clutch change bx 14

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:32 pm

hi, how easy is it to change the clutch in a bx 14 as the haynes manual isn't very clear on this is done has anyone done one before.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:41 pm

Don't know - but which engine - TU (conventional with gearbox on the end) or earlier 'Suitcase' engine with gearbox in sump?)

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:44 pm

If it's a TU its probably the easiest BX of all for a clutch change. Most of the hydraulics are block mounted IIRC and the MA box is smaller than all the BE variants.

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:44 pm

it's the TU lump gearbox on the side of the engine.

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:00 pm

thanks kitch, sounds easy could a novice like be able to do one?

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:23 pm

I'd say so mate, yeah. Arm yourself with a Haynes manual and remember to completely remove the lower engine mount and everything connected to it. It makes a right pigs ear of it if you don't

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:13 pm

great thanks kitch for your advice.

wheres the best place to get a clutch kit from?
cheers

Post by **docchevron** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 2:50 am

GSF is probably your best bet, although they are available EVERYWHERE, I imagine even BOOTS have one somewhere...

Yep the TU14 BX is so simple to change a clutch in, it's almost something you can do in your lunch break. Really, they are THAT easy.
It's one of the few gearboxes I can still stick on my chest, crawl under the car with it and lift it in on my own with no mechanical assistence.

Last one I did took just over an hour start to finish. And I dont work fast.
Whereas D12 Xantia boxes......GGRRRRR.
You chose wisely my JEDI friend!!

sleepy0905 · Post by **sleepy0905** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:02 am

Get the clutch kit of ebay i have just bought one for my AX which has the same engine it was only £46 inc postage with a 2 year garantee from this company " japeuroparts " that was the cheapest i could find and they was very very helpfull

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-AX-1-0-TO ... dZViewItem

Need to do mine as i only have 3" of clutch pedal left.

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:02 pm

thank you guys yu've been most helpful know i can't wait to get started.

only drawback is i've just realised that the mot on the txd is nearly up the 20th of july

to be exact so got a few jobs to do on that one just (off topic) just need a link pipe for the exhaust and hanging bracket to be welded on any of you do welding?

thanks again

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:51 pm

Check Euro Car Parts. I just picked up a brand new unit for a TU engined Citroen for £27

simonbx17 · Post by **simonbx17** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:02 pm

blimey, i get 10% off at gsf as i'm in the CCC.

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