Sphere tester
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sleepy0905 »
Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:04 am
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Hi can anyone help i have lost the info on how to build a sphere tester I have all the parts but i cannot remember how it all goes together or more...
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Thanks all got is sorted just have to sort out connecting the guage now so am going to have to go to a shop and see what we can come up with.
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Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:17 pm
Pipe-flaring tools
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Oscar »
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:30 pm
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Do I need a pipe-flaring set? Machine Mart sell a kit for J30 or so, and I know Pleaides do one. Is it worth buying?
I suppose a more relevant...
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All too true.
Just fitted a new timing belt, it's 4 years since it had one and in that time it's covered 5,500 enjoyable miles.
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Last post by ken newbold
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:43 pm
Should i worry?
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JohnHA »
Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:36 pm
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I am concerned that the oil pressure & level gauge on my BX GTI appears to be sluggish. From cold, switch on, the dash lights up like Concorde & the...
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Hi Guys,
Thank you all for your interest in my worry , with all your replies, you have put my mind at rest. I have copied everything so i can read,...
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Last post by JohnHA
Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:34 am
Calipers....
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cavmad »
Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:07 pm
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...are the front and rear ones the same or different?
Thanks in advance,
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Anyhow Jon`s going to start his own BX Club shop (I think) and I`d rather buy off him!
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Last post by cavmad
Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:58 am
LHM drain or flush?
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:19 pm
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My BXs LHM fluid seems a tad 'dirty' and I wondered if it really is necessary to drain the system and flush with Hydraurinçage (is that right?) etc....
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Well, I took the coward's way out and got my pal Dennis - a Citroen suspension specialist of decades experience - to do it for a few quid...
I am...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:24 pm
RH Drive Shaft Removal
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Ricky5 »
Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:52 pm
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Can anyone please tell me how to remove the complete right-hand drive shaft from a Bx 14 petrol model I'm stuck at the center bearing stage
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I laughed at Dave's post too... having spent nearly 2 hours trying to get the driveshaft out of my mates 306 HDi - couldn't shift the bolts, so went...
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Last post by RichardW
Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:26 pm
Pinion valve refit question
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Oscar »
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:55 am
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Hi
I’ve never had PAS since I bought the latest BX. Gradually narrowed it down to the pinion valve seals.
I have the rebuild kit and I’ve...
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On the coupling for mine:
Rubber bit only from GSF = £9.99 (Not looking easy!)
Complete coupling from Citroen Main Dealer = £20.14
(Took rubber...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:08 am
TetraSchutz
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Oscar »
Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:29 pm
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Machine Mart sell this bituminous undercoat. Has anyone ever used it? Any experience?
Oscar
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My local Halfrauds were selling the dinitrol range last year. I bought some of the underseal/ cavity wax in an aerosol can. Seems quite good, only...
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Last post by richard
Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:30 pm
BX MOT
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mnde »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:28 am
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Well folks, my Meteor went in for pre-MOT work yesterday including:
Repair-welding the rear exhaust hanger, new handbrake cables, fixing the puny...
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My Meteor now has a shiny virgin windscreen, fitted by the nice bloke from RAC Auto Windscreens in my office carpark :D Can't wait to test it out -...
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Last post by mnde
Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:30 am
Ever had a height corrector in bits?
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AlanS »
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:39 pm
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A mate of mine, Cit enthusiast from way back/retired engineer asked me this question the other day. When I replied no, he proceeded to strip one he'd...
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they are easy to dismantle and it is amazing what crap you find they are fun getting back together with all those fiddly diskc but its just a jentle...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:59 am
Enlightenment
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Widgit »
Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:09 pm
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Being an easily led fellow I read the post about changing the LHM or not ?
Having variable power steering at the moment I decided that was the way...
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There are a couple of rules to doing this restarting after a clean out.
Firstly remove the line from the tank to the pump. This may include cutting...
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Last post by AlanS
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:23 pm
Diesel leak
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H Reg Pete »
Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:17 pm
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Hi Guys
Noticed today a smell of diesel coming through the air vents on my BX 1.7 TZD Turbo, My immediate thought was it's the return pipes on the...
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Try looking for a local diesel specialist - you will probaly find they know all about this problem and will do the whole job for you quite cheaply....
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Last post by jeremy
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:52 pm
16TRS intake manifold ports
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(CZ)enda »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:57 pm
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I am replacing single chamber carb (Weber 36TLP) for double chamber one (Weber 32/34 DRTC).
I got the proper manifold, but I am unclear about the...
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Thanks, I used epoxy filled with a metal powder to blind the leaking bolt.
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Last post by (CZ)enda
Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:04 pm
Exhaust hanger woes
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mnde »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:09 am
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Stu - how much did that garage charge you to weld a new exhaust hanger hook onto your BX?
This morning my exhaust was a'bangin' and a'rattlin' ......
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I took a look at my garage's handiwork yesterday: what they did was simply to screw/bolt a hook bracket into good metal in the box section, further...
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Last post by mnde
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:54 pm
Sunroof drain
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mnde »
Wed Mar 08, 2006 4:57 pm
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While vacuuming my car, I felt underneath the carpet in the passenger footwell - just to check - and found it to be very wet! So I suspect the n/s/f...
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That was a bit naughty, Stewart, scaring me with dropping the sunroof :). New things are rarely as expected - they're usually either much better, or...
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Last post by AdrianO
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:58 am
Non-interference (SWMBO?)
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Gareth Wales »
Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:10 pm
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Could someone kindly tell me what a non-interfence engine is. I understand that such an engine will survive a cam-belt breakage. Therefore, you won't...
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I`m with David on that! I`d just bought (like that day) a Cav Mk2 1.8SRi off a mate from work and was pleased as punch with it. Newest car I`d ever...
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Last post by cavmad
Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:27 am
BX alternator.
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cavmad »
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:49 am
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Are the alternators the same on various models? I might need one for a TZD and was sorting of hoping the one from the 1.6 petrol would do the job. I...
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Thats an old one, take the nuts off the holding it together bolts and rotate to suit, ie until the brackets line up, nuff said
Prince Stewart,...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:40 pm
Trip jammed
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Gareth Wales »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:26 am
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The trip-mileage-counter, or whatever its called, has stopped working although the main odometer figure and spped indicater continues bravely on....
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After much pinging, tapping, twisting and pulling, (not to mention a near miss with a sheep while this was going on) my trip meter zeroed with a...
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Last post by Gareth Wales
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:36 pm
Exhaust back box diy replacement ?
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ellevie »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:49 pm
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My E Reg 19TRS exhaust back box needs to be replaced. The center box and the other pipes appear to be in good condition. In the past I have always...
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Another DIY triumph, and a few bob saved to boot :) well done that man.
Stewart
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed Apr 05, 2006 6:56 pm
Power Steering
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peterbot »
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:11 pm
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Iv'e found the leak on the TZD. It is coming from the hydraulic ram on the power steering gear. It is weeping, unless you turn the steering to full...
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Just the two bolts and some pipes, check yellow pages there are places that can overhaul power steering rams.
Stewart
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:21 pm
LHM leak.
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peterbot »
Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:24 pm
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Put the newly aquired TZD ( ex Cavmad ) up on axel stands on the front to sort out the handbrake cables and i noticed that when i jacked up the...
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Thanks john. Nice clean job for the weekend then :roll:
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Last post by peterbot
Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:54 pm
Instrumentation Swapping
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Bluey1978 »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:34 pm
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I have a BX19RD - This does not have the luxury of an oil or temperature gauge only a little light to tell you when things go wrong!!! (Touch Wood)....
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Come on Marty, get some pictures of this lovely BX up!
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:53 pm
Brake pedal modifications
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mat_fenwick »
Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:02 pm
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I have read somewhere that you can remove the spring from the BX brake pedal to give a more sensitive, direct feel to the pedal.
I may just be...
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Hi I confess it wer me! 1991 diesel auto and a spring loaded button on the pedal.Without going into a long winded story the brakes were always...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:04 am
Bougies - Glowplugs!
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silverfox »
Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:15 pm
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When I was in France I needed glowplugs. (Cheaper than here). But I just couldn't get at them and a garage had to change them. :(
Is there a...
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[One word, many uses.
When I was a little boy we had the bougie man! :^o
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Last post by silverfox
Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:26 pm
outbox
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Barnsley BXer »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 12:15 pm
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Why won't messages leave my outbox?They sit there and laugh at my best efforts to get them on their merry way.Then when I'm about to thump my moniter...
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Thank you Jon,you've saved my moniter from a severe thrashing,and also me from sore knuckles. :)
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Last post by Barnsley BXer
Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:44 pm
MOT prep checks and Heater Matrix problem
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adamskibx »
Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:31 am
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I have now got the GT to a stage where it has a good working engine, and it drives around etc. Im going to take it a long way round to the MOT...
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This is a tricky but not impossible job. It can be done with the steering assembly moved out of the way - you don't need to take the dash out.
When...
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Last post by Oscar
Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:44 pm
Petrol BX ignition timing.
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adamskibx »
Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:45 am
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Im rather curious. Petrol BX's have electronic ignition. Does this mean that the distributor still contains points? I have managed to get the new...
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Ahh I see. Well I have to say I have learnt a heck of a lot about cars from doing this engine change! Thanks for all the technical help and tips to...
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Last post by adamskibx
Thu Mar 30, 2006 1:14 am
Injector Replacement/Cleaning
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Ian_Fearn »
Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:16 pm
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After a comment made by somebody on the forum i'm going to see if my 4x4 needs some injector work.
I remember a good post from AlanS about this some...
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I have replied now Ian.
The note at th etop of the screen has been showing 0 new messages but when I just checked my unbox your pm was there so I...
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Last post by Toddman
Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:23 pm
Diesel non starting.
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cavmad »
Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:44 pm
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Mate`s got a Cav TD (Isuzu engine) which won`t start. Sounds very much to me like a fuel pump problem. Sorry it`s not a BX but the reason I`m asking...
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Thanks David, appreciated.
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:12 pm
What a job finding this!!
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AlanS »
Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:52 am
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I've been chasing an electrical problem for 3 months, but today, I found it..........by accident.
Here's the last of the story from another list for...
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G'day Alan. Thanks for info - I should imagine that the spheres are similar to the French as you know Citroens were designed to cope with some of...
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Last post by silverfox
Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:09 pm
Continuous Ticking - PR Return line blown off
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roscoe »
Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:15 am
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Hi All
I have a little emergency with my TZD- the clear return line from the PR blew off today while SWMBO was driving it - so tonight I took some...
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One well know Sydney Citroen dealer - usually very good on prices and service, and my local Citreon dealer - both within a couple of $ of each...
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Last post by roscoe
Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:26 am
Electric windows.
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Geoffrey Gould »
Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:13 am
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As above something funny is going on, front electric windows ( no rear) all working and then the drivers side works ok, it has the 4 part switch - up...
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Thank you very much everyone, over the next week or so will have a go, everything is being held up a little by getting ready for an MOT and the...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:07 pm
BX brake woes (again!)
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cavmad »
Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:10 am
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After Ken`s kind assistance in getting my handbrake to work properly for the re-test on the estate I duly drove it around for a while and gave it a...
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Slides is an easy job to do but yuo'll need a 17mm socket and a lot of grunt to get the bolts off. A mixture of grease and WD40 will do a good job....
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Last post by Oscar
Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:06 pm
Rear arm Bearings
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OwenS »
Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:36 pm
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I think the rear arm bearings are giving up on my car. The rear offside wheel is starting to lean inwards and that wheel inparticular emits a 'crack'...
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Mark Lightfoot charged me 70quid a side.
He's in Derbyshire though :D
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:52 pm
Fitting remote central locking to a central locking car
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adamskibx »
Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:05 pm
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Does anyone know how easy this is to do and what is involved?
Cheers, Adam
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I have remote central locking but it is controlled by my Falcon Car alarm but it is a top of the range all singing and dancing alarm (£500) :shock:...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:02 pm
"Old" LHM standard number, LHM replaceability
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(CZ)enda »
Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:37 pm
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While I was able to find the number of the applicable PSA standard for LMH+ (PSA B712710), I was unable to find one for the old, non-plus LHM.
The...
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Think you can get LHM from 'New Holland' farming machines.
Looks like LHM+ is used in quite a few farming machines, as listed here:
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Last post by Clogzz
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:01 pm
Welding
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adamskibx »
Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:29 am
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While I had some free time today, I thought id go down and plan the engine fitting that I have got to do before the end of the week (A block of flats...
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Cheers guys. I think ill try and find a garage to do this as my welding isnt great- Ill ask them to MOT it at the same time I think. Sounds like it...
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Last post by adamskibx
Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:20 am
Bx 16v HP Pump belt
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Martin W »
Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:49 pm
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Does anyone know who might sell a Hydraulic Pump belt for a 16v BX, Citroen Part no. 96 035 624
There are 2 on gsf and www.eurocarparts.com but I...
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The Tri has the accessories belt at the same end as the pump belt.
I mentioned it as I have seen so many write ups on the Houdini acts required to...
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Last post by AlanS
Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:29 am
Is 6.5 Year old LHM Total Plus safe to use....?
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Daniel B »
Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:19 pm
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Guys,
I have a few bottles of this lurking around, 2 of which are unopened.
I can see my LHM needs a tad of a top up - is it safe to use this, or...
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Thanks for the replies all :-)
Seems safe to use then, I might bin the one half empty one and just use the 2 unopened ones.
Dan
Or get a diesel &...
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Last post by M
Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:58 am
Intermittent j-j-j-judder
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cauchoiskev »
Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:47 pm
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Particularly noticeable in reverse. I have to say, it seems to be getting less and less intermittent, and pretty damn embarassing at the traffic...
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The car is a 1.9 diesel. I haven't seen any water/oil/LHM leaks above the clutch area, but will check again, and try AlanS's engine mount method.
I...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Fri Mar 24, 2006 7:15 am
Hub Nut, How to loosen........?
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Way2go »
Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:34 pm
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Just spent a frustrating afternoon attempting to replace the Gaiters on the n/s driveshaft. First task says Haynes - remove driveshaft.
Fell at the...
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When I need to undo/remove those in a scrapyard situation, ie no wheels, brakes etc using my battery drill Ihe narrow part of the nut and using a...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:30 am
Failed MOT
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silverfox »
Thu Mar 23, 2006 3:16 pm
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My TXD failed the MOT yesterday. The CLUNK was bottom ball-joint so wasn't surprised. But I WAS surprised to find that the rear silencer box holding...
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A good way of checking out earthing problems on higher current drain circuits is to make a good chassis contact with the negative of a multimeter,...
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:37 pm
Air Leak again
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Vanny »
Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:51 am
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Again with the air leaks! Had it since i go thte engine back in though its now quite a bit worse! It takes around a minute with the engine off for...
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I recall my desperate bodge to replace the fuel filter resulted in me accidentally making a pin hole in the housing
Pinhole? I had to chew up two...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:21 pm
TZD Ignition Switch
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roscoe »
Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:32 am
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Hi Folks
Have a question about the ignition switches for the BX. I had to change the one in my 16V last year as it went totally and wouldn't engage...
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It was the rheostat - not disconnected, just buggered. Replaced it with the one from my parts 16V and presto - all dash lights worked. Checked the...
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Last post by roscoe
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:40 am
BX `ET` wheel fitments.
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cavmad »
Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:10 am
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Sorry, as I think I may have asked this before, but could someone please tell me what `ET` and PCD standard BX wheels are please? Appreciate that 16V...
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The Stock 16V rim has an offset of ET24, the 7 wide alloys you are likely buying, will need the offset of ET15 as Timmo said, this is to accomadate...
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Last post by Daniel B
Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:31 pm
Long range fuel tank strap BROKEN!
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Stewart (oily!) »
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:35 pm
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The strap has snapped! the last one did this and nothing fell off, then again it rarely had fuel in it, opinions on replacement? dealerpart? anyone...
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Will have a measure up and PM you Ken
Stewart
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:17 am
Bleeding Hydraulics
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sdcoomber »
Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:14 pm
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Having carried out a transplant on a BX 19 Turbo Diesel this week I need to refill and get the hydraulics working. I've connected all the pipes again...
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If the pump is a bit weak, you can induce it to pump by turning the steering.
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Last post by ken newbold
Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:58 pm
Aircon carberrettors.
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adamskibx »
Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:38 am
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Hello. I have removed the engines of my two BX's ready to put the TRS engine into the GT once all posible sources of oil leaks have been sorted out...
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Aha yes good thinking Jeremy. Thats almost certainly going to be how it works. Thanks for sussing that out for me
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Last post by adamskibx
Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:36 pm
Diesel non starting
Replies: 11
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Jaba »
Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:49 am
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All my 3 BXs have slightly strange problems at the moment. They are all livable with but in the long run do need fixing. So I am preparing my plan of...
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Yes, the main feed pipe is 10mm diameter, the return is 8mm, I bought 2 metres of each and the job was easy, mine was probably more comfortable...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:44 pm
Ball Joints/CV Gaiters
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Way2go »
Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:21 pm
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BXGTi went through MOT almost OK today APART from n/s CV Gaiter. I've not done one of these before but see the procedure in Haynes. Advice from those...
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What Jeremy suggested is the easier method that makes use of BX suspension specialities. It saves one the hassle of releasing the balljoint.
The...
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Last post by (CZ)enda
Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:19 am
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