West bay valver
by greendale65 » Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:10 pm
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Hi all hope you are all ok'
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Hi, they said leaking fluid i reckon its the pinion sending
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Last post by greendale65 Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:33 pm
How times change.....
by 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
by 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
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Last post by deltic Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:35 pm
Bx towing capacity
by rutter123 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:51 pm
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A bx weighs approx 1000kg give or take..
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Well if it is underneath a C max, the roof rack must be good and sturdy.
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Last post by tom Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:33 pm
Could apply to most BX owners
by 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.
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Last post by ????? Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:42 pm
16v front subframe
by 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.?
by Pcheaven » Mon May 03, 2021 2:06 pm
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curious.
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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.
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Last post by ????? Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:26 am
Trying to get in touch with Mulley
by 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.
by 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
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There are several areas of potential rust
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:37 pm
Need Yr bx sorting, give it to these guys
by 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
by 2CV HK » Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:41 am
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Greetings,
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👍👍
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Last post by Pcheaven Thu May 27, 2021 1:26 pm
Spotted today
by rutter123 » Wed May 26, 2021 9:41 am
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On The Broadway Ealing London W5 approx 9.30am
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25 miles in 2yrs, that's less than very infrequent use, very lucky to spot it then.
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Last post by Jaba Wed May 26, 2021 10:56 pm
Should I Put A TD Engine In My BX?
by 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.
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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
by 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
by 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
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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
by 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.
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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
by 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
by Pcheaven » Sat May 08, 2021 10:18 pm
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I am considering getting one of these
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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
by 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
by 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
Hydraurincage Fluid For sale On ebay UK
by Pcheaven » Sun May 02, 2021 7:51 pm
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On ebay if anyone needs some.
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I'm based in Derby if that helps anyone
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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
by 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
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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.
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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
by 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.
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Sphere specs:
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Last post by Pcheaven Sat May 01, 2021 4:34 pm
Spotted
by 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?
by 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.
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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
by rutter123 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:57 pm
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Fitting an oil temp gauge on a t/d
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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?
by Pcheaven » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:09 am
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as per title.
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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
by 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
C15 going for free/donation on FCF
by white exec » Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 am
There's a C15 Champ van, with XUD9 engine, going for free/donation, on FCF.
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Last post by white exec Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:19 am
Car covers. Has anyone knowledge about this one ?
by Pcheaven » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:11 am
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Has anyone got one of these covers
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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??
by Pcheaven » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:23 pm
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Confused.
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They are one of the same - a Haynes Repair Manual.
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Last post by Pcheaven Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:40 pm
Citrovisie BX book
by 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
by Pcheaven » Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:15 am
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Has anyone ever imported a RHD BX?
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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
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:43 pm
VIN
by jvbram » Sun Mar 07, 2021 10:06 am
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Hello
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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
by 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).
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You will need the correct bolts for the alloys they are a good half inch longer than stock steels bolts.
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:13 pm
New Citroen C4 TV ad
by 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
by 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
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
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Last post by Vanny Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:50 pm
Long term hibernation
by Ennrec » Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:58 pm
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Hi all,
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Hi Eddie,
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Last post by deltic Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:18 pm
Towing a Bx
by jvbram » Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:27 pm
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I have bought my first Bx (first Citroen also) and want to tow it (with an A frame) home 70 km in rural france. The rear hydraulics dont work...
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You can jack the rear up and put some wood between the bump stops and the rear suspension arms to get the ground clearance to load it on a trailer.
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Last post by Kaapelimies Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:51 pm
BX 2.1TD ?
by white exec » Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:30 pm
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Just out of interest, has anyone ever done this, using XM or Xantia as donor?
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The easier dropin is a 1.9TD from a 405 or ZX. Several people have done it very successfully. It entails just a camshaft change as far as I remember....
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:17 pm
A long lost member. Ex. prm.
by prm-comp » Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:31 pm
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Hi all.
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Yes indeed Vanny ! There have been many other interesting characters too but many are long departed so very glad you are still with us.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:09 pm
citroen bx4x4 gti
by andrewj1967 » Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:36 pm
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hi can any body help in fineding parts for the rear sub frame such as abs sensors and disc covers
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Not sure on availability of o/e parts but I suspect Xantia backplates could be adapted maybe so for the abs sensors as well?
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:21 pm
I thought you would like this video
by mongrelpom » Sun May 10, 2020 12:49 am
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Changed a head gasket after a trip South
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Paintshop Pro :-)
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Last post by mongrelpom Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:49 am
Considering another Xantia v6
by rutter123 » Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:41 am
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Spotted on c+c very early v6, I had one about 8 yrs ago and it was superb in auto.
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It is one of 3 v6's with consecutive reg no's originally purchased for a specific reason to be a demonstrator or something like that, the other 2 are...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:56 am
Just picked up my project 1990 BX GTi
by Gouldy » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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Hi guys
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I have just ordered FF and RR bleed screws from Brakes International (they're in Rochdale).
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Last post by white exec Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:16 pm
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