19TRS auto - let the re commissioning begin
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:58 pm
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So I took delivery of this 19TRS yesterday (got it recovered). Nice to see it again in the flesh, needs a good old clean and a bit of welding....
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Decided to change the accumulator before flushing coolant/oil as tick time was faster than once a second. So got a good one on there and.. No change...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:46 pm
Warning lights and buzzer absent post dash refitting
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frog »
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:14 am
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Okay what did I forget (or break)?
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Okay, took some photos of the cars together last night as seen in the Gallery section and got the rear brake lights working by fettling around at the...
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Last post by frog
Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:14 pm
Are Height Correctors standard?
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demag »
Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:36 pm
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As above or are there various ones for different models?
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Oh thanks Malcolm never even heard of that site before.
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Last post by citronut
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:43 am
Rubber fuel pipe hoses.
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by Mothman » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:38 am
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Does anyone know the diameters of the 2 rubber fuel pipe hoses that run from the sender and return? Think i am going to have to replace the sections...
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No wurries! :)
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Last post by JayW
Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:15 pm
Dead electric windows - advice needed on where to check
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citsncycles »
Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:43 am
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Got home Saturday and went to shut the windows on Timex and both were dead - had to run leads from the battery to the motors in the end!
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If both sides have failed I can't see it being broken wires. I have looked at the wiring of the windows & the way the switches are set up, they send...
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Last post by David
Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:03 pm
BX 2.0 CT Turbo, it begins....
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Tim Leech »
Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:43 pm
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I have this daft idea of fitting a XU10Te from a Xantia Activa/406 or XM CT to a BX, WTF in fact, is it stupid amounts of work or is it possible.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread. I harbor ambitions of putting a HDi into my XM but that pales compared to this project. Having owned a XM TCT I was...
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Last post by steelcityuk
Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:54 pm
Hope for the BX 4x4
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by
Brian King »
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:28 pm
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I have been talking to engineers about the 4x4 spline self-destruct tendency. I have a 4x4 and the splines sheared about 3 years ago. I had to buy a...
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This is the solution recommended by Philhod who has gone so far as to make a working jig with the offending shafts in it. We are waiting for a quote...
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Last post by Brian King
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:30 am
Cleaning carb jets
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maxgreenwood »
Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:35 pm
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What is the best way ? Do I need to take off carb or do they unscrew or something?
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Need to change coolant too, the swampiest rustyist I've ever seen!
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Last post by electrokid
Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:23 am
Alternator swap
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kiwi »
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:52 pm
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Any issues that anyone can think of with using the Alternator from a 19TZS aircon model to replace the alternator in my TXD (diesel)?
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Might have to put a couple photos up on the FB page
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Last post by kiwi
Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:51 pm
Heater blower resistor fault
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by
rutter123 »
Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:27 am
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The heat sink type jobby that sits in the fan blower housing, mine has an intermittent fault somewhere inside its plastic housing, i guess a dry or...
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The problem seems to have fixed itself overnite, after re-assembling everything it refused to work on sat afternoon, sunday morning switched on...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:29 am
Speedo Cable Part Numbers
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MULLEY »
Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:36 pm
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Does anyone know what the part numbers are for these?
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Sorry! Wrong thread.
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Last post by Vantman
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:54 pm
Wiring diagram for glowrelay.
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by
Rc00047 »
Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:31 pm
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Hi. Are the someone who have diagram for the glowrelay? 1.7td. I have changed my petrol engine with an diesel and there are wires that are missing....
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No worry. Found a way to make it work :P
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Last post by Rc00047
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:15 am
Gearbox Issues
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JayW »
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:05 pm
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Having issues with the gearbox on the Athena, a bit of stick wobble in most gears but most significantly 4th.
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I was thinking engine mounts myself, does the gearbox have mounts as well?
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:12 pm
Hoses?
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demag »
Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:14 am
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Is it still possible to get hoses? The top rad hose on the TGS feels very firm and un-flexible.
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The top rad hose on the TGS feels very firm and un-flexible.
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Last post by electrokid
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:44 am
maintenance spray
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rutter123 »
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:21 pm
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found this in my local Scania Truck Centre, not seen it before, their own workshops use it and only £2.16 a can, seems to do the job ok but can see...
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We've had some of that before through our local factor. Can't remember what I paid but it was quite cheap. Seemed to work as well as any other...
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Last post by Kitch
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:15 am
Distributer oil leak
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demag »
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:31 pm
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I assume this will be the o ring. Are they easy to get hold of? It's not pumping out but running down onto the thermostat.
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Looking again I noticed the leak appears to be coming from the top of the pump where the swage line is. Petrol maybe? There's always been a petrol...
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Last post by demag
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:59 pm
Replacing Front Foglights
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by
bussell »
Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:13 pm
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Hi,
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PM sent!
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Last post by citsncycles
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:11 pm
Spark Plugs
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by
demag »
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:32 pm
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I have found a brand new set of NGK BCPR6ES plugs I didn't know I'd got. According to the NGK ref chart the correct one for the 1600 engine is...
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Thanks Malcolm.
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Last post by demag
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:21 pm
Dexron ll atf
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demag »
Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:22 pm
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I bought some new Dexron ll for the auto box today.
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With dealer networks I think it's even worse than that. I've been hearing about main dealers round here that are walking away from the manufacturer...
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Last post by citsncycles
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:25 pm
Clutch change gti 8v
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rutter123 »
Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:45 pm
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Not done a petrol before, done a few diesels, are they much the same to do? do i need to completely remove the o/s driveshaft or leave in situ...
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job done, no real probs apart from getting the mounting stud out of the gearbox (that was real tight), took about 6 hours including several tea stops...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:58 pm
central locking puzzle
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citsncycles »
Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:54 pm
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Timex's central locking started playing up this weekend, and not the usual refusal to work at all.
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well i never,
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Last post by citronut
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:41 pm
were'z the rear wiper relay hiding ( now sorted thanks )
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citronut »
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:39 pm
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i cant find the rear wiper relay on my 92 TZD,
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SORTED
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Last post by citronut
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:12 pm
water ingress, was it ever concluded
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citronut »
Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:53 am
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firstly were is the thread regarding water entering the rear half of the car, boot area and rear seat and foot wells,
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Probably not this but on the Xm a lot of mystery leaks were traced back to the roof aerial mounting.
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Last post by demag
Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:19 pm
Ergh! Clutch cable help!
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JayW »
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:24 pm
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Changed the box & clutch today and took the opportunity to swap over to the lever operated fork rather than the existing push-pin type.
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here are all the cable part No.'s listed on service citroen
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Last post by citronut
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:33 pm
High pressure pump thread
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by
reliant »
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:08 pm
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hello
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Crazy, well done and good luck with it. As others have said keep us posted.
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Last post by Defender110
Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:06 pm
Wrong gearbox transplant...
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JayW »
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:44 pm
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Does anyone posess enough information to foretell the effects of fitting a Valver gearbox to my 1600?
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Instead of my valver box i managed to pick up a cheap low-miles n/a diesel box from a ZX, hll of a difference!
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Last post by JayW
Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:25 am
Good oil/additive?
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maxgreenwood »
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:55 pm
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Well the 16 Txs is running nice now, adjusted the waxstat to cure its initial lumpy running.
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As mike says use a fair quality oil and keep it fresh, I use semi synth from work as its cheap but dont go for anything lower than a 10w/40.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:09 am
drivers door card removal.
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by
greendale65 »
Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:48 pm
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Ok you bx's. My next job is to remove door card to replace electric
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once the door card is prized away around the sides and bottom edges you need to raise it upwards to release it from the door mirror clip which it...
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Last post by Defender110
Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:22 pm
electric fuel pump
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rutter123 »
Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:08 pm
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should the electric fuel pump run at a constant pitch/whirring, as mine sounds fine whilst its priming up but once the engine is running the pitch...
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Yes im sure a garage would be particularly pleased to take a few hundred pounds from you for what is a relatively simple job, asides that i would...
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:08 pm
Rear arm bearings, nearly halfway there..
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by
maxgreenwood »
Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:44 pm
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I picked up my 'new' 16TXS yesterday and took to the garage for its MOT. New rear discs and pads, some welding on front wheel arch, but 'a pretty...
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Yes I would think so. Followed the advice on the technical FAQ page on here. Grease goes inside the plastic tube.
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:04 pm
engine idles like a diesel
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greendale65 »
Thu Mar 27, 2014 5:39 pm
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Ok. Yes I love my bx 16v what it is I don't know, something about these cars anyway
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Engine idles like a diesel so it's ticking like a Cartier then :wink: :D
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Last post by Defender110
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:20 am
gti 8v hesitation at low rpm
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rutter123 »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:54 pm
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although running well and the idling probs now sorted, there is still a little hesitation between 1500-2500rpm, def not a misfire, if it's foot to...
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manufactured by RTG, its not identical to the o/e fitment but similar, rated at 3.0bar, is a universal type, fits inside the rubber boot ok, also...
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Mar 30, 2014 2:06 am
Can it make a difference?
Replies: 37
by
Philip Chidlow »
Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:36 am
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I just added a specified dose of Millers Diesel Power Eco Max to a full tank of Total's diesel, and even after 20 miles the result is noticeable....
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I need to revisit this veggie oil bizz.
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Last post by Thread Bear
Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:47 am
What a lovely day.....
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rutter123 »
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:57 pm
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....for the clutch to go, thought it felt a little heavy.
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Sorry mistype! I stripped the rear brakes and reassembled when I'd finished the rear arm bearings. Got rid of the sticking at low speeds- I recommend...
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:02 pm
Sphere Recharge
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demag »
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:33 pm
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Is there anyone within about 50 miles of Birmingham who could do a recharge? They're not flat but getting a touch firm and it would be nice to get it...
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Since the pot holes have got so bad around here recently and my spheres are a little old I've been playing around with them and trying to decide...
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Last post by themildbunch
Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:09 pm
Front strut tops rust
Replies: 23
by
kieran.l »
Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:55 pm
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Was looking for the strut returns so that I could put LHM into the creaking struts but discovered something more scary in the process :shock: The...
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Don't know of any that have failed yet. I've seen a few pics of badly rusted strut heads though.
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Last post by mds141
Thu Mar 27, 2014 12:38 am
DRIVERS ELECTRIC WINDOW.
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greendale65 »
Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:20 pm
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:) Hello, My window does not stop when getting to close wants to
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I think Dollywobbler is referring to Bussel's post, as I can't see any symptoms of the OP which would be caused by a motor problem. My guess is that...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:52 pm
rear end return pipes - help!
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by
tim »
Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:36 pm
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Just been having a long and fruitless struggle to get the White Ones' right-hand rear suspension strut to hold fluid. Failed completely....but by...
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were the two rear to front plastic seepage return pipes go into the octapusssy, one is slightly bigger in diameter than the other,
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Last post by citronut
Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:37 pm
Second Rear Window Switches?
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by
David »
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:37 pm
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Hi again all.
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Let me know how you get on with that modification to the windows. I also have a TXD and thought about this.
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:24 am
Headlamp covers
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demag »
Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:39 pm
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Are there rubber covers fitted to the rear of the headlamps? The back of the bulbs are open on the auto and there is condensation in the o/s headlamp.
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Its only the o/s so will have a look thanks.
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Last post by demag
Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:26 pm
Ride height on start up.
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by
tranentbx »
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:47 am
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Hi,
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I also know I've run it very low on fluid a couple of times.
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:52 pm
diesel leak corroded fuel pipe
Replies: 49
by
nige »
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:00 pm
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So a few years a go my fuel pipe corroded in the middle - i chopped it out and replaced with fuel hose. Now the inevitable has happened its corroded...
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I've popped some old engine oil into the fuel tank after i gave the txd a service, didn't notice whether it ran any better or not, it did smoke...
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:38 pm
rear suspension strut - Panic over!
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maxgreenwood »
Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:25 pm
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i think the piston may have come out of the suspension cylinder last night before i removed the rear arm - how do i get it back in? Maybe it hasn't...
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Panic over, eased back in nicely with a bit of leverage :D
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Last post by maxgreenwood
Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:48 pm
So. Speedo cables.....I might need one.
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demag »
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:06 pm
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What is the situation with these? Are they available anywhere?
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I've not noticed that demist issue but then it's probably okay anyway when you've got the two fan set-up. :D
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Last post by Way2go
Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:07 am
Upgrading instruments
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classicnut5 »
Mon Mar 17, 2014 4:30 pm
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I have just bought a 1987 RD Break estate and have a non working analogue clock. This irritates me so I have options. Fix clock? Replace with another...
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Thanks for that. I will have to look for a replacement clock I think. The rest sounds like extremely fiddly work, beyond my skills. Do you know where...
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Last post by RxBX
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:50 pm
bx rear console cutter bin.
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greendale65 »
Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:35 pm
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Hi :) , Does clutter bin at the rear of console lift of with screw driver I am fitting a center arm rest. rgds Alan :D :D )
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It should just pull out but you may need to give it some persuation with a screwdriver.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:37 pm
Migual 1.6 Auto, removing alarm leads to comatosed car.
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Thread Bear »
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:04 pm
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As I suspected the alarm system on this car is giving trouble. It keeps going inert. So today I had a look at removing it from the car. The first...
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Left Dizzy alone as no reason to fiddle. But it sounds unfix-able if it fails. I made my own ignaro for the strokers (Messerschmitt/Goggomobil) as it...
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Last post by Thread Bear
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:43 am
gti 8v throttle body wanted
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rutter123 »
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:28 am
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looks as tho the top butterfly is bent or has been apart in the past and damaged as it does not close fully, even with the TPS removed and the idle...
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Moved to the for sale & wanted section...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:53 am
Clocks
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Dollywobbler »
Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:14 pm
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The analogue clock in the RD's isntrument binnacle doesn't work. Furthermore, it makes a bloody horrible noise. Has anyone ever tried to fix one?...
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Again Ian, theres plenty of the right sort of clocks at alan Goodyears, the clock on my RD does work, and is silent but looses a few minutes here and...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:49 am
Gearbox pivot arm/bushes
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KevR »
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:38 pm
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Right then....
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These were proper Irwin Vise Grips - albeit small ones. Absolutely no sign that the pin wanted to move at all...
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Last post by KevR
Sat Mar 15, 2014 3:55 pm
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