Tearing my hair out over this one, so hoping someone can give me some useful advice on here. The car is a 1993 BX with the naturally...
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Just to resurrect this thread for the record. I just changed the o-ring around the white thermostat valve in order to cure a dribble from it and what...
One of the last jobs to complete the rebuild of the t/d is setting up the front brake calipers and new handbrake cables...i believe there is a...
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Good, glad it's working OK. Only other thing to note is that the later hand brake cables have PTFE coated cables which do not freeze in position with...
1989 Bx estate with power.....I got fluid leaking from around the spindle..... As in where the column enters the steering rack.....firstly I believe...
I'm debating whether to replace the automatic gearbox on a 'H' plate BX Diesel 1905cc which is completely goosed.
Does the replacement gearbox need...
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I've heard of automatic petrol bxs do huge mileages, my xantia has the same box and is on 108k and drives perfectly, Phil C had a GTi auto done 225k...
The 16valve decided to stop working after i parked up, local recovery firm diagnosed a dead starter motor was the problem, bump start & she fired up...
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Just make sure you don't get the long barrel version, as they can foul the engine block. Short stumpy ones are the way forward.
Just a warning to BX owners in general and TD owners in particular - check your radiator fans actually work!
Just done a trip to the Alps in the Grey...
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Looking on Eflog, there appears to be no shortage of 205 GTi gauges. Is there any way round the 'problem' of the different backlight colours?
Hi all, I am trying to fit a new heater matrix and having a problem getting matrix flange onto the heater tap. it looks as if the pipes are too long...
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After fitting the new matrix I had a leak at the o rings,no original type available here,so after a couple of weeks away I have just got back to...
Not sure if this post is on the right topic if sorry.
I have a 1990 BX17 TZD estate which should be white! It been parked up for nearly 3...
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I agree with the above sentiment, they are so rare now you can't just through one away and get another! So if it's viable and you of course want a bx...
Hi all, I've been enjoying my first week of BX ownership since getting the car taxed on the first of the month. I'm really enjoying the car, kind of...
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Its actually done 285k now and going thru major surgery hopefully will do another 285k once completed
You could simply buy a 50mm round temp gauge...
Several jobs to do on the t/d inc changing the turbo which has a lot of play on the shaft, current fitment being a kkk with a lucas fuel pump, any...
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Work is currently pending but slow progress, so far,
Turbo cartridge replaced
Inlet gadket replaced
Timing belt kit and w/pump
Main octopus replaced...
Hello all, When starting up the revs a very high
after about a mile the tick over returns to
low which is what it should be when first
starting....
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Poss an air leak pre airflow meter, check all your breathers and air hoses etc for splits, best bet is to remove all of them and clean and carefully...
Hello all, Car going in for mot tomorrow got a feeling
may need track rod end ball joints are these
gettable.
Cheers
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Had this prob with them being about 1/2 inch too long, these were Unipart items, i found the internal threads were not deep enough and ended up with...
So are XU-based mk1 subframes any different to later subframes? I know there's a member running fore to aft, but I could put captive nuts for this in...
How do i remove the half inner race from the hub stub? I have removed the outer races from the hub carriers but the half inner bearing has not enough...
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If you are still struggling to move the inner race from the front hub, you can by sticking the front hub in a vice and use a cold chisel and a lump...
Can anyone recommend some good quality speakers i can fit to my TZi front doors that will fit in the old apertures and behind speaker grille covers....
Hello all, My screen wash not working is it the stalk as it is silent
when applied or the little pump on the bottle fuse maybe,
car going for mot...
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Remover the washer bottle and check the washer pump. The rubber tube that exits through the wiper spindle often gets blocked and could have burnt out...
First post on here, I was wondering if someone here could shine some light on what is going on with our BX 1.9 TD Turbo Estate.
So we're...
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I would first check the adjustment of the height control linkage in the normal height position as obviously the height correctors are working ok when...
Just wondering if anyone has the part number of this beast? Basically the engine is pissing oil through the distributor and even into the...
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Local Pug dealer even knew what the part No was referring to!!. I phoned to check if they had it and was informed that they were in stock, which they...
Having resolved the dizzy leak the thermostat housing has broken leaving half the coolant somewhere in Farnham! If I'm lucky the gasket and liner...
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Finally tracked the beast down 1336A1 - the black plastic housing. Two types of even this available, so different bleed screws for either. Must have...
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