As posted in the "spotteed" section I have just bought a 1993 BX diesel as an interim for a retired friend to use whilst I find him a 406 HDI or similar.
There are a few minor bits and bobs that need sorting (The seller was very honest on Ebay and actually the car is as described). Being the way I am I like everything to work as it should
There is a knocking noise when driving along over bumps. He thought it was drop links so I bought a pair and was going to change when I did the front pads. However the drop links are fine as are the bottom swivels.
On listening to the nois it seems to come from n/s footwell area and drivers side footwell. I was thinking anti toll bar bushes but I think they are at the front side. I have read here about the subframe bolts? does this sound possible? Are these a beeatch to get at? (Me being 6'3" no ramp or pit only drive up ramps).
The other issues are LHM leaking from drivers strut (found the article on that thankyou
) Creaking front struts (Also found that one ) Non working rev counter (Well intermittent) which I have also found The suspension goes down after about an hour when sat (All round) so I assume its the accumulator needs changing on the front.
Engine seems strong. Had new head gasket etc at beginnig of the year.
The suspension height linkage is extremely stiff so I have sprayed with WD and hope that sorts it.
I run a franchise for www.lubegard.ch so I have treated the engine and will do the gearbox next! Hopefully that will help the old girl along.
I'll probably waxoyl the underneath too. My wife has taken a bit of a fancy to the old car to keep as a dogs body (How comfortable are they!)
to do the tip runs (It's got a towbar fitted) after my mate has finished with it.
We'll see how it progresses. I'm glad to see there is a following for these old girls. Hopefully we'll see some of you on the roads around.
Enough ramblings for now.
I'm off for a read!
