Coolant etc.
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon May 18, 2015 9:37 am
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Hi
The BX (TD) is going to be undergoing some work, and included in that, the thermostat housing is being tinkered with to allow us (well, Kermit)...
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OK, Richard, thanks. I am still undecided because of the expense (I see it would be around £134) as well as the fact we've decided to wait until...
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Mon May 18, 2015 3:36 pm
BX 19 RD MK II 1989 manifold gaskets?
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Dyane425 »
Mon May 18, 2015 1:45 pm
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Looking at the back of the 19 Diesel (non turbo) engine, there are 4 metal pipes that are attached to 4 plastic pipes, with a small gap in between....
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That's the air intake, I would check the rocker cover Gasket, looking at your other posts it appears the headgasket may have failed so it will all...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon May 18, 2015 3:30 pm
Chocking the suspension
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Kitch »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:22 pm
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Anyone managed it? Need to keep the mk1 jacked up so I can move it to work and sort the HP pipes. Moving it on low is obviously tricky, even getting...
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A length of broom handle can also be used if you are not paranoid about wood fibres in the cylinder.
more of a worry is if the missus would miss a...
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Last post by Toddman
Sat May 16, 2015 4:30 pm
Wanted bx rubber spoiler ( ducks tail)
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greendale65 »
Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:29 pm
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Hi all, Anyone got one in top condition.
its for WTF? :) :D
Thanks
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They are very rare, you can revive tired ones with a bit of olive oil!
Hi, I have sold the car on some weeks ago
as did not use the car much used...
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Last post by greendale65
Wed May 06, 2015 7:15 pm
BX 16 gearbox swap
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NeilGP »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:31 am
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Can a B2C engines Gearbox be swapped with a 171 engines gearbox?
I want to swap my 1983 BX 16 gearbox with a 1989 BX16 gearbox but before I buy want...
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Thanks, I beleive that reverse is beside the first but I will triple check.
Neil
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Last post by NeilGP
Fri May 01, 2015 6:17 pm
Ignition trouble on 19tzs
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chris40 »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:02 am
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Hi ;)
Does anyone can help me to find what's happening on my tzs.
Haven't got ignition since i've removed my cobra alarm.
Two wires were connected...
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Problem solved.
Topic may be closed ;)
Thx.
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Last post by chris40
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:00 pm
Wiper motor re-set
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rutter123 »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:25 pm
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How to change the wiper so it stops/starts from the driver side?
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as Kitch says
basically you move the short link that is attached directly to the motor spindle and point it the opposite direction,
cant remember...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:25 pm
XUD Turbo Oil Cooler Help!
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Ian_Fearn »
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:35 pm
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Its been a while since I've been on here but I need your HELP!!
I've got a Talbot Express camper with the 1.9 XUD Turbo. Its been leaking oil and...
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I doubt it very much. Welding cast iron isn't really practical so some kind of cold stitching would be required and cost more than a replacement...
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:50 am
14 RE 150c Trouble with hot starting
Replies: 19
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tranentbx »
Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:39 am
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Hi folks,
Have noticed this problem for a while now. Car starts and drives fine except if it's hot. But here's the weird thing, if I turn it off...
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MOT test station emissions machine's have to be regularly calibrated,
Which is why I put the smiley wink... :wink:
if it is way to lean it...
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Last post by Tinkley
Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:47 pm
ABS Sensor
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MULLEY »
Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:33 pm
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Hi, does anyone know if a pug 405 front bosch sensor is suitable for the BX?
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The 'BX' ABS sensor is made by ATE and is branded FoMoCo!
I've never figured out which Ford this system was fitted to though.
To the best of my...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:09 pm
Replacing 1.9d fuel pipes
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mikesg »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:58 pm
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Hi BXperts. .
I need to replace the fuel pipes on my K reg tgd. I've got a pair of pipes sorted but I would like any advice on fitting them please....
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Yes, that's a very good idea, re the fuel heater - pretty easy with a good torch on a diesel... really not easy on a turbo diesel without pulling the...
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Last post by themildbunch
Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:41 am
getting my fan working
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tim »
Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:47 pm
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I want to get my fan up and running on the Red One (19 TXD). Last year I checked out the system and there wasn't any power getting to the fan which...
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You seem to be getting your feeds mixed up with your switches. The fan is switched by the temperature sensor in the earth line, There are 2 stages of...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:33 pm
cav pump query
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barry badger »
Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:41 pm
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I've been fiddling about with the lucas injection pump settings on my tzd.
Although it starts ok and power is good it was a little bit smokey on...
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is your wax stat working, if it is stuck in the cold start position ( cable taught ) this will hold the fast idle/cold start lever on and also keep...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:31 am
Strut Issue
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Dominic »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:35 am
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I have a catastophic leak of LHM which is pouring down the inside of the off-side strut gaitor - took 3 litres of LHM to get the 40 miles back from...
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Many thanks - I'm not close to Bourne, but I am close to Malcolm, to whom I am truly indebted! Just for the record the longest part of this job was...
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Last post by Dominic
Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:08 pm
lhm leak
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really? »
Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:19 am
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Hi does anybody know of a bx mechanic in the Worthing area.
Just sprung a leak on one of the small pipes under the radiator, havn't been under yet,...
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Yes I realise that but have no tools down here and nowhere to work and it is a very regular drip, not quite running, which has developed over the...
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Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:10 am
1600 Water hoses
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JayW »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:31 pm
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Does anyone happen to have the part numbers for the Top Rad hose (to the thermostat) and the Thermostat to behind-the-head Steel Pipe hose? For the...
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I did find an Asian supplier some time ago, so that post may well have been me but they're no longer supplying. I did cobble one together from AX and...
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Last post by JayW
Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:31 pm
Fuel gauge
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pwykes »
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:13 pm
The fuel gauge needle is catching on the background facia and tends to move across with vibration from the engine. I took out the instrument panel...
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Last post by pwykes
Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:13 pm
LHM Brands
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Toddman »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:53 am
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Quick question about the lovely green stuff that brings the mist of doom :)
I have used many different brands nearly all badged as LHM Plus but is...
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Pentosin, anyone? :roll:
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:49 pm
Time to change timing belt. Water pump too ?
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chris40 »
Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:59 pm
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Hi.
I've not found the answer in another thread, sorry if it was there.
I have to change my timing belt on my 19tzs.
Last one was done few years ago...
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if you mean special tools for locking/pegging the cam and crank, there is no need to purchase the special tools, as all you need for the XU petrol...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:41 am
Flow valve seal
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rutter123 »
Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:54 pm
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Have just changed the seals on the flow valve- the lower one that goes to p/s pipe, it only seems to have screwed in about 3 full turns before...
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..that_ The opposite of the Haynes way I think.. but I too found it's the only way - especially when you've got really awkward ones like the diesel...
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Last post by themildbunch
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:58 am
Tracking
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jackytwoshoes »
Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:27 pm
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This shouldn't be hard, but I never seem to have any luck with places to do my tracking!
I'd be getting some scrubbing on the front inside shoulders...
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As per above replies, laziness has overruled correct practice.
The steering wheel should be first clamped in the straight-ahead position and the...
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Last post by macplaxton
Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:07 pm
lucas to bosch diesel pump problems...
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themildbunch »
Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:17 pm
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Took some time off this week to replace my very leaky Lucas pump on my TD estate.. finished the job but now even fully advanced I have trouble cold...
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Thanks - never thought of that.. One these Bosch VE pumps there is a cold start advance solenoid thing that would have had a cable from the...
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Last post by themildbunch
Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:37 pm
Changing Coolant on BX 14RE (150 "Suitcase" block)
Replies: 7
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tranentbx »
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:03 am
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Hi,
I've changed the coolant on my 14RE yesterday but as with previous attempts, I never manage to drain off the claimed 6.5 litre capacity of the...
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Hi folks, all sorted now. I flushed the system through with garden a hose. A bit of compressed air to clear that out then filled up with fresh anti...
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Last post by tranentbx
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:02 am
Clock set
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Toddman »
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:16 am
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Am I correct in thinking that the petrol BX 1.6 and 1.9 inc 16v all share the same clock set and warning lamps?
I know some do not have bulbs fitted...
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It is quite easy to dismantle a speedo and reset it to the miles you want.
Diesel owners in NZ take note [-X =D>
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Height corrector and Octopus
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KevR »
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:53 am
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Morning all.
Couple of quick questions. Got the whole front end in bits on the white one, have welded up the inner wings etc, and it'll be going back...
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Kev can you ignore my pm. i just sent you requesting one of your small octapussy's as i just re/read above were you state the two you have have only...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:26 pm
Rear wheel bearings
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KevR »
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:09 am
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I'm being a bit thick today - can anyone remind me whether you can just buy a rear wheel bearing, or whether it comes already pressed into the hub...
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Many thanks I'll get one ordered.
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Last post by NeilGP
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:00 pm
Brakes inefficient on BX
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David »
Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:11 pm
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Hi all, Just a quick update on my BX & a quick question.
My BX was taken for a MOT today, This is the first MOT it has been for in 5 years & since I...
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However, if you've paid for this job to be done properly, should you not be taking this up with the Garage for remedial action or return of monies...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:07 am
Dashboard removal/repair
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Toddman »
Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:36 am
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The tidying up of my white valver is getting serious :)
I am going to replace the dash, the large grey full width fascia but it is only the plastic...
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disconnect the heater controls and remove them,
i didnt think you have to remove the heater controls Sir Vanny, but just maneuver them about so the...
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Last post by Vanny
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:38 pm
rear suspension arm
Replies: 8
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nige »
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:35 pm
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am quite mindfull of the fact that if i remove the rear suspension arms for new bearings and things they maybe so far knackered that the car never...
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If you want to fill them by welding, you should use a nickel electrode. Otherwise the weld will become so hard it is very difficult to shape.
I once...
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Last post by rmattila
Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:12 pm
Supplementary air device/choke valve gti 8v
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rutter123 »
Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:07 pm
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The SAD on the gti is utterly shagged and finding a Good s/h working replacement is nigh on impossible unless you want to spend approx £170 for a new...
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Is there anyway the old shagged unit could be refurbished for a lot less than a new part?
Ita a sealed unit so i doubt it, Bosch have new in stock...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:42 am
Waterless Coolant - Any experience?
Replies: 11
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Vanny »
Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:22 pm
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Seems to be getting a bit of a plug at the moment (I mean generally in the automotive world, not just Kitch :wink: ) and some of the claims seem...
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The over riding issue which appears to be in the debate is that the waterless runs at a higher temperature. My limited understanding is that, when...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:57 am
excessive fluid returning?
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Alastair »
Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:15 pm
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1.9 diesel BX (non turbo)..Estate...there is a clear plastic pipe, a return pipe, which sits under the fifth sphere at the front... It keeps...
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I am surprised that nobody mentioned the easy way to test the accumulator by sitting on the back end of the car after switching off and waiting for a...
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Last post by citronut
Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:47 pm
sailed throught the mot!!!
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richie »
Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:43 pm
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very happy bxer! took the k reg tzd turbo diesel estate to its mot yesterday and guess what? it not only sailed through it had no adviseries apart...
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indeed mate. we all brick it when we take our bx in for its test eh!
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Last post by richie
Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:16 pm
sourcing pipes!
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nige »
Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:50 pm
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So Pleiades are out of stock of 3.5mm pipes and are unlikely to restock for a number of weeks. Am on the hunt now for the metal hydraulic pipe from...
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well... its been a tough month of BX spannering.. many thanks to you guys on here i finally have an MOT ! cheers :)
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Last post by nige
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:58 pm
Changed fuel filter - won't start
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morningglory »
Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:18 pm
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Feel a bit dumb posting this but anyway- I'm not the most mechanically experienced.
I've just changed the fuel filter on my 1.8TZD and now it won't...
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All the 1.9 n/a engines have bosch pumps & only come with the priming bulb?
My F-reg NA had a Bosch pump, but a filter mounted primer!
If you've...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:56 am
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:56 pm
Rear Heated Screen switch
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Tinkley »
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:59 pm
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Weird one, to me at least. The heated screen switch just went to no lumination when I tried to use it tonight. The relay can be heard clicking but...
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Thanks rutter. Fortunately the problem has been solved and very simply. One or both of the spade end terminals onto the element must have had...
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:09 am
16 valver
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greendale65 »
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:43 pm
Hello all, The foot brake dosure valve is apparently stuck
I'm told by Citroen garage can someone show
a photo of this part so I know what to...
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:43 pm
stuck rear sphere
Replies: 23
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nige »
Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:39 pm
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i have had quite a catastrophic pipe burst in the rear, looks very much like the pipe that feeds the rear RHS sphere. I need to remove the sphere to...
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Hmm, that little sod. Every BX I have had has gone there. Daft place and daft design unless there is a ramp nearby. If I ever redesign the pipework,...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:40 am
Steering rack grease
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Mark.T »
Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:42 am
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Hello
I'm replacing split bellows on the steering rack (PAS) of my 19TRS and I think a lot of the grease has been lost (bellows had been split for...
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The LM is a 'pure' Lithium and is best for relatively high speed rotating bearings ie wheel. The modified versions only have a percent or two of...
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Last post by Tinkley
Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:41 am
Pipe flaring tool - SE England
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Dominic »
Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:19 pm
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i've just liberated a piece of high pressure steel pipe from a GTI at my local breakers to replace a holed one on the TZD. Outer diameter is about...
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Very helpful - thanks. Think I need to give them a ring.
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Last post by djoptix
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:19 am
replacing lower engine mount on 1.9 diesel
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kernowtim »
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:17 am
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Have got to replace mount as oil leaking from engine has softened it, as I am changing driveshaft have removed casting holding the mounting. Is it...
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That's pretty much the process I went through, then found alternative listings for the bush once I had a basic part number (1809 22 as you say). I...
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Last post by KevR
Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:00 pm
alternator ?
Replies: 12
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cacaolat »
Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:24 pm
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It has been a while since I visited this forum.
Today my car lost power, first I notice the radio has turned off the lights got weaker and the dash...
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Ive run a diesel from Cornwall twice with a completely buggered alternator. None of the elecrics would work, hand signals only and she got me home...
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Last post by Mothman
Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:24 am
Brake pedal plunger stuck
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greendale65 »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:46 pm
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Hello all, Anyone done this job.
:? :?
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what do you mean its stuck ????, i have never seen this before,
there is not much movement/travel at the dosure valve from fully of the fully on,...
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:06 pm
No indicators etc
Replies: 28
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kiwi »
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:32 am
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Houston I have a problem! Bizarre happening the indicators made a funny noise and failed. Battery warning light came on so I assumed alternator and...
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David kindly sent the following information via a PM. It could be very useful to many of us..
The BX doesn't have fuses on the ignition wires, so...
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Last post by andycadabra
Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:14 pm
Front caliper thread stripped, best fix
Replies: 11
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rutter123 »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:10 pm
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I have a good pair of front calipers which i intend to fit to the t/d soon, as the present ones are binding slightly, i know they are from a low...
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It's not the strength of the thread that's the issue as you don't torque it up all that much. It's the boring/machining at the base of the drilling...
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:22 pm
The Octopus......
Replies: 28
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:04 pm
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Anyone know the Citroen part number? Are they now NLA? Thanks in advance.
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I'm hoping to get the BX to Rob Moss in the next few weeks and he'll fit the ones I've obtained direct from Citroen. :)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:05 pm
Hydraulic pump problem?
Replies: 1
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kieran.l »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:52 pm
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Should the HP turn free and smoothly by hand, without any notching or stepped feeling? Pump is on a 1.6 petrol. My uncle thinks he let it run dry and...
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it should be easy to rotate with no hydraulic pressure pumped up, and you should feel as the internal rotor presses each pistion in turn
regards...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:23 pm
Coolant level
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pwykes »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:00 pm
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Me again!
Whenever i check the coolant it always looks low when cold, if i fill the radiator to the top eventually it drops back down again to its...
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thanks for the reply, its running ok with no bubbles, i will keep an eye on it.
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Last post by pwykes
Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:51 pm
Rotodiesel pump
Replies: 1
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pwykes »
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:23 pm
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Hello,
Can anyone please confirm that the Rotodiesel type 740 injector pump which is fitted on the Bx 1.9RD is fully interchangeable with the...
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I believe they are interchangable but you will need all the relevant metal pipework to suit.
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:30 pm
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