Resolved the issue with low idle speed on a cold start
Ordered some LHM fluid, as I am a little low
Started my search for some LHM flushing fluid and to find somewhere local to change my cam belt etc
Ordered a snow foam attachment for my Pressure washer
Dug out my old socket and spanner set, together with some jump leads. Deposited them in the boot !
Went for a nice drive in a lovely, though very dirty car.
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.
ToDo list.
1. ̶G̶e̶t̶ ̶c̶a̶m̶ ̶b̶e̶t̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶d̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶
Have a GnT
2. G̶e̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶a̶d̶i̶o̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶.̶ ̶
Have a GnT
3. Adjust the clutch
Have a GnT
4. Clean LHM tank then a complete flush
Have a GnT
5. Wash, clay bar then ceramic coat paintwork.
Have a GnT
6. Replace rear spheres
Have a GnT
7. Replace bottom hose
Gave the battery a quick top up charge. Always wondered why there wasn't a "What did you do?" thread.
Now there is.
Snow foaming a BX
full disclosure - I stole this idea from a Freelander 2 forum years ago - zero kudos to me
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.
ToDo list.
1. ̶G̶e̶t̶ ̶c̶a̶m̶ ̶b̶e̶t̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶d̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶
Have a GnT
2. G̶e̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶a̶d̶i̶o̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶.̶ ̶
Have a GnT
3. Adjust the clutch
Have a GnT
4. Clean LHM tank then a complete flush
Have a GnT
5. Wash, clay bar then ceramic coat paintwork.
Have a GnT
6. Replace rear spheres
Have a GnT
7. Replace bottom hose
Nothing. I haven't even been in the garage today. There's so much s##t in there I'm not even contemplating doing anything to the bx until the skip comes and I can claim my space back.
I did have some new tyres fitted on my van today if that counts.
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
90 BX Tzd turbo estate 46k awaiting surgery
65 Peugeot Boxer Van the new workhorse
52 Toyota Rav4 180k Bulletproof Jap reliability
Went shopping - again.
Picked up some coolant hose for the fitting of an expansion tank.
Took a welcome phone call from home: we both have Covid innoc at 0800 this coming Friday!
"Dug out my old socket and spanner set, together with some jump leads, Deposited them in the boot.
Expecting problems on your drive out?
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
90 BX Tzd turbo estate 46k awaiting surgery
65 Peugeot Boxer Van the new workhorse
52 Toyota Rav4 180k Bulletproof Jap reliability
Owning and driving a 30 year old car is pretty much like owning a listed house. Just because you live in it dosnt mean stuff ain’t broke, and isn’t getting ready to bite you in the arse very soon.
So yes. I am expecting trouble. Just hoping it’s minor
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.
ToDo list.
1. ̶G̶e̶t̶ ̶c̶a̶m̶ ̶b̶e̶t̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶d̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶
Have a GnT
2. G̶e̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶a̶d̶i̶o̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶.̶ ̶
Have a GnT
3. Adjust the clutch
Have a GnT
4. Clean LHM tank then a complete flush
Have a GnT
5. Wash, clay bar then ceramic coat paintwork.
Have a GnT
6. Replace rear spheres
Have a GnT
7. Replace bottom hose
In the 12yrs I used my t/d as a daily driver it only never got me home twice, once when the alternator went at Charing Cross Hospital London, and second when the ignition barrel fell apart just a few miles from home, limped it home a few times on a slipping clutch and a broken rear brake pipe, I don't think that's bad in 200k's.
Hail the reliability of the xud engine.
I really must make the effort to get it back on the road this year.
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
90 BX Tzd turbo estate 46k awaiting surgery
65 Peugeot Boxer Van the new workhorse
52 Toyota Rav4 180k Bulletproof Jap reliability
Looked at it on the door camera from miles away....
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.
ToDo list.
1. ̶G̶e̶t̶ ̶c̶a̶m̶ ̶b̶e̶t̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶d̶ ̶e̶t̶c̶
Have a GnT
2. G̶e̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶r̶a̶d̶i̶o̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶w̶o̶r̶k̶.̶ ̶
Have a GnT
3. Adjust the clutch
Have a GnT
4. Clean LHM tank then a complete flush
Have a GnT
5. Wash, clay bar then ceramic coat paintwork.
Have a GnT
6. Replace rear spheres
Have a GnT
7. Replace bottom hose
You can't have too many cars Tim. You just need a much bigger garage.
90 BX Tzd turbo 294k SORN undergoing major surgery
90 BX Tzd turbo estate 46k awaiting surgery
65 Peugeot Boxer Van the new workhorse
52 Toyota Rav4 180k Bulletproof Jap reliability
Thought about mine in the garage. I need to check it over for an MOT to be able to use it again but it felt too chilly today to go out and play. Also I need to fit a new front exhaust pipe I bought from Germany last year before Brexit made that sort of purchase economically unviable. Thank you Boris.
The Joy of BX with just one Citroën BX to my name now. Will I sing Bye Bye to my GTI or will it be Till death us do part.
