TZD TURBO WITH ALLOYS

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:54 am

Well done Paul - hope you have a good journey and look forward to seeing some pics!

Imight be able to pull in it. Wonder what the birds will think

Why do you think we all drive BXs? Guaranteed babe magnet -especially in black - you'll have to fight them off!

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:06 pm

What about yellow?

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:23 pm

That's why I keep it under a cover in a barn! Seriously though, I don't think 'birds' go for 80s estates with baby seats in the back and either a dog or bags of cement in the boot.
For serious pulling power I prefer the outlaw image of my Honda C50 moped - unrestrained power and glamour! Either that or it's that pizza you ordered earlier.

rob-81 · Post by **rob-81** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:22 pm

Paul, did you pick up your BX today?

Post by **Defender110** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:48 am

Do we need to send out a search party? I'll go and fill my flask of soup and bottle of LHM!

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:24 am

http://www.bxclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11777

Could there be a link?

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:59 pm

Possibly the missing one?

jacksun1987 · Post by **jacksun1987** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:14 pm

Yes thanks i have it. But there was tones of faults. With it
REVCOUNTER PETROL GAGE TRIP SWICH BACK RIGHT WINDOW
Stuf like that not working. Paid good money for it

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:56 pm

Chin up, Paul, it'll work out OK. Patience: take each problem in turn. The main thing is to find that the engine and turbo are OK - if not, you have a case for a refund IMHO.

jacksun1987 · Post by **jacksun1987** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:07 pm

Well it must have been some good if it got me from near kent to lincoln. With out breaking down. I do like the car i think its got protental to be really good. But its just the fact i went all that way and spent that mony. And now having to spend more mony. I like the back end on it. And lights looks really smart it does. It hasnt got the spillor .What was on the gti. It has the lower one at the back. The one that swaps up abit

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:37 pm

If you got it from Medway Citroen's workshop then you were in deepest. darkest Kent.

Shame about the bits not working - I had to do loads on mine (I think I only paid a bit less than you, but it was private) - brakes, octopus, cv joint boot and a couple of funny noises yet to be cured. I still like the car though, and every penny spent is a penny I won't have to spend on boring things like food and clothes

My front electric windows are sarcastic too - they only work unassisted in cold weather or when it's raining

Didn't you notice the dash-gear malfunction before you left? I'm guessing the tacho is mechanical so might not be too hard a fix. The one I bought from there lacked dash lights, so I used to have to carry a torch to keep an eye on things at night. All part of the fun of old cars I'm afraid - you have to put a little bit of yourself into it then you'll appreciate it more.

I've found people are very knowledgeable and helpful on the Technical area of the forum too.

Good luck Paul.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:59 pm

jacksun1987 wrote:Well it must have been some good if it got me from near kent to lincoln. With out breaking down. I do like the car i think its got protental to be really good. But its just the fact i went all that way and spent that mony. And now having to spend more mony. I like the back end on it. And lights looks really smart it does. It hasnt got the spillor .What was on the gti. It has the lower one at the back. The one that swaps up abit

it must have had a tailgate swap then, the TZD on that year would have had a "babywalker" style spoiler. Ask Tim for more details.

The rev counter is electrical, but again, an easy fix, new sensor required. The odometer trip is a common BX fault. Not sure about the fuel gauge though, first thing would be check the connections at the tank sender, under rear seat.
The ABS is a worry, the light must come on with the ignition, have you tried the ABS to see if it works?

But you must contact Medway to let them know about these faults, otherwise they cannot help you.

Post by **Defender110** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:23 am

scarecrow wrote: All part of the fun of old cars I'm afraid - you have to put a little bit of yourself into it then you'll appreciate it more.

Yep totally agree, this is where your education on BX's begins. Enjoy the ride!

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:41 pm

From what I remember about BX fuel gauges they were hit and miss at the best of times.
If you make a note of how much fuel (in litres) you put in everytime and can work out the approximate economy then just re-set the mileometer and Bob's your aunty's fella.

jacksun1987 · Post by **jacksun1987** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:56 pm

Thanks
Ya the milomliter dont work. It can not reset. Back to 000 I press the botton in many a times. But only slighty moves.
So god knows how much deisel i have. It was a good job i spotted it driving back down. From Kent to Lincoln. It s stuck on 3 qualter of a tank. Might be the sup whats stuck. Need to check it out at the weekend.

Could a fuse have gone in the car. as well To make some of the stuff not work

Another problem is the suspsion lever. Its really stiff and hard to move to the top setting.
Is this normal

thanks