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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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:27 pm
How does a petrol rev counter work on a BX?
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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...
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
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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Last post by Slagtrooper Thu Jun 12, 2014 2:52 pm
Starting Issues Lucas pump???
by 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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Last post by classicnut5 Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:38 pm
Existence of a Fuel Sender Substitute
by 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
by 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!
by 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
by 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.
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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...
by 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
by 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?
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
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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?
by 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
by 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?
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
by 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
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
by 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?
by 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?
by 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
by 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
possble to chip a Tri...replacement Tri
by B-Hive » Sun May 18, 2014 12:36 pm
Hello
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Last post by B-Hive Sun May 18, 2014 12:36 pm
Electrical issues
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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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