BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Anything about BXs
Post Reply
Vantman
BXpert
Posts: 596
Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:09 am
Location: The Garden of England.

BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Vantman »

BX GTi Shed of the week on Pistonheads.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... I+8v&mid=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Brian.
2003 Saab 9-3.
User avatar
Philip Chidlow
Over 2k
Posts: 11594
Joined: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:08 pm
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
x 25

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Philip Chidlow »

Seems to get pretty universal approval. And so it should. An all time great.
• 1992 Citroen BX TZD Turbo Hurricane
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
User avatar
Paul296
Over 2k
Posts: 3483
Joined: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:39 pm
Location: Newark Nottinghamshire
My Cars: Citroen BX 17 TZD Hurricane
Citroen BX 17 TGD

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Paul296 »

Why doesn't someone buy that bloody car - it's a peach!

'Obviously, technology such as the innovative suspension requires lots of money and expert attention to maintain.'


^Ain't necessarily so is it?

I rated it a ten because . . . it's a ten. 8)
Dollywobbler
Over 2k
Posts: 3940
Joined: Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:25 pm
Location: Wales
Contact:

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Dollywobbler »

Bloody annoying that people who don't know better insist that the suspension is a nightmare. It just isn't! Oh well. Scares most folks away and leaves bargains for us!
User avatar
Caffiend
Reluctant BXpert
Posts: 1222
Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:39 pm
Location: Hertfordshire

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Caffiend »

Paul296 wrote: I rated it a ten because . . . it's a ten. 8)
..that_

Having more-or-less decided that I'd quite like a GTI for my second BX, why have all 52 (apparently)* of the remaining on-the-road ones been for sale in the last 3 days* when I can't afford and have no space for another car Image

Hope this one finds a good long-term home and doesn't just get bought as a cheap thrash-around-in-it-til-the-MOT-runs-out-throw-it-away car.
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
1991 TZD hatch (Triton Green)
1992 Hurricane
Mickey taker
Over 2k
Posts: 3209
Joined: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:38 pm
Location: M K
x 1

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Mickey taker »

If the meteor misbehaves again I might have to twist Julies arm for this
1991 BX Meteor 1.6

light travels faster than sound, thats why you look intelligent and then you spoil it all by opening your mouth !!!!!
BXGTIlover
New Member
Posts: 8
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:25 pm

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by BXGTIlover »

Hello! My partner and I bought this lovely 1991 GTI! Rest assured, it will be looked after...it will also be used, as it should. I have never even driven a Citroen before though I have always admired them. This one is in really brilliant condition. The only bad bit is a rust spot appearing on the upper left corner of the windscreen but we will have that seen to very soon. Cold starting is not so good, the injection does not seem to keep the revs up, tends to stall easily when cold. Any ideas? Also, it appears to have the LE Jetronic system when it should have Motronic, according to the Haynes manual. Looking forward to meeting up with other enthusiasts at some point. We live in the Maidstone, Kent area. Regards, Wynand
User avatar
citsncycles
Over 2k
Posts: 3224
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:14 pm
Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by citsncycles »

Welcome - glad you like the car and are getting any issues sorted ASAP - Windscreen frame rust can get complicated to fix if left too long.

Not an expert on GTi's but seem to remember that uneven tick over was a common problem with this model. Normally it wasn't an issue when on the move, but would at least contribute to your cold running issues.
Mike Sims
BX 19RD Estate Mk1 - Timex!
BX 4X4 Estate - Oh god, I've done it again!
BX 17RD MK1 - it called to me!
BX14 TGE, - SOLD
XM Turbo SD,GS Club Estate,Visa 17D Leader,HY Pickup,Dyane Nomad,Dyane 6,2CV AZL,Falcon S,Trabant P50,3x Land Rovers (88" series 1,109" series 2a FFR,series 2a Marshall ambulance),DKW F7, Lambretta LD150 x 1.5,Mobylette SP93,Ural Cossack,Ural M63,CZ 250 Sport,Honda Varadero 125,lots of bicycles & tricycles including (but not only) Sunbeams,Higgins & Bates!
User avatar
Philip Chidlow
Over 2k
Posts: 11594
Joined: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:08 pm
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
x 25

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Philip Chidlow »

Hi there, and welcome. First the early (Phase 1 if you like) GTis had Jetronic. Motronic came in 1990 with the facelift (Phase 2) cars. I notice your car is on the cusp, so to speak as it has the Ph. 2 rear lights for instance.

Jetronic is - in my experience - a better performer, more economical but a little more 'flakey'... If you have a problem with cold starting and idling (until warmed up?) there are a lot of helpful (experienced) members far more qualified than me to give technical details. Condition of plugs, leads, fuel filter - even air filter can affect the running. You might want to check there are no air leaks at the inlet end (the engine side of the silver box - which is the AFM. Then a bad earth can cause problems too. But I should wait and someone else will come along with slightly more precise advice I'm sure.
• 1992 Citroen BX TZD Turbo Hurricane
• 2006 Xsara Picasso 1.6 16v
User avatar
Tim Leech
Over 2k
Posts: 15565
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:12 am
Location: Derbyshire
My Cars: Various
x 141

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by Tim Leech »

A lovely car that, welcome! A quick note, get some tiewraps round those wheeltrims, they are totally unavailable new and have a tendency to ping off at speed. They are the correct ones too so that in itself is rare!
Lots of Motors, mostly semi broken....
BXGTIlover
New Member
Posts: 8
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:25 pm

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by BXGTIlover »

Thanks for the warm welcome! Also for the explanation re the fuel injection...hehe, is it a French thing, incorporating some new elements with the old??

It already has cable ties on, I would really like to obtain the correct mags for the car but am pleased it has the period trims on. I have a very good mechanic who is well versed in the cars as he had a BX too, in fact, he is looking for one himself! A proper old school mechanic, who specialises in classics, can make parts too. Will be happy to pass his details on.

Thanks for the advice on the idling, will look into it.
mds141
Over 2k
Posts: 5288
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:26 am
Location: Lancaster
x 9

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by mds141 »

Welcome to the world of BX's. Lovely looking car. Re the uneven idling. First thing to check is the idle control valve, situated at the front of the engine bay, just in front of the radiator. These have a tendency to play up. Try disconnecting it and cleaning the connectors with brake cleaner, if no improvement your local motor factors should be able to supply one. Happy bx'ing. :)
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.
BXGTIlover
New Member
Posts: 8
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:25 pm

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by BXGTIlover »

Thanks Mark, will check it out.

Wynand
mds141
Over 2k
Posts: 5288
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:26 am
Location: Lancaster
x 9

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by mds141 »

No worries. A fresh ignition coil can do wonders for the smooth running as well. Genuine Valeo ones can be bought for around £15 off eBay. My 16 valve was running rough around 2000 rpm and a new ignition coil transformed it. Intermotor are the better of OEM parts if you're motor factor can supply them. If they ask your car has a Ducellier ignition system. All the best. 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.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
BXGTIlover
New Member
Posts: 8
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:25 pm

Re: BX GTi, Shed of the week!

Post by BXGTIlover »

Great! Appreciate all the advise, many thanks. Wynand
Post Reply