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This
TGD turbo is my 6th BX - I have previously driven 2 different 16RSs,
a 19 TGD and TXD, and a 19TZi (and taken apart a 19RD for spares
over a period of several months). Both the TGD Turbo and TZi arrived
courtesy of Tom's generosity and have given me a valuable introduction
to the more lively versions of the BX breed. It was owned previously
by Paul, to whom I also owe thanks : he had it well looked after
mechanically, while using as a vehicle which worked for its living.
It's continued to be "well used" since- sometimes its
load-carrying capabilities have been too well used! Some day I'll
fully empty the back.....
Serendipity smiled on the car in Paul's ownership when it was hit
from behind and the rear boot floor had to be replaced by the other
party's insurer, thereby pre-empting one of the foremost rust spots
on a BX hatchback - I've lost one car already to this, my TGD which
carried me steadfastly over 45k miles during 3 years.
Since it came into my ownership, it's acquired that vital temperature
gauge (an original Veglia GTi gauge on its second transplant and
carried over from the old TGD), and had a general cooling system
checkover - probably the most vital post-acquisition job on any
XU-powered Citroen diesel. After a new thermostat and rad fan thermoswitch,
followed by a thorough bleed, it rapidly lost the overheating problems
that had dogged it during the latter days of Paul's ownership. It's
recently been treated to new front discs and pads, and Tom sorted
out the outer CV boot after I spent too long looking at it, asking
questions, thinking and generally failing to get the job done. Various
minor fettles and repairs have been necessary, and there are plenty
more to come, as in the normal course of BX ownership. At the time
of writing an MOT awaits.
Inside, apart from the temp gauge, it's had an interior transplant
from Jon's old TZD, as I find the original grey woolen TGD tweed
doesn't last too well in my ownership, though the original driver's
seat is now doing sterling service as a swivelling computer chair!
After I had suggested "Grolliffe" as a name for Tom's
ice-cool TZD, this was christened by him as "Graculus".
See websites on Oliver Postgate for explanation.
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