CV removal
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by artic-steel » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:51 pm
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How do i get the CV off the driveshaft to replace the boot?, i can't see or feel a circlip.
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I can feel a BX friendship coming on!
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Last post by tim leech
Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:38 pm
GTI wiring diagram
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sleepy0905 »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:56 pm
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Hi has anyone got a wiring diagram for a 1991 GTI that they can scan and send me by email.
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Have you had a look at Bob Smith's site - most relates to 16 valves but i don't see that that's very different.
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Last post by jeremy
Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:14 pm
BX19 RD Leak in hydraulic system
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by
Harvey »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:34 pm
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My BX19 RD estate has served me well for more than ten years, and I am loth to scrap it, but it has now developed a hydraulic leak. This appears to...
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The Octo is the bunch of pipes running along the chassis leg. They run from the LHM tank to a connection point at the base of the height corrector,...
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Last post by Mr B
Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:24 pm
Yellow, not green
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BackinaBX »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:23 pm
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I was checking over all the fluids yesterday... and noticed that my LHM has taken on a distinctly yellow tinge.
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:D :D :D
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Last post by ellevie
Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:22 pm
K1G / 150C engine Interchangeability
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tissaoui »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:31 pm
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I have an old BX (1986) with a 150C engine that is almost dead, can I replace it by the newer post 1988 version (K1G)? What would I need to replace?...
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Front subframe (!)
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Last post by AndersDK
Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:22 pm
coolant
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citroen7 »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:14 pm
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changed the radiator on the xantia at the weekend after much fiddling and reading of various threads and was shocked to see the botom 3 rows just...
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Its best to put too much antifreeze in that not enough though?I want to flush the 16v and the xantia before winter,
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Last post by tim leech
Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:34 am
Stupid question time.....
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cavmad »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:20 am
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...are these clocks 140mph ones? Silly question because they are mine, but I`m stuck at work and too dim to remember! They were off a 1.9TGD estate,...
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ive got a petrol console with a diesel tacho no problems, and the old car had a diesel dash with a retro fitted tacho, dont think it makes too much...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:11 am
B*ll*cks :(
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cavmad »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:00 pm
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Saw a pool forming or formed under my BX last couple of days and did the usual bloke thing and ignored it, hoping it was from someone else`s car.
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Oops! sorry for scaring you cavmad.
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Last post by Toddman
Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:51 pm
Brake calliper issues!
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adamskibx »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:22 pm
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Ive got a problem with my BX that has rendered it off the road for the next few days at least. Noticed a strange sound when braking at high speed or...
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Resolved! New caliper (well, reconditioned by the looks of it), and flexi pipe. However the pipe didnt screw in all the way. I didnt tighten it to...
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Last post by adamskibx
Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:15 pm
Diesel pump trouble
Replies: 10
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Vanny »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:00 pm
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for a good 6 month now i've been going through a long winded process of having to prime the fuel system to start the car. Obvious thing to check was...
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GET THE HELL OUTTA MY HEAD
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:10 pm
Aircon DIY Regassing
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by
Way2go »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:36 am
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Has anyone tried these aircon gas replenishers from Halfords? They cost $30 ish for the can containing R134a gas and oil, including a pressure guage...
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If it's any help, I just had my BX's AC regassed - the guy put a UV dye in last time so was able to deal with the leaks - needed new 'O' rings - this...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:34 am
STOP! Red light of doom... suggestions please
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BackinaBX »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:31 pm
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Hello once again forum... this time it's a question about the fabled red light of doom...
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Good point Dave ? Also verify that the correct lead is fitted to each temp sensor.
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:31 pm
More aircon problems
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Jaba »
Sun May 21, 2006 9:59 pm
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My aircon is playing up too.
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Dunno, but you can hear it on my Xantia when the A/C is running now I've put some more gas in it - needs more yet though. I'm ignoring it.....
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Last post by RichardW
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:41 pm
Brake pipe temporary repair ?
Replies: 15
by
ellevie »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:14 am
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As a result of replacing my trailing arm bearings, the brake pipe on one side near the calliper has started to seep at a particular rust spot. The...
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Mr ellevie -
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Last post by AndersDK
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:41 am
Trailing Arm Bearings --- Outer Race Extraction Tip
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ellevie »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:12 am
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Trailing Arm Bearings --- Outer Race Extraction Tip
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That’s a good point about the wear not being spread evenly amongst the needles. To spread the wear more evenly, you could make sure to rotate the...
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Last post by ellevie
Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:12 pm
Spheres
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Ian_Fearn »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:36 pm
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I'm going to be replacing all the spheres on my TZD and i thought i'd ask for some advice on whether to go with GSF supplied Amtex spheres or...
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Now that you mention the brands, IHFS rings a bell! AS I said, they seem ok.
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Last post by richard
Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:29 pm
BX back to origianl dealers to get some things for it!
Replies: 26
by
adamskibx »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:35 pm
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(Please note: Aircon is now sold.)
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Overboost indicators - if Revue Technique is to be believed, they were fitted to the very earliest Turbodiesels, then deleted.
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Last post by DLM
Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:30 am
Fumes and running rich?
Replies: 11
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:33 am
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My BX has quite a few miles under its belt and would benefit from the valve seals etc. being done. It does use a bit of oil and it sometimes will...
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What you need is a convertable!
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:29 pm
Hydraulic system check/analysis:strange symptoms
Replies: 3
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adamskibx »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:07 pm
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Right: Ive got no problem as such, but this BX confuses me. Something needs replacing in th hydraulic system but I cant work out what. In other BX's,...
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Sounds like a reasonably healthy one - though you should also note when making comparisons that your old blue estate was one with a very recent...
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597 Views
Last post by DLM
Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:54 pm
'89 n/a 19 diesel (Bosch) black smoke.
Replies: 8
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AndersDK »
Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:27 pm
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The good old simple diesel setup :lol:
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Otherwise you can adjust it the expert's way - mark its position, slacken the mounting bolts a touch and move it say 1mm from the mark (top of body...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:37 pm
Auto box fluid level
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:56 pm
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Hi
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I have never and will never suggest an oil additive for an engine; 2 completely different kettles of fish, but even the most sceptical will agree...
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Last post by AlanS
Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:40 am
Can they fail it on this?
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BackinaBX »
Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:38 am
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It's almost MOT time for the beloved BX... I think I have got everything that it could fail on done, but I am worried about a light.
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hmmm, Ok, well the 2cv does not have a tell tale dash bulb for dip, main, or the indicators, and they pass the MOT Ok (provided that everything else...
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Last post by Terry Brooks
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:54 pm
4x4 has failed its MOT (NOW MOT'D)
Replies: 15
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Ian_Fearn »
Wed May 31, 2006 5:39 pm
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Thanks to Tim Leech for the MOT.
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Billy, this dentman normally charges fifty quid for the whole car. I paid quite a bit less than that but it was because he was already at Tim's...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:35 pm
Technique passed to me by a citroen Mechanic
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by
sleepy0905 »
Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:41 am
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Hi all thought i would pass this on after talking to a mechanic, Right all those glued on pannels on the bx especially the smoked windows on the c...
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I give that the thumbs up 8)
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Last post by Toddman
Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:42 pm
BX TZD Driveshaft Question
Replies: 6
by
roscoe »
Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:13 am
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I have pulled my 16V parts car apart and the front driveshafts in it are in better shape (CV joints, center bearing), than my TZD ones. I'd like to...
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Thanks for that Dave - one less thing to worry about. Now to get the control arms off when the rain stops (funny how a drought breaks when you need...
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Last post by roscoe
Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:39 am
Front hub nut
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Ian_Fearn »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:39 pm
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whats the best way to get the 36mm nut off the driveshaft?
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I have a 3/4 drive socket set with a 35 mm socket - also made up a piece of 2 x 1/2 flat bar about 4' long to hold the wheel from moving. Drilled two...
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Last post by roscoe
Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:55 pm
New symptom with the car!
Replies: 5
by
Cornishbx16v »
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:18 pm
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hello chapps!! have finnally manages to shift the stuck tensioner bolt thats been holding me back for a while and got the old belt on for testing...
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I'm sure the valves will be bent - just think of the angles they work at ant the relative position of the piston. Good news is that the valves take...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:09 pm
Gearbox oil
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Ian_Fearn »
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:56 pm
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I'm assuming once my driveshaft is out i'm going to loose some fluid.
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I've done it now and it was the offside so i lost no oil.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:14 pm
HP Pump...
Replies: 27
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BackinaBX »
Tue May 30, 2006 7:26 pm
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Hello again forum,
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BX obsession should just about do it !
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:32 am
Tank Hose
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Widgit »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:36 pm
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I think I have finally found the cause of my hit/miss steering performance on my 1.7 Turbo D BX estate.
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It's worth noting that any hose that is rated as oil, petrol or diesel hose is fine with LHM, as these are all mineral derivatives.
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:21 am
Steering Funnies... getting worse. Oh dear.
Replies: 15
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BackinaBX »
Sat May 27, 2006 8:36 pm
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Hello forum, perhaps you can throw some light on my steering funnies.
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Ah, oh... I see. Well, there you go. All sorted out. Back in a BX sort of does what it says. I used to have a BX years ago - way back in 1996, when...
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Last post by BackinaBX
Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:13 pm
I'm glad that's been cleared up!
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Oscar »
Fri May 26, 2006 1:34 pm
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Oh dear, there I was thinking it was difficult. Well, isn't the internet a wonderful thing.
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Don't really think petty crims make a risk assessment. I was listening to a magistrate and a criminologist on the radio the other day. The mag said...
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Last post by Oscar
Wed May 31, 2006 2:32 pm
xantia heater fan
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by
citroen7 »
Sat May 27, 2006 10:21 am
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yes i know it is not our beloved bx but i see quite a few members have xantias and was wondering if any problems had occurred with the heater fan and...
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I just followed anders advice in your link to use the supply from the grey plug as long as it gets wifey of my back it must be a result!!
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Last post by citroen7
Wed May 31, 2006 12:54 pm
Missing Fob buttons (AKA crap technologies)
Replies: 9
by
Gareth Wales »
Thu May 25, 2006 8:42 am
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I have two working Piranha Alarm fobs - well they work when I activate them by a bent 1 nail that I carry around.
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Hehe!
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Last post by tim leech
Tue May 30, 2006 5:53 pm
6 Replies
568 Views
Last post by sleepy0905
Fri May 26, 2006 10:23 pm
A plea for help!
Replies: 25
by
Kitch »
Tue May 16, 2006 12:14 am
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Rear arm bearings:
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Thanks for all help.
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Last post by Kitch
Thu May 25, 2006 6:39 pm
Electric mirror
Replies: 9
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sleepy0905 »
Wed May 24, 2006 1:11 pm
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Hi it is a quick question i have a o/s electric mirror off a GTI 4x4 now i have identified the wiring except there is a 2 pin connector as well now...
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OK mate I wil hold on to them, let me know when you want me to post them to you etc. Unless your coming to the FCS then I will take them along for...
9 Replies
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Last post by tim leech
Thu May 25, 2006 9:34 am
Windscreen woes
Replies: 15
by
richard »
Sat May 20, 2006 4:22 pm
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Hi
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Forget what the fitters think, YOU'RE THE CUSTOMER!
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Wed May 24, 2006 9:16 pm
Exhaust CO level too high
Replies: 15
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sleepy0905 »
Tue May 23, 2006 7:46 pm
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Hi can enyone help what is the best way to reduce the exhause CO level as mine is too high it should be less than 3.50 and mine is 3.91 I have...
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:D Well done :D
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Last post by ellevie
Wed May 24, 2006 6:09 pm
Not a BX question, but perhaps you can help???
Replies: 9
by
BackinaBX »
Tue May 23, 2006 5:18 pm
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Hello again forum, this one is for all Xantia owners with a keypad alarm/immob.
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Mmmm.......Mice in a Xantia :shock:
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760 Views
Last post by Way2go
Wed May 24, 2006 4:10 pm
Camshaft Oil Seal
Replies: 1
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finishthat »
Tue May 23, 2006 11:47 pm
First post
Hi,
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The pulley normally comes off with no problem. :D
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Last post by ken newbold
Tue May 23, 2006 11:57 pm
BX TD sprays out coolant from header tank
Replies: 19
by
jonkw »
Mon May 22, 2006 3:28 pm
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I have devoted considerable time gazing into space wondering whats actually wrong with my car, and noted the following:
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I think, that it was 3L of antifreeze, and the rest is water, last time I did it.
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Last post by jonkw
Tue May 23, 2006 11:14 pm
I know it isnt a bx but
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sleepy0905 »
Sun May 21, 2006 5:23 pm
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Does anyone know how the instrument pod comes out on an AX as linda`s needs a new cable and i cannot find anything on the AX club site as the robbing...
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If anyone is off to FCS and is in the sort of M6 coridor bit of lancashire from Manc to Preston and can meet up with me to pick up a wheel for sleepy...
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Last post by M
Tue May 23, 2006 9:35 pm
Checking coolant levels - without the stick!
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BackinaBX »
Fri May 19, 2006 5:11 pm
First post
Hello again forum,
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I always use de-ionised water as down here in Suffolk the water is so hard you get threatened everytime you turn the tap on :lol:
9 Replies
1075 Views
Last post by Bluey1978
Mon May 22, 2006 10:41 pm
Land Rover starting q
Replies: 16
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Oscar »
Mon May 08, 2006 1:25 pm
First post
Hello
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That is a Freelander.
16 Replies
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Mon May 22, 2006 4:10 pm
Biodiesel Wisdom?
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Stewart (oily!) »
Sat May 20, 2006 6:27 pm
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The ZX TD has been needing its bulb squeezing again in order to start of a morning, I replaced all of the leakoff pipes, nothing, then I looked at...
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:-s I'm not implying dinodiesel is defective in the lube department [-X :), just that biodiesel has better lubricative qualities. Whatever is...
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Last post by ed4ferrets
Mon May 22, 2006 10:08 am
Carb maladies
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mnde »
Fri May 19, 2006 1:02 pm
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Hi all,
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The spit at standstill is interesting. What is happening I think is that a plug is sparking and lighting mixture left in that cylinder - and the...
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Last post by jeremy
Sat May 20, 2006 9:54 am
Which adhesive ?
Replies: 12
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Gareth Wales »
Sun May 14, 2006 10:15 am
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I want to fix new rubbing strips but wonder which is the best way - would a heavy double-sided tape work? Cit used a black mastic-type adhesive. I...
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With windows and side strips, the sikaflex being black is quite inobtrusive but it stands out like dogs b***s if used in a headlight, so I've usually...
12 Replies
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Last post by AlanS
Thu May 18, 2006 12:45 pm
Onlinr Paint colour chart for BX.
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AlanS »
Fri May 12, 2006 8:07 am
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I know there's one somewhere; I thought it was on Gabors DIY site, then I tried CitroenZ but I can't find it on Brij's then I went Citroenet again no...
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I must be drinking my own bathwater with this, but the guy concerned doesn't seem to be able to find a paint code on his car and I'm sure I found one...
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Last post by AlanS
Thu May 18, 2006 5:06 am
Anyone knows this injection pump?
Replies: 19
by
pitman »
Sat May 13, 2006 11:05 pm
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I was wondering if anyone knows this injection.
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Mahle, Motorcraft, Purflux, Bosch ... you name it and they would all have a filter.
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Last post by AndersDK
Wed May 17, 2006 10:54 pm
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