Off the road for three years, I resurrected it and got it MOTd. It had welding to the boot floor and tailgate hinge over Christmas, at which point the badly dented rear wing was somewhat improved.
Has since had the seats replaced, two front doors replaced, the tailgate replaced, the accumulator replaced. Has also had a new radiator, water pump, timing belt, battery, RH front suspension wishbone, thermostat and two tyres as well as a complete drain and refill of the LHM.
Does that mean it's finished then? Not at all! There is still work to do, which is reflected in the price I hope (which is less than it owes me).
The engine is smoky on start up and seems slightly down on power. Suspect an air leak. It's had new glow plugs. The steering assistance is intermittent. Suspect a duff pump and/or FDV. The gearbox has no first gear synchromesh. The rear doors are rotten (one Mk2 replacement can be included in sale). The passenger side sill is dented and rotten (a sill will be included in sale). The roof above (and probably around) the windscreen has rot and will need attention, and I reckon it's crusty beneath both washer bottles. Some tailgate wiring is still needed.
However, it is driving and it did easily make it to Lincolnshire and back for the X Rally! You'll struggle to find another. I'm asking £795.
I don't wish to be without a BX, so will consider a swap/pt ex. Would like to try a Turbo Diesel, but I'm open to pretty much anything as long as it's in good condition - hatch or estate.
There are 27 pages of 'warts and all' history here. viewtopic.php?t=14865
Sale includes tax until August, MOT until September, a Mk1 dashboard, a Mk2 rear door, lots of wheel trims, a Mk1 steering wheel and probably some other stuff I've forgotten.
