Oil breather pipe.
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?
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but still available from citroen at around £13 squid
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Last post by citronut Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:25 am
Diesel Saloon Fuel Tank Leak
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...
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Last post by Slagtrooper Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:30 pm
Wheel bearing gone? T/d
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,...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:45 pm
Make your own pipe flaring tool
by 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
by 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.
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Last post by Mothman Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:35 pm
The old rattle and clonk
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.
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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
by 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
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.
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Last post by citronut Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:52 am
Rear wiper...
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
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...
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Last post by David Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:58 pm
Rear suspension cylinder
by Alfonse » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:30 pm
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Ladies & Gents,
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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... :)
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:30 pm
Parts of Hydraulic - Gasa
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
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
BX front strut top...
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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.
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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...
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
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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?
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
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
by 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
by 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
by 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?.
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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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