My GT coming along, electrical gremlins
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Safari »
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:41 am
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Had the GT weeks now sorting it out for MOT and everyday use, so far so good, runs very nice no power steering have drained and refreshed LHM, not...
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FDV = flow distributor valve, its what directs LHM to the power steering. They do get blocked up but not the filters as they just split and allow the...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:08 am
Useful source of Citroen spares?
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deltic »
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:29 pm
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I found this seller Juanjo on Milanuncios which seems like a Spanish Gumtree:
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Thank you for posting the details and link. It could help a few.
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Last post by Dave_16v
Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:22 pm
Height Adjusting at Speed
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vulgalour »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:21 pm
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BX ownership is good. People love the BX, and so do I. A few people have regaled me with stories of ones they owned and there's a recurring alarming...
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I have no plans to try this out myself, if the cross winds are getting a bit much I just slow down and that sorts it much more safely than faffing...
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Last post by vulgalour
Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:00 pm
Frosted Festoon Bulbs
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vulgalour »
Mon May 13, 2019 9:27 pm
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I'm trying to find some proper frosted/dimpled glass festoon bulbs for my interior lights on the BX. So far, every replacement I've ordered has...
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A little ghetto trick to share with you, but its only really suitable for LED bulbs though, take a LED festoon bulb, plastic milk carton, a tub of...
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Last post by bravo-x-ray
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:07 am
Re: my valver
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greendale65 »
Sun May 12, 2019 10:33 am
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Hello all, me again as said in previous i've had the correct spheres put on rear
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Ticks are more gentle with a new accumulator so you might not be listening hard enough. If the usual acc test of sitting on the rear end works then...
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Last post by Jaba
Thu May 23, 2019 10:32 pm
Re: valver spheres
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greendale65 »
Mon May 13, 2019 10:51 am
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hello me again, i'm lost on this one and need help as said i have fitted new correct
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Hi, i would like to thank you all, as to the accumulator don't hear it tick so i will get
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Last post by greendale65
Mon May 13, 2019 3:48 pm
citroen bx mk 1
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greendale65 »
Tue May 07, 2019 11:03 am
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Hello all. there's a mk 1 bx at four marks near winchester
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Hello all, tell you now if i had a garage i would take that on
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Last post by greendale65
Thu May 09, 2019 5:50 pm
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Last post by bravo-x-ray
Tue May 07, 2019 7:09 pm
car collection
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greendale65 »
Sat May 04, 2019 8:35 am
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Hi all . anyone know a car collection sussex area.
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Martin on 07827 795188. He's based near East Grinstead.
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Last post by Gary C
Sun May 05, 2019 6:48 am
Radweld
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rutter123 »
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:28 pm
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Good or bad, should I use it?
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That organisation wanted to dump it in the Princess when it had blown the head bad enough that the water you poured in came straight out the exhaust....
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Last post by vulgalour
Sat May 04, 2019 8:39 pm
New Moderator wanted for the BX Club forum
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xantia_v6 »
Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:10 pm
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We need a volunteer to help with moderation duties on this forum. There is not actually a lot of moderation to do, but about once a week there is a...
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I missed this post, as I tend to only skim read nowadays :(
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sat May 04, 2019 12:11 am
Re: West Bay Valver
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greendale65 »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:55 am
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Hello all, yes i'm ok things must be looking up
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When i sell it i'm getting a new mot and selling
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:11 pm
BX Artwork
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vulgalour »
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:02 pm
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As you may or may not know, I do artwork for a living. I have a little Redbubble shop where I sell all sorts of prints, and I do unique original...
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I have some print options featuring the Mk1 and Mk2 together, here:
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Last post by vulgalour
Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:32 pm
Alternator to Rev Counter Connection
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bookman »
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
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Our BX 19 has had an XUD turbo engine put in by a previous owner,some bits not being quite right...the rev counter currently does not read and there...
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You should find a sensor on eBay, I'm not sure if any sensor will fit but the bx fitment is used on several models.
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:40 am
engine conversion
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barry badger »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:34 pm
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my tzd has been off the road for some time now due to a smokey engine, i would like to convert it to a 1.9 na as i have a good low mileage one...
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the blue smoke only starts as the engine warms up
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:15 pm
4 TC
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panky »
Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:38 pm
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You don't see these coming up very often, check lotto numbers.
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I think the 4TC had regular coil spring suspension so I would imagine the ride to be very un-bx-like, more of a hybrid than a bx and they didnt...
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Last post by panky
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:49 pm
Lhm flush
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riddse »
Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:19 pm
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Hi evening all just a quick question hydraurincage how long to leave it in , some say 500 miles some say 5000 . Had it in my 4x4 for about 4 month...
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I was told 1000 miles myself, which is what I did when I flushed mined.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:12 am
Wheel Trims
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vulgalour »
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:44 pm
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I'm trying to figure out the colours for my wheels and trims so they're both correct for a 17RD.
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Ah... well the silver I got is correct for the wheels then, but perhaps not grey enough for the trims. The work around is going to be the primer I...
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Last post by vulgalour
Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:35 am
seats refurbishment
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rutter123 »
Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:32 pm
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The seats on my t/d esp the front seat bolsters are very faded, now weather bleached to an almost grey in places . They are not particularly worn and...
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They all fade mate, try and find some better seats? Dying them can be very messy if they're multi- coloured.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:54 pm
Anyone near Barnsley?
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rutter123 »
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:29 pm
Anyone near or in Barnsley heading my way, I need a fuel tank picking up, could meet at Peterborough, Sleaford, will pay fuel, beer tokens??
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Jan 11, 2019 7:29 pm
Thinking of selling up chaps
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Ross S »
Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:35 pm
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Hi folks,
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Yuo are totally right but I have a crap BX so it will find it´s place there among all the other crap :)
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Last post by senmathal
Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:05 pm
Rear strut seal kits hatchback
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rutter123 »
Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:04 pm
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Needed seal kits Inc felt ram cleaning washer that sits in the lip of the gaitor
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I have sourced some seal kits, readily available from Plaeides inc the 2 ram seals and the felt wiper, around £20 per side.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:40 pm
bx 17 tgd bumper colours
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arlever »
Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:50 pm
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hello all.
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Thanks both. Just want to get it right 1st time if possible.
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Last post by arlever
Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:36 pm
Universal fuel sender
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rutter123 »
Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:46 pm
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Looking at fitting at one of these to replace the ailing intermittent o,/e unit, they operate at 240ohm to 32ohm from empty to full of vice versa,...
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Thanx for that chaps, when I removed the tank the sender was in several pieces rattling around in the bottom of the tank, I think I have salvaged all...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:44 am
Replacing full sill-welding requirements
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rutter123 »
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:57 pm
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Bit of confusion on this, I am replacing a full sill, spot welding as per factory or seam weld?
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Pretty sure if you're replacing a full panel then as factory is perfectly acceptable. But if you are patching within an existing panel then it has to...
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Last post by panky
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:38 pm
West Bay Valver
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greendale65 »
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:39 pm
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Merry christmas all, keep them wheels turning.
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Merry Christmas! I'm such a fan of that BX, what a beaut!
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Last post by RobC
Mon Dec 24, 2018 11:42 am
Not heard from Indonesian fellow bx'er
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rutter123 »
Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:22 pm
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Over the last few weeks I have been in touch with a chap who contacted me through the forum, he is from Indonesia and owns one of just a few BX's on...
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I hope all is OK with him and his family. Terrible tragedy over there, if he does get in touch let him know we are wishing him and his countrymen...
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Last post by panky
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:02 pm
Fog Lihts
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Gary theobald »
Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:44 pm
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Hi I need fog lights foer my 16v p2 I ready somewhere that peugeot 205 lights fit so are these ok for me?
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Chevronics sell them new for about £55 each
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Last post by Tim Leech
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:32 am
New to Forum, Mk1 BX 16V
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mac1776 »
Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:49 pm
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Hi all, just picked up a non running red 89 16 v, all original. My aim is to get her back on the road but it won't be next week!! Bodywork is pretty...
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Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Regards Mac
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Last post by mac1776
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:39 pm
Mi 16 engine
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Cromerbrian »
Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:26 pm
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Probably been sorted before but I m new to the forum ,does anyone know what if you can drop a mi16 engine straight into a gti 8v? Thanks
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The answer is yes, unless you drive the 16v hard you wont notice much performance different, it really sings when over 4000rpm, personally I found...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:52 pm
BX CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
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Tim Leech »
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:26 am
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The forum isn't as busy at it once was, that's probably mostly down to Facebook.
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Done John!
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:42 pm
Are they all rotten now?
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Hardy43 »
Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:00 am
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Hi,
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Rust wAs prob the biggest killer of many bx, closely followed by hydraulic failure and diesel head gasket failure, sadly once the rust sets in it can...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Nov 26, 2018 10:54 pm
Misfire when hot nightmare
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Gary theobald »
Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:19 am
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Hi everyone, car was running great but had oil leak so I decided to give it a once over, anyway degreased and pressure washed the engine car wouldn’t...
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Have you tried changing the coil?
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Last post by mds141
Wed Nov 21, 2018 4:03 pm
Too much fuel consumption
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bxdimitris »
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:09 am
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Good evening and greetings from Thessaloniki Greece, i own a BX 1.4 i kat KDY engine and i need daily 10 Euros unleaded for 60 kilometers, the price...
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Should be getting 34-36mpg or so from one of those. The SPFI version of the TU3 is pretty good on fuel normally.
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Last post by Kitch
Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:28 am
Rust Proofing/Waxoyling services recommendations?
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Ross S »
Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:01 pm
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Can anyone recommend someone who could waxoyl/dinitrol etc my BX?
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I can recommend . They are authorised Dinatrol applicators, have all the data for where and how to inject the stuff and are very professional. They...
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Last post by xantia_v6
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:52 am
Help needed to swap my ECU
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ChuckNorris90 »
Thu Oct 18, 2018 3:16 pm
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Hi everyone!
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Excellent!
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:40 pm
rear height corrector valve leaking
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petermorrisminor »
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:01 pm
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Have just failed the MOT due to rear height valve leak.car covered 78k miles. every thing working normally.
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FOOL ! THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A BX UNLESS THEY BX RATED.
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Last post by petermorrisminor
Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:21 pm
bx 17 tgd
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arlever »
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:53 pm
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hello everyone.
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apologies to xantia_v6 it does indeed have the oil cooler behind the oil filter although this has tested out ok. thanks though. always learning.
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Last post by arlever
Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:17 pm
Red Bumper Inserts and Fog lights
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Gary theobald »
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:46 am
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Hi does anybody know where I could source the above parts for my 16v? alternatively are there ant vinyl stripes that would fit and look correct(ash)...
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Fog lights here
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Last post by Dave_16v
Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:21 pm
new 16v owner
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Gary theobald »
Sun Oct 14, 2018 4:14 pm
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Hi Everyone just introducing myself as a proud owner of a black phase 2 16 valve the car looks great and drives really well the only issue is that...
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Thanks everyone, I will do a full coolant change at the weekend and clean connections etc as per your suggestions. :D
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Last post by Gary theobald
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:45 am
BX Recomission questions
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SimonA »
Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:23 am
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Hi Folks,
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Simon, your three points are very good starts. Particularly checking if the engine turns over by hand.
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sat Oct 13, 2018 1:52 pm
Thank you rutter123
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arlever »
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:46 pm
Just wanted to sing the praises for rutter123.
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Last post by arlever
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:46 pm
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Last post by CGATCX25GTITURBO
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:37 pm
wets bay valver clutch replaced
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greendale65 »
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:18 am
Hello all, Clutch has been replaced i went to the garage at the top of my road
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Last post by greendale65
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:18 am
16v clutch replacement
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greendale65 »
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:27 pm
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Hi. all i will be needing a clutch replacement before christmas i reckon do they drop the subframe
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First time for everything....
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Last post by Kitch
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:21 pm
For sale
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rutter123 »
Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:43 am
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Not bx related.
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The Puma lump was the twin-cam, chain driven version used in the Transit from 2006 onwards, and the mk3 Mondeo. When the newer Transit came out,...
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Last post by Kitch
Fri Aug 24, 2018 11:04 am
Chopping my valver
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Darren-1 »
Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:47 pm
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Hi guys
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As long as you've considered it it! Good luck if you do go ahead with it.
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Last post by jamescarruthers
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:38 pm
Great Read
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panky »
Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:58 pm
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I came across this quite by accident on Retro Rides, I found it very entertaining and informative, it's very well written and I'll be following his...
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Thanks for that, I thought I recognised the name
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Last post by panky
Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:27 am
BX as a daily driver?
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Ross S »
Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:12 pm
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Hiya folks,
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Well I have daily’d classic cars before, most recently a Volvo 740 fitted with the Volkswagen ‘D24’ six cylinder diesel....
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Last post by Ross S
Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:10 pm
J157LKE
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Gary theobald »
Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:52 pm
Hi guys and ladies, I’m a newbie but was a real Citroen fan years ago bx ax gt and a zx and now have the opportunity to buy a bx 16valve phase 2 in...
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Last post by Gary theobald
Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:52 pm
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