bx 16v brake pedal assembly kit
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greendale65 »
Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:39 am
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Any idea where I can get one
for my 16v.
8) ^^bx> 16v
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here is price and part No.'s of all the seals for a Dosseur valve,
all are still showing as available from citroen, not showing as NFP = no longer...
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Last post by greendale65
Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:15 pm
I am lazy. Or dumb. Or both.
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Philip Chidlow »
Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:35 pm
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Hi chaps
Using the search function I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for, so - being a bit lacking in mental agility today, for some...
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I changed all my dash bulbs several years ago - that was a one-off job - no problems. IIRC you'll need about 32 of them - you should be able to buy...
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Last post by electrokid
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:21 am
Rear half console grey
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greendale65 »
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:09 pm
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Hello all, Anyone got the rear half console with clutter box
in grey with the clutter box in good clean condition
with the two holes at rear so I...
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Well, I can drill the holes for you if you like! It'll take all of ten seconds!
Clutter tray - do you mean the removeable bit at the back above the...
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Last post by greendale65
Fri Oct 17, 2014 4:54 pm
Advice about gearbox noise
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by
speedingfine »
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:54 pm
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Hi all
Unfortunately my delightful BX is now getting irritating, it has a loud gearbox noise in all gears. I'm thinking a replacement gearbox is the...
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Also, is my gearbox (1989G 14E) a BE3?? and can I get one out of any other PSA vehicles?
No, the later TU engined BX14's (which I assume yours is)...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:31 pm
bx 16v steering
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greendale65 »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 6:48 pm
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Hello all, Here goes where would I get the doughnut is that right, I believe its part of the repair
steering kit any help on this I was told by my...
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I managed to get a pair for under £10 delivered recently - the same part is used on many Pugs too by the look of it although they may need a slight...
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Last post by themildbunch
Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:04 pm
citroen bx16v
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by
greendale65 »
Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:52 pm
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Hello all, Is the power steering pump and what evers needed to fix
my heavy steering still gettable. thanks
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if they pinched/crushed one pipe maybe they did similar to others,
especially if the steering was ok before they touched the car,
also most main...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:23 pm
Cupro Nickel 3.5mm tubing
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by
Tinkley »
Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:43 pm
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I need to get hold of some of the 3.5mm 'hard' piping. Preference is C(K)unifer as this is a must over copper, which should NOT be used. Pleiades...
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Also check ebay for 25foot in London
£44.95 free delivery
Neil
that seems a lot of dosh for just 7.62M
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:15 pm
Bx instrument panels
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by
xjford »
Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:46 pm
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Hello all and greetings from finland.
I recently salvage a 1.6 gti as a parts car for my 16 trs
In the trunk i found 2 instrument panels
The...
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seems odd the 0 MPH is at 8 and a half 0 clock #-o
regards malcolm
Not really, most instruments and dials were originally symmetrical about their...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue Oct 07, 2014 1:48 pm
My 16v power syeering flow distributer
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greendale65 »
Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:52 pm
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Hello all, Can anyone give me a picture of a flow distributer for my bx 16v
seems to be the part I need to fix my 16v. Thanks
[-o 16v
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Hello all, My garage just phoned and said they cant fix my bx16v car.
What happened in the first place took the car to garage for back
halve...
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Last post by greendale65
Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:55 pm
suspensión on the highest setting
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by
benifotrem1 »
Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:18 pm
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Hi all,
If I leave the suspension on the highest setting I seem to lose less fluid from the leak that my car has.
My question is can I leave the car...
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I do believe a sticky front height corrector was diagnosed on the Challenge.
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:55 am
XUD start/cutting out issues
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by
patersom10 »
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:31 am
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where do I start...
My ZX is taking about 5/10min to start and is cutting out within 5 min of driving or when the revs drop. you can sit revving it...
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I'd second the filter housing suggestion - the one on Timex has just failed!
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Last post by citsncycles
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:47 pm
electric window mechanism
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by
benifotrem1 »
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:50 pm
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Hi all,
I've just removed the door card on my bx to see why the motor is not responding. To my complete horror I was met with no motor or mechanism....
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I think the mechanism itself is the same but the electrical connectors might be different - nothing insurmountable in any case.
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Last post by citsncycles
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:52 pm
Rear cylinder low pressure returns...
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by
KevR »
Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:00 pm
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...where do they go...?
I've got a leak from the return on the driver's side rear. There are two pipes - one is the breather that goes into the axle...
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Brilliant - thanks everyone, I'll have another look this afternoon.
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Last post by KevR
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:27 am
BX 16i - Magneti Marelli injection issues
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by
BXImage »
Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:28 am
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While searching for data about my Marelli injection, I came across useful topic on french forum. I used Google Translate to translate the text in...
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Here is one question - I want to know how to adjust throttle butterfly properly, since someone already messed with it?
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Last post by BXImage
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:25 pm
Sucking noise.
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by
burraston2006 »
Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:12 pm
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When cruising the car is fine however when you boot it between 2500 and 4000 revs there is a noticeable sucking noise. Is it something to do with the...
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Cheers bud, will have a look when I get back this weekend.
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Last post by burraston2006
Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:35 pm
bosch diesel pump driveshaft seal
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themildbunch »
Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:34 pm
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I've just managed to nurse my N/A BX home that keeps cutting out on idle.. It's looks like the driveshaft seal is leaking...
Looking at the two...
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Well - i fixed this on my old 19TZD over the weekend.. lots of work doing this job!
The seal on this pump had a kind of steel sleeve around it - I...
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Last post by themildbunch
Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:00 am
Citroen bx car cover
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by
greendale65 »
Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:57 pm
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Hello all, Can any one tell me where to get a good outdoor cover
for my bx one that's a good fit if not I will go up to Halfords
it needs to be a...
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Yes its a medium, its the exact one in the link
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:24 pm
Flushing Hydraulic System
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by
Slagtrooper »
Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:03 pm
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I know that the correct answer is: Use Hydraurinçage.
But, if that product doesn't exist anymore in the market? I called a couple of Cit dealers,...
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But then again there some who never use lhm, they just use hydraflush all of the time.
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Last post by MULLEY
Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:16 am
LHM CHANGE
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greendale65 »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:19 am
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Hi, All Can someone tell me how long it takes to drain and refill
LHM ON THE BX 16V,
Thanks. 8) :)
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Classic place for them to leak ime afraid. A fairly big job too, but it depends on how mechanically minded you are. A complete set of cupro-nickel...
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Last post by greendale65
Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:58 pm
identifying relays
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by
sdelasal »
Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:20 pm
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My BX, 1.9D, has A/C and twin rad fans. The fans are not working correctly and i'm trying to figure out the wiring - I've looked at the various...
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please do Mat, i'll pm you.
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Last post by sdelasal
Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:23 pm
unleaded fuel
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by
benifotrem1 »
Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:08 am
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Hi,
Was the BX prepared to be able to run on unleaded fuel with damaging the head?
Answers on a postcard
Thanx
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Yup. 2*, 3* and 4*. I also remember the Green Shield Stamps. :) Also remember collecting Smurf figures from 'National' petrol stations. Happy days....
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Last post by mds141
Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:15 pm
broken strut clip rear offside
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by
BxTZDkyle »
Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:13 pm
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Inevitably the spring clip holding the trailing arm to the strut has snapped flush with the hole. Need to remove to do the trailing arm bearings....
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I've had this happen before. In the end I removed the rear arm & got the rod to come out of the suspension cylinder & removed it all from the car in...
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Last post by David
Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:36 pm
bx spider
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greendale65 »
Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:38 am
First post
Hello all, Would the spider from a 16v in my shed
would this be the same on all bx cars.
Thanks all.
8) ^^bx> 16v
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maybe greendale65 is an anorak nee fob :roll: #-o
i'll get me coat
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:18 pm
Correct ignition timing gti8v??
Replies: 5
by
rutter123 »
Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:17 pm
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Bx gti 8v running bosch jetronic le3 xu9j2 with distributor.Running super unleaded.
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Hi Vince, it appears the vac advance is working, by both the sucking vacuum test and strobe light, only having a basic strobe it gives no indication...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:50 pm
Rear quarter Windows
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benifotrem1 »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:25 pm
First post
Hi everybody,
Another question that I need answering.
The rear quarter windows on my GT have dulled with the sun.
Can these panels be polished the...
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you could always skip the burnishing with compound and T cut,
then just re/ lacquer them,
i believe modern lacquers dont yellow like the older type...
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Last post by citronut
Fri Sep 19, 2014 7:07 pm
Padding under bonnet
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by
greendale65 »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:46 pm
First post
Hello All, What you guys using to stop that padding under the
bonnet to keep it up stopping it dropping.
all tips help us all.
8) 8) ^^bx> 16v
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www.beal.org.uk sell the same kind of plastic clips in big bags - I just drill a few extra holes where the padding's in better shape and add extra...
2 Replies
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Last post by KevR
Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:23 pm
headlamps
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benifotrem1 »
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:39 pm
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Hi everyone,
Just opened the bonnet of the BX and the headlamp lens fell on the floor! :lol:
Are the headlamp the same for series one and two?...
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I used cheapo builders caulk, it worked absolutely fine & lasted years :)
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Last post by MULLEY
Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:09 pm
Newbie to Forum - STOP light question
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by
Marcello Gandini »
Mon Sep 15, 2014 8:09 am
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Hi,
I'm new to Citroen BX ownership having admired them for years. I grew up with Dyanes and 2CVs but my own cars have been Minis, a Renault 4, and...
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If all the red lights come on together then that is low engine oil pressure
thats not always the case,
as a few years ago my X boss was running a...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:23 pm
Fuel tank removal t/d
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by
rutter123 »
Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:17 am
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Looks as tho the tank will have to come out to tackle more rust, never removed one before, the bolt heads look pretty rusted and the straps aren't...
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Brilliant write up. There are some things I should mention though; On all the BX's I have looked at have had 5 bolts holding the main fuel tank; not...
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Last post by BXImage
Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:29 am
LHM working temperature
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Slagtrooper »
Mon Sep 15, 2014 3:40 am
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I was thinking when doing my full octopus overhaul with PU hoses and quick fitting connectors, like that famous photo of the Aussiefrogs' Xantia...
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Thank you, Mat!
Yes, the exhaust is another thing that needs attention. Doing more research i found that nylon hoses can be used too - Not as...
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Tue Sep 16, 2014 2:30 pm
bumper repairs
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benifotrem1 »
Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:19 pm
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I'm sure that this question has been asked umpteen times BUT what is the best way to repair the bumpers on my bx gt? Each bumper has a split on the...
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That's probably the best bet until you find some. Dunno about out there, but Mk1 bumpers seem thin on the ground here, with certain MK2 ones not much...
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Sep 13, 2014 12:07 pm
Change front seats on bx
Replies: 9
by
greendale65 »
Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:25 am
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Hello all, I want to change over the front seats
on my bx , is it done from inside the car.
thanks all.
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My experience so far has been that most Mk1's use allen or cross head screws and bolts where Mk2's use Torx, although there does seem to be a bit of...
9 Replies
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:59 am
glow plugs
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by
barry badger »
Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:14 am
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Before the cold weather arrives i want to improve the starting on my tzd. Last year it was starting ok but after starting it would hunt around and...
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Just take the engine from my tgd, its free and starts/runs perfect even at -5.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:10 pm
tailgate badge removel
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by
greendale65 »
Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:48 am
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Hi all. Anyone ever removed these let me know
how .
Alan :) :)
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If none of that works you might try molybdenum wire - wrap it around tools NOT your finger - it'll have your finger off.
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Last post by electrokid
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:55 pm
TZD coolant change
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by
TizzyD »
Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:33 am
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Hi all I would like to learn how to do a coolant change on my TZD at home but don't really know the first place to start, anyone got a simple step by...
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Got some holts speed flush to do the job but I just wanted to check, I undo this bottom hose
And this top hose
And I open that bleed screw...
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Last post by TizzyD
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:07 pm
Lhm loss into thin air.
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by
DavidRutherford »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:52 pm
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The BX of amazing tattyness is losing LHM. Not a massive amount, but enough that it needs a top up every few months. Only thing I can't tell is where...
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I don't know if i'm doing pseudo-science , but the PAS vent have its tube ok? Because mine hasn't yet and i thought about that:
Car stopped, little...
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:10 am
Radiators - are GTi the same as Turbo D?
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KevR »
Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:16 am
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I'm having trouble tracking down a new radiator for one of the TZDs and I vaguely seem to recall that GTi rads were the same. Can anyone confirm or...
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This one...?
Saw that, but in the absence of a picture it's hard to tell.
Says it's for TRD, but also says it's for 405s etc....
Anyway, I've...
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Last post by KevR
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:57 pm
Oil breather pipe.
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by Mothman » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:40 pm
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Anyone know the part No for this rubber pipe, the one that goes from the rocker box to the base of the oil filler?
Malcolm?
Thanks
Andy
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but still available from citroen at around £13 squid
OE part No.
119249
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut
Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:25 am
Diesel Saloon Fuel Tank Leak
Replies: 4
by
themildbunch »
Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:30 am
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Just noticed diesel pouring out from the nearside rear of my BX this morning when on a camber - Very hard to see where it's coming from up there but...
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When i replaced a new tank on mine, i forgot to connect the breather and i had to lower it for doing this job. I couldn't reach the breather and...
4 Replies
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:30 pm
Wheel bearing gone? T/d
Replies: 21
by
rutter123 »
Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:56 am
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There is a definitive rumbling noise coming up through the chassis, moreso when turning left even the slightest bit, would this mean o/s/f bearing is...
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Struggled for a few hours before trying to remove old bottom ball joints, id rather let someone else have the trouble for a few quid, saves knuckles,...
21 Replies
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:45 pm
Make your own pipe flaring tool
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djoptix »
Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:04 pm
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Found this when trawling the interweb for flaring tools...
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I like that. Have saved the site as there is other useful stuff on there as well.
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Last post by demag
Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:35 am
Bx mk2 PAS racks
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rutter123 »
Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:18 pm
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Are they all the same? Petrol/diesel? Any difference?
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I thought they were all the same.
Andy
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Last post by Mothman
Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:35 pm
The old rattle and clonk
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by
kiwi »
Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:20 pm
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I am assuming drop links? As the main cause of that distinctive rattle and clunk going over bumps etc.
Are they still available? And how easy are...
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Bottom ball joint wear can determine the same clonk, worth checking too.
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:25 am
TXD Turbo that likes to leave coolant puddles
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ost8900 »
Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:48 am
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I've just got my first BX, a 1992 TXD 1.7 Turbo, all was fine for the first 300ish miles, but after a long trip, It's developed a huge and worrying...
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Ordered the part from the Citroën main dealer an hour ago, will fit tomorrow or Friday and see how it goes.
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Last post by ost8900
Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:41 pm
BX warning lights and running issues
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by
classicnut5 »
Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:56 pm
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When I go round a right hand corner my STOP light and hydraulic pressure warning lights come on ont dashboard. I had a Peugeot 405 and if memory...
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Set the height to maximum and whilst running check in the tiny glass marker tube that the float is int middle.
just in case you didnt know
it is...
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Last post by citronut
Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:52 am
Rear wiper...
Replies: 7
by
speedingfine »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:25 pm
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I thought while I was here, I'd thoroughly embarrass myself and ask how the heck you get the rear wiper to function. I can't see a button and I've...
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Afaik the 14E didnt have a wiper.....
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:18 am
Rev counter holder
Replies: 5
by Mothman » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:11 pm
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Took this off my spare n/a diesel engine. Its the holder for the rev counter sensor. Is it common to all diesels including the 1.7 turbo including...
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That is the same as the holder that was on my engine, Some have a different holder lower down on the block (I think its the TD's), & some petrols are...
5 Replies
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Last post by David
Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:58 pm
Rear suspension cylinder
Replies: 12
by
Alfonse »
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:30 pm
First post
Ladies & Gents,
The rear suspension cylinder has failed on 'Rene' the BX and I can't seem to locate a replacement.
1) Does any fellow member have...
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Kev let's sort it out then. You can pm me and I'll act quickly so you can buy the rear suspension bits as a start... And Octobers fine... :)
You...
12 Replies
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Last post by Philip Chidlow
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:30 pm
Parts of Hydraulic - Gasa
Replies: 11
by
Gasa »
Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:57 pm
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Here to put pictures hydraulics of BX. You can view and , I think there is no need to enumerate all the separate parts as they are all already known.
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Great set of pics, thanks!
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:56 am
Rev counter diesel wiring diagram wanted
Replies: 3
by
djm666 »
Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:44 pm
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I have searched the site for info and have had no luck so I decided to post. If someone can help me with a diesel rev counter. I need the wiring...
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The circuit diagram shows the sensor as a coil - which is what I've thought it is rather than a hall sensor. If it's a coil-around-a-magnet, and if...
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Last post by electrokid
Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:17 am
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