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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Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:17 am
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Fri Sep 10, 2021 6:32 pm
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Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:41 pm
thought i'd best say Hi
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entwisi »
Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:49 am
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Hey, joined a week or so ago as I am interested in getting a BX. I did have a 1.6 back in the late 90s but my commute became 120 miles a day and...
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Well hi there, I too am looking forward to getting back in a BX (just need to persuade the wife :roll: ). It sounds like you have a very interesting...
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Last post by panky
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:55 am
West bay valver
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greendale65 »
Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:01 am
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Hello all, i now have refurbished steering rack for my valver
do you have to remove the sub frame to replace new one
thanks all.
:? :?
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Hi, all i'm getting convinced at this time and moment that you don't have to
drop the sub frame does some one know more
thankyou for your help...
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Last post by greendale65
Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:52 am
Free stuff
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rutter123 »
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:50 am
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Free stuff
1 x Gti8v radiator no leaks
3 x nearside headlights
2 x front scuttle silver
TD front plastic grille
TD intercooler
TD set dashclocks
TD...
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Hope helpful...
Thanks Chris. V accurate.
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:13 pm
West bay valver
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greendale65 »
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:02 pm
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Hello all, just a quick one would be right in thinking the citroen bx only
has two steering racks for the bx one being manual other being power...
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Hi. Well done David you've told me what i wanted to know
Thankyou
:) :) :)
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Last post by greendale65
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:46 am
Rad hose part nos.
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Culasse »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:05 pm
I have got two new lower radiator hoses that I want to sell as neither of them seems right for my late 1990 GTi. Does anyone have access to lookup...
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Last post by Culasse
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:05 pm
West bay valver
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greendale65 »
Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:10 pm
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Hi all hope you are all ok'
Yes i'm ok still got my valver thing is mot fail i need another power steering rack
any ideas a good place to go to or...
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Hi, they said leaking fluid i reckon its the pinion sending
another rack to pleiades for refurb price. 8)
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Last post by greendale65
Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:33 pm
How times change.....
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DLM »
Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:19 pm
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Today I rolled up at a fast-fit for tyres in my BX - to find myself warmly and enthusiastically greeted and the BX a subject of informed interest. A...
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What an idiot.
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Last post by Warren Nel
Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:07 pm
First UK BX
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:59 am
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Anyone know when and where the first BX was sold in the UK?
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Some staggeringly small numbers here - The French Car UK Critical List
- not least the 605!
C6 and 607 tumbling too, not to mention Xantia....
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Last post by deltic
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:35 pm
Bx towing capacity
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rutter123 »
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:51 pm
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A bx weighs approx 1000kg give or take..
So safe capacity braked trailer = 850kg at 85%
So bx + 4 people, boot full of stuff, full tank, 2dogs =...
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Well if it is underneath a C max, the roof rack must be good and sturdy.
I find from bitter experience that at around 150,000 miles, common rail...
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Last post by tom
Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:33 pm
Could apply to most BX owners
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rutter123 »
Thu May 20, 2021 4:48 pm
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Could be unfair on very late models.
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Roll on 2030 mine might actually be back on the road by then. And diesel will be £10 a litre.
Veg oil won't be...
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Last post by ?????
Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:42 pm
16v front subframe
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TizzyD »
Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:32 am
I purchased a number of 16v parts a couple weeks ago namely front struts with hub, sensors, brake calipers, a front subframe with power steering...
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Last post by TizzyD
Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:32 am
To use 99RON or not.?
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Pcheaven »
Mon May 03, 2021 2:06 pm
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curious.
I just read in Haynes that most models can be run on unleaded - with adjustments - I assume the ignition timing
Will using 99 RON negate...
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If you want to avoid ethanol, Esso super unleaded is ethanol free. It's the last 100% petrol available that I'm aware of.
I use it in my XJS....
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Last post by ?????
Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:26 am
Trying to get in touch with Mulley
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rutter123 »
Tue May 11, 2021 9:07 pm
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I don't think Mulley has visited this forum for over a year, I need to get in touch with him if anyone can help, tried pm's but no reply.
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Mulley popped up on the FB group last week, and I said you were trying to get hold of him. He mentioned something about his messenger not working...
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Jun 05, 2021 11:52 am
Rust repair question.
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Pcheaven »
Mon May 31, 2021 10:37 pm
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How easy / expensive is it to repair visible rust, one area noted as an advisory on mot in these 2 areas
1. Roof/top of A piller. Visible. Not noted...
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There are several areas of potential rust
Inner wings
Rear of sills inner and outer
Rear axle mounts
Boot floor
Rear exhaust hanger
Windscreen...
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Last post by rutter123
Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:37 pm
Need Yr bx sorting, give it to these guys
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rutter123 »
Fri May 28, 2021 12:55 am
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Health and safety does not apply but complete trust in your workmates does...
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My time in Malta was mostly in 2016, by then most of the old cars and all of the old buses were gone form the streets, but could still be found if...
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Last post by xantia_v6
Fri May 28, 2021 8:09 pm
DVLA
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by
2CV HK »
Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:41 am
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Greetings,
I am trying to register my 1990 1.6 petrol BX Image estate with the DVLA.(bought in Nov.2019 on Ebay, Got it MOTed & have the NOVA done)...
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👍👍
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Last post by Pcheaven
Thu May 27, 2021 1:26 pm
Spotted today
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rutter123 »
Wed May 26, 2021 9:41 am
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On The Broadway Ealing London W5 approx 9.30am
C99VLA silver mk1 poss a 14 lady driver.
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25 miles in 2yrs, that's less than very infrequent use, very lucky to spot it then.
Was it on its way to & from its MoT? :lol:
MOT pass was...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed May 26, 2021 10:56 pm
Should I Put A TD Engine In My BX?
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David »
Wed May 12, 2021 10:38 pm
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I am considering on whether or not to put a TD engine in my BX.
I've always wanted a TD engine in it, but if I was going to do it, then I'd need all...
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I have loads of turbo spares: hoses, 3 turbos, 2 pumps a bosch and a recon Lucas, engine, cylinder head , header tank, that are no use to me any...
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Last post by Jaba
Mon May 24, 2021 9:53 pm
The ICE thread
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rayfenwick »
Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:54 pm
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yeah i want to get a decent sound set up in mine, nothing too fancy, the doors might need some deadening reinforcement for anything speaker wise from...
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You should switch it off, and then we'll be getting the real you ! :roll:
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Last post by white exec
Mon May 24, 2021 6:10 pm
Off topic : nice looking xm up for auction
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Pcheaven »
Thu May 20, 2021 8:25 am
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Spotted on car and classic, Sadly not my car, but it looks to be a good example
If only I had the space to park it.
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Cool, amazing, and guaranteed to keep the grey-matter active for years! A whole new ball-game with its ECU-controlled Hydractive suspension and fuel...
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Last post by white exec
Thu May 20, 2021 1:56 pm
Rear spoiler
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jvbram »
Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:53 am
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Please tell me which 1990 Bx models have a rear spoiler.
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The spoiler 3 was found in GT-models. We call that spoiler duck-tail herearound.
19GT (mk1) and 19TRS (mk2) IIRC.
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Last post by Kitch
Thu May 20, 2021 10:28 am
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue May 18, 2021 10:44 am
A mention for the bx
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rutter123 »
Fri May 07, 2021 6:06 pm
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I think Tim Leech has all the others.
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I lived in a village near Oxford in the 70s. You could tell if someone worked for British Leyland at the time because they all had Morris Marinas,...
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Last post by Jaba
Tue May 11, 2021 5:14 pm
JBL sub bass pro sl2 thoughts
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Pcheaven »
Sat May 08, 2021 10:18 pm
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I am considering getting one of these
Has anyone used one - what’s your experience?
Hopefully it will fit under the front seats. Will measure when...
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Certainly a good idea. I would personally be replacing the original speakers, if you haven’t already, and adding sound deadening first before adding...
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Last post by Pcheaven
Sun May 09, 2021 5:50 pm
Bx spotted
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rutter123 »
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:28 pm
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Spotted 1st bx of the year approx 2.30pm at A421/J13 M1 bx hatch reg K594BMJ just clocked the plate as I exited roundabout, did flash my lights and...
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Just run-in then.
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Last post by rutter123
Fri May 07, 2021 12:16 am
Classic value
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rutter123 »
Wed May 05, 2021 5:16 pm
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Sadly no mention of the bx, an appreciating classic nonetheless but not for the masses.
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The Mini and the Minor are both very well catered so my stash won't be worth a fortune. I've a few Commer bit's and pieces that will have gone up in...
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Last post by panky
Thu May 06, 2021 11:05 am
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue May 04, 2021 10:24 am
FYI's - if you are bidding on the 4x4 @ Manor park auctions today
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Pcheaven »
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:48 am
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just a small FYI, in case you are bidding - I was / am / still undecided / considering bidding
Manor Park kindly sent me over an invoice that...
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Mine has the added bonus of having the torque of the diesel engine & the grip of the 4x4 behind it too.
Now that is an interesting project! Did you...
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Last post by David
Sun May 02, 2021 9:07 pm
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Last post by white exec
Sun May 02, 2021 2:28 pm
Chevronics supplying GS boxed spheres for my bx
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Pcheaven »
Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:03 pm
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Not what I was expecting - to be asked if I wanted the dear or cheap ones.
They gave me 400 not 500's as per original spec on the car.
Quite...
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Sphere specs:
It's important to get all three of a sphere's figures correct:
eg 400/55/1.2
= volume cc / pressure bars / damping orifice mm...
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Last post by Pcheaven
Sat May 01, 2021 4:34 pm
Spotted
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rutter123 »
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:38 pm
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My dad who lives in Sussex has just informed me that a certain Mr Jeremy Clarkson was spotted driving an SM somewhere near Beachy Head.
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Apparently Mike Brewers car, also a 2CV was seen being dropped from a crane too....idiots
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Last post by Tim Leech
Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:36 pm
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Last post by Pcheaven
Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:09 pm
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Last post by Pcheaven
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:54 pm
Does the lhm resevoir have any seals?
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Pcheaven »
Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:00 am
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My tank appears to be weeping lhm between the tank itself and the octopus fitting that accepts all the pipes.
It’s a tiny leak. But a leak none the...
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This has got me thinking because mine has always had a slight LHM weep there and I have considered it as normal. If you manage to cure yours with a...
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Last post by Pcheaven
Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:28 pm
Oil temp sender
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rutter123 »
Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:57 pm
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Fitting an oil temp gauge on a t/d
I have already fitted a digital water temp gauge and want same for oil temp, where is the best place to fit the...
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When I fitted mine, I acquired a 'sandwich' plate for between the oil filter & engine. On mine the threads were the smaller size for the pressure...
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Last post by David
Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:26 pm
does £365 to install a cam belt of 1.6 petrol seem right?
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Pcheaven »
Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:09 am
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as per title.
Does this seem an appropriate amount ( it includes VAT and a water pump) ?
I haven't done a cam belt myself for a few years now, nor...
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Maybe you want to change the cam and crank front sealings at the same time, they are pretty old too?
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:37 pm
Spotted today
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rutter123 »
Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:53 pm
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Not a bx, but probably rarer, a T plate 1979 Opel Monza in Harlington High St. Not seen one of those on the road for years.
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Yes it was the bigger brother of the Manta with the front end not dissimilar of the Carlton/Record, with wiper/washers on the headlights, (how cool...
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Last post by rutter123
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:55 pm
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Last post by white exec
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 am
Car covers. Has anyone knowledge about this one ?
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Pcheaven »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:11 am
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Has anyone got one of these covers
Any thoughts or comments appreciated
By way of background.
I have a bx that was garaged all it’s life.
I...
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The Stormforce cover is supposed to be the best but I had issues with the one I got for My Morris Traveller. I had the cover on for several weeks...
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Last post by Pcheaven
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:12 pm
Haynes manual or Haynes workshop manual??
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Pcheaven »
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:23 pm
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Confused.
What’s the difference ?
Which is the best suited for a DIY repairer?
I plan to change cam belt and water pump and a few other jobs....
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They are one of the same - a Haynes Repair Manual.
Two editions for BX petrol, the original, and a later revised edition. Covers engines,...
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Last post by Pcheaven
Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:40 pm
Citrovisie BX book
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deltic »
Fri Mar 12, 2021 3:38 pm
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Just received my copy of BX A new generation of Citroen , anyone else? I've only had a chance to skim through it but it seems to contain an absolute...
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It has proved that the BX Dommage rumour is just a myth, there never was a BX 1.0, but a 1.1 was available in certain countries.
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:44 pm
Importing a RHD
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Pcheaven »
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:15 am
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Has anyone ever imported a RHD BX?
Curious about their experiences?
TIA.
Sooopo many beautiful LHD gti’s available. Sooo few RHD ones. :(
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I guess it depends where you are importing it from, as Kitch a say sit not too difficult and plenty of info online
What have you seen?
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Last post by Tim Leech
Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:43 pm
VIN
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jvbram »
Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:06 am
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Hello
Mijn VIN is VF7XBEK0013EK3657, wat bedoels de 2 EK? Essence Karburateur? Nee, zij is een diesel, suction injection? 1.8l? hatchback?
Jack
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Näyttäis äkkiseltään oleva ahdettu dieselkiulu siellä kulkineen konemuovn alla.
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Last post by Kaapelimies
Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:33 pm
tyres
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david troughton »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:32 pm
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I have just acquired a set of 205GTI pepperpot alloys to put on my 16TGSmeteor (5.5J).
would someone be able to give a definitive answer as to the...
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You will need the correct bolts for the alloys they are a good half inch longer than stock steels bolts.
Available online about £20/25 a set of 16
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Last post by rutter123
Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:13 pm
New Citroen C4 TV ad
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rutter123 »
Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:07 pm
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Has anyone else spotted the bx in this ad?
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Ah yes I have seen it now. Good ad too. Citroen, belatedly, are trying to legitimise a nostalgic view of their product. Remember the Edwin Hawkins...
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Last post by Jaba
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:02 am
Found this
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rutter123 »
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:03 pm
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Some may have already read this.
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I'd rather have love than a new accumulator.
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Last post by Jaba
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:28 am
Electric BX
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by
Alice951 »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:38 am
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Hey, since I'm currently a broke college student without a job I don't currently own a car, however with EV's being pushed more and more whenever the...
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broke college student
How broke? You can pick up an EV motor and inverter for £800, electronics to drive it for another £400. Then if you want to...
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Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:50 pm
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