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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Last post by tom Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:38 pm
LHM Query
by 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
TD Torques....
by 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
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!
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
Valves,
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.
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
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!!!
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!
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
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
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
by 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
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!
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?
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!!
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
by 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
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?
by 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
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...
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!
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???
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
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
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.....
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
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
by 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.
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
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...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:54 pm
Me and my valver.
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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Last post by djoptix Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:32 am
Windows xp!
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
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
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
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?
by 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 ?
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
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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