Heater Blower Motor
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JohnHA »
Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:15 am
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I am suffering with the heater blower motor on my K reg BX GTI. It has stopped working!! A sharp tap with a small hammer starts it up again but once...
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Hi bit late, I know, but there's one on the 'Bay at the moment :)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:37 pm
The techies on BX Club are number 1!
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Kitch »
Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:27 pm
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I know no forum with a more helpful, quicker acting bunch of blokes than this one.
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It certainly is. I'm under the car this weekend so you'll know where to find me!
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Last post by tom
Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:33 pm
16 TGS
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cottage1 »
Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:27 pm
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Hi all,been lurking around for a while now and deciced to join up,currently running 16 TGS Estate which needs replacement starter motor can anyone...
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Did they ever make a 1.6 TU???? Perhaps the saxo VTR/VTS???
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:01 pm
Cracked Windscreen
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Ian_Fearn »
Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:37 pm
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BUGGER, driving round to the missus today and got the loud bang you dread.....
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All i could do was duck Did you wrench on the hand-drake Sleepy?
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Last post by BX Bandit
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:06 pm
Are these drop-links
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Gareth Wales »
Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:38 am
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Are these drop links
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I found it in the sealey catalogue, under a tenner but thanks for the offer Vanny
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:40 pm
Reversing light switch
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mnde »
Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:56 pm
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Hello chaps,
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16 TGS you should be able to se and get at it easily enough with removing the battery. :?
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Last post by ken newbold
Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:17 pm
Rear bumper removal/re-fitting...
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cavmad »
Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:06 pm
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...can someone please tell me how to remove the rear bumper on a (GTi) hatchback?
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Yippee! I`ve done it and without any major aggro either. Thanks especially to Doc and Sleepy.
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:41 pm
Xantia bulb change
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Gareth Wales »
Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:57 am
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CAn anyone tell me how to change the foglight bulb on a Xania - also what type of bulb it is.
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Thanks Marty - so often (on citroens) the apparently drastic OTTP solution is quickest and easiest - and that proved to be the case.
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Last post by Gareth Wales
Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:18 am
MK1 16RS has expired!
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by
ed4ferrets »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:04 pm
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Regret to say that Gazpacho Andulus let SWMBO loose in his BX 16RS resulting in a broken cambelt .... crash bang wallop :shock:
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Oh dear, sorry to hear that Gaz, it's obviousley going to need some valves. Shame, it's a really nice car!
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Dec 26, 2006 2:43 pm
BX rear suspension struts - gaiter needed
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by
Oscar »
Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:19 am
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Hi Guys
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Stay in bed that way you are asleep so dont need to cook. :lol: :wink:
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Last post by sleepy0905
Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:14 am
Aircon retrofit.
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tom »
Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:48 am
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Mulley has enquired hor much it would cost to retrofit Aircon to a BX including the supply of all the parts.
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Many thanks, Alan, some helpful advice and pictures there. The heater control switch on the dash has actually snapped off, there seems to be a long...
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Last post by cavmad
Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:43 pm
LHM pipe broken off.
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adamskibx »
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:36 pm
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I went to check the tyre pressures yesterday on the BX, and noticed that a clear pipe had completely come off the pressure regulator/accumulator...
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Thanks for that tip John. I had to fix it first thing this morning as I had to drive the family about. Managed to use a combination of a 3cm section...
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Last post by adamskibx
Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:10 pm
144, 000 mile service coming up.
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tom »
Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:51 pm
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Time to get my hands dirty. I need a cam belt but not yet the tensioners and water pump. The spare rack in the shed has been stripped and cleaned....
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Cheers Chris
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Last post by roscoe
Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:19 pm
BE1 clutch question
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Kitch »
Sun Dec 17, 2006 6:49 pm
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As some of you may know, the clutch on the estate (19RD) with BE1 gearbox is in poor condition.
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Your symptoms sound like what happened on a BE1-boxed petrol BX 16 I used to own.
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Last post by DLM
Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:30 pm
LHM leak
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by
moremeba »
Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:27 am
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Hello all. My Phase 2 16v has just developed a lhm leak, its not totally dumping the fluid, but enough to make the stop light flicker on when braking...
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Very pleased to hear you've found it - I'd watch thejoint very carefully, though it's a low pressure return.
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Last post by DLM
Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:07 pm
Fuel Consumption
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Ian_Fearn »
Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:18 pm
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Some of you good fellows may remember I had to replace the fuel pulsation buffer on our GTi not long ago after the original rusted through.
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The problem really is that you will have to find a new gasket somewhere as the chances are that if its the newer ring type, the old one will be...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:14 pm
No fuel filter?
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by
BX_dizwol »
Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:28 pm
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Hi guys,
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Nice Imp mate, I used to have one many moons ago, taught me how to do head gaskets :) luck with the BX.
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:45 pm
Electric windows
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jrdpod »
Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:56 pm
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Got my window fixed. It was a wiring problem; a break where the loom passes between the driver's door and main body.
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Congratulations you have cured one of the BX`s common problems they all brake there wires there eventually.
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Last post by sleepy0905
Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:48 pm
this is for my other car, a ford mondeo
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arrythedev »
Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:51 pm
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having a Xantia + a Mondeo, I seemed to have filled up my (Mondeo) brake reservoir with GREEN BENDIX LHM+, and a mechanic (french) tells me that as...
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Buy a Mondeo seal, and leave it in a jar of LHM for a week to see what happens.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:22 pm
Stretch Bolts
by tim leech » Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:23 pm
I bought these like a wally thinking they were the same as my Xantia, which they arent Im told? so there no use to me, any good to anyone?
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:23 pm
2.1 engine
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tom »
Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:10 pm
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It is well known that the 2.1 can be fitted into a BX but I'm looking at the possibility of a rather simpler conversion. Raising the output to around...
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Indeed it is a 12valve mate. Whilst the head would fit on a 17 / 19 block, I dont know if the valves would be able to open (especially on the 17) and...
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Dec 08, 2006 12:15 pm
Sticky Starter on GTi
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by
Jayboy »
Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:16 pm
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Hi guys
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Ign switches are pretty weak in BX's....
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:00 am
It just needs one small piece....the engine...
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by
Kingswell »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:17 am
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Unfortunate news today. When I went to look at the exhaust the other day to determine the source of an annoying rattling, I made a grim discovery. It...
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Even feeling the hoses would be a starting point.
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:33 pm
Tyre sizes and the MOT
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sleepy0905 »
Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:35 pm
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Hi just a quick question if i took the ax for an MOt with 145-70-13 tyres on the front and 155-70-13 on the rear would they fail it on the mot....
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CX22TRS came as standard from the factory with 175 on the back and 185 on the front, dont ask why, i know not.
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Last post by fourwheelsteer
Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:53 pm
Bx 17TD Stalling
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Neortic95 »
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:34 pm
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Hi to all, This is my first visit to your forum and hoping that somone has an idea for me.
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Screwfix direct sell one for £10 - and I have seen it in my local B&Q Despot at the same price
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:13 pm
rear screen demisters
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Brian King »
Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:02 pm
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If my experience is anything to go by they fail with regularity. And all this rainy weather is revealing them all.It's always (in my experience) the...
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Then the live feed is grounding out and you should have a look at the cables where they emerge from the roof.
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Last post by tom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:41 pm
Electrics
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Brian King »
Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:36 pm
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I pressure sprayed by BX TZD under the offside front and rear wings yesterday. Today the offside rear light cluster is completely dead - indicators,...
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:59 pm
Xenon worth it?
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Gareth Wales »
Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:12 pm
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Are these bulbs, typically sold on e-Bay, really that much better.
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Why not have a look at the testers manual:
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:33 pm
Radio removal
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Gareth Wales »
Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:29 am
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Does radio removal from a BX usuall involve aspecial tool (I have an Aiwa radio casette), is it a simple job and are the dimensions of the top...
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You only need the special tools if for some reason the fascia (with the flip down lid) won't come out. The fascia is secured by 4 screws in its...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:16 pm
16v fan temps
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IanS »
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:58 am
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Can any of you wise fellows tell me at what temp the fans are meant to start?
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yup im on this forum too but i only now have a 16v! :wink: 8) :D
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Last post by thanuttiscotsman
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:55 pm
battery light on??
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by
goony »
Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:44 pm
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Hi guys on monday morning whilst driving to farnborough the car got a real soaking and now the battery light comes on below 2000rpm any ideas why???...
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So far. I'd suggest that you take the black box off the back of the alternator and give it a good clean up with hot and soapy before drying it off....
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Last post by tom
Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:04 am
16v stall problem
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IanS »
Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:37 am
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my 16v idles perfectly when its cold. However once its warmed-up it stalls whenever it left to idle. Every *^%* time! If you raise the revs just a...
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Well what do you know. I started with the cheapest and easiest option of checking a few connections on the above mentioned sensors. Armed with the...
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Last post by IanS
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:41 am
Speedo Cables
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by tim leech » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:56 pm
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Replaced my top cable today as I had the dashpod out to replace the oil gauge (still dont bleeding work) and the obligitary blown bulbs!
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Im no citroen mechanic as you all know but im getting more adventurous, it took me less than 5 minutes and even the old cable unscrewed without any...
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:25 am
Diesel starting issues, another tip to add
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by
finishthat »
Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:29 pm
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Yesterday my TD refused to start, just the tiniest splutter but no life.
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Interestingly my TZD has recently taken to running on for a few seconds after the ignition is switched off, I think its a case of the solenoid...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:40 am
The ULTIMATE power steering thread
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by
Kitch »
Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:43 am
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Right tech-heads....crack a can open and listen up....
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Good point Chris, the rear spheres are quite flat. I know that probably wouldn't affect the steering but they do need changing.
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:47 am
Valves and stem seals - BX16 Petrol
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mnde »
Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:21 pm
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Forgive me for asking a dumb question, but I'm at work with no access to the Haynes manual:
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I've had someone else do a set for me that way....
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Last post by DLM
Wed Nov 29, 2006 1:20 pm
BX steel wheels & C15's...
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by
Will2cv »
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:53 am
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Hi Folks
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A TD will indeed fit straight in. Although as you point out, with that rego it clearly desires a valver lump!!!
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:06 am
Sphere Pressures for GTI
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MULLEY »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:05 pm
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Hoping someone can help answer this query, Ian had a look at my car today & because the sphere pressures seemed to vary from the front to the rear &...
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I have already posted this but thought it appropriate to add to the original thread in the 1st place.
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:26 pm
Electric windows
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jrdpod »
Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:02 pm
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The passenger window on my 1987 BX diesel sometimes won't work at all,and has now stuck open.
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The switch in the passenger's door is fed from the switch in the driver's door. This causes lots of confusion so when you get to the passenger's...
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Last post by tom
Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:38 pm
LHM Query
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MULLEY »
Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:41 pm
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This may seem very daft, but i bought some Carlube LHM+ mineral based fluid & was going to top up the car (leaky pump) but it wasnt green in colour,...
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I cant really see much of a cost advantage in potentially causing a shed load of damage by not using correct LHM, but thats some people for ya...
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:10 pm
BX Choke
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sleepy0905 »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:25 pm
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Hi does anyone know if there is a manual choke conversion for a bx 1.9 either solex or weber.
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In which case if its adjustable by a screw - adjust it so you get an adequate fast idle when it starts up and doesn't stall as it warms up.
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:38 pm
TD Torques....
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docchevron »
Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:58 am
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Having moved house and lost everything useful I cant find my autodata book!
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Ta muchley! Thats the info I was after.
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:02 am
BX central locking problems
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by
BX_dizwol »
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:05 pm
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Hello guys and gals,
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Wow that imp rocks \:D/
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Last post by sleepy0905
Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:17 pm
BROKEN DOWN!
Replies: 54
by tim leech » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:29 am
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Right guys its not the 16v which is currently residing at Ian Fearns country estate after being repshered! However on the way home from dropping of...
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Hello Tim. Well I guess its expence you could well have done without, particularly at this time of year, keep your spirits up at least when its...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:03 pm
Hot Shutdown
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Gareth Wales »
Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:39 pm
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What sort of time is reckoned to be adequate to avoid a hot shutdown of a turbo engine - I really can't see how a couple of minutes would be enough...
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Excellent - thanks guys.
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Last post by Gareth Wales
Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:02 pm
16v front roll bar migrating
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IanS »
Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:37 am
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The front roll bar on my 16v is slowly moving to the left until now the R/H end is rubbing on the bottom radiator hose which can only end in tears....
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The front ARB does tend to move on some 16Vs for some reason - heard of a few over here that did it - and the one on my parts car was definitely over...
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Last post by roscoe
Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:28 am
Temp Gauge Problems
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Ian_Fearn »
Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:23 pm
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Right, some time ago i fitted a Xantia sender unit and BX GTi temp gauge to my TZD.
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I used a temp gauge out of a 16V along with a new 16V sender and my gauge works fine. Since I've put the new radiator and thermostat in, the temp...
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Last post by roscoe
Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:13 pm
Speedo query
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MULLEY »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:52 pm
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Does anyone know if i can fit a n/a diesel speedo to a turbo model? Will it read correctly, i have been informed that a Gti one wont work.
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Cheers, new head on its way next week, hurrah....
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:49 pm
Speedo cable issues; can someone help?
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adamskibx »
Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:22 pm
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Right. Im planning to put the GT on ebay on the weekend, but want to fix the things that are wrong with it before I do. I have replace the lower...
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I think of the arrows depicting the flow of time which can only go forwards, unless you have a time-machine. :D
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Last post by ellevie
Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:36 pm
Fuel System Issues
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Ian_Fearn »
Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:35 pm
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We had a petrol leak the other week on the GTi. Item 10, described at a 'Pulsation Buffer' had rusted through and was leaking.
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keep an eye on ebay ian you occasionally get tanks on there.
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Last post by sleepy0905
Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:37 pm
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