Rev counter diesel wiring diagram wanted
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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
BX front strut top...
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icrc »
Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:23 am
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hello, mate...
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I've heard about a guy in Novi Sad, Serbia who re-conditions front strut tops for 50-60 auros a piece. Some people say that car is slightly stiffer...
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Last post by BXImage
Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:31 pm
BX 14E oil leak
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speedingfine »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:21 pm
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Hi folks
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150c engines/box shared the same sump didnt they? Crankcase to bellhousing gasket? Mine also leaked from the back of the rocker cover as the sloping...
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Last post by rutter123
Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:48 pm
g reg bx abs brakes
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greendale65 »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:14 pm
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Hi all, Again does the g reg bx have ABS
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Lol if it's WTF then no it doesn't have abs and the carbs been replaced .
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:20 am
citroen bx 16 carb
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greendale65 »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:02 pm
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Hello all, Just about to purchase low mileage bx 16 are these a carb job
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Only the very last 1.6 TXI models was available with sfi so most will be a carb.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:19 am
Weeping on high
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RobC »
Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:11 pm
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Hello
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Not really I'm afraid - it could be moving the piston seal past the corrosion on the cylinder, or it could be pushing the fluid past the seals on...
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:17 pm
Fault finding intermittent wiper
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kiwi »
Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:36 am
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Never rains but it poors! Well thats a good way to say suddenly getting a few bugs.
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I posted this before there is no rust on these BXs not like you get in the UK due to a few factors like lack salt on the roads, being inland and high...
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:01 am
Getting it up
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classicnut5 »
Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:22 pm
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Hi, another problem from the technical eejut. When I start up my BX, aside from the previous issues the same 2 lights, STOP and hydraulic warning...
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I have a very good pair of front struts with good return pipes, no leaks or creaks, should you need 1. From a 92 tgd low miles.
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:25 pm
bx windscreen
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greendale65 »
Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:21 pm
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Hi all, Could be getting a spare windscreen next week for my valver
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If green geuine Citroen ones are available I would like to know!
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Last post by Vantman
Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:38 pm
MY BX16V MOT
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greendale65 »
Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:37 pm
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Hello all, Thanks to all of you for your help anyway my car passed mot
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Buy the best you can afford as some cheapies come up a bit too long and dont allow for enough adjustment to set the tracking.
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:18 am
XUD cylinder head bolt question
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citsncycles »
Mon May 06, 2013 4:33 pm
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As some may have read elsewhere (big entry in blog to follow) I'm in the middle of changing the cylinder head on Timex. As part of this I've bought a...
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Yes, these are plastic deformation bolts. Older ones that need retightening were not, I suppose.
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Last post by assembled
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:16 pm
Valve lapping and seat inspection
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assembled »
Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:32 pm
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Hi, I am going through a XUD7TE rebuild and have yet another particular question.
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Thank you for your input.
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Last post by assembled
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:14 pm
Diesel Heavy Fuel Consumption
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kiwi »
Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:50 am
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The last two fill ups (brim to brim) as always I noted fuel consumption had gone from the reasonable (for here) 10-11 miles per litre down to 9.5 and...
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Checked! I am going to see if cold weather factor and hill climbing made a huge differance. Potential those soft winter tyres played a factor as it...
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Last post by kiwi
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:31 am
citro blood leaking from N/S rack boot
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citronut »
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:20 pm
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yep that's what i said,
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Brian
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Last post by citronut
Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:41 am
14 x 6 speedline tyre size
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winslo »
Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:26 pm
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Hi
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The French will not even test a car if it's got different size tyres to those fitted at the factory. You also need identical tyres on each axle. They...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:08 pm
bx SLIDING ROOF
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greendale65 »
Mon Jul 28, 2014 1:42 pm
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Hello all, First thanks to all for helping me on my
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I think that one of the jobs on Timex while I'm underneath will be to go right through the return system - The return pipes from the rear are already...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:38 pm
Valve Springs Part Number Question
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jamescarruthers »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 8:57 am
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Could anyone with access to the correct Citroen manuals please tell me if the valve springs 0952.55 are for the 1.4 litre 150 engine or the later TU...
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Thank you very much Malcom.
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:29 pm
screen wash
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greendale65 »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:44 pm
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Hello all, Just my luck screen wash not working now
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You can by pass the washer spindle and feed the pipe directly to the spray bar on the wiper arm, Ive had a few Bx's like that including the estate.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:58 am
Where to get rear diff seals & rear transfer box seals?
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David »
Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:56 pm
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I need some seals for my BX 4x4. The usual guy I get them off hasn't got any that fit. I need the large one that goes around the propshaft drive in...
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Guys at specialized store should know the right questions to ask and what to offer for such application.
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Last post by assembled
Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:30 pm
Does alternator from 1.6 engine fits in 1.9 Diesel.
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BXBulgaria »
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:57 pm
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Thats the question :) help. [-o<
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ISTR trying the old alternator from my 1987 1.6TRS in a TZD and it didn't fit, but I can't remember why! Probably wrong pulleys. Might still have it...
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Last post by KevR
Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:10 am
Performance differance between the 19 and 16
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mckenzig »
Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:10 am
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I can buy a low milage BX16 manual, and am wondering what differance peformance and economy I would find against a BX19?
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After moving to NZ I have had hardly any experiance of a BX16 other than the one I got for scrap. I would guess due to the roads here and the fact...
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Last post by kiwi
Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:55 am
Not a BX, but Xsara problems.
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David »
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:21 pm
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Hi again all,
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So you see, the forum members were not wide of the mark! Suggesting the Cat and lambda sensors. Good to know you got it sorted. Sounds like the...
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Last post by Tinkley
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:18 pm
BX refused to start, now backfiring
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NeilGP »
Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:45 pm
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Help
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I've got red stuff in both the XM and Timex - the XM because it's what the Westons use, and I put it in Timex after it's thorough flushing as a...
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Last post by citsncycles
Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:41 pm
Torrent of LHM...
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BOB6844 »
Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:58 pm
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..from rear near-side. Parked up asap, foolishly placing suspension lever in lowest position. Jack up, discover unable to remove wheel close to leak....
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Blind guess would be strut walls too, but once you can get it in the air and peer underneath it should be evident! You can jack up the rear of the...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:25 am
High revs
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greendale65 »
Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:03 pm
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Hello all, Can someone tell me, when start the car the revs are to high
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This happens to me periodically too. I think it could indeed be a sticky ICV, or perhaps a faulty throttle position switch.
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:08 pm
4x4 clutch
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barry badger »
Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:14 pm
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I'm debating whether to go to the national this sunday and if so whether to do the clutch on the 4x4 before i go? It really is on its last legs now!...
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Thank you both for your advice/input, I didn't end up going to the national in the end. I haven't done my clutch yet but i'm sure it would have made...
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Last post by barry badger
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:35 pm
please help! my bx suspension wont move up when started.
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richie »
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:59 am
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im totally gutted. if anyone can fix this i will gladly pay them a fair price. i cant move it as theres no brakes. there was a small dreaded green...
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Just love it when a plan comes good!!
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Last post by richie
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:28 pm
Oil breather for BX 16 BDY
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BXImage »
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:21 pm
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I want to change the oil breather on my car (1.6 XU, 65 kW, BDY), so I was wondering if oil breather are same for BX 16 and Peugeot 405/309/205 with...
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this part No. 118045 is not the breather its self, but just the rubber filler neck only
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Last post by citronut
Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:06 pm
How safe?
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Tinkley »
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:24 pm
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Although I've droppped this in the thread below, I thought it might be as well to pop a shot here.
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Thanks once again, freeing the n/s got it to move. Now the fun bit begins!.
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Last post by Tinkley
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:58 am
Body shell at rear sub frame
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Tinkley »
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:13 pm
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Are there any drawings or photos of what the body shell is supposed to look like without the rear sub frame attached? I can find some shots of the...
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The nuts have come off easily!. Least of the problems. Possibly I might end up cold chiselling the steel off the bolts themselves!. I think the...
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Last post by Tinkley
Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:07 pm
Electrical puzzle
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citsncycles »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:19 pm
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Timex started suffering from some electrical issues at the weekend, which kept the participants of the All Ireland Rally entertained as I rigged up...
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I am looking for a replacement ignition switch as the end of the key broke off in it a few months back - luckily the doors and fuel filler are on...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:51 pm
Dropping rear sub frame
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Tinkley »
Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:26 pm
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Is there a definitive guide to dropping the rear sub frame? I know I am going to have to deal with a little er corrosion issue to get through the MOT...
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This was the main reason the tzdt was condemed by previous owner for scrap, the rear out sill had gone along with the inner sill extending up into...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:00 pm
Radiator Hose supply
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Tinkley »
Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:52 pm
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Just thought I'd see if anyone has any recommended radiator hose stockists. We know the 16v has a replacement silicone set available and a couple of...
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It was a couple of years back but last I checked the NA diesel top and bottom hoses were available and that was it.
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Last post by citsncycles
Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:28 pm
Bosch efi specialist needed?.
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rutter123 »
Tue Jul 08, 2014 3:25 pm
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Need someone with Bosch efi experience to come and sort my gti 8v, can anyone recommend a mobile unit near Heathrow, i have tried Boxer motor works...
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Changed coil, but not the ign mod or diz, the diz appears to be working ok ad/ret.
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Jul 11, 2014 10:22 am
Steering rack (PAS) Gaiters
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Tinkley »
Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:13 pm
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Where can you get steering rack gaiters from? The originals ie Citroen ones are still available but seem a bit pricey. Are there decent patterna...
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but both types, OE and replacements are thermoplastics, just one type has more plastisizer in the compound. Almost certainly one of the synthetic...
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Last post by citronut
Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:07 pm
my sun roofs gone
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greendale65 »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:06 pm
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Ok. Don't laugh my sun roof came off while was in travel completely gone,
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Ok. Don't laugh . [-o 16v
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Last post by jeremyC5
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:15 pm
Hydraulic Diagnosis
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maxgreenwood »
Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:13 pm
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So the 19trs engine is a bit more healthy after a coolant flush any running nicely with nice new clean oil.
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Well the flexis look ok on quick inspection altho need better light.
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:59 pm
Safe working under bx
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patersom10 »
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:23 pm
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Need to do some bits under my 16v tomorrow, just wanted to check correct procedure for safety. Don't want to join the list !
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Wow. I never knew about that intermediate trick. Almost worth getting another BX now just to experiment!
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Last post by Dollywobbler
Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:27 pm
How does a petrol rev counter work on a BX?
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David »
Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:09 pm
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I was having a mess with a petrol clock the other day. On the diesel it has live, neutral & 2 sensor wires. One of these goes to the sensor hole in...
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Thanks for the replies. The clock was out of a 1990 (H reg) car, so I assume its the newer type. I don't have any more battery chargers or other 12V...
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Last post by David
Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:14 pm
Drive shaft - what's happened here?
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Phil Peters »
Thu May 08, 2014 10:50 am
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Hi all,
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the previous owner (ex Citroen mechanic) tightened up the nut on 5th gear back in 1998 at 95k miles. I'm now on 152k miles so perhaps this needs...
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Last post by KevR
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:54 pm
BX 14 RE Home
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blobbyknobby »
Sat Jun 21, 2014 6:30 pm
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Hi,
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This is the green car right? Is it not a BX14TE?
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:52 am
door card membrane / sound deadening
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themildbunch »
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:12 am
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I need to strip down some doors on my BX and other interior areas for some welding soon and remembering the state of the door membrane wondered...
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Yes, thanks - I just remembered about laminate underlay. I'm sure I read that one this forum somewhere years ago... You can get a big roll from Ikea...
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Last post by themildbunch
Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:11 am
Help! clutch cable
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quirky »
Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:55 pm
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Hi, I hope you guys can help. I bought a shed of a BX (but road worthy). Driving it home about 5 miles from my house pushed the clutch pedal in and...
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Wow, what a great forum!
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Last post by electrokid
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:45 am
Lhm tank cap y piece
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Vince Pepper »
Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:48 pm
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Has anyone got a new or good used y piece that fits the low pressure return pipes to the lhm cap, or an alternative fix ?
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Cant remember which car its on but there was a pretty good modification made. In the morning will have a look and post a picture on the facebook page.
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Last post by kiwi
Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:31 am
What are your most useful tools...
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themildbunch »
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:58 pm
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Having been doing some nastier BX jobs recently I've come to love and find work much easier with a few key tools... Here's my favourite few to stop...
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Second the Bahco 1/4 socket set, nice tight sockets and good steel. Having just broken a cheapo ratchet trying to get an outboard motor casing...
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Last post by David
Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:35 pm
bx 16v exhaust not available
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greendale65 »
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:03 pm
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Hello all, I'm stuck where do I get the exhaust system for my
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I discovered that the 8V GTI exhaust downpipe has a different bend in it to the 16V device.
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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:29 am
mixed wheel widths
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themildbunch »
Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:15 pm
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Due to some nasty potholes and the lack of cheap or any Speedlines at the moment, I'm contemplating using my two good 5.5J wheels on the rear of my...
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As far as legal goes, C&U doesn't state required tyre/rim widths. So, yes it's legal providing each axle carries the same size.
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Last post by JayW
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:22 pm
Suspension Clip Removal Tool
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Vanny »
Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:51 pm
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So this thread in the general part of the forum reminded me to share this picture with the community, it doesn't seem to exist on the internet...
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it's chaos in there again :(
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:56 pm
Sun roof replacement
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greendale65 »
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:10 am
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Hello all, Can someone tell me my sun roof has a lot of rust around the frame
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Tip: Some sunroof cassettes are not inter changeable..
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Last post by B-Hive
Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:54 pm
Changing automatic gearbox oil
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by Mothman » Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:00 pm
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Is this a difficult job? Can anyone tell me where the drain plug is as ive decided to change Gloria's fluids.
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Thinking about it again, sorry for resurrecting the topic:
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Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:52 pm
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