16v Tyres
by pinfold » Mon Jan 08, 2007 5:03 pm
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I am finding that the 195 x 60 x 14s i am running the 16v on are now a rare tyre size, has anyone ever run a 16v on 65's?
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I will 2nd Mr B, thats where i have purchased a few sets from, bargain....
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:54 pm
Non exit rear doors
by rob pike » Mon Jan 08, 2007 4:05 pm
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Hello
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Your Labrador got gealous mate....take away the Winalot until he tells ya what he's done...that'll fix the problem.... :lol:
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Last post by BX Bandit Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:09 pm
Dr Leak-Paranoia writes:
by Gareth Wales » Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:44 pm
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Everything now seems dry and serene following my recent PAS leak, but during the interesting time I have spent underneath the car I have discovered...
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That looks like a repaired strut return pipe. I have not been under my BX for a while though.
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Last post by Gareth Wales Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:06 pm
Gear Linkages/Gearbox Problems
by Ian_Fearn » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:27 pm
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My TZD has always had a rather notchy gear change. I've driven tons of BX's including TZD's and this is by far the worst ever.
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You'll see what I mean when you see it at clutch time. Mine were clean too when initially drained, but this stuff seems to really flush some shyte...
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Last post by AlanS Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:35 pm
Alloys vs steels/economy vs road-holding
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:43 pm
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As two of the four tyres on my newly acquired estate are going to want replacing soon, I was wondering: If I replace the standard steels with their...
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It also assumes that your insurers are possesed of a brain cell, attempts to go legit with th 1.9TZD proved that they have very few.
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:03 pm
Is my driveshaft shafted??
by BX Bandit » Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:17 pm
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I've had to replace the OSF whel bearing cos it was screaming like beeyatch but there also an additional rumble (speed related) which may have been...
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Vanny, the part was £47.57 + VAT for the o/s d/s....
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Last post by BX Bandit Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:48 pm
How nasty is LHM fluid?
by graham_h_miller » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:04 pm
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Hi all,
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Fifteen years of BX ownership has reduced the tarmac in front of my garage back to gravel, its just dissolved :o
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Last post by Stewart (oily!) Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:44 pm
Panel beating!! Finally...
by Kingswell » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:22 am
My mum got in an accident a little while back in her 106. Wasn't her fault, someone tried to enter a roundabout whilst she was already on it. Her...
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Last post by Kingswell Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:22 am
Stop Solenoid query
by jrdpod » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:47 am
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What size socket is required to remove/insert the stop solenoid on the
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i thought it was 24mm, but i guess it could be 23mm tbh as i probably just run the bugger out with the oversize socket! (got below 24, 27, 36, 42mm...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:54 pm
STOP! and other birthday greetings
by Gareth Wales » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:27 pm
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Just off for my birthday dinner, all togged up and really looking forward to it when .... STOP - and the car's dumped its LHM. I'm being a real whimp...
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if its the pipes to the ram (from the pinion) there not expensive from Citroen (like £20 the set) no seals required, EASY access and even Billy could...
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Last post by Vanny Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:51 pm
Help required on fitting Cambelt Covers
by MULLEY » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:38 am
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I had a recent cambelt change done by local garage & the idiots noticed that there were no cambelt covers on the car so fitted the cambelt & didnt...
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Had a go at fitting the covers tonight, managed to get the bigger piece down but couldnt get it to fit properly & then the torch died. I think i will...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:32 pm
Heater Blower Motor
by 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!
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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...
by 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
by 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!
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
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.
by 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.
by 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.
by 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
by 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
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
by 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?
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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...
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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??
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
by 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
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
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
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
by 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...
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
by 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
by 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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