BX Break TZS renovation

[Jaba]

Good progress, especially in the winter months when most of us leave renovating BXs well alone. Many have tried to reduce the noise level but with varying degrees of success. My solution to this is to have a more powerful sound system that can be turned up enough to mask the 1980's noise level with music of a similar vintage listened to by additional speakers installed in the parcel shelf, doing away with those tiny C panel speakers and putting more robust ones in the front doors.

[Rickyalbe]

Here some photos of bumpers and tailgate restauration

[Rickyalbe]

My solution to this is to have a more powerful sound system that can be turned up enough to mask the 1980's noise level with music of a similar vintage listened to by additional speakers installed in the parcel shelf, doing away with those tiny C panel speakers and putting more robust ones in the front doors.

I think it's the right way

[panky]

Impressive stuff

[Rickyalbe]

Hello ! Forgive me for disappearing from the forum, but I had some health problems (including a hernia) that stopped me. But here I am again.. since the beginning of August I have started work on the BX, finally dismantling the engine!
A difficult job to removing the axle shafts, it made me waste a lot of time, but then with a long lever, I solved it.

front axle

Subsequently, after a good job, I finally managed to remove the engine! a great satisfaction.

Engine removed

Engine removed 2

I immediately noticed some problems, fortunately minor:
- broken pressure plate lever
- broken flywheel rpm sensor support



Now I have taken the engine to the workshop, and they have started to dismantle it, it seems in good health, I will fit new Tarabusi rods and pistons.

Dismantling engine 19

[Rickyalbe]

I will have to replace a half-shaft, the left one, as it has problems with the bearing (I don't think I can replace it).
Finally a doubt: I noticed that a screw of the cylinder head remains "high" and does not go into contact with the cylinder head: checking on the internet I noticed that it needs a spacer..coincidentally it was missing :S
Can anyone give me the dimensions of this spacer, so that I can have it made in the workshop?

Cylinder head 19

spacer on cylinder head

[Rickyalbe]

In the meantime I couldn't resist trying to mount the front lights
I'll have to fix the frame a bit because it was in an accident on the left side, but it can be fixed (the bumper doesn't fit well in the guides).

Front headlights Morette type

[Tim Leech]

Great work!

[Rickyalbe]

Hello everyone !
Just an update about the renovation works :
I've finish to renovate the whole front side, with brake disc, brake pad, brake pipes and steering head. Also on the back of the car, new brake disc and pad.
In the meantime, i cleaned the underbody. Now, finally, the BX is on its wheels!
At the same time, the head has been completed and ready to fit on the engine

[Rickyalbe]

Here the alloy wheels fit on the BX, it's looks good, but i need to modify just a little the rear fender, because the tires touch the fender..but just only on the "rest position".

[panky]

Wow you have been busy. Great job.

[Jaba]

Here the alloy wheels fit on the BX, it's looks good, but i need to modify just a little the rear fender, because the tires touch the fender..but just only on the "rest position".

Are the bearings of the rear suspension arms ok. When worn the wheels splay outwards / \ and can then rub on the bodywork.
Great work by the way. We all love BX porn pictures.

[Rickyalbe]

We all love BX porn pictures

Thanks for the warning, one of them might actually be damaged, since it touches a bit..
I'm checking the BE3 gearbox now, the oil seals seemed healthy, there were no oil leaks. The only problem was the thrust bearing, I had to buy a new one because the kit was for the BE3 gearbox of the 205 GTI (with another lever).
in the meantime I discovered that almost the entire exhaust line was rotten ..so I took advantage of it to clean the rear end well

I have already bought the spare parts for the exhaust line.. what a hassle..

And not happy, I found myself with a cracked cast iron exhaust manifold... since no one wants to repair it or is asking me for €500... I made a groove in the crack and put on specific silicone for high temperatures... we'll see if I won or if I did something useless