BX Service time
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- BXpert
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Re: BX Service time
I drive 5W40 full syntethic (Total Quartz9000 or Yacco VX600 or VX1000) in all my BX's, Xantias, 2CV and lawn mowers (both B&S and a Hatz diesel). With no problems, and they even start at the wintertime
BX 4x4 estate, several BX Van's and some more normal estates in Finland.
Re: BX Service time
Do you have a Webasto engine heater fitted?
Mark Smith
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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Re: BX Service time
Right finally got to look at this today. The distributor cap is a red/brown/orange colour. I couldn't see any names or part numbers on it and with light fading I didn't want to start removing it.
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The colour is not important, the shape will tell you if it is either Ducellier or Bosch, and for fun there are two versions of either one AFAIK....
Best thing is to let the supplier see the part if possible, assuming replacement. If not make a good part dimensioned sketch of the item. In my experience worth changing every 25-30k miles along with rotor arm to keep the spark/timing good. There is a little too much pitting on both the rotor arm and the insides of the cap where the takeoffs are, when the items are past best. I've known them work on some cars till 100k but the state of them was dire and eventually the car won't start. Replacement helps your fuel economy so worth doing as you get it back in petrol costs.
Best thing is to let the supplier see the part if possible, assuming replacement. If not make a good part dimensioned sketch of the item. In my experience worth changing every 25-30k miles along with rotor arm to keep the spark/timing good. There is a little too much pitting on both the rotor arm and the insides of the cap where the takeoffs are, when the items are past best. I've known them work on some cars till 100k but the state of them was dire and eventually the car won't start. Replacement helps your fuel economy so worth doing as you get it back in petrol costs.
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wasnt the difference between DIZZY caps mail or female HT lead ports,
the colour of the cap always used to determine the brand
cant remember which were which though
regards malcolm
the colour of the cap always used to determine the brand
cant remember which were which though
regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
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- BXpert
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Re: BX Service time
No I don't have a Webasto, BX doesn't need one. It starts and stays warm, unlike these newer cars. They start but won't warm up.
BX 4x4 estate, several BX Van's and some more normal estates in Finland.
Re: BX Service time
FWIW my old 14RE (150C engine) had a Ducellier distributor and a red ochre cap (screw on) and my 16s have Bosch type with black caps. There are still two ie male/female types even for the Bosch.