Folding mirrors [1989 BX]
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Jugostran »
Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:20 pm
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Hey all, quick question.
Some cyclist apparently fell onto my BX today. Luckily they didn't cause any damage, but my rear view mirror is now folded....
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So far as I know they are designed to fold back.
Wow, I did not know that. That's really cool.
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Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:46 am
Secondhand value
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rutter123 »
Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:27 pm
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Have noticed a real surge in bx prices. Have I missed something?
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My BX owners manual from May 1991 contains a fuel consumption supplement that shows that CATs were an option on several BXs (including the GTi) from...
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Last post by RobC
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:57 am
A good run.
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by
womble3go »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:08 pm
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Just filled up the bx after going from Ostwestry to Norwich and to Birmingham plus all the running around with the family and the kit it used 50...
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That's why the taxi drivers of the era were keen on them.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:11 pm
Boston classic car show tmrw 14th
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rutter123 »
Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:54 pm
Boston Lincs one of the biggest in the East I've heard, 600 vehicles from 1905-2007, not done it before will be there in the DS in the 1970s line up,...
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:54 pm
7 year itch
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rutter123 »
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:07 am
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Parked up 9th Sep 2015 due to rusty rear axle mounts and inner/outer sills, the 7 year itch got scratched, with a full refurbished rear axle, brakes,...
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Yes Tim the very same, I think it was up on jacks when you came over a few years back to collect the sunroof, you will see its wearing the spare...
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Last post by rutter123
Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:07 pm
BX TZD on Ebay
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by
OscarToo »
Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:29 pm
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Anyone here bidding on the TZD on ebay?
I am soooo tempted but a) I've nowhere to keep it and b) I'd be trun out of the house.
Anyway, nice to...
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Welcome back Oscar, the BX bug hasn't gone away! Hope you are well, Jonathan formerly of Gillingham here.
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Last post by deltic
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:52 pm
Wanted urgently strut clip
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rutter123 »
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:55 pm
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R clip for rear strut, the sprung R shaped clip that holds the strut end into the rear arm, misplaced one if it turns up will let u know but it not...
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Available here hopefully.
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Last post by Jaba
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:33 pm
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Last post by Tim Leech
Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:28 am
BX club stickers
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Eccles60 »
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:12 pm
I just wondered if BX forum club stickers were available please?
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Last post by Eccles60
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:12 pm
LHM leak above fuel tank
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by
szhrr5cc »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:56 pm
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My St.Tropez has developed an LHM leak at the rear and, on investigation, this appears to be coming from somewhere above the fuel tank - a stain is...
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Any progress on this one?
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Last post by Eccles60
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:08 am
1983 onwards BX16 TRS needed for a Photoshoot
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by guest » Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:11 pm
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Received on our contact page:
Name: Alan Bond
Email Address: alanbond@me.com
Subject: 1983 onwards BX16 TRS needed for a Photoshoot
Has entered...
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Phil Greaves is on the case..
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Last post by Tim Leech
Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:49 am
BX GT buying advice
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by
neddie0000 »
Mon May 23, 2022 8:30 pm
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Hi all, new to the group and about to purchase a mk1 BX GT, any particular common issues to look for or double check?
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Now on ebay for a quick flip, pictures show dont show the rust and damage...
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Last post by Tim Leech
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:11 am
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Last post by rutter123
Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:23 am
Low profile tyres but not on the automatic
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Eccles60 »
Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:14 pm
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Does anyone know why for the 1988 range of BX models low profile (70 profile) tyres are fitted to most variants but for the automatic version of the...
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We have had our 1986 16TRS Auto from new and it came from the factory with 165/70/14 tyres (on steel wheels) so there is no problem using this size....
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Last post by Eccles60
Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:31 am
Garage recommendations in Cumbria or Lancashire
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by
deltic »
Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:14 pm
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Due to family reasons I am currently away from home in Kent, staying near Ulverston in Cumbria. Unfortunately the MoT is looming on my BX which also...
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Many years ago in my Dyane days I used to use Voiture Technique in Warwick and once they let me borrow their 5 speed, 1299cc GSA engined Dyane which...
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Last post by deltic
Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:50 pm
West bay valver
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by
greendale65 »
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:46 am
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Hi, everyone just a quickie i need to get my acumulator changed cant
do it my self as far as i know just undo apart from prep how long the job....
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Hi, thanks for your help have a good day.
:) 8)
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Last post by greendale65
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:35 am
Bx16TRS Radiator Fan switch.
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by
bx16trs »
Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:54 am
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Hi all - anybody know the Citroen part number for the BX16TRS rad fan switch, pse?
TIA
Brian
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Awesome, thanks John.
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Last post by saintjamesy89
Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:58 pm
Save the rotten 16V or transplant into newer TXi?
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by
Maxwell »
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:50 am
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Morning all,
My impulse Facebook Marketplace 16V E898 DVK (£650) has been with me a couple of weeks and I've now had time to get under and give it a...
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I wouldn't even consider a 'temporary swap', personally. So many components to switch over, the risks of damaging or losing something along the way...
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Last post by David
Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:19 pm
BX MEET @ Hitchin SAt 12th March CHEVRONIC
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by
westLC »
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:48 am
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Good day all , are there any BX owners members going to the above on Sat ??
STU
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One of them had seen a red BX in Southampton last week.
Probably mine!
I did wonder! They would have loved a close up look at a 16v for sure.
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Last post by deltic
Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:10 pm
Not bx but help please
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by
rutter123 »
Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:15 am
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I'm after an exploded diagram of the front door lock internal mechanism for my D super 5 (Ds21) it's the later type with pull up handles 68-75, I...
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No I'm not but will have a look.
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Mar 15, 2022 7:26 am
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Tue Mar 15, 2022 7:25 am
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:15 am
Found this
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by
rutter123 »
Sat Mar 05, 2022 7:14 am
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I think a certain Mr Kitch owns at least one of these, can you spot it?
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Ha, I quite literally do.
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:56 pm
New Member in East Sussex
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by
Josh2109 »
Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:57 am
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Hi folks,
I thought it would be a good shout to introduce myself before I scurry off to the parts/cars for sale area looking for the parts my car...
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Mine came from Worthing Motors, whether that was new or s/h I don't know, and spent a good deal of its life local to there as the previous ownesr was...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Mar 04, 2022 12:40 pm
Alternative option for non abs front flexi brake hose.
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Ardabyk »
Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:17 am
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Hi all, im looking for some alternative flexi hoses that fits to my BX, i don't have ABS. Some people says, the phase 1 peugeot partner front flex...
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Hi, and welcome to the forum.
Another 1992 Millésime! - yours being petrol, though.
The original part (flexible front brake hose, length = 435mm)...
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Last post by white exec
Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:20 pm
Top Gear Christmas Special
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by
panky »
Fri Dec 24, 2021 1:12 pm
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There's a GTi 4x4 on the show tonight. Looks like the one that's been around the selling and auction sites all year, hopefully they don't wreck it :(
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Lets hope it appears again soon
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:56 pm
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:49 pm
BX 4x4 Exhaust - Pictures Needed.
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by
David »
Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:18 pm
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Hi everyone,
I've been looking into getting a custom exhaust made for my BX 4x4, but I need to know where the original mounting points are on the...
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Sure go ahead. Glad I could help.
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:46 pm
West bay valver
Replies: 6
by
greendale65 »
Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:14 am
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Hello all,
Happy new year,
I may be wanting a steering column complete right hand drive
air assisted for my valver i thought i had one but cant...
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Hello all,
I am now sorted steering column on its way
stay safe all
:D 8)
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Last post by greendale65
Fri Jan 07, 2022 5:59 pm
Found this
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by
rutter123 »
Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:46 am
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Bit pricey with no Mot but prob the lowest mileage/owner gti around
Checked mot history nothing terrible.
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4 years ago I struggled to get 2k for my red gti which was in very nice cond and moted with history
YEs I hope its not too far gone and AN easy turn...
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Dec 12, 2021 1:38 pm
Just wondering
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by
jvbram »
Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:14 am
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Hi, I have two Bx hatchbacks and both sink at the back overnight whereas the front takes longer. Is that normal? Cos if anything the front is heavier...
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Yes, that diagram. But the diagram uses the term Suspension Cylinders for the the front struts not Power Cylinder. It must be the Accumulator, no?
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Last post by jvbram
Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:33 pm
Rear suspension cylinders
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jvbram »
Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:16 am
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Hi. Just replaced the rear suspension spheres. But when the car was supported on axle stands and the height lever on low, the cylinders were very...
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Good suggestion but in my case the fluid came from the gaiter. I dont understand french engineering. What possible advantage can a loose piston be?...
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Last post by jvbram
Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:07 pm
Tzd cam in a 1.9
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by
Ohthehorror »
Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:01 am
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Hello everyone .I am the owner of a tzd which is very much a love hate affair .I have the origami fine on a bench.with a I think a xantia in the car...
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Yes you should be able to turn the engine with a different cam.
Just to underline Mat's comments - with a different cam and caps if it is too stiff...
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:54 pm
Turbo upgrade for Xud9
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jvbram »
Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:15 am
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Hi. I have a Bx with a worn out xud7TE engine and a Bx with a good Xud9 engine. Will the turbo system from the xud7TE go on the xud9? Cheers.
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Yes. From factory there's two main differences: The pistons are cooled by oil jets spraying oil on their underside, and the head has reinforcements...
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:06 pm
Door glass channel
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by
_Nick_ »
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:34 pm
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Hello,
1st post - so please forgive the naivety.
Recently got a TXD. Working my way through the list of jobs....
Got to the O/S front electric...
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All - many thanks - really helpful.
Will get the quote from Chevronics and make the call from there.
Cheers
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Last post by _Nick_
Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:41 pm
Oil gauge
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jvbram »
Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:25 pm
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Is the oil gauge the oil pressure or oil level. Would a low readind, red flashing light, on trd with 450k indicate that its time for a rebuild?
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A BX oil pressure gauge has figures, the level gauge does not.
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Last post by white exec
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:03 am
Boot cubby hole door - Trim clips
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Vanny »
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:32 pm
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After releasing the Ender5 3D printer article last month, a few people have contacted me about making parts.
The first one I'm tackling is the BX...
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At the moment, 220 x 220 is the max, but this can make the parts brittle if they are directly copied. For something like the side spat, they would...
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:46 pm
Bx shell
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rutter123 »
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:27 am
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Anyone know of a bx being broken where I can cut out a good offside rear axle mount that isn't rusty?
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I have to confess, I didnt really route through the car. It was pretty normal for it's age, rust in all the obvious places. The shell has been in the...
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Last post by Vanny
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:27 pm
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Last post by white exec
Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:53 am
Fuel supply
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by
jvbram »
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:49 pm
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Hi. Does the TRD hatchback have a lift pump or a strainer in the fuel tank? Mine runs on jerry
can but not from the tsnk.
Jack
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Under the back seat.
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Last post by rutter123
Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:35 pm
For good or bad - "Flipping Bangers" does the BX
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by
DLM »
Fri Apr 27, 2018 10:55 am
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Public service announcement (I have no connection with this programme).
Today (Fri 27/4/19) at 9 p.m.. on the Freeview Blaze channel in the UK &...
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I did the cambelt on it yesterday. I don't think it's a bad car underneath. Quite original, and engine sounds quite sweet. Body is pretty rough and...
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Last post by Kitch
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:57 am
16valve Silicone Coolant Hoses
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by
Toddman »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:21 pm
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Hi everyone
I am posting in General Chat with the hope of reaching as many members as possible.
Many of you will own or be aware of the Baker B M...
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I have sent you an email Luke,
Thanks
Dave :D
Thanks Dave, added you to the list and will talk soon, thanks mate
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Last post by Toddman
Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:15 pm
Autodoc for parts
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rutter123 »
Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:34 pm
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1st time I've used them
Air con cooling fan failed on my 65 Boxer (twin fan unit in plastic shroud)
No pattern part available in UK, dealer part...
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I get the impression that the TYC headlights only come in LHD beam pattern, which won't help the beam pattern. They even said they were for RHD on...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:46 am
I'm buying a BX. Am I mad?
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by
FroggyBX »
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:11 pm
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Bonjour, I'm retired in France and am in the process of buying a '91 BX 'Image' for just under €4k (about £3.5k) which I don't really need 'cos my...
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Bonjour, i also bought a Bx in france recent?y. Unlike yours shes done almost 500km but still goes and has no rust or body damage. My wife was...
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Last post by jvbram
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:02 am
Peugeot 405 engine
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jvbram »
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:54 am
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Does a Peugeot 405 18 TD engine fit a Citroen Bx TRD?
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I know that now! :(
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Last post by jvbram
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:36 am
Wanted: BX 16 TGS headrest (rear)
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by
Routemaster »
Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:36 pm
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Does anyone have a rear headrest (or ideally two) looking for a new home?
Any leads gratefully appreciated.
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Wondered about that too - a BX antimacassar, maybe?
Ask them what's underneath...
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Last post by white exec
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:28 pm
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Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:50 pm
Engine rebuild part
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jvbram »
Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:35 am
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Hello. Just bought a well maintained 1991 TD in SW france near where i live. Its done 350k and can be slow to start. I think the compression is down....
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Does this help?
From p.157 of Haynes #1379 - 'later models'
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BX turboD cooling system_.jpg
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Fri Sep 10, 2021 6:32 pm
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