please help! my bx suspension wont move up when started.

[richie]

im totally gutted. if anyone can fix this i will gladly pay them a fair price. i cant move it as theres no brakes. there was a small dreaded green fluid leak but now the suspension wont go up at all. ive filled the fluid back up but it still wont move. i cant be without my bx!!! its a 1992 k reg 1.7 tzd estate and its my everyday car. please, anyone....thanks, richie.

[Defender110]

Have you played about with your suspension lever, the height corrector may just need a nudge?


EDIT: just re-read and you have no brakes, how is your HP pump belt?

[richie]

Have you played about with your suspension lever, the height corrector may just need a nudge?


EDIT: just re-read and you have no brakes, how is your HP pump belt?

hp pump belt? could you explain that please mate as i dont know what that is. im no bx expert! sorry mate!
but cheers though

[really?]

Hi Richie,

My son has rebuilt suspensions before and find that suspension takes some time to kick in again.

Keep putting in high and then low but leave for about a minute inbetween. Try a slight rocking motion at the same time, being careful not to push too hard on panels as they are quite flimsy, or is that just mine.

If this doesn't work after several attempts it needs further investigation.

Good luck.

[Dollywobbler]

Sadly, running a BX with no knowledge of the hydraulics is a HUGE challenge! There is a pump on the right-hand side (as you look at it) of the engine. A belt should be present to turn this. No belt, no suspension, PAS or brakes. I'm not sure we can really talk you through trying to open the regulator valve, as it is possible that there's air in the system if it ran low. It's quite tricky to access on a turbo diesel, especially if it has already sunk to the ground.

EDIT - a more useful location might be helpful...

[electrokid]

From a previous post - Northampton, so...

Anyone near enough to Northampton to pop along and have a look ?

[richie]

From a previous post - Northampton, so...

Anyone near enough to Northampton to pop along and have a look ?

yeah that would be blinding mate. as ive said i will gladly pay anyones fee. im gutted and its a really good bx. it sailed through the mot only last month an all.
And yeah im in northampton peoples!!!

[richie]

Sadly, running a BX with no knowledge of the hydraulics is a HUGE challenge! There is a pump on the right-hand side (as you look at it) of the engine. A belt should be present to turn this. No belt, no suspension, PAS or brakes. I'm not sure we can really talk you through trying to open the regulator valve, as it is possible that there's air in the system if it ran low. It's quite tricky to access on a turbo diesel, especially if it has already sunk to the ground.

EDIT - a more useful location might be helpful...

Yeah it has sunk mate. cheers.

[Dollywobbler]

This chap is very knowledgeable. Michael Knighton Services, 01933 273232

[richie]

This chap is very knowledgeable. Michael Knighton Services, 01933 273232

nice one mate. will he come out to me please?

[Defender110]

This chap is very knowledgeable. Michael Knighton Services, 01933 273232

nice one mate. will he come out to me please?

Try ringing him to ask!

[Stinkwheel]

Hello folks can confirm that Michael will be able to come out if you should need him too. I also an in northants and have some bx knowledge. PM me for contact details should you require any assistance.

[richie]

Hello folks can confirm that Michael will be able to come out if you should need him too. I also an in northants and have some bx knowledge. PM me for contact details should you require any assistance.

pm sent mate. sweet

[richie]

just want to let you all know that i saved it today! im over the moon and the buzz i got when it started lifting! it was the suspension pump in the end. im so happy im now going on an endless drive to lands end for no reason in my new pumped up bx!!!!!!!!!! rock on..........

[Mothman]

Just love it when a plan comes good!!

Andy