Transmission fluid on a petrol XU BX
by Jugostran » Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:42 pm
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See: Be sure to use a GL4 oil, not GL5 which is not compatible with the syncro rings in PSA gearboxes.
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Last post by Jugostran Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:54 pm
BX16 GTi export model wiring/crankshaft sensor
by Jori_fin » Fri May 20, 2022 11:46 am
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Hey guys! I really hope you could help me, I am in a dead end. I have a bx16 gti 8 valve sohc, the exported model, model year 1990. On the engine,...
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Haynes Peugeot 205 ja 309 1983-1995 gave me the correct wiring diagram, it's this one -
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Last post by Jori_fin Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:20 am
Working on a concours car.
by tom » Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:09 pm
DLM turned up today in his concours winning* BX estate needing tracking done. It is a while since I last did one but he helpfully printed out some...
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Last post by tom Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:09 pm
Leaking Pressure Regulator - Advice Required
by David » Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:34 pm
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Hi all, as the title states, I'd like a bit of advice on a leaking pressure regulator.
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Hi all, I've just realised that I didn't update this. In the end, I removed the pressure regulator & sent it of to pleiades & they replaced all of...
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Last post by David Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:08 pm
Ignition timing adjustment
by Kandata » Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:32 am
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I got CITROEN BX 1.6 of 1987 model with 171 engine and automatic transmission last month. Knocking noise occurs when accelerating. I think one of the...
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Thanks, Jaba! I found the timing plate by removing the air cleaner box. Using strobe light, I could read the advancing angle befor TDC....
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Last post by Kandata Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:48 am
Fuel leak in the rear wheel well
by Jugostran » Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:01 pm
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Hey all, hope you're all doing great.
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There is nothing open to the atmosphere in the wheel arch on the filler side. There is an anti spillage valve mounted there above the level of the...
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Last post by Jugostran Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:02 pm
Oil leak on the timing advance
by Jugostran » Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:21 pm
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Its not clear to me what the starter actuator is. It looks to me like the timing advance on the distributor. If I am correct then the leak will be...
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Last post by Jugostran Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:33 pm
Bleeding diesel system
by Frank » Fri Dec 16, 2022 12:20 pm
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Bx TZD 92 How do I get fuel from tank to filter housing after replacing filter. Complete assembly removed from vehicle so guess fuel in supply pipe...
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Bad luck. You must have introduced an air leak while changing the filter as the hand pump should force fuel through and then back down to the tank...
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Last post by Jaba Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:04 am
Weak Hydraulic Pump
by Jugostran » Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:48 am
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Yes sounds like Yr H. P pump is struggling to maintain pressure, no PAS on cold starts is indicative of this, also worth checking that your...
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Last post by Jugostran Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:54 pm
Xud7 te to xud9 te
Xm25td » Mon Nov 07, 2022 6:44 am
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Not sure on that, but if you can source an xud9 bx 1.9n/a camshaft you can use it on an XUD7TE head, it just makes it more torquey at lower rpm's but...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:53 pm
Non starting BX16TRS auto with manual choke conversion
by Eccles60 » Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:59 pm
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Hi there, I've driven my 16TRS auto just once, 100 miles back from Hertfordshire and it's been sitting in my lockup for just over a fortnight. It was...
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Many thanks. Very sorry for the delay in getting back to you but your words are very useful. I've found that it just needs a very firm pull and my...
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Last post by Eccles60 Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:39 pm
Interesting pressure regulator issue
by RobC » Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:31 pm
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I have an interesting 'feature' of my pressure regulator / HP pump. TLDR it behaves differently on startup compared with after a run.
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A noisy or as you say rattly hp pump would usually denote that it's knackered and struggling to maintain pressure.
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:36 am
BX advice requested from Canada
by Canada's only BX » Sun Jun 26, 2022 3:33 pm
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Hi: as far as I know I own the only BX in Canada, a 1991 Millésime 1.6 5-spd, w/PAS; no A/C and 110,000 Kms (68,500 miles). It was sold in France and...
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Welcome to the not-yet-active BX Club North America, just now invented. I know of nine BX models in the US, three here in north Texas. Two are at the...
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Last post by BXTASY Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:18 pm
New Member Cannot Believe I'm Thinking of BXs Again
by tobytronic » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:51 pm
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Thanks for accepting me. I started working on Citroens in 1984 at A&J White Blackburn. Then i went to John Heyworth Nelson, where I eventually became...
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Do it. Save one from its fate, think prices have topped out for the nicest examples, but still plenty of choice for reasonable £s if you gonna DIY.
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:00 am
Fuel pump replacement, gasket and spacer
by Jugostran » Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:44 pm
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In the mechanical pump the gasket goes between the spacer and the cylinder head
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Last post by NeilGP Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:24 pm
Rumble noise and sharp metallic sound
by SeanScot » Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:35 pm
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It's difficult to say without seeing the car, but from your description, I think that it could be the wheel bearing. It's possible that the bearing...
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Last post by David Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:55 pm
How to quieten a noisy exhaust?
deltic » Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:15 pm
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As posted elsewhere I recently had a stainless steel exhaust system fitted to the BX which unfortunately I find uncomfortably noisy. Indeed it is...
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I've been persevering with mine & I've realised that if I keep the engine revs down, keep the back seats up & if the radio is on, then I can't really...
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Last post by David Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:37 pm
Interference Engines
by bx16trs » Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:38 pm
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Hi all, been trying to find out whether the engine in my 1986 BX16TRS is interference or non-interference? None of the web refs I Googled show...
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Correct me if I'm wrong, years ago I had a mk1 vauxhall astra 1300 cambelt snapped due to seized water pump
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Last post by Jaba Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:33 am
Using a 405 Electric Mirror To Make a BX Electric Mirror?
by krekov » Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:02 pm
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Welp, it took a while but I've reached a conclusion: the electric mirror mechanism for the passenger side (on LHD cars) is exactly the same as the...
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Last post by krekov Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:26 pm
Fitting A/C to a BX 16
by Jugostran » Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:47 pm
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Hi there, I'm fitting a/c to my MK1 GT and can confirm it is a fair amount of work, the hardest part is likely to be finding the parts and then...
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Last post by Jugostran Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:40 am
What carburetor model does the XU5 2C engine have?
by Jugostran » Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:58 am
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If it is Solex and the engine is the type 171Z engine, then it could also be the 34-34-Z1 PSA 464. BUT, the factory is well known for making...
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Last post by Jugostran Fri Jul 15, 2022 11:48 am
Another diesel starting thread.
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:09 pm
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Hi guys, had a bit of a time trying to start the TXD turbo these last few mornings. Once, I could put down to it just being a BX, but twice is too...
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Quite possibly a stuck stop solenoid, it open and closes with on /off as power goes to it. Sometimes giving it a tap may free it.
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Last post by Dave_16v Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:33 am
Speedo cable
by FroggyBX » Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:23 pm
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I've noticed a slight clicking when pottering along (I'm retired in France). I think it may be something to do with the speedo cable. Checked the...
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A company in Italy has quite a few items for the BX and all other Citroen, going back to the 15s, including speedo cables
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Last post by Canada's only BX Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:05 pm
Should I take the windshield off, yes or no?
Benfatto » Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:17 pm
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Thank you for all your replies! I 'll bite the bullet then and take it off, weld and paint it. Probably have it re-placed by a professional, since...
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Last post by Benfatto Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:43 pm
Abs light, bleeding?
by womble3go » Sun May 15, 2022 3:00 pm
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I will check my spare one just to make sure that its ok, but at least no one is say to bleed the brake which was a pain last time I did it.
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Last post by womble3go Mon May 16, 2022 9:34 pm
Replacing a headlight
by deltic » Fri May 06, 2022 2:36 pm
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Am I correct in thinking that by doing a straight swap of a headlight that the adjusters will remain in position and that the new headlight will be...
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And thank you for shedding light on my question!
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Last post by deltic Fri May 06, 2022 9:49 pm
TZI valve clearances
by rhysaccess » Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:32 pm
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Yes, the vagaries of chasing down some exact numbers by shimming are not new to me. If I’m to use the “standard” BX19 clearances – just three exhaust...
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Last post by rhysaccess Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:30 am
Replacing the BE3 gearbox
by rhysaccess » Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:47 am
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Based on the (excellent) feedback here - I’ve ordered the appropriate bits, and I await the (hopefully correct) parts to arrive at my door....
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Last post by rhysaccess Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:11 am
Removing a BX16v alternator
szhrr5cc » Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:18 pm
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Hello All, working on our 16v to remove the alternator as it very noisy and either needs replacing or rebuilding. We have freed it off apart from one...
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thanks, will give that a try, well worth knowing!
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Last post by szhrr5cc Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:46 pm
"Optimal" Spheres
by DLM » Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:07 pm
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Saw a new name on the list of aftermarket manufacturers when when looking up a BX sphere part number - OPTIMAL
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Thanks for all comments.
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Last post by DLM Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:45 pm
Driveshaft removal tips welcome
by rhysaccess » Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:43 am
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Turns out it was all pretty easy -probably did it in about the same it took me to type this post.
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Last post by rhysaccess Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:43 am
Looking at buying a 16V
Cresco750 » Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:10 am
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As the OP of this thread I’d thought I’d better offer a follow up? I decided not to pursue the white 16V in question; a bit too much of a project for...
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Last post by Cresco750 Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:22 am
Sensible tasks- while engine is out.
by rhysaccess » Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:44 am
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Something else to consider is the sump gasket if there are signs of leakage and while you are there and doing the crankshaft seal the sealing strips...
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Last post by Jaba Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:09 am
Fitting new rear brake pads and discs BX 1.4 St Tropez
szhrr5cc » Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:52 pm
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Carrying on with getting the BX in better shape today I removed the rear brake pads preparatory to fitting new discs as the current ones are very...
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Agreed the rear bleed valves are sods for snapping and sods to get out if they do. Steel against alloy over a long time is never good.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:15 am
Anti roll bar bush availability 95635526
by ghaddon1701 » Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:05 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by ghaddon1701 Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:05 pm
Light bulbs
szhrr5cc » Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:28 pm
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As part of the ongoing effort to improve my BX St Tropez I've been looking at the headlights. Two things,
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Thanks Gents, useful info on the bulb and I'll have a look at the relay idea, just checked the glass and, happily, that appears firmly in place! One...
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Last post by szhrr5cc Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:50 pm
Purflux fuel filter head
by davidicraik » Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:07 pm
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Having intermittent starting problems due to air getting into the priming fuel filter head that I believe is a Purflux C180 .
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As said above, the diaphragms on Purlux filter units can be problematic - causing bad running, surges and worse. Have at least one of the units from...
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Last post by DLM Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:02 pm
Intermediate Height Question
by Fumbler » Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:01 pm
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Since being fixed, the car raises and lowers to the proper height on every setting, apart from intermediate height. When I select this with the...
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Issue was resolved by replacing a worn bronze bush in the rear height corrector lonkage. Everything on the suspension is now mechanically sound. The...
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Last post by Fumbler Wed Feb 09, 2022 6:44 pm
clutch change.
tim » Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:14 pm
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Hi all - still here. The Red One (92 TXD diesel) has been OK barring 'sorting out things' as we do. However, a trip up London and back with a small...
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Hi. The cable bracket is permanently fixed to the cradle by spot welds, as are the pedals - never meant to be removed. So I need a complete cradle....
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Last post by tim Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:32 pm
Fitting new front brake pads BX 1.4
szhrr5cc » Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:31 pm
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MOT advisory to change the front pads....I have got the old ones off following the Haynes manual (I know..). I've been able to fit the new pads into...
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I've experienced problems with aftermarket plates too from a kit - fairly similar in dimensions, but oversized. As you've found, normally the old...
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Last post by DLM Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:32 am
Burned resistor in my dashboard
oucham » Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:26 pm
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Thanks a lot White exec [-o<
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Last post by oucham Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:35 pm
What is this device in my engine
oucham » Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:15 pm
Hello.
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Last post by oucham Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:15 pm
Rocker clearance Citroen BX14RE, engine 150Y/XY6B
by oucham » Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:31 pm
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Thank you for your reply.
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Last post by oucham Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:34 pm
Rear Brake Line Replacement
by Dytie » Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:39 pm
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I recently acquired a mk1 16v project from a well known forum member who’s username rhymes with Hitch that I’m planning to restore. It needs...
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A lot of the time it's just trial and error getting the rear end to work and behave itself after bleeding it down, usually just a case of a few lows...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:43 pm
BX 16v cooling radiator
by -=RAMZES=- » Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:31 pm
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Hi, to everybody.
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I think the original radiator is made out of brass, so it can be fixed by a professional, if it's not broken in an accident that is. In which case...
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Last post by Kaapelimies Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:08 pm
Instrument cluster bulb replacement
by Jugostran » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:23 pm
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Good result! Apologies for the slip with the bulb spec....W1.2W is correct. Have corrected my post.
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Last post by Jugostran Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:01 pm
Citroen Service Box
by bowei001 » Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:21 am
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Does anyone know whether Citroen Service Box contains information on a Mk1 BX and, If so, does it give part numbers ? I have an original microfiche...
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Hi Chris,
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Last post by bowei001 Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:17 pm
Diagnosing the door open warning display
Jugostran » Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:20 pm
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The best thing that you can do is find the white connecter behind the glove box and start diagnostics from there.
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Last post by Jugostran Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:20 pm
RH drive shaft intermediate bearing
by white exec » Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:51 pm
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Have come up against a full-stop on this one - hopefully someone can help...
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Just as a postscript re: the gear whine . . .
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Last post by white exec Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:35 pm
Front Bumper Mounts
by krekov » Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:14 pm
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A single 4mm hole (vertically through the horizontal metal wing and plastic bumper flanges) allows a cable tie to securely lift the bumber into its...
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