Mat's BX Blog

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:24 pm

No worries. Not sure what to do next. Do I try a new primer head or do I assume the problem lies down the back of the engine? I'd really like to have it usable for a Midlands road trip at the end of the month.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:02 pm

If you can bring it round one evening we can have a play, if it's not too late now that is?

Got the new windscreen in now - picture is a bit blurry but you get the idea.

Next job is a gearbox swap and work on the front suspension (assuming life doesn't get in the way!)

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:13 pm

Thanks Mat. Think it's a bit late now. That said, the Maverick appears to have non-working rear brakes, so the fall-back position is looking a bit ropey!

I did take the BX for a run today. Usual starting horrificness and still down on power (mind you, it's felt like that since I first got it back on the road) but it didn't seem to misfire even when hillclimbing. Maybe I should risk it...

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:35 pm

You need to update your signature! There's less to fail suddenly and catastrophically on a diesel engine, so I'd be inclined to give it a go. Good luck!

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:27 am

I'm minded to agree Mat! Better something slow with good brakes than something quicker with iffy brakes...

Might need to change the 'stat though. Heater output is woeful at the moment.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:04 pm

If you fit the new doors before the return trip, that should help with the cabin temperature!

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:13 pm

Indeed so! The test drive just was quite chilly with the amount of air blowing in everywhere. I may try and improve the situation before departure...

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:18 am

Here's a couple of photos on the way to work this morning.

And glad of a good heater in the BX!

saintjamesy89 · Post by **saintjamesy89** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:11 pm

Is that a standard digital display watsit? Looks quite modern for an 80s/90s cit.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:25 pm

No, it's just a cheap in/out thermometer from eBay, which fitted quite neatly in the space where the clock was on the BX.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:28 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:No, it's just a cheap in/out thermometer from eBay, which fitted quite neatly in the space where the clock was on the BX.

Do you have a link?

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:19 pm

Here you go!

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:18 pm

if only the back light was green

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:50 pm

Shouldn't be a big job to swap the LED for a green one, I agree that blue looks out of place.

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:57 pm

Bargain! Just bought 2!