Puncture conundrum
by adamskibx » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:57 pm
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I thought I had had it yesterday. Went into a parking space and rather too enthusistically went up the curb, which I later discovered had caused a...
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Points and Dizzy on it delayed the collection of it funnily enought. Owner took it on a test run prior to me collecting, and it did something to the...
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Last post by adamskibx Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:34 pm
But can you polish it?
by Paul296 » Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:36 pm
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Oh you can't eh? Half a bottle of Autoglym and we'll see about that!
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Really, he could have made a bit more effort. You can get white gaffer tape these days I believe.
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Last post by Vanny Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:26 am
another tyre question
by Mickey taker » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:35 am
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the o/s tyre on my folding camper has started showing wires right between where the sidewall joins the tread, any ideas what could cause this, didnt...
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im not surw Vince,
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Last post by Mickey taker Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:31 am
New to BX-ing
by TizzyD » Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:26 am
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Hi everyone, my names Andrew, today I should be getting my first BX, a rouge delage TZD Turbo, this will be the first time I've owned one but my...
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oi Mike , youve never said that about me and Higj Wycombe is nearer MK than it is to Bedfordshire
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Last post by Mickey taker Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:25 pm
Not according to plan
by kiwi » Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:14 am
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Wednesday took the TXD into the garage to have its clutch replaced with one that is not stuck and difficult to engage gears with. One of the planned...
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There is a point from what I understand they fixed the leak by the water pump first then found the leak in the radiator while waiting for the courier...
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Last post by kiwi Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:07 am
Tank Reservoir hoses to engine needed BX 19 TDX
by jhunt » Mon May 28, 2012 10:09 pm
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My hydraulic oil suddenly ran out and it looks as if at least two of the flexible hoses going from the Tank reservoir to the pump on the engine have...
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There is only one pipe that goes directly from the reservoir to the pump : 95 624 233 and still available from Citroen
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Last post by toddao Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 am
Northamptonshire help required
by jhunt » Fri May 25, 2012 9:04 am
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My BX 19 TXD has sprung a bad leak from around front sphere and lost all of its hydraulic fluid. Is there anyone in or near Northamptonshire who can...
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Shame you aren't nearer, i could fit a spare sphere that i have to double check whether its deffo a sphere failure rather than anything else.
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Last post by MULLEY Mon May 28, 2012 10:34 pm
BX for the home?
by Dollywobbler » Tue May 22, 2012 7:26 pm
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How about a BX bean bag?
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Mk2 BX, not interested
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Last post by NeilGP Sat May 26, 2012 5:24 pm
Goodbye Green Tiger
by Sathos » Mon May 14, 2012 1:56 pm
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Just thought I would share with you all the magic that has brought me here in the first place.
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Nice intro Gruff :)
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Last post by Mistah G Sat May 26, 2012 3:37 pm
Does Winter brings problems for BX owners?
by kiwi » Mon May 21, 2012 9:20 am
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So it is coming up for its first winter ownership with me (The TXD) and now the cold is playing havoc with the Car. First the speedometer decided to...
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I've been driving BS's through Swedish winters since 1996 and rarely had any problems - but that maybe because they were somehow breathed on prior to...
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Last post by Mike Holdstock Thu May 24, 2012 4:59 pm
ARC welders in Lidl for £35
by Mike E (uk) » Wed May 23, 2012 10:16 pm
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In fact only £30 if you cut a voucher out of their flyer.
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Their clamp sets are pretty good too - I bought 2 sets!
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Last post by citsncycles Wed May 23, 2012 11:45 pm
Building your dream BX
by Dollywobbler » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:01 pm
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I think we've had 'dream spec' threads before but I'm aiming for one that focuses on usability. Yes, a V6 BX running LPG and four-wheel drive (with a...
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I've had a quick drive in Mat's diesel estate & must admit to being quite impressed with the grunt & the amount of smoke coming out the back :) Like...
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Last post by MULLEY Mon May 21, 2012 11:27 pm
Estate info please...
by JayW » Fri May 18, 2012 11:36 pm
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Can anyone with an estate do me a favour and measure the rear lamp clusters. Height, width and depth (protrusion from the bodyshell).
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calling Mr Mat Fenwick or wooscary
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Last post by Mickey taker Sat May 19, 2012 3:43 pm
Disastrous MOT !
by electrokid » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:38 am
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After many years of being good as gold I've suddenly got an MOT fail notice that makes War And Peace look like a pamphlet !
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Yup, thats what i'd call winter tyres & not a hybrid.
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Last post by MULLEY Fri May 18, 2012 10:28 pm
So...new here
by Sathos » Mon May 14, 2012 3:08 pm
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What's hot and what's not?
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oh Sathos I forgot to say boot floor and A pillars ( under windscreen rubbers ) can rust as well
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Last post by Mickey taker Tue May 15, 2012 10:35 am
The Green Tiger Returns?
by Dollywobbler » Mon May 07, 2012 11:06 pm
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I've been offered The Green Tiger back. Problem is, she's in Ramsgate currently, with a completely borked wheel bearing. Logistics are proving...
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She's back...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon May 14, 2012 6:37 pm
A few bits on Ebay
by Gibbo2286 » Sun May 13, 2012 11:07 am
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I thought I'd cleared all my BX stuff but came across these yesterday and popped them on Ebay last night.
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I'll have to change that then Jay but I can't think how a Vauxhall part came to be in my store, the only cars I've dismantled in the last ten years...
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Last post by Gibbo2286 Mon May 14, 2012 9:10 am
Welding
by adamskibx » Sun May 06, 2012 12:15 am
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Doe anybody know any good reasonably priced welders? I was going to attempt my BX welding myself, but its not tHe easiest job, and I am a little...
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Well; I have taken the car to a garage that I found on the internet that does welding. They have quoted me £150 for ALL welding. This seems...
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Last post by adamskibx Sun May 13, 2012 10:54 am
New BX
by adamskibx » Wed May 02, 2012 7:29 pm
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Hi all. Its a long time since I regularly posted here. Thats because I have not been driving for quite a while.
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Thanks 2BXORNOT2BX
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Last post by adamskibx Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 pm
Who is BX?
by toddao » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:44 pm
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A Mongolian apparently..
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where as BX used to be a swear word.... it is now a badge to be worn with pride... everyday folk are only now just catching on
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Last post by B-Hive Tue May 08, 2012 10:32 am
Missed out on another Diesel
by kiwi » Wed May 02, 2012 5:56 am
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:cry:
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Ouch! that one must hurt! one owner low mileage in ''great condition''
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Last post by kiwi Wed May 02, 2012 11:45 am
another year's test!
by messerschmitt owner » Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:53 pm
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the 16tgs Auto is sitting with a twelve month ticket - just had a new exhaust, cv boot and a couple of bulbs!
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the 16tgs Auto is sitting with a twelve month ticket - just had a new exhaust, cv boot and a couple of bulbs!
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Last post by Mothman Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:27 pm
New arrival pending
by B-Hive » Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:06 pm
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So I guess the obsession grows...
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I know time was limited but its a shame you couldent have hired some sort of transporter to get it back home.
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Last post by B-Hive Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:59 pm
€30k parking ticket
by toddao » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:36 pm
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This BX has got a €30,000 parking ticket ( and rising) after being sat in a carpark in Luxembourg for three years! I don't think they'll be getting...
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/\ I was thinking - what the devil's he on about? He's been at the vino..
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Last post by toddao Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:29 pm
My Car Is On E-bay
by bx petrol auto saloon » Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:19 pm
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Dear All.
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I had bid on it once, but, I too think that all of the bids are not
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Last post by electrokid Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:48 am
What do you call yours?
by Caffiend » Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:47 pm
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I've had my TZD for just over six weeks now, and still haven't really decided on a name for it.
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My partner calls my MX3 'Christine' because it is red and does things without apparent human intervention. It has an aftermarket alarm system that...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:28 pm
One for Timmy perhaps?
by JayW » Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:20 pm
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Pop quiz:
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Not quite right there, my 86 TRD has no PAS.
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:50 pm
Would any one mind?
by Mothman » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:50 pm
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My forum name is Genman, beena while but ime really into moths, probably more than BXs and is it possible to change it to Mothman which it is known...
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Oh and Andy all I would recommend is you stay away from lightbulbs and candles.
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Last post by Mothman Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:02 pm
Veg oil
by Mothman » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:50 pm
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Where do you get cheap veg oil these days?
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Costco, Poundland, & supermarket offer as & when. Last year i bought quite a few litres of veg from Tesco's when they were doing 5litre bottles, 2...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:19 pm
'Slightly' modified
by toddao » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:46 am
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While I was searching the web yesterday for some pics of Postert BXs I stumbled upon some real horrors. Some of them you even have to wonder whether...
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oh for the love of god, put your weapon away willy
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Last post by Mickey taker Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:07 pm
....Look away now...
by Daisy » Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:37 pm
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Any BXers out there who are also on Facebook can follow the rebuild of my cars' rear end on
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It is! Fuel pipes - and will also need some welding n/s/r near future - I had noted some squidginess there under the boot carpet when I bought it, so...
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Last post by Caffiend Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:33 am
Quite a result.
by Mothman » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:33 pm
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Just took the TGS Estate off NFU insurance and added her to Sophie's policy with Footman James and it cost me 20 quid for a 12 month,total £140 for...
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Can someone please clear up the confusion over Footman James' apparent requirement that the 'Classic' in question should be garaged???
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:41 pm
Longevity..
by toddao » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:20 am
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I read for the first time yesterday one of the downloads available on the opening page of our website entitled :
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Just Google 'Irv Gordon' to read about his Volvo P1800 he's owned from new, and now coming up to 3 million miles.
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Last post by Paul296 Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:26 am
Don't throw away your worn-out brake disks..
by rmattila » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:49 pm
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..you never know when you need 4 pairs of those for some ex-tempore project.
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Log feeder pulley for the firewood processor.
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Last post by rmattila Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:29 am
Mot failure, need a welder in northants
by Vince Pepper » Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:42 pm
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Has anyone used or knows of a good welder in the Northampton area, my 16v failed on 2 counts, o/s near suspension mounts & o/s near the sill beneath...
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That looks like an interesting place that you work Kitch.
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Last post by Kitch Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:26 pm
Another MOT passed.
by mds141 » Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:52 pm
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The valver passed with one advisory. power steering pipe/hose has slight weepage . Result then. :D :)
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Dear Mark.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Sun Apr 08, 2012 2:13 pm
Yet another BX in the stable.
by Mothman » Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:25 pm
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Yes, ive gone anb bought another BX Estate. Basically for spares as its head gasket had gone. Its a BX17 TZD in red with 155k on the clock registered...
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Many thanks Malcolm,
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Last post by Mothman Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:43 pm
New member hants
by Dalhousie2008 » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:35 pm
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Hi guys just brought a bx 16v to restore, so will need parts and advice. I have a few t5r's Volvo so know how useful forums can be
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sent you a pm bud
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Last post by Dalhousie2008 Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:43 pm
Is the writing on the wall?
by mat_fenwick » Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:55 pm
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OK, so a bit melodramatic perhaps, a bit like those emails that are entitled 'Free Beer!' and then once they have your attention go onto trying to...
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While we're recounting such stories....
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Last post by stuart_hedges Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:00 pm
STICKER idea
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:04 pm
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Would anybody be interested in a 50mm x 430mm self adhesive sticker in red and white, proclaiming
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Yeah I deserved all of those!
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Last post by stuart_hedges Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:50 pm
Another Road Test Pass
by kiwi » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:49 am
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Both my TXD and TZS were due for the Bi-annual (thats 6 month) check this week.
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Great news. Can't be bad for a couple of ageing cars of French origin!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:18 am
Speedo Cables
by Tim Leech » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:34 pm
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Chatting to Mike P yesterday when collecing BX bits he suggested about getting a costing for new upper cables, they are no longer available new and...
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Moët Tim?? :lol:
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:07 pm
spot the mistake?
by Djr88 » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:50 pm
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Look what these idiots have done wrong?? check it out..
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Here's another:
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Last post by Kitch Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:13 am
Classic Insurance (split from 'Mint 17TGD For sale')
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:49 pm
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I have a few details which have been given me over the phone on this, so please don't take as gospel but won't be far off.
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I'll keep the Tesco insurance until I have time to phone round then kthxbai.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:47 am
Hopefully picking up my 'new' BX 1.9 D 'Meteor' on Thursday!
by oilybox » Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:37 pm
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Hi all,
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The only part of my late lamented BX TZD that went on to a new life elsewhere was the engine - running perfectly at 170,000 at the time!
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Last post by stuart_hedges Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:21 pm
Thanks to bill o
by Djr88 » Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:55 pm
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When I bought my Tzd the drivers window wasn't working, after stripping it down and posting some pics I had a message from bill o saying the coil...
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Its never going to split evenly though as you orbit the myriad of roundabouts of MK. :wink: Bound to spill more one side than the other! :lol:
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Last post by Way2go Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:16 am
"C1T BX"
by Tim Leech » Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:50 pm
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I cant beleive what Ive just done, but ive just gone and bought
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Tidy looking car for £200! :)
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:13 am
Thumbs up to the TXD
by kiwi » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:23 pm
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I was impressed!
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Just a bit slow thats all, never mind. :lol:
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Last post by kiwi Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:19 pm
My 'new' Meteor 1.9 Diesel.... Pictures, (needs a clean)
by oilybox » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:30 pm
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Here we go, 1st uploaded pics of my Meteor.... I have yet to wash/polish and Hoover the inside though.....
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Dear Oilybox.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:00 pm
lucky tyre change
by cacaolat » Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:24 am
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I decided to replace the 2 rear tyres on my BX. even though they still had enough profile left. I thought as these old Michelin Energy's are so old...
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:lol: :lol:
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