BX Project

[Vanny]

During lockdown 1.0, I revived the BX Project and started blogging about all things cars again, may be of interest to some of the BXClub members. I'll update this thread as I add specifically BX content. You can find the Blog here;

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog

You can also find the BXProject on Facebook here; https://www.facebook.com/BXProjectFB

[Vanny]

I'm not a big car detailing (or even washing) fan, but when the filth builds up, I use Autobrite Purple Rain wheel cleaner. Rear more here;
https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/bx-purple- ... l-cleaner/

[panky]

I do enjoy reading your blog, interesting stuff

[Vanny]

CITROËN BX – RESTORING THE WING MIRRORS.



At nearly 30 years old, the Citroen BX black mirror plastics are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire?

Read More on BXProject Blog

[rutter123]

Black boot polish.

[Jaba]

Spray on stuff called Back to Black. Its good on skis as well as a temporary substitute for waxing the bases.I used to use it when I was ski racing at Gloucester dry slope. Went there in a BX of course!

[Vanny]

A New Restoration Project



Ready for the next Automotive Adventure, an opportunity came about I couldn't resist. Now I have a new Citroën BX 16Valve restoration project. It's a little on the crusty side, but given the cars near-death history, its in perfect shape for returning to the road.



You can read the first instalment of the story here;

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx ... n-project/

[RobC]

Great! will follow with interest

[Jaba]

Thats a big challenge Vanny. Hope you have plenty of spare time for it.

[Vanny]

CITROËN BX – THE HISTORY OF G553 XPO



Having recently bought a new Citroën BX 16Valve project, I've had a look back over its 31year history. XPO certainly has a story to tell.

Read more here

[Vanny]

Citroën BX – The Mi16 Engine Removal
Perhaps not a conventional start, my first task on this restoration is the removal of the engine so I can work on it in the warm garage.



Continue reading the article over on BX Project

[Vanny]

Citroën BX - Cleaning the engine and gearbox

I don't think I've ever ever seen such filth under the hood of a car. It's time for some cleaning of the engine and gearbox, before tearing it down.



https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx ... d-gearbox/

[Vanny]

Citroën BX - MI16 Engine Strip

While cleaning the engine I started to strip the ancillaries and found a multitude of poor engineering practices, and 10mm sockets!



https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx ... ine-strip/

[deltic]

Can't be many engines that don't have one somewhere! I've lost a few over the years...

[Vanny]

Citroën BX – Cylinder Head Leak Testing

The running engine has arrived up with ~25 BHP missing. Can I find the missing ponies with some cylinder head leak testing alone?



https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx ... k-testing/