Valves,
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by tim leech » Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:32 pm
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As you knoe my beloved Xantia is having major surgery atm just when im broke! Anyway the heads coming off and I wil at leats need new vales for it,...
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Tim, hiflow heads do them for the mi for £7 and £9 each so may be worth a try incase the valves are the same!! failing that matey a local engine...
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:10 pm
After market gauges.
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by
jeremy »
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:58 pm
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Mulley has asked me the differences between electric an mechanical temperature gauges and also what range of boost gauges should be fitted.
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I did consider the pillar mounting - and would have got the wiring there somehow. I looked all over the place and couldn't find anyone selling pods...
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:54 pm
Water leak- eek
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by
pinfold »
Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:07 am
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The 16v is l;eaking coolant from under the timing belt cover, which we are thinking means water pump!
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may as well do the camelt at the same time seeing as it will have to come of for the pump!
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:05 pm
NEED HELP BADLY!!!
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by
ARRYNEV »
Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:41 pm
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Hi all ,
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I have seen vented discs separate in half down the middle so that the outer half just floats, it makes a horrible noise and cannot assist in braking,...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:32 am
Stubborn lack of brake lights!
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by
mnde »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:10 pm
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Dear BX'ers,
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Get yourself an aquavax that will get rid of the puddles and most of the water inside or my missus says get a load of Tampax they will absord a lot...
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Last post by Way2go
Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:32 pm
Mirror Fix
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by
Way2go »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 pm
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Hi, I mentioned in one of the threads that my rear view mirror had fallen off and before fixing it with superglue as I had successfully done for a...
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Well, I glued said mirror with the Loctite Mesh kit yesterday and the mount is still attached :D Not only that, I attached the mirror to the mount in...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:12 pm
Quick engine mount question
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by
cauchoiskev »
Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:51 pm
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Well, I was having a bit of judder which apparently isn't clutch related, and noticed that the gap between the two rubber pyramids with the top...
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Yeah, I've already changed the mad Frenchman lower engine mount (worst job I've ever done on the BX btw).
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:00 pm
Hydraulic pump
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MULLEY »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:40 pm
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Seems the TZD hadnt got an oil leak, its the pump pissing out fluid. Can they be fixed? or is a replacement the only solution?
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Cheers for that info Jeremy, it was garage that said it was leaking, so will ask them to clarify whereabouts its leaking from....
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:39 pm
no bounce
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by
art »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:21 pm
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Hi Folks
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Stop...stop...oh you guys!!!! :shock: :mrgreen:
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Last post by BX Bandit
Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:47 pm
Steel wheels question!
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by
cavmad »
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:09 am
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Can someone please enlighten me on steel wheel widths for the BX? Standrad seem to be about 4.5 or 5J but do the GTi`s and TZD`s have a wider wheel...
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I think its simply the measurement between the 2 rims
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Last post by BX Bandit
Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:43 pm
Common causes of rev counter failure?
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by
adamskibx »
Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:00 pm
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Please let me know if im posting something I shouldnt, but the revcounter in the CX does not work, and there is a new one on ebay that ends very...
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hi there,
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Last post by thanuttiscotsman
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:01 pm
Please I need help before I ruin my car!!
Replies: 29
by
Kingswell »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:03 pm
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My manual choke bx 14tge is great but im still very frustrated by its mechanical problems. They are ruining a very good car. Plus they could be...
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hi there,
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Last post by thanuttiscotsman
Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:55 pm
Window Regulator
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MULLEY »
Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:40 pm
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is it a black box thats screwed on the inside of the door card, its got a bunch of wires coming out of it? If its not, what is it?
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Tim, not sure then, as the garage said it was a window regulator that was bust???
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:37 pm
choke
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by
charlie »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:16 am
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have just read sleepys post about converting to a manual choke and wanted, funnily enough to go the other way...
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and i seem to remember that the waxstat was all stained....
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Last post by charlie
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:19 pm
Anyone know what these are off please?
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cavmad »
Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:13 pm
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Believed to be from a BX, very likely an early model. I`m about to list them on eBay but haven`t got a scooby what they`re off. Anyone know please?...
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More likley the indicator is stuck!
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:53 am
Comfort Spheres - FYI
by
BX Bandit »
Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:22 pm
After some chasing around I have managed to source some comfort spheres for both BX and X*ntia. AEP in Glasgow : supply spheres from I.F.H.S....
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Last post by BX Bandit
Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:22 pm
Steering Rack Gaiter too big
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by
BX Bandit »
Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:51 am
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Anyone ever done a gaiter on steering rack? The one on N/S has one end bigger than the other - yet both recesses on the rack are the same. One end...
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Thanks nutti but the end of old gaitor is long gone. The rest of it, if you could see it, would defy belief that its only been on the car for...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:02 pm
Exhaust questions...
Replies: 21
by
cavmad »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:24 pm
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..excuse my usual ignorance of anything remotely technical but I am correct in thinking all BX rear exhausts are the same with the exception of 16Vs...
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Er right! In terms of back boxes, with the exception of estates and TRi's there are only two types!
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Last post by thanuttiscotsman
Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:46 pm
Elec-trickery!
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by
BX16 »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:27 pm
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Hi,
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It does sound like your alternator is the culprit. I believe if it is the alternator then the flickering on/off is more of a bright/dim with a...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:27 am
Which diesel oil???
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by
Gareth Wales »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:30 pm
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Apologies - I know this is a well-oiled topic
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I use Morris's Turbo-diesel oil in both of our diesel Citroens (BX TD and ZX 1.9D) This is largely because my local accessory shop sells the stuff...
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Last post by jeremy
Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:05 pm
fitting gti wheels to estate
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by
mrmrwray »
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:07 pm
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how easy would it be to modify the rear wheel arches on my bx 19d estate to fit the 16v alloys i have? The current tyres are all 175/70(i think) r14...
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l have zx 16v 15x6 on mine with 195/55/15 tyres only pulled the arches slightly and once the suspension is up there is no rubbage at all though it is...
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Last post by talbotsteve
Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:58 pm
Drips again
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by
Philip Chidlow »
Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:06 pm
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LHM leak. Not serious but annoying as it is leaving a gradually expanding patch of LHM where I park. The LHM level hasn't gone down appreciably, and...
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Whilst you are under there it may be worth renewing the pipe seals, thats what cured my last leak in that area.
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:08 pm
Wiring for oil pressure gauges.....
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by
docchevron »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:38 pm
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Ok peeps, I want to fit a full 16v instrument binnacle in dad's TD.
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I'll have to check the alloy sump on my valver, cant remember where the sender fits but the threaded hole sounds right!
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:51 am
Front wheel arch LHM leakage
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by
StephTZD »
Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:08 pm
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Hi
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Many thanks for the responses.
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Last post by StephTZD
Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:26 pm
Open and Shut case
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Gareth Wales »
Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:26 am
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When I use the plip to lock up it sometimes locks and then unlocks.
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Jeremy, for those cars that are fitted with a plip (and usually a sunroof) i think it might have been simply a matter of cost when fitted the non...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:02 pm
fitting car stereo switched feed.
Replies: 7
by
norsened »
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:48 am
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Help. I am trying to fit a Sony car stereo into my BX14 TGE and i am encountering some troubles.
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Possibly - stick a meter or bulb on it and see what happens!
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Last post by jeremy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:00 pm
Retro fit air con
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by
BX Bandit »
Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:10 pm
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I have my eyes on a complete kit to retro fit aircon to my TGD Turbo. Has anyone done this/knows what is involved...??? :lol:
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My BX's air con is gassed each May with RS24 and cost me around £75 last this year, as a couple of 'O' rings were replaced, but considering it lasts...
15 Replies
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:54 pm
Me and my valver.
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by tim leech » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:19 pm
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Well im getting more adventurous, I drained flushed refilled and bled the cooling system on the 16v today, and it works too!
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Imagine his ebay fees though!
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578 Views
Last post by djoptix
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:32 am
Windows xp!
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by tim leech » Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:05 pm
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The drivers window on my car is VERY slow to a point it nearly stops when you wind it down, and I have to give it a helping shove its a bit quicker...
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Brother in laws V6 F*RD window problem was because the motor had let in water and the grease had turned to a mayonaise crud along with a sprinkle of...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:02 am
BX16 clutch
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by
mnde »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:55 pm
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My BX has a good ole heavy, creaking clutch pedal, and now I have difficulty engaging 1st and reverse (crunch!!!) gears. The biting point is very...
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WE had one showing these symptoms which turned out to be the lower engine mount totally shot. Can only come to the conclusion that it allowed the...
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Last post by AlanS
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:42 pm
1.7 TZD cold start problem
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by
ianselva »
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:41 am
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Hi, My TZD won't start on all four cylinders first thing in the morning. It starts but shakes around on 2 or 3 for a minute or 2 pushing out grey...
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Richard - we have a sticky - please feel free to add to it / copy paste from FCF as its not locked, its an open sticky for people to add too (but not...
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Last post by M
Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:48 pm
Cambelt change on 1.7 td
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by
AdamH »
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:54 pm
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I have a 1.7 td with 47,000 miles on the clock, I have the original service booklet, but as the garage completes the service they tear out the part...
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When i bought my low 30'sK mileage TZD earlier in the year it was on its first cambelt still.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:30 pm
Fundamental BX?
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Gareth Wales »
Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:50 pm
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Given that the cooling system seems fundamental to the longevity of our chosen car, would one of the several excellent members care to put up a...
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The longer the thermostat bolts stay in , the more likely they are to seize up in the long run, Gareth. A long campaign of loosening juice use (neat...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:37 pm
GTI 8V : where's the water temperature sensor ?
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by
cauchoiskev »
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:00 pm
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Found a GTI (8V) at the scrappers today and pulled off the instrument panel to put a water temperature gauge on my diesel. Couldn't find the bl***y...
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Yes, definitely the underside - a little awkward compared to the diesels but be prepared for the gush. It's more or less behind the the distributor...
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Last post by DLM
Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:31 pm
Niagara falls inside the car
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by
Brian King »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:31 am
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When it has been raining and I set off in the car, I get a huge waterfall either along the tops of the front doors (inside!) or through the rear...
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To truly tackle the problem for a year or three. a headlining drop IS the way to go, and it's not nearly as bad as you might think. However, it's a...
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Last post by DLM
Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:32 pm
Steering Rack rattle
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BX Bandit »
Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:26 am
Hi Guys,
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295 Views
Last post by BX Bandit
Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:26 am
ECU?
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by
cavmad »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:56 pm
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Hey folks, under the front seats in the BX GTi (8 valve) were one box either side. I`m assuming one is the ECU (Bosch Motronic) but what is the other...
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Yes it is the super reliable ABS controller.
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:37 pm
Bosch......
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by
BX Bandit »
Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:44 am
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Does anyone have a TD with bosch pump? If so, or if anyone is in the know, what is the length of movement on the timing advance device found on the...
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The missus and kids are away after friday for a week so I can tinker to my hearts content.
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:13 pm
new Battery dead ? starter motor ?
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by
cacaolat »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:43 am
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Hi,
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It must have been a crap starter motor, as it still looks quite new. :?
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Last post by Way2go
Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:18 pm
Testify.........
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by
BX Bandit »
Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:56 pm
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To all whom hold the Bosch TD system, I can testify to the link below
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Its not the volume of fuel that's important here, but the pressure. The suggestion is that the 2.1 pump produces a higher injection pressure than a...
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:37 pm
Dashboard and aircon removal...
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by
cavmad »
Wed Oct 25, 2006 8:46 am
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...can someone please tell me where all the bolts or screws are to remove the dashboard on a BX please? I have the clocks out already but it`s the...
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I'm told by every company who's quoted me for aircon recharge (&12 to 134a) that the pipes can fracture when you try to split the joints (re: the...
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Last post by Way2go
Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:59 pm
How to clean Hydraulic Filters
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by
pinfold »
Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:06 am
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Hi
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I agree with Jeremy.
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Last post by jonkw
Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:30 pm
rear demister repair
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by
image1990 »
Wed Oct 18, 2006 11:52 am
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Hi all,
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Surely apart from the risk of the glass shattering, solder is only going to attach the bracket to the surface tracks which can then be easily torn...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:13 pm
Xan*ia susp bush
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by
BX Bandit »
Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:04 pm
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:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
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Thats interesting that Bristol has had the same probs - must be bad batch. Its just a pain in the a*se cos I can't take the car off the road for any...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Mon Oct 23, 2006 5:34 pm
TERMINAL PROBLEMS?
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by tim leech » Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:55 pm
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How easy is to change battery terminals guys, mine are all worn and battered and wont tighten up properly on my 16v
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Bought 2 new terminals from motormania today for a fiver and after a bit of cutting screwing there on and nice and tight, look good too!
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Last post by tim leech
Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:15 pm
Turbo alternator change
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by
Jaba »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:10 pm
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My Turbo Diesel needs a new alternator. I have had a look at the options for removal - it can come out upwards, possibly or from underneath...
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Mines running one of those 70 amp fanless types as found on ZX, 405 etc
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:53 pm
WINDOWS
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by tim leech » Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:20 pm
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Guys the passenger window on my TZD doesnt work, well it winds up but wont wind down, no probs I thought so Ian lent me a spare motor and a spare...
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Someone I know had a company car (5 cyl Passat) that was delivered without front electric windows and she was entitled to these by virtue of her...
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Last post by Way2go
Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:33 pm
Random Sneeze
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by
Captain Slow »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:34 pm
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When I start the estate, it makes a noise that I can only describe as a sneeze. It sounds like air escaping, but any ideas?
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Could be a sticky starter, why not take it off and clean the business end out, I use paraffin and a paintbrush, dont lubricate it though or clutch...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:40 pm
ALTERNATIVE FUEL'S?
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MULLEY »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:57 pm
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Hoping someone(s) can either advise or give their own experiences on this. I am partially aware that older diesel engines seem to be capable of...
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ARRYNEV, interesting to hear that you have been using chip oil with no probs, not sure if i would be able to get away with that, as i live in jolly...
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:40 pm
Powerless!
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cavmad »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:28 pm
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Thanks to the superb skills of local ace repair man Vanny my estate is now fitted with new accelerator cable.
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maybe needs a bloody good thrashing
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Last post by djoptix
Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:36 pm
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