Early BX
Early BX
Find below a picture of my old friend.
I have owned him since 1988, done over 230k miles and still going strong. (OK did have a makeover in 1992, but hides the wrinkles well)
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Engine has had minor work, (took head off as some exhaust manifold bolts missing, suspect snapped and didn't want to try and work on the head at awkward angles). But turned out to be missing studs!
I was surprised as I didn't even have to do a decoke, all I had to do was reshim a valve.
Tyres are the Metric 175/65 x 365 TRX and wear well.
I do any work myself as I don't trust any garages.
I have owned him since 1988, done over 230k miles and still going strong. (OK did have a makeover in 1992, but hides the wrinkles well)
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Engine has had minor work, (took head off as some exhaust manifold bolts missing, suspect snapped and didn't want to try and work on the head at awkward angles). But turned out to be missing studs!
I was surprised as I didn't even have to do a decoke, all I had to do was reshim a valve.
Tyres are the Metric 175/65 x 365 TRX and wear well.
I do any work myself as I don't trust any garages.
Neil
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
That's really nice. That's amazing that you've had it since 1988! Full respect, especially in our disposable times when people change cars like their clothes.
You must be the person who's had his BX the longest in the club? Is it your only car?
What year is it by the way? And have you had to re-pipe it or has it been waxoiled every year? It certainly looks well cared for.
You must be the person who's had his BX the longest in the club? Is it your only car?
What year is it by the way? And have you had to re-pipe it or has it been waxoiled every year? It certainly looks well cared for.
Todd
this yellow writing is really hard to read
this yellow writing is really hard to read
The BX was in full service until 2001, then went on to summer only use. (insurance limit 6K miles per year and I make sure that it is worked up to 6K per year). The summer only use is also due to Scottish weather, they use hard road grit in Strathclyde and did cause some rust and the reason for the 1992 makeover.
I have owned a couple of Xantia's and presently a C5 II. But the BX rides better and much more of a pleasure to drive.
The BX was re-piped in 1992 for the coated pipes.
It was first registered on the 15th Aug 1983 and is one of the first BX demo, hence the Reg number. I was friendly with the garage that had it as a demo and they gave me advice on any work that needed to be done.
It has been reliable with only 3 minor breakdowns. Two suspension pipes, (one corrosion and one me not fitting right) and a damaged thermostat. Apart from that it is a gem.
I have owned a couple of Xantia's and presently a C5 II. But the BX rides better and much more of a pleasure to drive.
The BX was re-piped in 1992 for the coated pipes.
It was first registered on the 15th Aug 1983 and is one of the first BX demo, hence the Reg number. I was friendly with the garage that had it as a demo and they gave me advice on any work that needed to be done.
It has been reliable with only 3 minor breakdowns. Two suspension pipes, (one corrosion and one me not fitting right) and a damaged thermostat. Apart from that it is a gem.
Neil
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
No, I'm not a Doctor, the GP is my middle and last name as initials. (to many NeilP in the world and cannot think or any other name).
The pipe that I had done wrong was the big bore pipe from the Accumulator to Brake Dosuer. This runs under the engine and strapped to the sub-frame running between the engine and gearbox. I had not secured it properly and the engine/gearbox movement was rubbing against it.
My advice if you are changing pipes to to buy a "Metrinch" style or no-corner spanner or socket set. This does not round the edges of the unions but operates on the flats. This allows you to get the union unscrewed with damaging or shearing the existing union. (If you are replacing the pipe, but off the pipe and use one of these no-corner sockets, this does save a lot of grief).
Rear struts can cause issues with the pipe connections. If you do damage these struts I have used Xantia rear struts (mine failed due to leaking from the sphere due corrosion, now protected with Waxoyl)
The only other place to be careful is the front to rear pipes. The pipe retailer clip can be well rusted and will not lift the pipes clear of the trailing arm. I ended up adding a metal plate to runs the pipes and protect them from the trailing arm.
The pipe that I had done wrong was the big bore pipe from the Accumulator to Brake Dosuer. This runs under the engine and strapped to the sub-frame running between the engine and gearbox. I had not secured it properly and the engine/gearbox movement was rubbing against it.
My advice if you are changing pipes to to buy a "Metrinch" style or no-corner spanner or socket set. This does not round the edges of the unions but operates on the flats. This allows you to get the union unscrewed with damaging or shearing the existing union. (If you are replacing the pipe, but off the pipe and use one of these no-corner sockets, this does save a lot of grief).
Rear struts can cause issues with the pipe connections. If you do damage these struts I have used Xantia rear struts (mine failed due to leaking from the sphere due corrosion, now protected with Waxoyl)
The only other place to be careful is the front to rear pipes. The pipe retailer clip can be well rusted and will not lift the pipes clear of the trailing arm. I ended up adding a metal plate to runs the pipes and protect them from the trailing arm.
Neil
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
A476 RBX
Series 1 BX 16TRS
+ 2015 C4 Flair (boring compared to BX!)
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Lovely car Neil, i've seen it at a few shows. I think it was you that i sold some headrests that matched your interior exactly, so now you have a full set
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1992 TZD Turbo - Bluebell - My daily
1991 Gti 16V - Blaze - crash damaged, will get repaired.
1990 Gti 8Valve SOLD - looks like it's been scrapped
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1992 TXD - Scrapped in March 2014
1988 CX 25 GTI Turbo2 - SORN
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I'm not just a username, i'm also called Matthew.
Neil, your re-piping comments are very interesting. I just looked up Metrinch, not knowing what it was. I could've used one of those, what a great invention!
I used a pair of fine nosed adjustable grips to undo the unions after I learnt the hard way by ringing one off.
I used a pair of fine nosed adjustable grips to undo the unions after I learnt the hard way by ringing one off.
Todd
this yellow writing is really hard to read
this yellow writing is really hard to read
Neil a beautiful looking car, I deliver to Morrisons Bellshill on a regular basis so i will keep an eye out for you. Regards Mark.
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.
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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.
mark 1 bx
Nice car, reminds me of my old mark 1.
I think your the man i sold a load of NOS Switch gear to at the huntingdon rally one year.
i do like the mark 1 for its original ingenious interior.
great to see there is a few still out there.
I think your the man i sold a load of NOS Switch gear to at the huntingdon rally one year.
i do like the mark 1 for its original ingenious interior.
great to see there is a few still out there.
David Musk
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Boring...pipe..boring Pipe, bore? Geddit?toddao wrote:... I've just re-piped my BX and I'm quite boring on that subject now!
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Re: Early BX
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That is a seriously pretty BX Neil.
That is a seriously pretty BX Neil.
Ray
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