ticket is due on the GTI on friday and I've got a bloody great crack where the front box joins the front pipe. Its been repaired already...
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Vanny, Mat came up this morning and left with a spare (non-BX) exhaust. Hopefully there will be a way of cobbling something together to get his car...
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Last post by cavmad Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:00 pm
Sticking Speedo
by tim leech » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:11 pm
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As it says, the tgs one sticks at 40mph and wont go above it, you then have to give the dash pod a good hard tap for it to go back to zero even when...
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6am this morning went to get the TRS out of its Garage and what a bugger it was to start, time for a service me thinks.
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Last post by kiwi Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:00 pm
Will this fit...??
by RKM » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:25 am
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Will a TD driveshaft with ABS teeth fit a TD car without ABS?
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yup :D
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Last post by ken newbold Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:53 am
Help - MOT failure due to emissions
by Brian King » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:47 pm
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My GTi 4x4 has just slunk away from the MOT registering 9 instead of 3 on the CO reading. My local Citroen expert says he cannot adjust the Bosch...
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He is, but he doesn't like to mention it! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:11 am
Radiator hose BX 19GTI (K reg)
by JohnHA » Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:10 pm
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I think i need a new Radiator Hose, Citroen part no., 9S 634 779. A long one from the bottom of the Radiator left, to the top right and with a little...
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Quinton Hazell used to do some BX hoses - and your friendly local spares shop or a factor may be able to get one.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:29 pm
central locking
by simonbx17 » Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:24 pm
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i appear to have a problem with my central locking when i shut the passenger door the solenoid activates tries to re unlock and when driving over...
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cheers guys,
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Last post by simonbx17 Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:40 pm
Bleeding the coolant in my TZD...
by simonineaston » Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:07 pm
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I know we've been here before, folks and once more Thanx for all your various contributions, but may I ask one more Q just to put me at my ease?
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Cheers Jeremy, you learn something every day and I didn't know that.
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Last post by cavmad Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:58 pm
clunks and clonks
by charlie » Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:05 pm
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im getting noise from the front suspension....
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ta mr b
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Last post by charlie Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:27 pm
A heads up for anyone doing an engine rebuild.
by AlanS » Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:46 am
Just finished a full rebuild of a DKZ engine out of a TZi which is a 1.9 petrol but I'd reckon this would apply to either petrol or diesel in the...
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Last post by AlanS Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:46 am
Strange knock
by Barnsley BXer » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:42 pm
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Car started knocking from nearside front suspenion area this morning.Sounded like a CV/driveshaft knock.Seeing as I was on afternoons and in the...
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Noise more or less stopped this morning.Went to Ken's feeling rather sheepish/foolish :oops: :oops: :oops: He checked the CV joint and there wasn't a...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:37 pm
THE SUN AINT GONNA SHINE ANYMORE!
by tim leech » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:31 pm
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Well not in my white 16TGS it isnt, the eleccy sunroof is duff, Ive changed the motor and the switch from ones that definatly do work ok and still...
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Will wait for Mr Fearn to take a looky as hes much cheaper! :D
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Last post by tim leech Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:40 pm
Temp Gauge
by Ian_Fearn » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:07 pm
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I know this has been covered before but i need some advice.
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OK, that would confirm what Anders wrote. I'll order it this morning.
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Last post by cauchoiskev Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:14 am
Strut Failure/HC Linkage
by Way2go » Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:45 pm
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Success! :D Changed the Strut by the roadside and gained my suspension back. :D So was able to drive the patient home. 8)
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Replied mukka :wink:
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Last post by docchevron Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:42 am
A bit of a headbanger.
by AlanS » Sun May 27, 2007 9:51 am
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The TZi that I'm currently ripping the mechanical gizzards out of and refurbishing also managed to rot a hydraulic pipe off in a strange place; just...
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OK, reorganised the (rubber) plumbing and all is well.
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Last post by AlanS Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:11 pm
Vinegar.
by AlanS » Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:31 am
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Often hearing suggestions about use of vinegar in car repairs. Has anyone here ever successfully used it?
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Hi Alan,
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Last post by Brian Mon Jun 11, 2007 11:28 am
Slow mk1 flasher syndrome
by Kitch » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:15 am
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On the 16RS I just got, it has an issue with the indicators that I've had before on other mk1's. They do work, but theres a really long pause in...
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60 to 120 fpm.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:32 am
Sheared headbolt
by AlanS » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:26 am
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Been redoing a DKZ engine out of a TZi and in the process of stripping down, had the ultimate nightmare happen; a headbolt sheared off. Nothing all...
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We've just changed an engine in a ZX, ok, it was only a poxy XU5 monopoint thing, awful car, gutless as hell...
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Last post by docchevron Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:51 am
R12 to R134a conversion.
by DavidRutherford » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:18 pm
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Considering the number of people on here who have done this conversion on a BX, it's well worth asking about....
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This is the stuff that's got the Industry nervous. particularly DuPont who have made a fortune out of having a monopoly on ozone depleting gases for...
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Last post by AlanS Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:06 pm
jrdpod's restoration progerss
by jrdpod » Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:05 pm
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J544 VHJ, my 1.6 Meteor has had its odd panels sprayed grey, to match the rest of the car. However, due to limitations in how paint can be mixed...
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Any pics, John?
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:36 pm
Rapid LHM Loss
by Way2go » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:09 pm
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Hi Guys URGENT,
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Well, the strut has arrived from pleides :D and with transport/assistance kindly being provided by brother-in-law I am off to do the roadside removal...
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Last post by Way2go Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:14 pm
Auto box level.
by Geoffrey Gould » Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:49 pm
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Hello all this about getting the level correct when the box is up to temperature. The problem is that if the level is correct when hot and I take it...
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They never learn some of these characters do they?
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Last post by AlanS Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:16 pm
LHM leak - driver side rear strut return
by bllewellyn » Tue May 22, 2007 2:30 pm
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Hello. I own a metallic blue 1989 1.9 TZD (and am very fond of it) but a couple of weeks ago I noticed a 'puddle' of LHM in the garage by the...
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It seems to be sorted out now - in fact it was the plastic return pipe from the rear height corrector which was leaking (which runs alongside the...
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