excessive fluid returning?
by Alastair » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:15 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
16 Replies
1454 Views
Last post by citronut Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:47 pm
sailed throught the mot!!!
by richie » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:43 pm
First post
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...
Last post
indeed mate. we all brick it when we take our bx in for its test eh!
2 Replies
688 Views
Last post by richie Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:16 pm
sourcing pipes!
by nige » Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:50 pm
First post
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...
Last post
well... its been a tough month of BX spannering.. many thanks to you guys on here i finally have an MOT ! cheers :)
5 Replies
964 Views
Last post by nige Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:58 pm
Changed fuel filter - won't start
by morningglory » Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:18 pm
First post
Feel a bit dumb posting this but anyway- I'm not the most mechanically experienced.
Last post
All the 1.9 n/a engines have bosch pumps & only come with the priming bulb?
5 Replies
641 Views
Last post by Vanny Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:56 am
Over hauling a Doseur / brake compensator valve
by Vanny » Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:56 pm
I've finally got around to overhauling a doseur valve for the BX having had the last remaining seals from Citroen around 6 months ago. The donor came...
0 Replies
2081 Views
Last post by Vanny Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:56 pm
Rear Heated Screen switch
by Tinkley » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:59 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
5 Replies
517 Views
Last post by Tinkley Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:09 am
16 valver
by greendale65 » Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:43 pm
Hello all, The foot brake dosure valve is apparently stuck
0 Replies
369 Views
Last post by greendale65 Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:43 pm
stuck rear sphere
by nige » Sun Dec 28, 2014 1:39 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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,...
23 Replies
2482 Views
Last post by Thread Bear Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:40 am
Steering rack grease
by Mark.T » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:42 am
First post
Hello
Last post
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...
5 Replies
1181 Views
Last post by Tinkley Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:41 am
Pipe flaring tool - SE England
by Dominic » Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:19 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Very helpful - thanks. Think I need to give them a ring.
8 Replies
967 Views
Last post by djoptix Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:19 am
replacing lower engine mount on 1.9 diesel
by kernowtim » Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:17 am
First post
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...
Last post
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...
27 Replies
36615 Views
Last post by KevR Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:00 pm
alternator ?
by cacaolat » Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:24 pm
First post
It has been a while since I visited this forum.
Last post
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...
12 Replies
1025 Views
Last post by Mothman Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:24 am
Brake pedal plunger stuck
by greendale65 » Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:46 pm
First post
Hello all, Anyone done this job.
Last post
what do you mean its stuck ????, i have never seen this before,
5 Replies
677 Views
Last post by greendale65 Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:06 pm
No indicators etc
by kiwi » Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:32 am
First post
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...
Last post
David kindly sent the following information via a PM. It could be very useful to many of us..
28 Replies
1893 Views
Last post by andycadabra Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:14 pm
Front caliper thread stripped, best fix
by rutter123 » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:10 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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...
11 Replies
902 Views
Last post by Defender110 Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:22 pm
The Octopus......
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:04 pm
First post
Anyone know the Citroen part number? Are they now NLA? Thanks in advance.
Last post
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. :)
28 Replies
2744 Views
Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:05 pm
Hydraulic pump problem?
by kieran.l » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:52 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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
1 Replies
664 Views
Last post by citronut Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:23 pm
Coolant level
by pwykes » Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:00 pm
First post
Me again!
Last post
thanks for the reply, its running ok with no bubbles, i will keep an eye on it.
2 Replies
374 Views
Last post by pwykes Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:51 pm
Rotodiesel pump
by pwykes » Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:23 pm
First post
Hello,
Last post
I believe they are interchangable but you will need all the relevant metal pipework to suit.
1 Replies
318 Views
Last post by rutter123 Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:30 pm
Suspension tip re rhc
by Tinkley » Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:15 pm
First post
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,...
Last post
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...
2 Replies
420 Views
Last post by mds141 Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:49 am
T/d top end gasket set
by rutter123 » Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:31 pm
First post
Need rocker cover, manifold etc, but not head gasket, anything still available?
Last post
the head set usually comes without the head gasket for XUD engines, and are still readily available
1 Replies
260 Views
Last post by citronut Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:05 pm
HP leak drama
by Dominic » Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:34 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Thanks for the part numbers Citronut. Having seen the prices, I think brazing is the way. I'll have a look this weekend.
6 Replies
853 Views
Last post by Dominic Fri Jan 02, 2015 2:42 pm
Hydraulic pump and pressure regulator - differences
by KevR » Fri Dec 26, 2014 3:12 pm
First post
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...
Last post
there is a 6+2 pump listed under BX on service citroen, not that i hjave ever seen one though
9 Replies
647 Views
Last post by citronut Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:49 am
Headlights
by Phil Brook » Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:14 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Some (cheap) aftermarket headlamps are rubbish at least here in LHD-land, so I would stick in original Cibie/Valeo if available.
9 Replies
712 Views
Last post by Kaapelimies Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:53 am
GT stickers
by benifotrem1 » Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:56 pm
First post
Hello again,
Last post
I had the one on my bonnet copied and remade.
2 Replies
368 Views
Last post by Tim Leech Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:32 pm
Injector (washer) removal 19D
by kieran.l » Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:06 pm
First post
Hello all,
Last post
I would check the leak off pipe first and the main injector pipe, diesel is very good at traveling in stealth mode.
5 Replies
1179 Views
Last post by Defender110 Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:43 pm
Metal or Plastic Bonnet
by kiwi » Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:02 pm
First post
Bonnet Question
Last post
What Andy says, the plastic one is a lot lighter too.
5 Replies
497 Views
Last post by Tim Leech Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:26 pm
Hydraulic return pipe question
by paulwitchard » Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:44 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Many thanks Malcolm - bang on the money as usual - problem now sorted.
6 Replies
1629 Views
Last post by paulwitchard Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:03 pm
Ticking Speedo
by jackytwoshoes » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:47 pm
First post
My speedo is starting to drive me nuts..
Last post
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...
3 Replies
612 Views
Last post by B-Hive Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:11 am
14RE lower water pump hose?
by speedingfine » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:34 pm
First post
Anyone got a part number? I thought the car had properly expired, was very pleased to find it's just a split hose :)
Last post
so its the bottom rad hose then, if so this should be the OE part No.
6 Replies
727 Views
Last post by citronut Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:18 pm
ABS
by winslo » Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:10 am
First post
Got my BX out the garage last night. First time its been used since 1st October (it started first time)
Last post
I must admit, i'd rather have it than not.
29 Replies
1953 Views
Last post by MULLEY Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:07 pm
Bosh and lucas injectors
by pwykes » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:31 pm
First post
Good day
Last post
Well the way I see it the torque setting of any particular device will depend on four things--
3 Replies
686 Views
Last post by pwykes Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:31 am
Sudden excessive oil consumption t/d
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:42 am
First post
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...
Last post
Certainly sounds like the turbo is FUBAR.
7 Replies
795 Views
Last post by mds141 Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:24 am
Windscreen washer pipe
by ba_barabus » Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:05 pm
First post
Hi guys,
Last post
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...
15 Replies
1754 Views
Last post by MULLEY Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:09 pm
BX diesel 4x4 instrument panel lights locations
by assembled » Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:07 pm
First post
Hi everyone,
Last post
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...
6 Replies
734 Views
Last post by assembled Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:27 pm
Rear arm - too far gone?
by Phil Peters » Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:18 pm
First post
Hi all,
Last post
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...
10 Replies
1027 Views
Last post by Tinkley Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:28 am
BX 16V MATRICS TOP & BOTTOM HOSES
by greendale65 » Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:09 pm
First post
Hello all, Need help on this one where do I get them or what
Last post
Thats who i bought my bulbs off @ , they also do wiper blades @
7 Replies
974 Views
Last post by greendale65 Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:10 pm
17TD Rough running
by Rich » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:37 pm
First post
Hi all.
Last post
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...
4 Replies
709 Views
Last post by Stinkwheel Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:24 pm
Front brake caliper
by pwykes » Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:53 pm
First post
Good day all,
Last post
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...
19 Replies
19372 Views
Last post by pwykes Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:39 am
Blocked crank case breather on petrol BXs.
by Mothman » Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:51 am
First post
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...
Last post
In Finland they adviced (from the importer) to completely remove the mesh, since the oil/water mixture getting there gets frozen and blocks the...
5 Replies
613 Views
Last post by Kaapelimies Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:42 pm
Part number question
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Dec 01, 2014 3:52 pm
First post
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!
Last post
Hi Phil,
6 Replies
624 Views
Last post by citronut Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:19 am
faded parcel shelf
by benifotrem1 » Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:12 am
First post
Hello all,
Last post
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...
14 Replies
2165 Views
Last post by BXImage Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:25 am
Bx 16v top heater matrix hose
by greendale65 » Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:42 pm
Hello all, Any idea where I get one
1 Replies
290 Views
Last post by Vanny Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:09 pm
Heater plugs
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:42 pm
First post
What are this club's recommended brand and part number please? For a TZD Turbo. Ta!
Last post
i prefer NGK
1 Replies
284 Views
Last post by citronut Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:26 am
Heater blower control
by morningglory » Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:09 pm
First post
Hi,
Last post
=D> =D>
13 Replies
836 Views
Last post by Defender110 Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:15 pm
Bx spheres
by greendale65 » Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:13 pm
First post
Hello all, Have to ask can you re- gas the comfort spheres.
Last post
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...
4 Replies
416 Views
Last post by greendale65 Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:48 pm
BX Service time
by ba_barabus » Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:41 pm
First post
Hi guys,
Last post
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...
37 Replies
2838 Views
Last post by Tinkley Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:38 am
Sudden low oil pressure ...... sensor fault?
by mittens » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:02 am
First post
Hello all,
Last post
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
33634 Views
Last post by electrokid Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:07 am
flow distrubution valve
by greendale65 » Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:51 pm
First post
Hello all, Does this do on all Bx models also the
Last post
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,
8 Replies
1111 Views
Last post by greendale65 Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:46 pm
Mysterious Water Leak
by David » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:04 pm
First post
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....
Last post
Thanks for the replies.
11 Replies
1290 Views
Last post by David Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forumcannot reply to topics in this forumcannot edit your posts in this forumcannot delete your posts in this forumcannot post attachments in this forum
