Hello !
by xjs36uk » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:43 pm
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Hi all I just joined the forum as I have just picked up a rather tasty 1991 BX Image today, an absolute bargain from the original owner with only...
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Thanks for the welcome guys, nice to be a member of a small and friendly 'club'
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Diesel Bx estate non turbo * towing capability*
by Retro » Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:07 pm
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Anyone know how much I can safely tow with my 1993 flat diesel estate 1.9 ? Safely.....
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Thanks for the info
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Last post by Retro Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:14 pm
Battered Old Shed - Disposal
by Stuarted » Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:26 am
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Before I post on the Sale / Wanted section, I would appreciate advice / comment / suggestions here from you folks, please!
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Certainly not worth a respray! The paint is reasonable, but the panels underneath it need ironing.
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Last post by Stuarted Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:05 am
Fitting rear speakers Estate
by rutter123 » Sun Oct 30, 2016 12:57 pm
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I want to fit some rear speakers in the estate but dont want to cut holes in the parcel shelf or use the original mounted units as they are rubbish,...
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Something I've toyed with is to blank off the boot side cubby holes, and fit some better speakers in there. That way you're not cutting difficult to...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:07 pm
There will always be a BX unless they BX rated.
by petermorrisminor » Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:39 pm
I have a BX 1400 ST Tropez ,its manual gear stick gaiter is holed,is there another current model of car that its gaiter would fit,if i shopped on...
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Last post by petermorrisminor Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:39 pm
fuel economy
by petermorrisminor » Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:38 pm
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I have been driving a BX 14 for the last 10 years, and would like to know if more petrol is used if you descend a long hill in gear (on the overrun)...
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Speaking as someone who does know the TU3 very well, it's pointless. I mean, really pointless. Economy and power both almost identical in healthy...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:43 am
Valver rear n/s spat
by greendale65 » Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:32 am
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Hello all, Not sure if that's what its called its the panel
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You can try warming the bonding up with a heat gun to soften it sometimes makes it a bit easier to get them off, carefully does it or it will crack,...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:06 am
Phase 1 vaver dug
by greendale65 » Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:54 pm
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Hello all, Why has no one bought dug
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Because its about £1500 overpriced? Don't get wrong, it's an awesome base for a nice car, but it needs a full respray, it'll need welding in the...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:08 am
Andy Adams aka Mothman.
by mds141 » Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:25 pm
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Wishing Andy a speedy recovery following his recent illness. Get well soon Andy. :)
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Thanks Andrew, please pass on our best wishes from Michael, jack and myself.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:39 pm
why are parts so hard to find?! (clutch cable)
by Dragon Man » Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:11 am
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so i took the clutch cable off my BX, pain in the ass to get into dread to think how you do it with the engine still in the car!
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Whatever part you want, the best way to start looking for the right bit is to sign up to Citroen Service and track down the original part number....
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Last post by KevR Sat Oct 15, 2016 1:42 pm
BX 16V GTI FOR SALE
by Ned London » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:56 am
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Have recently come into possession of a BX 16V.
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Hi Ned
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Oct 13, 2016 10:40 am
bx spotted on a27 4 sale
by greendale65 » Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:55 am
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Hi all, There is a grey bx parked up 4 sale on the a27 sompting
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The 16 auto is OK, but a bit thirsty. Certainly no performer - slow onto a roundabout and from the lights. Not all had PAS. Needs it.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:33 pm
Not BX chat Compressor issue
by rutter123 » Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:16 am
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My til now reliable Wolf/Rockworth 24Litre compressor has a problem, the pressure will only go up to 35-40psi and wont rise any higher, it runs fine...
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Ok thanx for that, i have removed the head and piston, the piston seems to have just one non metal-almost a hard plastic type piston ring which looks...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:42 am
Tail blazer on a valver
by greendale65 » Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:08 pm
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Hi everyone, Would one of these look ok
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I'm pretty sure I wont bother with one.
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Last post by Des Smith Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:08 pm
Rear brake pad dust covers
by rutter123 » Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:34 pm
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The metal cover plate that appears to be bio degradeable, i have none on the t/d and the ones on the estate have turned to dust, are they still...
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Thought you probably would have by now, but might be useful info for someone!
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Last post by KevR Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:13 am
Paint code UA1?
by rutter123 » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:21 pm
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Need some paint for the estate, all i can find is a small sticker on the n/s inner wing with UA1 on it, is the the colour code? The car is white but...
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Ok, so we have established the paint code is EWT, so what does UA1 represent? Just out of interest. This is on a small white sticker approx an inch...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:04 pm
Project G16VBX
by JayW » Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:59 pm
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Many of you will know of my long-suffering Valver which has spent much of the past 7 years locked away in the garage awaiting completion of it's...
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Courtesy call shows absolutely no issues on its long drive back.
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Last post by JayW Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:17 pm
Indicator Lights No longer available in NZ
by kiwi » Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:06 am
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Here is a Headache! I am after a qoute for the cost of replacing a smashed indicator light. After a few weeks messing around in NZ I can not get a...
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Should have called Nelson European Car Specialists Ltd
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Last post by djm666 Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:19 am
Code in passenger door
by BXcitro » Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:34 pm
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Hi guys, I've been told the 4 digit code in the passenger door indicates my cars birth date, mine is 5328, can anyone tell me what it is and how you...
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Maybe it would of been interesting if it was made a year before it was registered or my birth date, or a date that's means something personally to me.
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Last post by BXcitro Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:12 am
Espaping Cambelt!
by womble3go » Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:59 pm
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Some thing dint sound right so thought I better have a look, think I just caught it!
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very lucky, well caught. Has it had the crank deal done and not had the pulley tightened properly perhaps?
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:56 pm
restorer
by jhunt31 » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:28 pm
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Does anyone know a reasonable restorer - preferably somewhere not too far from Northamptonshire ?
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No worries.
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Last post by Kitch Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:12 pm
West Bay Valver Returns!
by greendale65 » Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:25 pm
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My Photos
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Weird - there are two threads running on this! As I said on the other one, looks a very good job - better than many I've seen on here. No worries on...
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Last post by Kitch Thu Sep 15, 2016 5:49 pm
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Last post by KevR Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:20 pm
Q.D Stores engine degreaser
by rutter123 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:12 pm
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Brought some today, bloody good value @ 99p for a 750ml spray bottle, enough to degrease a whole engine and subframe. As good as any leading brand.
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Tim, i think QD Stores are mainly in the East Mids we have quite a few round here, it's like the equivalent of Wilkinsons or the like.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:19 am
BX Service Van
by djm666 » Sat Sep 10, 2016 12:42 pm
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I was wondering how many people on here have service vans?
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Also how thick is the upper panel that covers where the Windows would have been? Should be able to see how thick it is from the boot edge.
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Last post by djm666 Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:28 pm
Extinct BX's?
by BXcitro » Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:41 pm
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Just wondering if anyone knows of a BX model that is now extinct in the UK?
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My tgs auto is still here but currently sorn. I've been retired one year and not had time to touch it. However I did manage to get to the Chevrons...
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Last post by demag Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:30 am
Checking LHM
by BXcitro » Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:47 am
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Just a quickie, when checking the LHM fluid with car raised is it the yellow or orange disc that have to be within the red lines?
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If you overfil it just comes out the filler do no drama but just messy
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:13 am
16v rocker cover gasket
by RobC » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:46 pm
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Mine's leaking. From a quick search there seem to be two extremes in price: spoox components are asking a ludicrous £50+ for a genuine Peugeot one,...
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Or a new temp sender for the gauge!
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Last post by Kitch Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:59 am
just had my k reg 1.7 tzd turbo diesel estate's latest mot...
by richie » Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:13 pm
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and, it paaaaaassssed! only 1 advisorie and that was a slight leak of oil which ive now done as it was only a breather pipe. am i lucky? or am i...
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You've done 200k miles in 4-5 years?
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Last post by richie Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:28 pm
Mk1 estate finally on the road
by Ant4567 » Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:55 pm
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Pleased to say after a few months of tinkering the citroen is back on the road. Cheers to everyone on the forum been a great help in getting her road...
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Carbs still not 100 percent ive stopped the throttle sticking but im going to get somebody to have a nosey at the carb. Great fun to drive though...
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Last post by Ant4567 Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:08 pm
Red Deer encounter
by really? » Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:23 pm
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Thankfully not the BX. My Xantia met the stag early this morning and I am now trying to source parts for it. Namely a b onnet, n/s front wing and...
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D ied at the scene unfortunately and no it's not in the freezer. The Xantia on the other hand lives to joust another day.
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Last post by really? Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:39 pm
Valver clutch replace
by greendale65 » Sun Aug 07, 2016 6:16 pm
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Hi, Does anyone know roughly what they are charging these days for
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Barry @ Bourne (Lincolnshire) did mine :)
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:15 pm
tailgate screen
by greendale65 » Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:28 am
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Hello, Has anyone removed glass from the tailgate
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Hi, I thought so what I will do is keep
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Last post by greendale65 Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:09 am
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:02 pm
Battle scarred BX and C4
by deltic » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:53 pm
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Apologies for the tale of woe but referendum day will be memorable for us for than one reason – “BXexit” perhaps?
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The C4 is now with Barry at Bourne for repairs.
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Last post by deltic Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:25 pm
Advice please BX 19 TXD Estate
by Photeauart » Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:30 pm
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Viewed today. Looking for my first Citroen for a few years as a daily classic. Quite tidy but advice on a few items please. NSR wing very rusty...
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Rear wings on estates do suffer from rust issues usually just below the fuel filler and under the rear bumper, can be repaired but may mean new rear...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:39 pm
Mot pass x2
by Gary » Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:42 pm
Today was MOT day for Dads GTi Hurricane and my Meteor
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Last post by Gary Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:42 pm
I'll take 4
by Defender110 » Thu Jul 14, 2016 5:02 pm
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I'll take 4...............NOT :shock: :shock: :shock: :lol:
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There's a guy selling a NOS AX steering column on eBay, which I could really use as my GT's column is a bit floppy.
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Last post by Kitch Fri Jul 15, 2016 11:40 am
Suspension question
by BXcitro » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:04 pm
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I got all 5 spheres and LHM flushed and replaced yesterday and I'm loving the new magic carpet ride.
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No it is perfect, you are in a very envious position so stop worrying and enjoy.
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:17 am
Wheels and tyres
by rutter123 » Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:55 pm
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Hopefully i will be getting a set of SMR (pug 205/309 1.9 gti) 15 inch alloys for the estate, i do like these and think they look great on bx's,...
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The offset of the wheels will play the biggest factor. The standard 16v wheels are a bloody tight squeeze on an estate.
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:13 pm
Recommended mig welder
by rutter123 » Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:21 pm
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Now the 30 odd year SIP 100 migmate is playing up (the wire feed is very temperamental and getting worse) im looking for something similar and new to...
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I've always found with hobby welders that the wire feed is the weak point, often due to the roller tension being uneven - on my old SIP Turbo, I made...
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Last post by KevR Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:59 am
National travels to the er... National...
by JayW » Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:11 am
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Along with our Scottish members travelling down, we're about as far the other way as can be.
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Will keep an eye. Not going to the National but will be charging past it four times today in the XM. Look for the poorleyest XM ever!
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Last post by jamescarruthers Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:04 am
Heater blower control
by rutter123 » Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:38 am
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The heater blower control appears to be working back to front on the TZD estate i.e turned fully clockwise is off and fully anticlockwise is full...
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I would imagine you have some burnt out transistors which are used as resistors to slow down the fan speed. You will find much more info in the...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:13 am
Paint spattered from bin lorry
by RobC » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:56 am
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This morning the whole passenger side of my BX was spattered in yellow paint from a presumably botched wheely bin incident with the bin lorry (who on...
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/\ as that apart from the recommended game of baseball. :-)
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:20 pm
Classic car shows?
by BXcitro » Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:36 pm
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Anyone know of any good classic car shows for next weekend 2nd/3rd July?
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Off to the Moffat Rootes Enthusiasts Group car show tomorrow, with the Scottish section of the CCC.
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Last post by mds141 Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:48 pm
Am I mad ?
by Gary » Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:09 pm
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I must be going mad or I already am :)
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Join the club
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Last post by greendale65 Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:30 pm
Gearbox.
by arlever » Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:37 pm
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Which gearbox would my 1988 Citroen bx 19 rd (1905cc) have been fitted with originally can any one help please cos i need to get the linkages that go...
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Thank you very much, I can get them ordered then.
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Last post by arlever Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:52 pm
My 93' tzd disaster.. :(
by Djr88 » Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:43 pm
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I bought my TZD a few years ago and It has been parked up, so I finally started doing a few jobs on it about 6 months ago ready to take it for mot, I...
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It was an electrical fire started by a water leak from the roof ariel starting a fire at the remote blip reciever then dripped down and burnt the...
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