Heater matrix tap connection leak
by adamskibx » Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:23 pm
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Ive put in the heater matrix off the donor car- I took the original one out, filled it with water and it leaked at the passenger side end, so it was...
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Thanks Anders, ill see if GSF do that gasket set.
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Last post by adamskibx Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:01 pm
Loud HP Pump
by adamskibx » Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:34 am
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Just noticed the other day that when I open the bonnet with the engine running, the most significant clattering is coming from the HP pump. It sounds...
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Bugger indeed!!! :twisted:
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Last post by adamskibx Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:59 pm
Painting: Primer needed!!!
by Gareth Wales » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:21 pm
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I need to touch up some marks (about the size of a 2 pence ) on my metallic paint. These were, apparently, the results of bird shit left on too long...
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I believe red oxide primer is very good, followed by `normal` primer. I`d personally be tempted to get an aerosol matched up by Halfrauds or similar...
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Last post by cavmad Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:06 pm
strange behavior
by citroen7 » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:45 am
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Over the past couple of weeks the red stop light has flickered on a few times , no problem i thought just top up the lhm,doesnt need any strange i...
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well i replaced the hp hose which was indeed showing signs of cracking and double checked the filters which were imaculate and there is some...
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Last post by citroen7 Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:55 am
1.9 n/a diesel water pump.
by cavmad » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:54 pm
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Afternoon peeps! Looks like I`m about to acquire another BX, this one is a 1.9 n/a diesel which needs a water pump. Any ideas as to how easy (or...
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pumps cost about thirty beer tokensStewart
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Last post by Way2go Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:17 am
Sod it... only 3 weeks of ownership.
by BackinaBX » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:06 pm
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Have a look at this.
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OK, it's a deal. I thought that the GTi pod might be already spoken for... ah well... the search continues.
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Last post by BackinaBX Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:26 am
Now I know why swarfiga was invented!!
by daneinter » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:21 pm
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Hello all, I,m back again after a little internal plumbing repair on my ticker only to find my new squeeze has a need of the same. I bought Sleepys...
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Good Idea.
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Last post by daneinter Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:00 pm
Strut Tops
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:20 pm
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Whats the best way of removing the big nut on top of the strut?
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Ian, please ignore my question above --- I've realised that you must be installing a brand new strut. Just did the struts on my TurboTuRD. Whats up ?
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Last post by AndersDK Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:00 pm
My first arm bearing
by Ian_Fearn » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:21 pm
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I'm so proud of myself, the first time i looked into getting a BX a few years back i was warned about rear arm bearing wear and the huge cost of...
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If i told you i'd bought 2 for £5 would you be jealous???
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:59 pm
Clonk from rear suspension
by adds » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:41 am
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Hello
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Mine is making the same noise - I reckon it is the bearings as the rear suspension is getting stiffer. No leaning yet though, but bearings on order...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:09 am
gear change
by charlie » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:32 pm
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hi all......
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I can get used to life in a variety of places..... but Southern Hampshire's where my kids are. Still making forays back across the Severn from time...
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Last post by DLM Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:22 pm
Recoding a plip unit
by sleepy0905 » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:32 pm
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Right can anyone help i have followed the instructions on the rbsmith site including the oddity of L becoming O and O becoming L but i cannot get it...
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Sleepy, as you say, you must be doing something wrong.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:22 pm
Speedo has packed up!!!
by Adam » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:08 pm
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Hi there, just looking for some info, i'm currently bidding and winning the Black TZD on Ebay, just checked and the seller has said the sppeedo went...
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Never had the pleasure but I would imagine the speedo binicle has to come out along with the tray in the top of the dash and the glovebox. Then...
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Last post by Mr B Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:45 pm
Squeak Squeak
by Terry Brooks » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:04 pm
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Hi all ......I think I know what the answers gonna be to this :cry: .......but just to confirm :cry: ........
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Glad thats sorted then. :D
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Last post by tim leech Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:36 pm
Disc Removal
by artic-steel » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:42 pm
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My BX failed it's MOT today on worn front discs & a split O/S CV boot, I removed the nearside disc no problem but the offside one is solid, i can't...
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I'll get you a BIG hammer from work!!!!!! :twisted:
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Last post by Adam Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:18 pm
CV removal
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
by 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
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
by 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
by 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
by 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.....
by 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 :(
by 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!
by 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
by 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
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
by 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
by 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 ?
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
by 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
by 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!
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?
by 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
by 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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Last post by DLM Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:54 pm
'89 n/a 19 diesel (Bosch) black smoke.
by 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
by 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?
by 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)
by 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
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
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
by 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!
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
by 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...
by 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
by 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.
by 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!
by 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
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)
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
Will a BX16 V Oil level sensor probe fit an 8V Carb engine?
by adamskibx » Thu May 25, 2006 3:21 pm
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Just seen a new one on ebay- Mine doesnt work (it reads oil level too high all the time). Would be nice to get it working again.
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Adam was that a PM for me if so i havnt got one yet.
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