Wheels, bolts and trims again
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:30 am
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I am considering putting a new set of 185 profile tyres on a set of good steels from a GTi and putting them on my TGS. Can I use the same bolts from...
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For some time I've been buying Continental Eco whatsits for both the ZX and the TD BX Estate - which are both on 175 65 x 14. I recently put the...
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Last post by jeremy Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:19 pm
Seized Glow plug
by ianselva » Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:20 am
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Hi Guys , although I have deserted the ranks of BX owning I still have a Citroen 1.7 D camper. It only starts on 3 on cold mornings so I went to...
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Go very steady with stuck glowplugs. I broke a large chunk off the cylinder head on my Sister's ZX D at Christmas :shock: Fortunately we were able to...
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Last post by RichardW Thu Jun 07, 2007 12:44 pm
Dead battery? Or BXs coming alive and conspiring?
by stuart_hedges » Wed May 23, 2007 8:29 pm
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So, I'm just back from viewing this BX.
When I was about to leave, my BX (D180) wouldn't start. It just clicked the solenoid without turning the...
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the pattern seems to be that the car starts fine in the mornings but is a bit more reluctant when it's hot.
Drove to Canterbury and back over two...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:48 pm
Accelerator woes?
by cavmad » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:56 pm
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Just recently have noticed a very `flat` feel when accelerating. Definately running on all four (or seems to be) but it feels lethargic though...
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Sorry 'bout the off topic thingy..... :oops: .. love the dictionary. :D
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Last post by st gilles Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:41 pm
Seeking info on tubular rocking-horse-poo.....
by DLM » Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:25 pm
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I will need to rig up a repair to either one of the heater hoses or the thermostat-to-collector hose on my TZD. While I'm sure it can be solved for...
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Do you mean the dreaded braided hoses. :?:
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Last post by ken newbold Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:47 pm
Petrol Flap
by tim leech » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:25 pm
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Right err ok does anyone know how the metal ring that protrudes slighty out of the filler on a bx is fixed on please, is the metal ring with two cut...
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Managed to get one from the local citroen dealer after I went down there and showed them what parts I need on the pc. Cost £15 all in all.
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Last post by tim leech Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:22 am
TAILGATE
by larry » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:05 am
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DOES ANYBODY KNOW WERE I CAN GET TAILGATE HINGE PINS FOR MY...BX...LARRY
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OK thanks Ken, I imagin you have to feed the woring loom out for the wiper/ heated rear window and lights?
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Last post by tim leech Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:20 pm
I've got the horn!!
by wannab-x » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:11 pm
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Hello! I’ve taken my TZS for an MOT today, and she’s failed.
On the horn.
Please can I have advice/assistance on how to get it sorted in time...
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According to my GPS, my spedo reads about 33 when I'm doing 30 ... +/- wobble of course....
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Last post by Doz Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:31 pm
getting heater fan to work
by gazpacho andulus » Sat May 26, 2007 5:42 pm
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couldn't find any sort of plug and have checked the fuses. where is this plug? :?
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Glad to hear it Chris! (just like the blower fan! :wink: )
That makes TWO of us who now have working fans, thanks to the advice in this fine club!...
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Last post by mountainmanUK Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:52 am
Bio fuels
by toddao » Tue May 29, 2007 10:14 am
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After seeing those two veg-oil powered BXs for sale on ebay it's got me interested in the conversion. Has anyone done it or know how to do it? I've...
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Ahhhh, a bit more involved than i thought, i think i will stick with what i have for the mo, when fuel hits over £1 a litre then i may go veggie....
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:58 pm
Mystery noise
by AlanS » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:42 pm
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I'm presently doing some work on a BX TZi owned by a family friend (of the female variety - thought I'd mention that to explain what some have...
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Hello Alan a couple of sillies really , I dont know anything about the petrol engines. If it has a distributor how about the bob weights and could it...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:27 pm
Help!! big leak
by classic2cv » Thu May 24, 2007 8:58 pm
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I’ve got a bit of a leak
but I’m having a bit a problem tracking t down
After sorting out the regulator (just a case of tightening a loose junction...
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Ken
After carrying front HC repairs in situ, we would make good surgeons, especially with the long nose pliers, why couldn’t Citroen put the bl- -dy...
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Last post by prm Wed May 30, 2007 9:08 pm
CITROEN BX FRONT CALIPERs
by classic2cv » Sun May 27, 2007 4:35 pm
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are all Bx front calipers the same ?
i've seen some from a 16v (vented discs)
will they go onto my Tzd ? :)
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I've put them on my TZD as well - straight swap over from the 16V parts car. I used the original steel wheels for awhile with them until I got some...
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Last post by roscoe Tue May 29, 2007 10:24 am
What bits need doing for servicing a 1.7 TZD?
by MULLEY » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:43 pm
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Hi, as my technical expertise is gradually increasing, i feel confident that i could service my car, however i would be grateful for some advice on...
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Thanks guys, so what oil does everyone use, semi-synthetic or normal? I was put off by some of the prices of oil, bearing in mind an oil change every...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue May 29, 2007 12:07 am
Rad Question
by kiwi » Sun May 27, 2007 9:30 am
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Before I do the dumb thing :oops:
Does the size of Radiator matter? In the 16RS I got for parts its about foot shorter so wondering if that would...
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Yes and yes. Size does matter as the larger radiator will have more tube surface area through which heat is transferred to the atmosphere.
Air...
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Last post by jeremy Sun May 27, 2007 9:50 am
Accumulator tick time
by toddao » Sat May 26, 2007 10:18 am
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changed the accumulator yesterday, it was so knackered didn't even have to de-pressurize the system to take it off. The tick time has gone from 3-5...
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If all is well the ticking should be more than 30 seconds so yours is fine and means that many parts of the system are in good order.
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Last post by jeremy Sat May 26, 2007 10:29 am
Air filters
by MULLEY » Tue May 22, 2007 9:40 pm
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I'm thinking of buying one of those K&N replacement air filters for the TZD (not an induction kit). The idea being that it would be more...
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At least i now know what to do, it would only have taken a couple of mins, but i had clean out the filter housing & that stupid catch in the corner...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri May 25, 2007 9:36 pm
Difficult to describe...
by Philip Chidlow » Thu May 24, 2007 9:41 am
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...but the TXD estate is making some noise from the front end. I'll try to describe: At low speed along slightly uneven (normal) town road there is a...
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Narrowed it down to a noisy o/s strut. Not a lot I can do about that (with any lasting benefit) so unless I can get my mits on a VGC replacement (as...
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Last post by tim leech Fri May 25, 2007 4:09 pm
Air con refrigerant capacity
by mat_fenwick » Fri May 18, 2007 3:40 pm
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I am hoping that someone can help me regarding the correct amount of refrigerant to add to a TZD Turbo system (Sanden 709) compressor (or point me in...
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15 minutes is OK just for a regas on a dry system that has slowly lost its charge, but for one that has been open for any period, a flush out, fresh...
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Last post by AlanS Wed May 23, 2007 7:18 pm
Windscreens – Tint Colours
by prm » Fri May 04, 2007 5:25 pm
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Having a new windscreen fitted to 16v. Insurers glass replacement contractors are having difficulty locating what I call, Grey/Smoke tint, fitted...
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Peter - I spoke last year with a friendly local fitter who specialises in older models about screen replacement - his first question after I said BX...
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Last post by DLM Wed May 23, 2007 1:12 pm
16 engine question
by Philip Chidlow » Wed May 23, 2007 10:26 am
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Slight over run I woll call it. When I turn the ignition off, say 1/3 of the time the engine runs for a half second or so before stopping. I remember...
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Coming out from the bottom of the carb at the front you should see a metal cylindrical object with a wire attached by a spade connection. This is the...
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Last post by mnde Wed May 23, 2007 11:12 am
Lower hose for radiator
by Neil » Mon May 21, 2007 9:37 pm
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Dear BX fans,
I have a 16 RE from Dec 88. Getting quite rare now!
Recently, the radiator gave up the ghost, so I bought another through E-bay that...
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In the breakers pug 405/309 models might yield useful things re your hose.
Stewart
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Mon May 21, 2007 9:47 pm
19Td Conversion hits BIG snags.
by jonkw » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:18 pm
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Ok, the gearbox on ye olde faithful BX TZD had lost 4th gear, and the diff was getting noisy. I removed the engine and box as one. I had a good BE3...
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Well done Jon, it runs :) I just got back frome Wetherby in mine where nobody wanted to buy it :?: On the oil front I use a decent semi synthetic...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Sun May 20, 2007 4:57 pm
D12 Turbo Auto
by Ian_Fearn » Wed May 16, 2007 6:11 pm
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I've been offered a 2.1 12v turbo diesel from an XM complete with an autobox that drove well before the car was broken for spares.
A quick chat with...
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The Dutch must like 2.1 conversions for their hill climbing ability.
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Last post by jeremy Sat May 19, 2007 7:51 am
Nose down
by kiwi » Mon May 07, 2007 2:43 am
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Started the BX up today and the back end went up but the nose stayed down. Lowered the lever inside the car the put it back to drive position and all...
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Behold the very beast
(My leaky rear h/c)
Mark.
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Last post by mnde Fri May 18, 2007 12:38 pm
big wheels
by classic2cv » Sat May 12, 2007 9:01 pm
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what are the biggest wheels that i can fit to my TZD estate without modding my rear aches ? (much) :wink:
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Thanks DLM
Now I know what to look for
I’d just like to have a nice set of alloy wheels that suit the car
after all we don’t have to make our...
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Last post by classic2cv Thu May 17, 2007 7:35 pm
HP pump question
by toddao » Wed May 16, 2007 9:23 am
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Is there a difference between the HP pump used on petrol and diesel models? I'm looking at a pump described as ' suitable for all BX petrol models'....
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Thankyou for the replies everyone. I'd only seen a bad picture of the other pump, so superficially it looked the same. Never seen the set-up in a...
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Last post by toddao Wed May 16, 2007 3:40 pm
Tyres effect on Speed
by kiwi » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:33 am
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Does anyone know if having a differant profile size than what is on the spec sheet will affect the speedo very much?
Basically my BX19TZS is fitted...
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Na mate, it's the number in the top right that makes the difference!
It could be something like this
09120299900
or
090120299901
or 090120299902...
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Last post by docchevron Wed May 16, 2007 1:13 pm
ZX clutch
by simonineaston » Wed May 16, 2007 9:49 am
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My woes with my leaky head gasket (see other topics if interested...) continue, however I've had to put the head removal on hold, due to pressing...
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It is possible you may get some adjustment but unlikely. When they are slipping I've found they're usually buggered. :(
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Last post by ken newbold Wed May 16, 2007 11:20 am
Getting Speedlines onto rear wheels?
by mountainmanUK » Mon May 14, 2007 9:42 pm
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Evenin' chaps! :D
Could anyone advise me on the 'magic spell' (a la Harry Potter!) needed, to get my luvverly new alloys onto the back end of my...
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You might find that you have to 'adjust' the bodywork once the wheels are on to stop them buzzing. I had to do this on my estate - more so on one...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue May 15, 2007 8:36 am
TZD Fuel Gauge Sender
by roscoe » Mon May 14, 2007 1:35 pm
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I've had a problem with my TZD fuel gauge being very erratic for sometime now. I had this problem previously and pulled the sender unit apart and it...
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I posted I had this same problem with a sender that replaced my old one, can you supply us with some details as this may be a solution for me to.
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Last post by kiwi Tue May 15, 2007 5:24 am
Diesel radiator
by toddao » Tue May 01, 2007 3:17 pm
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would this rad fit in my 1.9 D? Looks similar but seems to be lacking the filling aparatus that mine has. Does the TD have a header tank? Also is it...
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One here, seller claims to post world wide, gotta be worth a call!
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Last post by ken newbold Sun May 13, 2007 4:55 pm
Mysteries unravelled in rebuild... a long involved story
by AlanS » Wed May 09, 2007 10:26 pm
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I suppose living this side of the Pond I hear more about the BX TZi (with the DKZ engine) using oil than you guys would with the predominance of the...
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Had full service history and bought from the original owner.
As we know, they have a reputation for being oil users and the object of the exercise is...
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Last post by AlanS Sun May 13, 2007 11:10 am
Brake pad change
by kiwi » Sat May 12, 2007 6:31 am
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Changed the 19TZS brake pads today the squell from one side was driving me nuts.
Good job I did decide that now would be a good time to look at them...
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Getting a thermostat I dont think will be a problem as the local garage carried a Rad Cap before and as far as I knew Thermostats are universal...
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Last post by kiwi Sun May 13, 2007 10:15 am
Xantia Driveshafts?
by mountainmanUK » Wed May 09, 2007 9:12 pm
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Will Xantia 1.9 TD driveshafts fit a BX? (Off an 'M' reg)
A pair of (allegedly) perfectly serviceable shafts have come into my possession today!...
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So if you're packing extra beers, remember a box or two of Kleenex as well. I hear that you have a few habits that make use of them too! :wink:...
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Last post by docchevron Sat May 12, 2007 3:39 am
Head gasket?
by toddao » Fri May 11, 2007 12:11 pm
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The previous owner of the TRD believed the head gasket needed replacement. He is a mechanic but I couldn't follow his reasoning owing to my poor...
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Loosening injector pipes is not an option, pressure lost from one seems to stop all of them, if its blowing water out of a cold engine then its...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Fri May 11, 2007 4:19 pm
Oil Leak in 16RS
by kiwi » Thu May 10, 2007 9:54 am
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Yes I like my lemons :?
Thoughts on the possible location of a Oil Leak that is spraying the firewall on the nearside ? Looked under the car but...
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Check the dipstick fit - that's where my problem lay when one of mine suffered a worrying spray of oil.
Yep mine suffered from this as well until I...
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Last post by mnde Fri May 11, 2007 10:05 am
Gearboxs
by kiwi » Thu May 10, 2007 9:41 am
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I saw a xantia gearbox on trademe and it says compatible with the peugyrot series and also the BX.
Now does that mean the same for the BX being...
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One of the things that does change is the clutch operating system - which could cause some amusement.
These gearboxes were also made with a huge...
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Last post by jeremy Thu May 10, 2007 11:43 pm
jrdpod has "new" BX on road - Meteor J544 VHJ
by jrdpod » Tue May 08, 2007 10:13 pm
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My 1.6 Meteor, J544 VHJ, passed its MOT at the start of May, and is now active again after nearly 3 years being laid up.
It needed various jobs for...
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Nice one John - I know you've been working on that car a long time.
Oscar
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Last post by Oscar Wed May 09, 2007 1:39 pm
Is it the driveshafts?
by Oscar » Tue May 08, 2007 9:11 am
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Hi
I have a developing vibration through the steering wheel. It used to be most evident at 90mph, so not a problem. Then it became evident at 80,...
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The tyres are new, so won't be delaminating yet. The tracking needs to be done.
I swapped front and back tyres a while ago, but the handling was...
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Last post by Oscar Wed May 09, 2007 1:39 pm
Leaky wiper spray bar
by Kitch » Mon May 07, 2007 1:13 pm
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When I go round corners ever so slightly faster than would be deemed 'steady', my wiper rail leaks washer fluid all over the place. Wouldn't bother...
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Hmm excellent. Thanks to all for the good advice.
Makes sense what you're saying there David. I might actually try the valve, which is something...
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Last post by Kitch Tue May 08, 2007 10:13 pm
Progress on 17RD D526 WCW at May 07
by jrdpod » Tue May 08, 2007 10:01 pm
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The car has been SORNed since the end of March 07.
Some stripping has now taken place, with all lights, bumpers and front wings removed. These will...
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Please keep us informed of progess, if you have any pictures, you can email them to me for uploading.
I have to say that it's pretty rare for a BX...
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Last post by jonkw Tue May 08, 2007 10:10 pm
rear exhaust hanger repair
by classic2cv » Sun May 06, 2007 10:42 pm
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A little while back someone posted a few photos of the repair that they made to their rear exhaust hanger
Are the photos still on the forum?
or...
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Hi,
Did that self same job last week, including other areas to the rear and boot floor...
When you remove all the rusty sections, you may have...
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Last post by Brian Tue May 08, 2007 11:06 am
BX Donor Car
by kiwi » Mon May 07, 2007 2:52 am
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Ok I got my chance to get my paws on a sick near terminal 1989 BX16RS so what parts could be used for a 19TZS.
Suspension system? Would most if not...
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Ok bit the bullet put in a bid for this monster maybe ideal for a Winter run around if it can make 50km a day round trip and passes its WOF (MOT)...
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Last post by kiwi Tue May 08, 2007 10:18 am
BX 1.9 quirky talents
by Numptychucker » Mon May 07, 2007 10:44 pm
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Hi all
Just thought i'd let u know that my meteor passed her mot. Interestingly the noise that i get when i put her into reverse is actualy the...
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Is it manual or auto?
Sounds like something is shorting in the reversing light circuit - most likely in the common parts shared with the starter...
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Last post by jeremy Mon May 07, 2007 11:31 pm
What's this?
by Doz » Sun May 06, 2007 6:34 pm
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Hi All,
This is my carb. If you look closely at the picture I've ringed a mystery component... it has a vac hose at the front, and this operates...
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Hi Doz,
Sorry I don't know the correct name for the component, but I THINK it's similar to a problem I had on my BX14 (Solex carb),
There is a thin...
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Last post by Doz Mon May 07, 2007 8:41 pm
Leaking water pipe
by Barnsley BXer » Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:33 pm
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Advice needed please.As above,I've got a leaking water pipe.It's the braided one that appears to come from the back of the head(you can see it if you...
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Mr BX is right again,it had gone just where you said,Ken.I don't think there was quite enough spare pipe to shorten it,so I taped it.I now have the...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer Sat May 05, 2007 10:08 pm
BX 16V lower rad to engine hose in silicone
by Mike E (uk) » Sat May 05, 2007 8:53 am
Hi,
I want to buy one of these, but to cover tooling costs I need at least four
other folk who want one. This is the long 3 way hose.
Cost will...
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat May 05, 2007 8:53 am
6+2 pump (Xantia w/out flo-dis) on BX - anyone fitted one
by DLM » Wed May 02, 2007 1:59 pm
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As a number of people seem to be putting 1.9TDs into BXs, some must originate from Xantias, and would have had flo-dis-less power steering setups....
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That sounds tempting, anybody got a spare 1.9 NA cam spare? :twisted: Hopefully it should all happen this year, if i get permission from SWMBO...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri May 04, 2007 10:23 pm
need bushes for bx 1.9d
by Numptychucker » Wed May 02, 2007 12:43 am
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As above, local garage is struggling to find front nearside suspension bushes for 1991 1.9d any ideas on where to get bits?
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strangely thats the link i posted too!
JUST FOR CLARIFICATION it is my inability that limits my use of the correct GSF website link, nothing wrong...
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