Hi, it's the village idiot again
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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(
by 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)
by 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?
by 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
by 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
by 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)
by 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
by 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...
by 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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Last post by citsncycles Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:23 pm
19TRS auto - let the re commissioning begin
by 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
by 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?
by 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.
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
by 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....
by 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
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
by 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
by 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
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
by 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.
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
by 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?
by 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
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
by 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
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
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
by 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
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
by 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 )
by 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
by 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!
by 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
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...
by 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?
by 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.
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
by 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..
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
by 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
by 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?
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.....
by 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
by 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
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.
by 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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