Starting Issues Lucas pump???
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classicnut5 »
Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:39 pm
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I Have just had a used Lucas diesel fuel pump fitted, which at least is leak free. I also had a new timing belt fitted. My problem is that my 1900...
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Will check, think it's only when it's warm. Old pump leaked diesel bad but car ran perfect. Another pump fitted and now problems starting but no...
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Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:38 pm
Existence of a Fuel Sender Substitute
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Slagtrooper »
Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:11 am
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I'm thinking about it.
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Exactly part nº 2.
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:09 pm
Front strut return pipes
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rutter123 »
Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:13 am
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The front strut return pipes are badly leaking/perished, what bore pipe is it? Gti8v.
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A mate has a small set of those that I use whenever I have to do them.
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:38 pm
Fixed the front return pipes, afew more to do!
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BxTZDkyle »
Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:07 pm
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As you expect fixing one problem arrises several more.
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That great thanks! Its likely tu be the rubber as most of the others on the car are shot :)
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Last post by BxTZDkyle
Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:52 pm
Burst Hydraulic Pipe
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David »
Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:06 am
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Hi all, As most of you know I collected Mulley's car for parts a few weeks ago.
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If the leak is on a straight piece of pipe and if you can get the area very well cleaned up then you could try binding with a metal tape such as......
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Last post by electrokid
Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:13 am
More Oil Leaks & More Questions.
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David »
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:28 am
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Hi Again All.
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with the height corrector it is possible to replace the rubbery bits in situe,
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Last post by citronut
Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:21 am
faulty supsension pump????? and if so has anyone got a spare
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richie »
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:36 pm
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ok, i had a problem with my supension not going up at all when starting. today me and my pal finally got around to trying to fix it. the outcome we...
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Petrol or diesel, different pumps.
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Last post by jeremyC5
Sat Jun 07, 2014 1:26 pm
Clutch Cable Pedal Securing Clip
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themildbunch »
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:32 am
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Thought I'd spend yesterday afternoon swapping my pedal box over as it's split badly... I knew this wasn't a quick job due to access but I tackled it...
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As I needed the car and couldn't put a new cable in at the time I've left the cable located at the pedal box end but unsecured... This actually seems...
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Last post by Defender110
Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:09 pm
Octopus
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Phil Brook »
Wed May 28, 2014 2:04 pm
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Does anyone know where if at all I can get a new octopus? My mechanic has treid but no luck and so is having to repair the existing with new tubing....
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Pm'd
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:02 am
Were to buy hydraulic pipes?
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womble3go »
Wed May 28, 2014 11:19 pm
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Hi, Hoping that some one can help me I need to replace the supply pipe to the steering rack on my 93 bx not at any help from the dealers as the car...
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Bond Engineering are the manufacturer
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:39 pm
CITROEN BX SPHERES
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greendale65 »
Tue May 06, 2014 9:59 am
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Hello all, Up to now this forum has been very helpful thanks to all
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I have a set of alloys with Michelin 170 / 65 R 365, however some have spite on them,
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Last post by Stephen C
Sat May 31, 2014 6:07 pm
Rear Sphere Removal
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kiwi »
Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:10 am
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It had to happen eventually.
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C5 spheres are more expensive than the traditional green bombs. I'd be interested in knowing the part number for those c5 spheres that you've fitted...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri May 30, 2014 6:10 pm
Help for a newbie! BX Spheres and Soft ride...
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blobbyknobby »
Mon May 26, 2014 10:49 pm
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just bought this
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If the suspension is soft then I wouldn't worry about it.
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Last post by citronut
Wed May 28, 2014 8:32 am
harsh ride
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stevieb »
Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:31 pm
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i have a bx19 txd and just lately the ride seem very harsh....feels like every bump comes crashing through the car. there seems to be lots of travel...
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I've actually got off my arse and got something done about it.....there is no way I could muck about under the car or move it to my hard standing...
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Last post by stevieb
Tue May 27, 2014 11:25 pm
Hesitating 1991 BX19 TZI - Canister purge electrovalve?
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TZI »
Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:06 pm
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Last week, 10 miles from home, my TZI started to stutter. Losing power and then picking up again. The diagnostic light was coming on or going out...
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Rare car! Estate version of mine.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue May 27, 2014 9:27 pm
Pressure reg and fdv swap done- issues
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maxgreenwood »
Thu May 15, 2014 3:30 pm
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How difficult is it to swap over a pressure regulator?
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Probably easier to move the steering column, but either way not a fun job!
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Last post by David
Tue May 27, 2014 5:33 pm
Gti 8v Airflow Meter Jetronic broken spring?
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rutter123 »
Mon May 26, 2014 10:38 am
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Had the AFM off yesterday to fit a new filter, noticed whilst checking the op of the flap a definate scraping sound inside the unit, tho the flap...
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It's only a light spring anyway, but it's been a while since I worked on a flapper type so can't recall exactly how little resistance there should...
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Last post by Way2go
Tue May 27, 2014 4:31 pm
BX 14 TU engine - exhaust question
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Stinkwheel »
Sun May 25, 2014 4:52 pm
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Are any of you good folks familiar with a 14 tu engined front exhaust down pipe?
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Thanks folks for the very helpful replies. The issue is I thought it would be a gearbox bolt. They don't fit and I think it's been previously drilled...
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Last post by Stinkwheel
Sun May 25, 2014 10:15 pm
Help, crank no start 16v
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patersom10 »
Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:03 pm
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So having put everything back together this weekend after changing my head gasket she won't start. I have replaced spark plugs, coil, there all good....
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So having not sold my 16v, I have been tinkering with it.
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Last post by Low Expectations
Sat May 24, 2014 2:01 pm
Knackered gearbox - anything worth saving, or scrap it?
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KevR »
Fri May 23, 2014 7:55 pm
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Like it says in the title really. TZD, fifth gear disappeared, stripped the shaft not just the gear, so basically scrap. 200,000 miles on it as...
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Ta for that - the plastic clutch shaft bushes are knackered unfortunately, and they're so cheap new anyway it's hardly worth the bother, especially...
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Last post by KevR
Sat May 24, 2014 12:07 pm
Starting Issues
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Low Expectations »
Thu May 22, 2014 9:02 pm
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Hi all. Hope someone can help me with a problem on Dualatron (1990 1.6 TRS). Turn key to start. Starts fine. Runs for a few seconds then dies. Turn...
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Manual choke conversions are still available on ebay for Weber or Solex.
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Last post by demag
Sat May 24, 2014 7:07 am
Rear Screen availablity?
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Tinkley »
Wed May 21, 2014 11:57 am
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Well I suppose it had to happen. Some nasty oik smashed the rear screen on the Athena. Leaving brick dust everywhere... the other 5 cars parked on...
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Result - new rear screen now fitted.
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Last post by Tinkley
Fri May 23, 2014 12:22 pm
preventing dirt ingress when working on hydraulics
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maxgreenwood »
Mon May 19, 2014 3:25 pm
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what do people use to plug hydraulic pipes so prevent dirt ingress? I've been improvising by cutting pieces of sponge.
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i'm swapping the pressure reg and FDV = v big job - compared to what i'm used to anyway. Pipes everywhere. Suprisingly easy to work out where they...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu May 22, 2014 11:07 am
spark plugs
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rutter123 »
Sat May 17, 2014 9:04 pm
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these are the plugs from the gti, as they came out from l-r, 1 and 3 lean? your thoughts.
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Hold on my non fuel injection 1.6 runs at 0.15% CO.... according to the MOT station and I have even had lower scores...
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Last post by Tinkley
Wed May 21, 2014 10:17 am
front windscreen
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greendale65 »
Sat May 17, 2014 8:02 pm
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Hello all, I'm still waiting for my windscreen
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Or get a new windscreen via your insurance company & just pay the excess (mine was £75), it of course needs to be damaged in order to qualify rather...
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Last post by MULLEY
Tue May 20, 2014 8:26 pm
What does this pipe do?
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adamskibx »
Mon May 19, 2014 7:04 pm
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Hi - I just prepared my car for it's journey to the new owners house and noticed a split rubber pipe which leads from below the carb to after the air...
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OK, thanks, well the botch seemed to do the trick and it idled well with it connected up.
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Last post by adamskibx
Tue May 20, 2014 8:06 pm
Autobox oil dipstick: Where can i find?
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Slagtrooper »
Mon May 05, 2014 4:15 pm
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Researching here on my town is almost impossible - Stores, junkyards, etc.
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Last week i were talking with demag about my problem and he sent lovely images for me.
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Last post by Slagtrooper
Mon May 19, 2014 2:04 pm
Weird LHM leak at axles plus leak at accumulator
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ritmo »
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:28 pm
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Next issue.
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If I still have fast tick times, am I right thinking that the accumulator is also leaking internally and I would need to replace all the seals as...
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Last post by citronut
Sun May 18, 2014 5:09 pm
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Last post by B-Hive
Sun May 18, 2014 12:36 pm
Electrical issues
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ritmo »
Mon May 12, 2014 12:18 am
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Thanks all for responses to my Turbo and axle leak issues. However, I'm having trouble getting past the first hurdle which is stopping me look...
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Glad you're getting there! I've had problems with Bosch batteries in the past, failing well before they should. Might just have been unlucky, but I...
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Last post by KevR
Sat May 17, 2014 1:11 pm
TXi starting problems
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Eric Brough »
Thu May 15, 2014 5:51 pm
Just to follow up on my recent thread on fuel filters.
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Last post by Eric Brough
Thu May 15, 2014 5:51 pm
4x4 gear ratios
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barry badger »
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:09 pm
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I plan to overhaul the gearbox in my 4x4 soonish, whilst i'm at it i would like to alter the gears to bring the revs down, more for noise than fuel...
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This sounds good - looks like I'm now in the market for a TD 5th gear (or similar) for my 4x4.
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Last post by citsncycles
Wed May 14, 2014 11:57 pm
bx windscreen
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greendale65 »
Sat May 10, 2014 8:09 pm
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Hello all, Can anyone come up with a answer, front windscreen has
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Will let you all know , the auto windscreen man brought the wrong screen
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Last post by greendale65
Sun May 11, 2014 3:22 pm
Wheel Bearing Crisis
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Dominic »
Thu May 08, 2014 4:39 pm
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What could be a more satisfactory way of spending my (single) day off this week, than closetting myself in the shed and doing the front wheel...
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This is one of those things where I like to rescue a couple of spare hubs from a scrapper, fit new bearings and ball joint at my leisure, then change...
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Last post by KevR
Sun May 11, 2014 1:03 pm
BX 16V IDLES TO HIGH
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greendale65 »
Fri May 09, 2014 5:32 pm
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Hello all, My bx 16v idles to high then another time it ticks
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Check the above plus splits in all the hoses and TPS on the throttle body.
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Last post by Mike P
Fri May 09, 2014 6:11 pm
removing windscreen safely
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B-Hive »
Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:10 pm
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Hi ya all
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That's true Kevan: if it is silicone based it should decompose but other chemistry may just melt and re-bond: I don't know what kinds of adhesive are...
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Last post by electrokid
Fri May 09, 2014 9:10 am
front elec windows relay
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maxgreenwood »
Tue May 06, 2014 11:07 pm
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The front windows on the TXS don't work, and the fuse seems ok. The relay was hot and scorched looking. I replaced it with the coolant fan switch one...
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Thanks David
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu May 08, 2014 11:23 am
Hi, it's the village idiot again
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Xen »
Tue May 06, 2014 5:00 pm
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How can I tell what HP/kv my elderly (1989) BX is - I am trying desperately to find some parts online, and the websites just keep asking me more and...
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Though slightly confused as to why your entire post above just repeats exactly what i'd stated! :?
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Last post by citronut
Wed May 07, 2014 8:45 pm
TXi / TZi Fuel filter orientation and fuel flow arrangement
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Eric Brough »
Sat May 03, 2014 2:39 pm
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I've just replaced the fuel filter on my 16TXi. The filter has an arrow on it indicating the direction of flow. It will only fit in one way round...
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This results in the fuel filter having to be installed with its arrow facing AGAINST the flow of fuel. Ho. Hum.
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Last post by citronut
Tue May 06, 2014 6:33 pm
rear subframe mounts
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themildbunch »
Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:41 pm
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Thought I'd have a look at the rear subframe mounts under the plastic fascia today on my estate....
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The foam is further up in the C post, just below the latch pin. I've seen rot in the sub frame mount spread from both the rear end of the sill, and...
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue May 06, 2014 5:48 am
alloys
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classicnut5 »
Sat May 03, 2014 8:30 pm
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Anybody know if alloys from a Citroen Xsara will fit a BX please?
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Yes they should fit ok, as will 306/ZX and Xantia ones.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun May 04, 2014 10:44 am
Turbo problems/replacement/improvements
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ritmo »
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:10 pm
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Hi,
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Looks like the best thing to do is get the unit out and have a good check of it. I guess pretty much any mechanical turbo could be used given the...
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Last post by ritmo
Sat May 03, 2014 9:04 am
Front sidelights..... Not working :o(
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oilybox »
Fri May 02, 2014 9:28 pm
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Hi all, ...My 1.9Diesel BX's front sidelights refuse to work, I've tried new bulbs, (they were working ok, but the bulbs blew), there IS power at the...
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Aha!..... That would explain a lot!.... A previous owner fitted some L.E.D. Daytime Running Lights, the wires of which had worn through their...
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Last post by oilybox
Sat May 03, 2014 1:25 am
How do you (email from a fellow BX'er)
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Tim Leech »
Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:39 am
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Reply-To: J HAWES
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Tahnks Vanny.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri May 02, 2014 9:57 am
Flat Accumulator?
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steelcityuk »
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:13 am
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Hi all, let me run this past you and see what you think.
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I wasn't intending to recommend it as a regular task to do, which on re-reading it seems like I may have been.
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Last post by citronut
Thu May 01, 2014 7:36 am
Speedo Cable Fix
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Ian_Fearn »
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:46 am
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I've no idea if this sort of thing has been posted before but hopefully it'll be of some use to somebody.
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I repaired mine and refitted today only to find it still doesn't work. Tomorrow I'll split it at the joint and spin the top section while an observer...
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Last post by demag
Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:06 pm
Solex carb choke adjustment
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demag »
Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:59 pm
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I'm a bit stuffed here. I refurbed the carb with the service kit and it is dry now and the car drives quite well. However when I start the engine...
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I got it all reset tonight. Fast tickover is 1500 rpm now but when it slowed down it was nearly stalling so I had to bring the normal tickover back...
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Last post by demag
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:43 pm
Tell me about racks (steering ones)
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djoptix »
Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:36 pm
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Just wondering about converting to non-PAS - not because I think there's anything wrong with PAS but it's one of those things recommended for better...
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The 14's do have light steering for a manual setup, but that's because the TU weighs feck all and the tyres are exceptionally skinny!
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:20 pm
caliper grease
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barry badger »
Sun Apr 27, 2014 4:59 pm
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I've just fitted two reconditioned calipers to the front of my tzd, i would like to put some grease under the piston dust covers.
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here is price and part No. from citroen dealer
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Last post by citronut
Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:37 pm
Anyone ever...
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Stinkwheel »
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:56 am
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Dropped a fuel tank on a BX14?
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Miraculously yes. I heard a couple of large bangs as it broke free, followed by a flapping sound which was the back bumper where the end mount had...
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Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:23 pm
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