Brake Piston Problem
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by
ARRYNEV »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:13 am
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Hi all,
I have a problem with a front disk brake that sticks on now and again. The steering wheel starts to judder and the whole car shakes at all...
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There are a number of possibilities in that area, firtly check that the handbrake cable is in good condition, then remove the brake pads and check...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:45 am
Driveshaft nightmare GRRRRR
Replies: 12
by
ed4ferrets »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:41 pm
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Spent much of the day battling to remove the o/s driveshaft with inadequate tools ....... without success :cry:
The balljoint splitter I have is...
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OK where can I get 16v shafts from the chaps? Can't you get your old ones re-conditioned.Quite a few years ago,I had to have a 4x4 one rebuilt...
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Last post by Barnsley BXer
Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:52 am
How reliable is the turbo on the 1.7 diesel model?
Replies: 13
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MULLEY »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:11 pm
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Anyone got any ideas on how long they last, how can u tell if its not working to full capacity.
Are there any ways to make sure the turbo doesnt get...
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Ok, i am persuaded not to buy turbo, so will spend on wifey's birthday rather than beer, although i could change my mind......
BEER BEER BEER BEER...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:00 pm
BX 16V rev limited to 4000 rpm
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by
jcq2 »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:07 pm
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Hi,
My 1988 BX 16 Valve does not rev beyond 4000 rpm.
Below 4000 rpm it revs normally but there is a certain lack of power highly noticeable when...
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IIRC this very subject was covered very recently on Luke's site
www.bx16v.co.uk
Alas my memory is crap and I've had several bottles of beer so a few...
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:18 pm
Paint scratch repair
Replies: 5
by
Gareth Wales »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:30 pm
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Although the words Granny, Eggs and Suck may come to mind, I’ll make no further apologies before sharing my way of dealing with scratches and paint...
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- this tip comes with due acknowledgement to to the respected and much-missed AlanS
:?: AlanS still posts the occasional one but yes, the frequent...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:38 am
Windscreen wiper washer problem solved!
Replies: 2
by
AdamH »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:04 pm
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I have found two companies on e-bay that sell wiper blades with built in washers that spray directly onto the windcreen, as found on Merecedes,...
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Its just not the same when it works properly..... lol
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:33 pm
ENGINE MOUNT
Replies: 11
by tim leech » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:09 pm
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How hard a job is it to change the big round rubber engine mount at the bottom, I know there cheap enough to buy, but is it something I can do in ten...
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Hi Folks,
Well, depending on how damaged the existing mount is, I was getting oscillations on low speed acceleration.
Inspected the lower bush, not...
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Last post by Brian
Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:25 pm
Electric Mirror vs Manual on TZD
Replies: 7
by
roscoe »
Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:59 pm
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One more question on above topic - as most (if not all) TZDs and other non-16V models (at least here in OZ) only had an electric mirror on the...
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I dont think we meant to put anyone off having a go, sorry about that...
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:10 pm
Turbo Diesel A/C Questions
Replies: 21
by
roscoe »
Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:38 am
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I know some of you have added A/C to the TZDs and other diesels that didn't have it and I want to do the same, now that I've stripped my 16V parts...
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Dave and Bernie - thanks for the pictures - helps a lot!. The pulley tensioners was something I was wondering about as without them, the belt...
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Last post by bernie
Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:09 pm
Ecotek Valve
Replies: 4
by
moremeba »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:32 pm
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Hello all, i have been given one of the above, i was wondering if anyone has fitted before and could help/advise on how to fit it?
As usual any help...
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sell it on ebay! someone will buy it as most max power types beleive what they read in the mag!
and they used to love them!
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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:35 pm
Intermittent wash wipe
Replies: 12
by
sleepy0905 »
Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:27 am
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hi has anyone fitted intermittent was/wipe to the rear wiper on a BX saloon as they dont have a latching switch I think the estate has it but i would...
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Ever since I bought my 1st BX, about 12 years ago, I have intended to fit an intermittant rear wiper circuit.
I plan to replace the wash/wipe switch...
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:51 pm
Reluctant Struts
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Way2go »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:28 am
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Suspension has always responded well but today the back rose but the front did not even when raising revs above idle. Selected intermediate height...
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Might also be worth checking the adjustment at the front end of the height control rod. Should have a gap of 4mm IIRC at normal height setting.
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:41 pm
Cure for faded bumpers...
Replies: 19
by
BX Bandit »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:53 am
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If any of you have the poverty models without painted bumpers then I have found a good way of returning them to nearly new appearance....
Pinch some...
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Well, at least one of us can keep her happy !!! :D
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Last post by BX Bandit
Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:41 pm
Central Locking, now with plip!!
Replies: 12
by
docchevron »
Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:06 am
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So my E-bay prize of plip and reciever arrives this morning and I duly install it in the car and but some fresh batts for the plip.
And it works!...
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This is as I understand it. The CL controller has two inputs only. On cars without plips the front doors are both 'live', on cars with plips the...
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Last post by docchevron
Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:57 pm
No Spark After Speedo Change
Replies: 4
by
macker37 »
Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:55 pm
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Help Needed recently purchased bxgti16v j reg and had to replace speedo and rev counter dials unfortunatly was sold wrong set from a 19td bx. This...
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There is an ignition module that is used to start the coil and is fed from the tdc sensor. The ignition module is a flat block looking thing with a...
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Last post by m_2975
Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:54 pm
Plip
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by
sleepy0905 »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:39 pm
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Hi can anyone help i have followed the info on the bob smith site to recode my plip keyfob to a replacement receiver and i have had no luck at...
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thanks i will look at them.
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Last post by sleepy0905
Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:09 am
Worn valve stem seals - can I reduce the smoke?
Replies: 16
by
greenapple »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:48 pm
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Hi!
My garage has finally said the smoke is too bad on my BX 19 TRS - 1989, 100,000 miles - to give it another MOT. I have been told rectifying the...
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Worn valve stem seals are easy to diagnose - engine braking in a lower gear (preferably on a steep downward slope ) will produce clouds of blue smoke...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:36 pm
Electrics
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by
Captain Slow »
Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:20 pm
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1989 BX 19RD Estate.
Today whilst driving I noticed that my indicators were not working. When I clicked the indicator to its position all I got was...
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If you still have problems after checking or swapping out the switchgear, then do check that all the interconnects on the fusebox/connection-box in...
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Last post by DLM
Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:32 pm
Turbo Diesel Probs
Replies: 22
by
Ian_Fearn »
Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:59 pm
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My TZD is giving me grief when starting.
Starting when warm is no problem at all BUT before you jump to the glow plugs or relay just wait!
When...
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That looks different to mine but i guess it'd do the same job.
I'll contact my man in the Citroen world and get a brand new original one at some...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:31 pm
Rusty sunroof?
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by
cavmad »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:58 am
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Someone has asked about the sunroof on my spares car and wants to know if it`s rusty. I`m not sure how I would know this without removing it first,...
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Thanks billy dont worry to much about the plip let me know what you want and ship it down to me as is I will stick new battery in and try it out but...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:52 am
Clock removal!
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by
cavmad »
Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:49 pm
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How the blinking heck do you get the dashboard clocks out of a BX? I can`t believe I`m asking as I have removed two sets before without trouble and...
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Luckily, yes! You can turn the wheel enough to get to the screws by the way, just on this one the b*st*rds wouldn`t budge at all :evil: :cry:
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Last post by cavmad
Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:08 pm
Hydraulic pressure accumulator?
Replies: 6
by
Andys2 »
Sun Oct 01, 2006 8:24 pm
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I have an Audi ( I know , sorry!! ) that uses a high pressure hydraulic system to power the brake assist and the power steering. In this system there...
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Can I interest you in a 37 year old 9 tonne Bristol coach then?!? :D :D
Cheers
Chris G
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:12 am
Dash lights
Replies: 9
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:20 am
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This may seem odd, but it's been a while since I've driven my BX in the dark, and I wondered, should the heater/fan controls be lit up in the centre...
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Or replace all the bulbs with tasteful LED's!
Cheers
Chris G
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:10 am
Few Issues
Replies: 27
by
Tim2cv »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:48 pm
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My car finally has an mot but has a few annoying issues, least bothered first.
Rear arm bearings have seen better days. you can tell when you drive...
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OK tm no problems let me know as its in winter hibernation and that batterys flat!
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Last post by tim leech
Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:54 am
Turbo Diesel start up problem
Replies: 3
by
ianselva »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:42 pm
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Since I changed the head my TZD will not start on all cylinders from cold. After about 30 secs during which time it puffs out unburnt fuel, it all...
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I just hold them in a jump lead and flash the contact post onto a battery, if its not smoking in three seconds its a dud, your problem could be an...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:49 pm
General appeal - need to do a windscreen
Replies: 16
by
DLM »
Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:08 am
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Anyone who can offer useful and practical help/advice on this topic please PM me.
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I would have thought that 1mm copper would empty your battery in double-quick time, though. More or less short-circuit it.
Yes, it does. We used...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:12 am
COUGHING TURBO DIESEL
Replies: 18
by tim leech » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:26 pm
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Just acquired a very lovely TZD turbo from fleaby which has few faults with it, one of which is thats it coughs now and again under hard...
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Dont let them use brake pipe as it is tooo small you will get fuel starvation the fuel pipes on a BX are much bigger one is about 10mm and i think...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:36 pm
Dodgy blower fan cure
Replies: 16
by
peteh »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:55 pm
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My BX txd suffered the usual non working blower, managed to cure it, it may work for anybody with the same prob' remove all the control knobs 2...
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I did the blower mod to my TZD yesterday - for the first time I can hear the high speed relay click in and the blower really moves the air! I'm not...
16 Replies
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Last post by roscoe
Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:29 am
citaerobics
Replies: 22
by
OwenS »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:42 pm
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When I perfom Citaerobics on the BX and put it to its lowest level as its just about to settle down to the ground one side settles just before the...
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...and wheelnuts that /would/ not budge... You should get yourself one of those telescopic wheel braces which extend to about 21 . Halfords do one...
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Last post by ellevie
Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:40 am
slight lhm leak
Replies: 17
by
saint gaz »
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:13 am
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coming from the front drivers side. I suspect it could be the return pipes. Until i get under and check i wont know for sure. If it is that how easy...
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I have finished replacing the strut pipes (this took me about an hour or so to do both sides) and also I lubricated the strut. I checked for leaks...
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Last post by saint gaz
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:27 pm
Coolant Pipe
Replies: 12
by
Ian_Fearn »
Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:40 pm
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Does anybody have a source for coolant pipes?
The main stealer wants rather a large amount of money for the pipe that goes between the rad and the...
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My local motor factors (which is a chain around Derby) had both the top and bottom hoses at their main shop across town from the Quinten Hazel book....
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:58 am
Air in Bosch pump.....possibly?
Replies: 3
by
BX Bandit »
Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:31 pm
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About a year ago, I exchanged my Rotodiesel pump (which was knackered) for a used Bosch unit from a 1.7TD. On the whole it goes well but there is a...
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Fuel filter should make no difference at all. Early pumps used either Purflux or Roto-diesel filter units which simply filter the fuel and provide a...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:30 pm
All 4 spheres went suddenly!
Replies: 16
by
adamskibx »
Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:04 pm
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The ride suddenly got quite hard on my car. It is crashing over bumps and so on. However, when doing the bounce test on each corner of the car, it...
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No gas in the spheres = no suspension movement - so I should imagine that yours have reached that stage where they have nearly collapsed - and when...
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Last post by mnde
Sat Sep 30, 2006 12:21 pm
Diesel air intake pipe and oil cap breather hose wanted
Replies: 1
by
jrdpod »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:51 pm
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I have a 1987 D 1.7 naturally aspirated diesel and need a replacement air intake pipe which links the air cleaner housing with the engine inlet...
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You're in luck - there's an air intake hose for a N/A diesel on ebay right now - do a search on ebay.uk site for citroen BX diesel and it'll come up....
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Last post by roscoe
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:28 pm
Why take the bottom pulley off to change a cambelt??
Replies: 9
by
jeremy »
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:46 pm
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Is this just a Haynes myth - did my TD one yeterday and just removed the bottom bit of plastic - which is 2 small botls and a bit of fiddling to get...
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You're supposed to take it off? :?
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:32 pm
Citroen Mechanic
Replies: 7
by
moremeba »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:42 am
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All, my 16v water pump has packed up and im having trouble finding someone to repair it in the Kent /Se London area.
I live in Erith so i need...
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..........if you go to the home page of this forum there are links to Citroen specialists throught the U.K. Hopefully there will be one local to you,...
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Last post by Terry Brooks
Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:05 am
spark lead order
Replies: 11
by
charlie »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:46 pm
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took all mine off to clean and guess what :oops:
car wont start :?
so what order should the spark plug leads attatch to the distributor cap???...
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well once again thanks all...
bx now up and running...
i wonder what i can fiddle with next and muck up :!: :!: :!:
charlie
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Last post by charlie
Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:27 am
Rad OE Number?
Replies: 7
by
Gareth Wales »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:32 pm
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Can anyone please confirm that the OE number of a TZD radiator is
95635181?
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There was another one on ebay a few weeks back - last bid was 10Stg if I recall-but he wouldn't ship to Australia :x and didn't offer pickup in the...
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Last post by roscoe
Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:33 am
Rough idling and cutting out
Replies: 14
by
Baldbazza »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:09 pm
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This is one of those daft questions that, at one time, I would have known the answer to straight away. But after years of running new(ish) cars I'm a...
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If the problem does not happen when the engine is under load its always possible that its an electrical connection or wire that's stressed or shaken...
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Last post by jeremy
Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:10 am
Grease nipples
Replies: 3
by
peteh »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:53 pm
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Any of you fella's know where i can find the topic on fitting grease nipples to radius arms, i would like to get a bit more mileage out of them, and...
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After doing a few rear arm bearings i'm not convinced grease nipples will do anything at all.
it depends on which technique you follow, theres...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:42 pm
Replacing the flexible steering coupling
Replies: 3
by
adamskibx »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:51 pm
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I did this job overnight in order to get to Scotland safely the next day (I shared the driving with a mate and woke up somewhere just north of...
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Oh right I see. I should have got the original Citroen component then really. The fact that the bolts took up so much more room than rivets also...
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Last post by adamskibx
Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:54 pm
Front Wishbone Bolts (BX)
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jeremy »
Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:50 pm
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How easy is it to get them out? My front bushes need replacing and I have the bits which I'm sure I can fit by fair means or foul. My question is am...
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I'd say have a go no worries.
They are amazingly easy to deal with. Guess its because the bolt is still moving a bit together with the control arm's...
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Last post by AndersDK
Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:56 pm
Headlamp converters
Replies: 15
by
Eric Brough »
Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:29 pm
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Just about to pop over to France. My headlamp converter pack (Lucas adhesive-black-sheet) does not show a pattern for the BX. Has anyone got a...
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I have the LHD headlamps here if you are interested. Please let me know if you want them. Cheers
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Last post by BX Bandit
Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:10 am
overheating (1.6 petrol engine)
Replies: 5
by
image1990 »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:33 am
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Hello again everyone.
Well, it's all go this week. After twenty minutes or so crawling along in traffic yesterday evening (with the fan cutting...
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Thanks for your suggestions everyone. I had the engine running for a good long time while I was doing some Citroen aerobics earlier this evening and...
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Last post by image1990
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:03 pm
Battery
Replies: 10
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saint gaz »
Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:16 pm
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Is there a correct type of battery for my car? This problem has happened on two different batteries. The sticker on it says it’s got a 47 amp hour...
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Ok: All stuff on and 13.5 volts across the battery. The Alternator should be making 14.4 volts even on load, so the regulator is not good. 50-100...
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Last post by tom
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:15 pm
Steering wheel off center
Replies: 7
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adamskibx »
Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:39 pm
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I’m sure ive posted on this topic before, but does anyone know of anything other than tracking or bent parts that can cause the wheel to be at an...
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It turned out to be a dangerous flexible coupling. I have just arrived back from 5 days in Scotland, and the BX ran like clockwork, and in a straight...
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Last post by adamskibx
Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:43 pm
Repairing sunroof deflector and headlamp protectors.
Replies: 3
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Oscar »
Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:03 am
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Adam's misfortune has been lucky for me, and I've picked up a load of bits.
I have cracks in both the above items. Superglue and contact adhesive...
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I expect the best adhesive to use is a solvent adhesive which slightly dissolves and bonds the two surfaces. However, the joint must be clean and fit...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:23 pm
introduction and hydraulics problems
Replies: 13
by
image1990 »
Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:11 pm
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Hello all,
Great to find an English-speaking BX forum after months grappling with French mechanics vocab. on the bxworld list :)
I live in France...
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Brilliant, thanks! I reckon all you Hampshire BX gurus will be due a pint from me if I ever dare to bring Maud back from Geneva to Petersfield :)
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Last post by image1990
Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:12 pm
Irritating wobble
Replies: 30
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Philip Chidlow »
Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:48 pm
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I don't know what's happened recently, but my BX started to vibrate through the steering in a classic wheel-out-of-balance way at between 68mph and...
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Thanks lads.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:18 am
TD Bosch Injection Pump - question
Replies: 7
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BX Bandit »
Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:16 pm
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As I understand it there are two devices associated with cold start on the Bosch Turbo pump.
1) Waxstat which increases revs until warmed up: Located...
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Thanks for the info:
I finally got round to disconnecting this cold timing advance device - the engine does not like cold starting any more....so it...
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Last post by BX Bandit
Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:19 pm
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