Manual mirrors
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Richard811 »
Sat Jul 09, 2016 12:05 am
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Hi
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Glad to be of service. :)
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Last post by mds141
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:30 pm
TZD coolant issues
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BXcitro »
Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:34 pm
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So I just started the BX up today and the coolant light stayed on along with the STOP light. I checked the reservoir tank and I could just see a...
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You could try taking the thermostat out. re bleeding the cooling system. To try to improve the coolant circulation.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:12 pm
Heater tap cable adjustment
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frog »
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:44 am
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Hi all,
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Not really an adjustable item, just slide your control lever to either fully open or fully closed and attach whilst the tap is in a corresponding...
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Last post by Defender110
Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:06 pm
XUD Cylinder heads, Cam shafts, injectors and pumps.
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Dragon Man »
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:20 am
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hey guys. trying to pool together all of the knowledge on the upper parts of the XUD engine.
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does anyone have any pictures of the Bosch pump(s)? how can i identify which pump is which? theres an xud come into our local scrap yard and i was...
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Last post by themildbunch
Thu Jun 30, 2016 10:16 am
rear brake backplates
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Discoil »
Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:12 pm
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MOT tester man said I had to fit some covers for the next mot.
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Ok Rich sold, got a very busy weekend so will try to get your bits off and all together early next week, will pack them up and send to save you the...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:42 am
Would this fit my BX?
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:59 pm
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Sender's very erratic on my 1991 TZD Turbo diesel, so I believe I'll need a new one:
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AFAIK they're all the same senders, petrol or diesel. Same part number as far as I can see from Cit Service.
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Last post by KevR
Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:21 pm
Pump Running
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Tim Leech »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:42 pm
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New regulator and accu sphere fitted today and no more leaks but disappointed that the pump still cuts in at idle as before but cuts out when revs...
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good info here guys, i'll be sure to check this when i get my BX.
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Last post by Dragon Man
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:45 pm
Hydraulic pump (& system) - General questions
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David »
Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:50 pm
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Just some curious questions, so here goes;
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the last one is an interesting question.. i have wondered if a hydro electric system could be made to do all hydraulics. i know its a common thing on...
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Last post by Dragon Man
Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:41 pm
Sound proofing
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morningglory »
Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:50 am
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Anyone any experience of trying a bit of DIY sound proofing?
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i just went down my local scrap yard and got loads out of scrap cars. i think i have the most silent fiat panda 4x4 ever!
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Last post by Dragon Man
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:11 pm
Hydraulic pump belt noise
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BXcitro »
Mon May 30, 2016 6:50 pm
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Hi, I'm new to the forum.
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My pump's pulley broke off recently, can't be repaired. So make sure you're not over-tightening old belts!
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:18 am
gear change linkages
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arlever »
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:54 pm
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can any one tell me are the gear change linkages the same on my 1.7 tgd as my 1.9 trd. both cars are at my dads so i cant check at the mo.
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I don't know if it is still the case but the linkages were still available from dealers a couple of years ago. I would doubt that the individual...
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:12 am
Hydraulic Failure
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kiwi »
Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:02 am
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I have gone and done it a purchased a TZD Turbo Estate.
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Hi Kiwi, have sent you a PM
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Last post by drc40
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:46 am
Fuel tank sender unit...
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:21 am
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My BX's tank is just about full and - as has sometimes happened on and off - the low fuel warning light is constantly glowing orange! So is it the...
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Thanks!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:05 pm
Roof
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Richb »
Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:56 am
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Had a sneaky play with the bx last night as the mrs went out and whilst doing little bits and bobs i thought id get the sunroof operating. I got it...
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The plastic strips are bonded on and are pigs to remove without breaking, you are welcome to cut the section out the breaker, headlining is out which...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:48 am
hydraulic reservoir rubber t-piece
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rutter123 »
Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:05 pm
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which i think is the 2nd one back from the front, has a plastic pipe which feeds partially thru the bulkhead bonnet seal-does this have a one way...
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Have replaced it with a 6mm to 2x 4mm t piece seems ok as the original t piece was perished . A cheap 99p fix.
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Last post by rutter123
Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:20 pm
Battery Light
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rugmuncher »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:08 pm
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Greetings all. I have a problem with my charging circuit. When the car, TZD Turbo, is switched off the battery light on the dashboard is lit, when I...
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I had the same problem - turned out to be a worn slip ring on the alternator. As a test, try running the engine and putting a volt meter across the...
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Last post by KevR
Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:03 am
Suspension help!
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Richb »
Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:10 pm
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Have an issue with TXD no 2. The suspension rises well. Actually slightly quicker than TXD 1 (had to number as both k reg and same colour! ) but...
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They tend to stay up more in the highest position as it is rarely used, therefore those parts of the hydraulic sealing surfaces see little wear.
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:35 am
White colour code
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rutter123 »
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:24 pm
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Is there only one colour code for white?
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Luckily the wings i got seem to match the rest of the car. Paint code on car is EWT.
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:28 am
Wiring for jectonic injection system on GTi. How is it connected?
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David »
Sun May 15, 2016 10:53 am
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Hi all, I have a little job on, which has really got me lost. I don't know much about petrol engines, and can't work this one out.
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That is a point. It starts and runs... like a bag of spanners. :lol: :roll:
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Last post by David
Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:30 pm
High revs on valver
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greendale65 »
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:57 am
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Hello all, I'm still getting high revs sometimes as much as 3000 rpm
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Its unlikely the the TPS as this only tells the ECU if throttle is closed or wide open, the potentiometer on the airflow meter dials in the mixture...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:39 pm
Another Suspension Issue
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kiwi »
Mon May 23, 2016 11:53 pm
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That TZD Turbo Estate I have go back on the road has now thrown me another curious problem.
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I am going with a faulty height corrector! Its the one I did not replace! Hard too describe why I suspect it due to it being the first part the BX to...
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Last post by kiwi
Sat May 28, 2016 6:04 am
Smokey Diesel
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kiwi »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:58 am
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Finally got the TXD Turbo Estate Car on the road today (see hydraulic failure thread)
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Back on this again! I put some injector cleaner in the tank now maybe just me thinking about the snake oil but I have now filled it back up and the...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed May 25, 2016 11:24 am
Gearbox oil
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KevR »
Wed May 04, 2016 9:14 am
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Any recommendations for grade/type? I vaguely recall that there's a reason why you shouldn't use some more modern grades in our older gearboxes -...
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I disagree. I notice an enormous difference on the very first drive after refilling with the correct oil. Unfortunately the difference was mostly...
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Last post by KevR
Tue May 24, 2016 8:56 am
BX questions, is it for me?
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Alpine »
Mon May 16, 2016 8:22 pm
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Hello
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But the politicians tell me that new cars are light weight..... :wink:
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon May 23, 2016 8:12 am
Diesel Breather Hose Question
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David »
Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:52 pm
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Hi all, I have been doing some more leak busting on my bx because frankly I am sick of oil dripping from everywhere, Anyway I have repetitively found...
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its like the EGR of early diesels.. you can buy things called oil catch tanks that can be bolted or tie wrapped to somewhere in the engine bay. you...
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Last post by Dragon Man
Sun May 22, 2016 11:59 pm
Breaking fault
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Alastair »
Sun May 08, 2016 12:23 am
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Hi ....anyone got any thoughts on this? I eventually get round to changing the front subframe on my 1991 turbo after it cracked. The car has...
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It is my experience that simply putting it in high position opens up the rear brake circuit. No need for jacks under the arms. That's how I've always...
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Last post by RobC
Mon May 16, 2016 9:57 am
rear sphere removal
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rutter123 »
Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:08 pm
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I need to remove the rear struts from the tzd breaker, my prob is i cannot pressurise the system as it has too many leaks, the spheres are b#####d...
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This is the method i used using 2 chain wrenches, yes it did ruin the gators but they are off with no further damage. They were f tight tho it was a...
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Last post by rutter123
Sun May 01, 2016 3:01 pm
Lhm choice / price
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Richb »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:49 am
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Ok this is one of those daft questions.....
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Thanks for all the info.
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Last post by Richb
Wed Apr 27, 2016 7:48 am
Re-fabrication of rear strut gaiters
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cauchoiskev »
Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:12 pm
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This French GS specialist has got rear gaiters made up specially :
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Chevronics have sourced some too very recently, but quality and country of origin (not necessarily linked) unknown...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:39 pm
How to fit t/d 5th gear
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rutter123 »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 2:02 pm
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How much of a job is it to fit a t/d 5th gear into a gti gearbox, im gonna be changing the clutch on the gti soon and thought i would do the 5th gear...
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Not sure about BX's but the Pugs used to rip the splines out of the 5th gear sprocket, nice simple fix through the end plate.
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Last post by Defender110
Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:07 pm
Speedline wheel bolts
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Pluto »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:37 pm
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I'm going to fit a set of speedlines to my tgd estate. I have a set of bolts with a flat seating but they measure 55mm from washer to the end of the...
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that went 5.5 turns and that really felt unsafe, but the wheels did stay on (under) the car always :roll: .
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Last post by JayW
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:34 pm
Water leak from around temp switch, on diesel.
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David »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:42 pm
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Hi all, I am back again, with yet more irritating leaks.
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Thanks for the replies.
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Last post by David
Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:05 pm
White unpainted bumper restoration
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Pluto »
Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:34 pm
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Hi all, I have white plastic bumpers on my TGD estate (unpainted) and wondered if anyone had any magic tips on how to clean them up and bring out the...
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Have you tried something like Mr Muscle with bleach ? or Astonish hob cleaner (tho this is quite abrasive) ? i dont know what chemicals are in them...
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Last post by Pluto
Sat Apr 23, 2016 11:39 pm
HP pipes leaking
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cauchoiskev »
Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:34 pm
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First off, it was the rear right side brake pipe. So, off I went to the local dealer. The guy at the desk knew nothing about BXs - and this is in...
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No reason why that tool shouldn't work, but if you want to make a load of them, you're welcome to borrow my big workshop-version flaring tool. Really...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:53 pm
Glow plugs or Battery
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kiwi »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:40 am
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Have reached a dilemma with the Diesel Turbo Estate I now have.
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You can check the glow plugs in situ - disconnect the wires, then run a test lamp between battery positive and the terminal on the glow plug. if it...
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Last post by KevR
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:12 pm
Carburetor Specialist
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saintjamesy89 »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:29 pm
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Hi all, I would like to get my GT''s carb rebuilt and set up properly. Does anyone know of any carb specialists in the south? I have found two and...
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According to the brown Haynes (to '87), which should cover your GT, it should have a Solex CISAC 34-34 Z1 381. This is for the 159 engine, ie 1.9...
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Last post by Tinkley
Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:17 am
Anyone clued up on dash binnacle wiring?
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Kitch »
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:33 pm
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So here's the situation; I have no charge light (but I do have a charge). No rev counter, no oil level or pressure gauge and no cooling fans.
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That's why I asked about the windows, seen this a couple of times when there's been a problem with the ignition switch, but in both cases the windows...
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Last post by ken newbold
Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:21 am
camber dependant leak
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loftus.hall »
Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:57 am
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So I have a mystery leak that I have traced to the passenger side C pillar on a hatchback with a sunroof.
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Each corner of the headlining tray has a drain tube which lets excess water drain away to the ground, generally what happens is little bits of crap,...
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Last post by rutter123
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:44 pm
b x front hubs
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mikesg »
Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:13 pm
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Hi folks
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Right, I'm with you now. The problem was the terminology, and using the wrong names for things. Common mistake, in fairness. Also, talk of the ABS...
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Last post by Kitch
Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:01 pm
Diesel Pump Diaphram needed
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kiwi »
Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:45 am
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Does anyone know of a source of this part for my TZD Turbo diesels pump.
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Ah, I see. Mainly asked as I'm about to re-plumb my crankcase breather so it goes via an oil catch tank rather than straight to the filter box. Might...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:47 pm
Clutch query GTI 8V
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rutter123 »
Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:04 pm
Im currently searching for a replacement clutch kit for the gti 8v, from what I can see there are 2 different diameter clutches the first being 215mm...
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:04 pm
front struts
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really? »
Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:35 pm
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Anybody changed front struts on a BX, how do you take them off and replace? Is there a link on the forum?
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Easy peazy job, loosen sphere, undo pinch bolt through the hub holding the strut in place, unplug rubber return pipes. Put suspension on lowest but...
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Last post by ken newbold
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:36 pm
Finally got a BX! Needs to sort a few things...
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Richb »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:52 am
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Hi everyone,
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Hinge no 6999CJ.
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Last post by Richb
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:51 am
IGNITION AMPLIFIER BX GT 1.9
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Tim Leech »
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:14 am
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I'm going to throw one on the GT for good measure as the carb has been stripped and its in good order,
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Cheers Kitch,
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:52 pm
16 V workshop manual
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frog »
Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:08 pm
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Could some one scan for me the injection system specification and inspection section of the manual pertaining to the 3 row motronic 1.3 cars?...
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The M3.1 is on there, but that doesnt help either . . .
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:20 pm
Comfort spheres. Yet another question.
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Philip Chidlow »
Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:51 am
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Hi, my TZD is fine over most roads - if anything a little firmly sporting for a non-16v BX - but the benefits of having a hydropneumatic Citroen are...
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I need a set for the TZI so I await your experience.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:25 pm
Valve clearances....
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KevR »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:28 pm
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Quick question. I need to do the valve clearances on the grey one, but I've already got the timing belt etc off. Can't turn the cam with engine at...
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Well, I looked again. Seems the timing hole on the TD is indeed at TDC. Turned the crank 90 degrees and can now turn camshaft easily to check...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:30 pm
diesel pump change
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Alastair »
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:43 pm
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My 1700 non turbo Bosch diesel pump has sprung a fuel drip from the head end..... the pump is still working fine...... Is it easy to change the...
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I have found this site, that explains in some detail how to rebuild the injector pump. Might be of some use.
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Last post by David
Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:37 pm
Non BX XUD Turbo Question (cambelt slips off the pulleys)
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Ian_Fearn »
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:45 pm
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I've just changed the diesel pump on my XUD powered Talbot and replaced the cambelt at the same time. I've done tons of these in the past without...
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Long time since we saw you on these parts!
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:51 pm
BX GTi exhaust same as a 205?
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Tim Leech »
Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:48 pm
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As it says, the manifold on my TZI is cracked as it seems most 205/309 are but you can get a later strengthened one.
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As far as I am aware it is different. I have heard the exhaust manifold is at a different angle than on the BX. As far as I'm aware it should screw...
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Last post by David
Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:44 pm
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