What did you do with your BX today ?

Anything about BXs
Post Reply
User avatar
Jaba
1K Away
Posts: 1893
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:54 am
Location: Usually in the garage
My Cars: BX GTi, C3 Auto
x 80

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Jaba »

Wow Rich, what a buy. That will keep you busy for years I reckon and will no doubt be a credit to your skills and abilities. Now I know why you have been selling off other Citroën projects.
But please please don't lose your passion for the BX
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.
User avatar
white exec
BXpert
Posts: 681
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:04 pm
Location: Sayalonga, Malaga
My Cars: 1992 BX19D Millesime
- LHD, NA, AC, RP_5800
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive
x 70

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by white exec »

Saturday, removed the A/C compressor - drained and flushed it, filled with the new PAO68 oil, and refitted.
Today, fitted new drier and pressostat, and renewed the system's O-rings.
Only ones unable to do were the two at the bulkhead: unions just too tight to undo. Left as were.
Tomorrow, book an R134a re-gas at our local garage.
Lots of fingers crossed for a decent result. [-o<
Chris
User avatar
white exec
BXpert
Posts: 681
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:04 pm
Location: Sayalonga, Malaga
My Cars: 1992 BX19D Millesime
- LHD, NA, AC, RP_5800
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive
x 70

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by white exec »

Appt fixed for R134a re-gas, 0900 Friday.
"The car is older than I am..." remarked the mechanic.
He's a very skilled chap (immaculate bodywork and resprays), and the owner's son. Speaks good English too, which sometimes helps! :)
Chris
User avatar
Jaba
1K Away
Posts: 1893
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:54 am
Location: Usually in the garage
My Cars: BX GTi, C3 Auto
x 80

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Jaba »

Cleaned up evidence of LHM leaks from front height corrector and pressure regulator prior to MOT on Friday.
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.
Kitch
Over 2k
Posts: 6417
Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:36 pm
Location: Fareham, Hants
My Cars: Too many to list
x 88
Contact:

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Kitch »

Broke down, twice. Better than the previous day, where I broke down three times.
One third of a three-spoke BX columnist team for the Citroenian magazine.

CCC BX registrar: The national BX register - click to submit a car!

1983(A) 16TRS (Rouge Valleunga)
1990(H) 16Valve (Rouge Furio)
Kitch
Over 2k
Posts: 6417
Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:36 pm
Location: Fareham, Hants
My Cars: Too many to list
x 88
Contact:

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Kitch »

Jaba wrote: Tue May 18, 2021 12:00 pm Wow Rich, what a buy. That will keep you busy for years I reckon and will no doubt be a credit to your skills and abilities. Now I know why you have been selling off other Citroën projects.
But please please don't lose your passion for the BX
I don't think you can control what you have and have no passion for, but I can't see my love for the BX fading much :lol:
One third of a three-spoke BX columnist team for the Citroenian magazine.

CCC BX registrar: The national BX register - click to submit a car!

1983(A) 16TRS (Rouge Valleunga)
1990(H) 16Valve (Rouge Furio)
User avatar
white exec
BXpert
Posts: 681
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:04 pm
Location: Sayalonga, Malaga
My Cars: 1992 BX19D Millesime
- LHD, NA, AC, RP_5800
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive
x 70

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by white exec »

There is an old saying "Never go back...", often applied to houses where you once lived (and which subsequent occupiers messed with), and also, sometimes, to ex-'s (for a similar reason) :roll: .

However, when it comes to BX ownership, second-time-around does seem to have it's attractions! \:D/
Chris
Pcheaven
BXpert
Posts: 229
Joined: Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:34 am
Location: Kent
My Cars: Landrover discovery sport 2020
Previously ipace/discovery 5/velar and many others including 2 bx gti back in early 1990
x 12

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Pcheaven »

Kitch wrote: Thu May 20, 2021 9:43 am Broke down, twice. Better than the previous day, where I broke down three times.
Ouch, when my HT leads were FUBAR, I recently had a couple of near misses. Otherwise both recently and back In the day I dont recall a single occasion when a BX failed me. That said I am quite anal at preventative works. Otherwise known ( according to Mrs Marc) as as waste of bl00dy money. Still she is happy st the moment. As whilst I drive the BX. Then her daily is my new discovery.
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.

ToDo list.

1. ?G?e?t? ?c?a?m? ?b?e?t? ?e?t?c? ?r?e?p?l?a?c?e?d? ?e?t?c?
Have a GnT
2. G?e?t? ?t?h?e? ?r?a?d?i?o? ?t?o? ?w?o?r?k?.? ?
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
User avatar
Jaba
1K Away
Posts: 1893
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:54 am
Location: Usually in the garage
My Cars: BX GTi, C3 Auto
x 80

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Jaba »

Jaba wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 11:24 pm Cleaned up evidence of LHM leaks from front height corrector and pressure regulator prior to MOT on Friday.
MOT today = PASS. with two verbal advisories FRH brake dragging slightly + one tyre need replacing.

Going to replace front rear pipes this weekend for safety then tax it on June 1st.
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.
User avatar
Fumbler
BXpert
Posts: 268
Joined: Thu May 20, 2021 7:21 pm
Location: Tunbridge Wells
My Cars: Citroen BX14 RE
Nissan Micra Shape
x 31

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Fumbler »

Drove it yesterday in the rain and have rediscovered the massive blind spot caused by the wiper not fully clearing my side of the screen. I may fit an LHD mechanism in future. Apart from that the ride is so much more comfortable than the Micra's. It just absorbs bumps like nothing else.
User avatar
white exec
BXpert
Posts: 681
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:04 pm
Location: Sayalonga, Malaga
My Cars: 1992 BX19D Millesime
- LHD, NA, AC, RP_5800
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive
x 70

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by white exec »

I thought the BX wipe was central and symmetrical. Ours is, anyway. No unwiped area.
Try repositioning the wiper arm on the spindle.
Chris
User avatar
David
BXpert
Posts: 523
Joined: Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:54 pm
Location: Manchester
x 47

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by David »

Fumbler wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 12:49 pm Drove it yesterday in the rain and have rediscovered the massive blind spot caused by the wiper not fully clearing my side of the screen. I may fit an LHD mechanism in future. Apart from that the ride is so much more comfortable than the Micra's. It just absorbs bumps like nothing else.
The wiper arm is fully adjustable on the BX. If it doesn't sweep low enough, then just remove the wiper arm & refit it so it sweeps lower on the drivers side.

Also, make sure that you've got a big wiper blade fitted; the bigger the better. I think that I have a 20" blade on mine, but I'd have to double check.

Failing that, if you're still not happy about the wiper sitting on the passenger side, then you can dismantle the motor and reassemble it so that the arm sweeps in the opposite direction so that it'll stop on the drivers side, like some Mercedes models do. I've never done this myself, but several members of this forum have previously. Some have noted though that they don't like the wiper arm sitting in their field of view.
1992 Citroën BX 1.9 Diesel Meteor 4x4 - The Project.

1992 Citroën BX 1.9 TXD (with GTI engine; Mulleys old car) - Parts car.

2004 Citroën Xsara Desire. (Now gone).

2016 Ford Focus Zetec - Daily Driver. (Absolute bone shaker).
User avatar
Fumbler
BXpert
Posts: 268
Joined: Thu May 20, 2021 7:21 pm
Location: Tunbridge Wells
My Cars: Citroen BX14 RE
Nissan Micra Shape
x 31

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Fumbler »

David wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 1:16 pm
Fumbler wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 12:49 pm Drove it yesterday in the rain and have rediscovered the massive blind spot caused by the wiper not fully clearing my side of the screen. I may fit an LHD mechanism in future. Apart from that the ride is so much more comfortable than the Micra's. It just absorbs bumps like nothing else.
The wiper arm is fully adjustable on the BX. If it doesn't sweep low enough, then just remove the wiper arm & refit it so it sweeps lower on the drivers side.

Also, make sure that you've got a big wiper blade fitted; the bigger the better. I think that I have a 20" blade on mine, but I'd have to double check.

Failing that, if you're still not happy about the wiper sitting on the passenger side, then you can dismantle the motor and reassemble it so that the arm sweeps in the opposite direction so that it'll stop on the drivers side, like some Mercedes models do. I've never done this myself, but several members of this forum have previously. Some have noted though that they don't like the wiper arm sitting in their field of view.
Sounds easy enough. I'll attempt it tonight.
Pcheaven
BXpert
Posts: 229
Joined: Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:34 am
Location: Kent
My Cars: Landrover discovery sport 2020
Previously ipace/discovery 5/velar and many others including 2 bx gti back in early 1990
x 12

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Pcheaven »

Discovered my rear tyres are 20 years old. :)
BX Meteor. Sub 20000 miles. Very Original.

ToDo list.

1. ?G?e?t? ?c?a?m? ?b?e?t? ?e?t?c? ?r?e?p?l?a?c?e?d? ?e?t?c?
Have a GnT
2. G?e?t? ?t?h?e? ?r?a?d?i?o? ?t?o? ?w?o?r?k?.? ?
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
User avatar
Dave_16v
BXpert
Posts: 193
Joined: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:20 pm
Location: Yorkshire
My Cars: BX 16 Valve Ph 2 Current
BX 16 valve Ph 1 past
BX Gti past
BX Gti Auto past
ZX Volcane keeping others going
x 49

Re: What did you do with your BX today ?

Post by Dave_16v »

Pcheaven wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 2:40 pm Discovered my rear tyres are 20 years old. :)
Check your spare then, it might be the original.
Prefer it to the Lamborghini, like Signor Gandini!
Post Reply