OK folks, I found an instrument panel from a 16V here and want to swap it into my TZD so I can have a working temp gauge. I see from posts on the...
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FWIW - I had a blocked rad on the TZD when I bought it. We managed to clear the blockage with a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, which we poured...
I have been offered a BX 1.9 GTI with what I suspect has knackered engine. To facilitate moving the vehicle I will have to raise the suspension...
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Well, I quickly dismissed the drill and pully method as suggested, the inital pressure required couldn't be controlled (must have been quite funny to...
The whole time I have owned the latest BX special I have not really been happy with the braking, they have lacked feel and bite, the condition of the...
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He he, my last bike, a shaft-drive job, used to go through back tyres in 2500 miles, which probably had something to do with tromping down the gears...
Battery wont hold charge (it goes from 11.68v VERY slowly to 12.89v with the charger on, takes about 20...
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someone who visited someone to get something who visits here and the BX16v site has got in touch with a caliper (bloody annoying that all of mine are...
Hi again, i have a small problem trying to fit a stereo in my BX................There's no radio wiring loom/connector anywhere to be found ! However...
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Easy way to find out is if you pull the speaker grills off the front doors and see if there is a wiring connection behind them. There should be a...
In New Zealand we are just in the process of lowering the sulphur in diesel fuel over a period of three years. This will enable us to get some of the...
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At some point I am going to get to NZ, will let you know then I can bring luggage full of power steering racks and BX bits :)
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I`m currently experiencing some steering problems-going heavy at times and doesn`t feel too good.
I have seen the cure for this (using Hydraflush and...
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Having suffered from intermittent steering (Triumph Stag - professionally maintained but belt left loose so when I hit a puddle in the middle of a...
Hey guys. Sorry about this, but Rene is being awkward again...
I leant my car to my mate on the weekend and since then the steering has been heavy...
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FDV is a real pig to get at in the car - but the most likely filter to have blocked is the top one which us under one of the pipes coming out of the...
Are the ratios pretty much the same on all models? After the wonderful ratio (and gear changes) on my old 1.7 n/a diesel the 1.9 estate seems to have...
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I think the plain diesel estates had different 4th and 5th gears - a Citroen habit that spread to some of the petrols. The reason presumably is so...
Having seen much discussion over time of what people use for removing spheres, I thought I would show what I use, and its never failed.
It is in fact...
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Another possible is a Boa strap tool (less than a tenner).
I snapped one of these on a stubborn rear sphere, it doesn't give much leverage either...
Well im stumped! Got the overhaul kit through today and i really wish i hadn't, theres like a million coloured parts and most of them seem to be...
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well did it exactly as per the jap site and it worked a treat, all the seals nice and tight by the next morning! Probably helped that the garage was...
Does anyone know if you can get the rubber oil vapour hose that goes from the valve cover breather to the oil filler pipe on a turbo 1.7 TZD? Mine is...
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Thanks for the info folks - Dave B. is seeing if he can get one in the UK, if not I'll go back to the local dealer who sells both Pugs and Cits and...
Some of you will be aware of my TXD gearbox situation from my posting on the GSF Citroen forum. I do have a spare gearbox still in my TGD, I do have...
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The faster you work, the quicker the job gets done, the more time you get in the pub! :wink:
As they say; Houston, we gotta problem.
I'm in the process of restoring this BX Tri and it has stamped on it the paint code:
P U m R Only problem is...
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Thanks Grace, that's a glimmer of hope, although when I looked it up on the colour chart sleepy posted, it looks poles apart from the car colour, but...
Hi thought I would pass this info on as I am about to do the Bulbs in my panel but to save having to go in again I am replacing with LED`s they last...
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If I needed my speedo sectioned, would I need to ask Marty for help?
Hi all, could anyone please tell me is a 1991-1992 BX Meteor supposed to have remote central locking ?
If so does anyone know where to get the plip...
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I expect the switches in the door pillars which operate the interior lights have corroded - they all seem to after about 10 years. You may be able to...
Yes, that poxy rubber disc on the end of the steering column! There's me thinking :roll: it was a bolt off and bolt on job. Ohhhh noooo. Looks like I...
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are we talking about the hardy disk if we are the ones i have have a splined coupling on one side which the column connect to with a pinch bolt and...
I was wondering what the differences are. I suppose the obvious things are different spec spheres, thicker ARB's and wheels and tyres. But are there...
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Front ARB is either 22.5 or 23mm with either 135 or 145mm lever arm depending on BX type.
Rear ARB can be 17, 18, 19mm depending on BX type or 21mm...
Got what`s posibly the original radio cassette with my BX , a Blaunpunkt, and have the code with it. Tried to fit it this morning and have the three...
My 1.9TGD estate has suddenly started making a nasty `creaking` sound from the o/s/r when going over anything bumpier than a postage stamp. When the...
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Thanks Vanny, and yes, of course, you were right originally. I do have one bearing kit and arm thingy and the offside is the only audible side you...
Can anyone help I have fitted front spheres to the rear of my bx which has made the ride lovely and soft but which ones would be best at the front to...
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Oooo I dont want that I will have to reconsider my plans :oops: :cry:
I know the owner and he's told me the rear suspension is sloppy on it.
The practical classics...
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It`s a very long shot Ian but I`ve been chasing a 205GTi with front damage from one of `er indoors mate`s son. He wants the engine for his other GTi...
Hi just wondering if anyone has any info on these pumps as mine has developed a little leak around the throttle spindle ( common problem on these...
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Well did my seals today had to change the top cover because the hole had gone eliptical but other than that no problems :D do be warned the seals are...
The fuel consumption on my BX14 seems on the high side. Im new to all this home maintenance, how do I find out if my carb is correctly set up? and...
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Unless the carby on the 14 is a fairly refined competition model, it's doubtful there'll be any adjustments apart from idle mixture.
Things that can...
Vanny, the super hero of all things BX. Incase anyone else suffers the same flipping nightmare I`ve had with indicators I strongly recommend checking...
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I take it then you don't want to sell it cheap now . Theres another one I missed out on. :lol:
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