Suspension tip re rhc
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Tinkley »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:15 pm
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Having just had my BX sorted one small butuseful thing came to light concerning the suspension. I had found the car to be a bit harsh on the front,...
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I fitted new rear spheres to the valver in 2013 and since then the rear has taken much longer to sit down. Also noticed a difference after running...
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Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:49 am
T/d top end gasket set
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by
rutter123 »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:31 pm
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Need rocker cover, manifold etc, but not head gasket, anything still available?
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the head set usually comes without the head gasket for XUD engines, and are still readily available
here's a couple, the first being Payen...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:05 pm
HP leak drama
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by
Dominic »
Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:34 pm
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Always happens when I'm wearing a suit or taking my mother somewhere... (in my TZD) There's what I believe to be a high pressure pipe which passes in...
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Thanks for the part numbers Citronut. Having seen the prices, I think brazing is the way. I'll have a look this weekend.
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Last post by Dominic
Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:42 pm
Hydraulic pump and pressure regulator - differences
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KevR »
Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:12 pm
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Anyone know how to identify a hydraulic pump? Got the chance to buy a new old stock one but it doesn't have a part number I can trace (just a ticket...
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there is a 6+2 pump listed under BX on service citroen, not that i hjave ever seen one though
here is the list of all the different BX pumps
95 589...
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Last post by citronut
Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:49 am
Headlights
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Phil Brook »
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:14 pm
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My 20 something son says that the illumination on both my Bx is rubbish. I thought it was just me getting old but maybe he's right! Generally I am...
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Some (cheap) aftermarket headlamps are rubbish at least here in LHD-land, so I would stick in original Cibie/Valeo if available.
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:53 am
GT stickers
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by
benifotrem1 »
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:56 pm
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Hello again,
The gt stickers on my car have faded to a pink colour (where red). Does anybody know where I can get replacements? The one on the...
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I had the one on my bonnet copied and remade.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:32 pm
Injector (washer) removal 19D
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by
kieran.l »
Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:06 pm
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Hello all,
I wondered if there are any tips or tricks for removing the injectors (and injector washers) from the 1.9 n/a diesel. Need to replace one...
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I would check the leak off pipe first and the main injector pipe, diesel is very good at traveling in stealth mode.
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:43 pm
Metal or Plastic Bonnet
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by
kiwi »
Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:02 pm
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Bonnet Question
The Bonnet of the TXD is starting to lose its lacquer and flaking making it look horrid. So while I await it being painted I am...
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What Andy says, the plastic one is a lot lighter too.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:26 pm
Hydraulic return pipe question
Replies: 6
by
paulwitchard »
Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:44 pm
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The problem is with the hydraulic return system in the area around the gearbox / gear change mechanism. There is a small T piece there which has...
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Many thanks Malcolm - bang on the money as usual - problem now sorted.
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Last post by paulwitchard
Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:03 pm
Ticking Speedo
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by
jackytwoshoes »
Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:47 pm
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My speedo is starting to drive me nuts..
It wobbles ever so slightly accompanied by a very annoying tick. Does that point to a new cable?
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I wouldn't necessarily blame the cable,, mine in the GT does the same thing, but worse, and, in my case it is because the odometre and trip metre...
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:11 am
14RE lower water pump hose?
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by
speedingfine »
Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:34 pm
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Anyone got a part number? I thought the car had properly expired, was very pleased to find it's just a split hose :)
Pics to follow if I've not...
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so its the bottom rad hose then, if so this should be the OE part No.
suitcase engine
95 566 627
NFP
RADIATOR WATER INLET HOSE
DIAM INT 32
regards...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:18 pm
ABS
Replies: 29
by
winslo »
Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:10 am
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Got my BX out the garage last night. First time its been used since 1st October (it started first time)
Road a bit slippy and braked and wheels...
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I must admit, i'd rather have it than not.
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:07 pm
Bosh and lucas injectors
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by
pwykes »
Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:31 pm
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Good day
After removing my lucas injectors and cleaning them i was just wondering why the haynes manual specifies two largely different torque...
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Well the way I see it the torque setting of any particular device will depend on four things--
1- the materials involved.
2- the type of thread.
3-...
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Last post by pwykes
Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:31 am
Sudden excessive oil consumption t/d
Replies: 7
by
rutter123 »
Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:42 am
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On checking the oil yesterday i found the the level to be on the lower end or just below the lower mark, 4k since the last change, never really had...
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Certainly sounds like the turbo is FUBAR.
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Last post by mds141
Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:24 am
Windscreen washer pipe
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by
ba_barabus »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:05 pm
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Hi guys,
does anyone know if the small pipe that runs on the wiper arm that carrys water from the water resevoir and distributes it is available...
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If you take the spray arm tube off, it can be unblocked very easily. At one end is a plastic lug, this can be prized off & then you can fully clean...
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:09 pm
BX diesel 4x4 instrument panel lights locations
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by
assembled »
Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:07 pm
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Hi everyone,
would anyone happen to know where are 4x4 difflock indication light and heatplug light in 4x4 diesel?
I have veglia instrument panels...
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You, sir, are absolutely correct! When you have mentioned it, I have checked another TZD instrument panel. It has 4x4 light in place of ECU/choke...
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Last post by assembled
Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:27 pm
Rear arm - too far gone?
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by
Phil Peters »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:18 pm
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Hi all,
I picked up a set of used rear arms a little while ago so I could rebuild them and then swap them over with the ones on my car.
I finally...
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Yes I'd second the SKF kit(s) as that is what I used before, and it was all decent quality. Ironically the kits came from GSF who seem to sell both...
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Last post by Tinkley
Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:28 am
BX 16V MATRICS TOP & BOTTOM HOSES
Replies: 7
by
greendale65 »
Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:09 pm
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Hello all, Need help on this one where do I get them or what
else can fit tried baker hoses and others no luck.
:? :?
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Thats who i bought my bulbs off @ , they also do wiper blades @
Let us know if they can do you that pipe & how much it is, might be handy for other...
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:10 pm
17TD Rough running
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Rich »
Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:37 pm
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Hi all.
My good mate Charlie Vacy Ash has a 17TD estate with 180000 miles under its wheels.
It's run fine for the last 4 years but has developed a...
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Having said that, the headgasket thing might be true also, I seem to remember that his car has been using a little water very gently over the last...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:24 pm
Front brake caliper
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by
pwykes »
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:53 pm
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Good day all,
I have noticed that the front left hand side caliper as a bit of wear on the sliders and causing uneven brake pad wear, i see you can...
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Only able to find one supplier of 10.9 ht bolts (margnor fasteners) Bapps had none, Fitted the bolts and took into account the feel factor has...
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Last post by pwykes
Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:39 am
Blocked crank case breather on petrol BXs.
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by Mothman » Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:51 am
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Went down to Malcolms yesterday and decided to check out the crank case breather which is fitted inside the oil filler tube. The 16TGS wasnt running...
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In Finland they adviced (from the importer) to completely remove the mesh, since the oil/water mixture getting there gets frozen and blocks the...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:42 pm
Part number question
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Dec 01, 2014 3:52 pm
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Hi Does anyone have a number for Turbo Diesel exhaust components please? Can't find an annotated diagram that I'm sure is right for the TZD. Ta!
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Hi Phil,
You made comments in similar post back in 2009 IYCR :-k If you can't remember
:)
RxBX
these are knowen as senior moments i get them all...
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Last post by citronut
Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:19 am
faded parcel shelf
Replies: 14
by
benifotrem1 »
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:12 am
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Hello all,
The parcel shelf on my bx is very faded due to the amount of sunshine here (you can't say that in the UK :lol: ) My shelf should be mid...
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One question about parcel shelves - are they all the same? Since original shelf on my car had speaker holes, I got one off 1993 Pallas with split...
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Last post by BXImage
Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:25 am
Bx 16v top heater matrix hose
Replies: 1
by
greendale65 »
Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:42 pm
Hello all, Any idea where I get one
I've noticed mine is bloated need to replace.
8) :) ^^bx> 16v Thanks.
( I don't want the kit just top hose.)
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:09 pm
Heater plugs
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Philip Chidlow »
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:42 pm
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What are this club's recommended brand and part number please? For a TZD Turbo. Ta!
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i prefer NGK
although Beru seem to be ok also
GSF usually stock both of these brands
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:26 am
Heater blower control
Replies: 13
by
morningglory »
Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:09 pm
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Hi,
I was replacing a heater control bulb and lost the little copper ring for the heat control rheostat. Anyone got any idea where I could get one...
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=D> =D>
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:15 pm
Bx spheres
Replies: 4
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greendale65 »
Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:13 pm
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Hello all, Have to ask can you re- gas the comfort spheres.
8) :) ^^bx> 16v
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i dont see why not, as i would think the difference between a slandered and comfort sphere is the damper rate, and possible the content of...
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Last post by greendale65
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:48 pm
BX Service time
Replies: 37
by
ba_barabus »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:41 pm
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Hi guys,
I have a J-reg BX16 TGS auto and I'd like to do a good service on it.
I'll need oil (15w40 mineral oil), filters (air and oil), plugs,...
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FWIW my old 14RE (150C engine) had a Ducellier distributor and a red ochre cap (screw on) and my 16s have Bosch type with black caps. There are still...
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:38 am
Sudden low oil pressure ...... sensor fault?
Replies: 23
by
mittens »
Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:02 am
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Hello all,
I've just picked up a '91 8v Gti. The car is awesome and been really well looked after.
I drove it home Sunday covering a good 100 miles...
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The 555 is an excellent IC which is let down by the application notes. The suggested circuits and the cumbersome maths that go with them are a pale...
23 Replies
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Last post by electrokid
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:07 am
flow distrubution valve
Replies: 8
by
greendale65 »
Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:51 pm
First post
Hello all, Does this do on all Bx models also the
the part the front sphere sits on.
8) :)
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the usual leak is from the rear end under the mounting plate, this is a very easy fix just by fitting a new O ring,
it has to come off the car to do...
8 Replies
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Last post by greendale65
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:46 pm
Mysterious Water Leak
Replies: 11
by
David »
Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:04 pm
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Hi all. After putting my BX back together again, I have come across another potential problem... It appears to be losing water out of the radiator....
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Thanks for the replies.
I didn't have the radiator pressure tested because I believe I had located the problem & it didn't look damaged, Although if...
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Last post by David
Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:02 pm
Stop solenoid washer size
Replies: 3
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:21 pm
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Hi, fuel's escaping from where the stop solenoid goes into the pump. It needs resealing. Does anyone happen to know the size of the crushable plug...
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Hi, I recently purchased one off ebay for £6.99 still showing a stock level of 91, search --- Diesel stop solenoid. The washer what came with the...
3 Replies
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Last post by pwykes
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:29 pm
Injector washers
Replies: 11
by
pwykes »
Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:56 pm
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Good day chaps.
Trying to get my old dog Citroen bx 19 rd (xud9) back on the road, its been stood for 3 years and is smoking and misfiring I have...
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Update,,, What i did in the end was to drop in an m14 crush sump washer onto the top of the injector sleeve and then anneal a 20x14x1.5 copper washer...
11 Replies
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Last post by pwykes
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:15 pm
Overhaulig brakes.
Replies: 7
by
Rc00047 »
Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:59 pm
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Hi. Does someone know where to buy overhauling kit (pistonseals, gasket, ect) for 16v gti brakes vented.
Haven't seen any on ebay.
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If you buy one seal kit from big red is that for 2 calipers or one?
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Last post by Rc00047
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:01 pm
Cleaning the engine bay.
Replies: 5
by
benifotrem1 »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:42 pm
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Hello bx'ers.
I am now at the stage where I want to clean and detail my engine bay. I don't want to remove the engine, in fact I really don't want to...
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The other problem with steam cleaning is it tends to leave everything nice and clean - and ready to corrode.... Oil leaks are your friends!
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Last post by KevR
Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:34 pm
ignition coil
Replies: 7
by
Phil Brook »
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:06 pm
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My 1600 auto cut out whilst driving I thought it must be damp as it was torrential rain at the time. Couldn't start it so nice RAC man (I'm getting...
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Glad you nailed it. My current car (1.6) had the carburettor set up completely wrong ie float level at 40mm - it should be 33mm, choke springs...
7 Replies
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Last post by Tinkley
Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:41 pm
8v GTi - Has started Smokin'
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by
Enda »
Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:14 pm
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Hi all, I started driving the GTi again last month and it's great to be back in it. Only problem is that it recently started smoking when the engine...
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I bought another car over the weekend and I'd like to see the GTi go to someone who can give it the TLC it needs. Is there anyone in Ireland...
13 Replies
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Last post by Enda
Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:49 pm
Gear box leaking.
Replies: 8
by
toddao »
Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:26 pm
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I had one leak already - from the reversing light switch but now there's one that's proving hard to locate. I clean the area but by the time I've...
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There was a similarly equipped Land Rover Defender at one of the camp sites on last years Ecosse Challenge. Don't think they'd be worried by...
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Last post by mds141
Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:42 pm
driveshaft for 1.9 diesel
Replies: 3
by
kernowtim »
Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:59 pm
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I need to replace the right hand (long) driveshaft on my '94 bx diesel, have ordered one through my work from a company called shaftec for the 1.9...
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Don't forget the drive shaft seals and the intermediate bearing. The seals are about a tenner and the bearing a 6006 RS (on the petrols, 16v...
3 Replies
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Last post by Tinkley
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:09 am
bx steering coupling
Replies: 2
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greendale65 »
Sun Nov 02, 2014 5:52 pm
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Hello all, I've got hold of a steering coupling for my valver
plus a new rubber , would I be right in thinking I have to cut the old rubber
off...
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hi, if you have just the rubber coupling you will need to take of the 2 metal fixings of the old one re fix to the new one .i use 8m alan cap head...
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Last post by greendale65
Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:18 pm
Needed urgently vacuum advance unit for gti 8v
Replies: 12
by
rutter123 »
Tue Oct 21, 2014 3:24 pm
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Think i may have got to the bottom of the running issues ( thanx to citroenbaz @ Bourne Citroen) have taken the vac ad off and opened it up to find a...
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Agreed, ASNU is the only effective long term way forward. It includes a service replacement of the filters, ,pintle caps and 'o' rings too, All these...
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Last post by Way2go
Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:22 pm
Tail rising
Replies: 8
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Philip Chidlow »
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:35 am
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I've had new spheres on the front, new accumulator sphere and the rears have been recharged. Kermit's done an LHM filter clean, the tank's all washed...
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I've got to replace the rear discs pads and callipers so will bleed them - hopefully that'll sort the problem. And the spheres are to be changed...
8 Replies
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Sat Nov 01, 2014 2:25 pm
BX bonnet.
Replies: 22
by
benifotrem1 »
Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:29 pm
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Hello to everybody.
I have a question that I'm sure is easy for you to answer but I would like to know why some bonnets fitted to the BX are metal?...
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If you search in the forum this is a question that has been asked a great many times.
The existing consensus is that the BX was launched with a...
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Oct 30, 2014 12:16 pm
Difference between rear struts for estate and hatch?
Replies: 13
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KevR »
Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:38 pm
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I know (I think) the estate ones are bigger diameter, but without having one of each to hand, any quick way of telling whether one is estate or...
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damn, I need a pair of struts for the estate aswell (tailgate ones)
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:29 pm
ABS
Replies: 4
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barry badger »
Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:36 pm
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I'm trying to sort the abs out on my tzd, it hadn't worked for well over a year, after a few adjustments late spring it's been working fine all...
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Intermittent ABS can be time consuming to fix.
As it is almost always a faulty sensor or lead my strategy has always been to first measure each...
4 Replies
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Last post by Jaba
Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:27 pm
Doseur
Replies: 2
by Mothman » Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:08 pm
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Hi, do you know who does a replacement parts kit for the doseur?
Andy
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here is price and part No.'s from citroen of all the seals including the protector cap and its retaining ring
7903065984 BRAKE O-RING 1.04 GBP...
2 Replies
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Last post by citronut
Fri Oct 24, 2014 7:32 pm
Cross Reference for rad and oil breather hoses
Replies: 2
by
Slagtrooper »
Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:17 pm
First post
Hi,
Tried to look for new hoses with its codes and i couldn't find similar ones. Read some topics here that says its already difficult to find for...
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Ref. No for oil breather hose (that goes from filler neck to the sump) is 1180.45, fits both 1.6 and 1.9 engines. Same for Peugeot 205/309/405.
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Last post by BXImage
Fri Oct 24, 2014 3:13 pm
ABS Flexi Hoses
Replies: 5
by
G820_ALB »
Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:14 am
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Can anyone confirm these are correct for ABS equipped cars?
Cheers,
Joe
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Cheers, I've found some with M9, Delphi LH6015
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Last post by G820_ALB
Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:32 pm
Sasic BX Coolant Hoses
Replies: 4
by
themildbunch »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:35 pm
First post
I've bought a few odd hoses via eBay recently often poorly listed but they all seem to be new from a French company Sasic
Looking at their coolant...
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Have you got a working version of the link, I'd like to take a look for the Athena.
Cheers.
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Last post by JayW
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:40 pm
Torx T27 - Removing and destroying
Replies: 16
by
Slagtrooper »
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:05 pm
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It was only with me or the T27's of the Autobox pan (or other places with these bolts or even torxes of different measures?) are easily torn by the...
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Good design may cost a little more but a good product does it's job and is hardly noticed. Hand in hand with good engineering and ergonomics...
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:45 pm
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