Roof panel replacement
by assembled » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:13 pm
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Hi,
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The plastic trims locate into the roof frame with attached pegs - like a keyhole slot. They will break off which is of no real consequence. Tape...
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Last post by Gary C Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:29 pm
Converting clutch operation
by rutter123 » Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:07 pm
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I want to convert the clutch cable system on the gti to the cable/arm type from the ball and pin type, is this a somthing anyones done?
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Yep, just done it on my GTi. You will need the pivot and plastic bushes kit. Careful how you remove the ball, it is a push in splined fit into the...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Jun 28, 2015 3:25 pm
XU52C distributor to cam seal
by Tinkley » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:44 pm
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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...
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Last post by Tinkley Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:59 am
Thermostat housing part No
by Tinkley » Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:39 pm
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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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Last post by Tinkley Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:55 am
Lead loading/body solder filling
by KevR » Wed Jun 24, 2015 1:05 pm
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Not specifically BX, but has anyone got experience of this? I've got loads of repairs to do to the H van and AZU which will mean filling seams etc...
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Yes, I've been looking all over and there is a lot more info the other side of the pond - never hurts to ask closer to home though!
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Last post by KevR Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:35 am
1.9 N/A diesel cooling saga
by Phil Peters » Fri Jun 12, 2015 12:04 am
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Hi all,
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Could you not stick some K seal in for now to keep it going until you have the time etc or even just run it as it is, I've heard of them run for...
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jun 25, 2015 1:43 pm
hyrdaulic rubber hose 3mm internal diameter 150mm long
by nige » Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:10 pm
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Having problems trying to locate a rubber hose that fits to clear thin plastic hose. The main problem i have in locating it as i cant explain to any...
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as always some top advice .. thanks guys
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Last post by nige Wed Jun 24, 2015 1:28 am
Behind the glove box
by Toddman » Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:46 pm
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Quick refresher needed as I really do not want to take out my glove box on my complete car.
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Looking at that, think I could live with the crack :-D
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Last post by ken newbold Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:13 pm
Can't open bonnet
by maxgreenwood » Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:49 am
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Anyone any tips for a stuck bonnet catch?!
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Have ya tried pressing down on the bonnet while someone else pulls the release lever?
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:04 am
Front seats swop
by greendale65 » Sun Jun 14, 2015 10:28 am
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Hello all, Can someone remind me how to swop the front seats
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Yup! Just two steel wire clips that hook around the cross bar, lift up front edge and pul out and you get to keep your lumbar support
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Last post by Toddman Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:00 pm
1.9 N/A diesel fuel system reassembled but won't start
by Phil Peters » Fri May 29, 2015 12:00 am
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Hi all,
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Thanks Tim, fingers crossed!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:00 pm
Bosch Jetronic LE3 info (gti 8v)
by rutter123 » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:12 pm
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Does anyone know of a good source of test procedures/fault finding info for this unit, any links would be good.
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The lurching no longer seems to be an issue, this disappeared after the MOT, the mixture was very rich running up at 6.9 wound it down by leaning the...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jun 07, 2015 3:31 pm
A weird one: N/S indicators flash at double speed
by Mike E (uk) » Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:27 pm
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The O/S are normal, and the dash indicators is also normal for either side.
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Indicators going at double speed normally means one of the lamps is out.
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Last post by NeilGP Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:53 pm
is the battery the culprit ?
by cacaolat » Sat May 09, 2015 2:00 pm
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I have a newish battery in my BX.
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Go on then, I'll bite. :lol:
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Last post by Tinkley Thu May 28, 2015 9:07 am
Tail lights dimming when indicators on
by ost8900 » Sun May 24, 2015 10:11 pm
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I've just had the MOT fail due to the O/S Tail light dimming slightly when the indicator comes on, I spent about 5 hours looking at it today,...
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tighten the jaws up on firstly the small i believe 3 terminal plug connector at the back of each light unit,
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Last post by citronut Tue May 26, 2015 8:57 am
Suspension sphere / accumulator sphere - Are they the same?
by tranentbx » Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:24 pm
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Hi,
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Hi mike
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Last post by RobC Sun May 24, 2015 11:45 pm
leaking coolant through radiator cap
by oladiti » Thu May 14, 2015 1:34 am
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Hi All,
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I think if you'd mentioned that the car had boiled up on the way home from Lawrence's place after having the new rad fitted the conclusion to this...
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Last post by citronut Fri May 22, 2015 8:42 am
bx 19 Diesel coolant leak
by Dyane425 » Mon May 18, 2015 8:51 am
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Idling the engine, the coolant suddenly started spurting out of the overflow orifice, all over the alternator. I left it for a few hours, started the...
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Whereabouts are you Dyane425 ?
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Last post by ken newbold Thu May 21, 2015 10:18 pm
Octopus part number
by KevR » Sun May 17, 2015 5:34 pm
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Quick question - is the main Octopus (the one that runs across the subframe the same on all models (except 4x4)?
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That's the one - I had got it right! Thanks Malcolm.
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Last post by KevR Mon May 18, 2015 5:24 pm
Coolant etc.
by Philip Chidlow » Mon May 18, 2015 9:37 am
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Hi
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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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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon May 18, 2015 3:36 pm
BX 19 RD MK II 1989 manifold gaskets?
by 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
by 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.
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Last post by Toddman Sat May 16, 2015 4:30 pm
Wanted bx rubber spoiler ( ducks tail)
by greendale65 » Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:29 pm
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Hi all, Anyone got one in top condition.
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They are very rare, you can revive tired ones with a bit of olive oil!
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Last post by greendale65 Wed May 06, 2015 7:15 pm
BX 16 gearbox swap
by NeilGP » Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:31 am
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Can a B2C engines Gearbox be swapped with a 171 engines gearbox?
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Thanks, I beleive that reverse is beside the first but I will triple check.
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Last post by NeilGP Fri May 01, 2015 6:17 pm
Ignition trouble on 19tzs
by chris40 » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:02 am
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Hi ;)
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Problem solved.
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Last post by chris40 Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:00 pm
Wiper motor re-set
by 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
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Last post by citronut Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:25 pm
XUD Turbo Oil Cooler Help!
by 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!!
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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
by tranentbx » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:39 am
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Hi folks,
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MOT test station emissions machine's have to be regularly calibrated,
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Last post by Tinkley Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:47 pm
ABS Sensor
by 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!
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Last post by Vanny Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:09 pm
Replacing 1.9d fuel pipes
by mikesg » Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:58 pm
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Hi BXperts. .
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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
by 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
by 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.
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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
by 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
by really? » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:19 am
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Hi does anybody know of a bx mechanic in the Worthing area.
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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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Last post by really? Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:10 am
1600 Water hoses
by 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
by 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
by 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 :)
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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 ?
by chris40 » Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:59 pm
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Hi.
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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
by 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
by 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!
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As per above replies, laziness has overruled correct practice.
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Last post by macplaxton Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:07 pm
lucas to bosch diesel pump problems...
by 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)
by tranentbx » Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:03 am
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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
by 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?
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It is quite easy to dismantle a speedo and reset it to the miles you want.
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Last post by kiwi Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Height corrector and Octopus
by KevR » Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:53 am
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Morning all.
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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
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
by David » Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:11 pm
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Hi all, Just a quick update on my BX & a quick question.
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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
by Toddman » Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:36 am
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The tidying up of my white valver is getting serious :)
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disconnect the heater controls and remove them,
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Last post by Vanny Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:38 pm
rear suspension arm
by 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.
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Last post by rmattila Mon Mar 09, 2015 2:12 pm
Supplementary air device/choke valve gti 8v
by 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?
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:42 am
Waterless Coolant - Any experience?
by 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
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