Oil level gauge
by Jaba » Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:55 pm
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A recent posting on this subject has awakened my interest in these as I fitted a GTi dash to my TD a long while ago complete with an oil pressure...
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@ Mat.... So your level gauge works. I suppose it should as you retained the TD setup. I do have the oil temperature and pressure working as well as...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Jul 27, 2016 11:55 pm
brake discs (non bx sorry)
by paintingbox » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:32 pm
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Hello All.
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/\ I didn't look at them all - yes the wear lip so soon is a worry.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:14 pm
Quick Question Thread
by Dragon Man » Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:47 pm
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rather than make lots of new topics, i thought i would just make a thread where folk can ask a quick question and hopefully get an answer.
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For the sake of £7 I wouldn't be even asking the question, Gates all the way!
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:44 pm
LHM leak..... help!
by morningglory » Fri May 27, 2016 9:30 pm
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My car keeps having little overnight accidents and leaving wet patches on my drive of a morning. I'm hoping someone may have some ideas or...
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These are genuine OE ones:
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:24 pm
Replacing Solex carb with Weber 32/34 DTRC
by Retrofrench » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:48 pm
Hi guys,
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Last post by Retrofrench Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:48 pm
FDV overhaul
by kiwi » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:54 am
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Ok chaps need some input into sizes of those dreaded o rings in the FDV. Anyone know the sizes given easier than getting kits?
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See here for what I did to source orings :
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Last post by Jaba Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:37 pm
Spheres - Queries
by David » Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:36 pm
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I am back again, this time with sphere issues.
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The damping is 'set' by the diameter of a drilled hole - sounds like rubbish to me too!
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Last post by xantia_v6 Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:03 pm
TGD Automatic Transmission Fluid Recommendations.
by almostfrench » Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:48 am
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Hi All,
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Don't let the parts counter tell you that Dex 3 is an updated version of Dex 2. It's not compatible with the ZF box in the BX and will destroy it....
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Last post by mds141 Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:00 pm
Idiot question!
by Richb » Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:55 pm
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I think i know the answer but asking anyway.
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I have replaced this pipe on my t/d using 10mm and a short length of 12mm fuel line with a 12mm to 10mm reducer elbow just above the hyd pump seems...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:39 am
Valver misfire whilst turning left
by tomwyllys » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:34 pm
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Hi all
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Hi all
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Last post by northernchap Tue Jul 12, 2016 2:35 pm
Clutch Cost
by kiwi » Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:58 am
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Looks like after 60,000 miles my clutch is due to expire so just wondering how much a genuine one from the UK is currently costing?
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The idler shaft on t/d has been whining with the clutch depressed for years prob over 100,000 miles now not got any worse. I think valeo clutches...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:32 pm
19 RD non starter
by Discoil » Sat Jul 09, 2016 12:01 am
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SWMBO went to start her car this morning and not a peep from it. Booster pack on and it fired up. Multimeter was showing a charge rate of 17 volts...
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I did have a separate terminal end but the place to fasten the wires into was too small for all three bare wires. 9.30 at night was not a good time...
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Last post by Discoil Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:24 pm
Pressure regulator - anything to service/replace?...
by Mark.T » Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:34 pm
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Hi
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I have rebuilt loads of them very easy to do just remember to keep everything surgically clean and don't nick the seals, makes a huge difference once...
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Last post by sleepy0905 Sat Jul 09, 2016 8:23 pm
Manual mirrors
by 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
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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!
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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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