Wheel nut tightness
by Tinkley » Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:27 pm
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Well I'm off to buy a new 19mm socket - had to remove 4 wheel nuts of the Auto and that split the socket, fortunately after the nuts came...
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Well two wheels were 'normal' tightness and two were excessive. Needed over 1 meter leverage and I'm about 83Kg to get those undone, even the common...
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Last post by Tinkley Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:24 am
Sometimes you have an idea, and it just.....works!
by Kitch » Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:49 pm
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Took a set of BAH's old wheels down to the local Wheel Specialist along with an idea I had on the toilet. The result:
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Not enough red 16vs' about then! Although red is not the hardest colour to get black and white (silver) to sit on, your right about the later...
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Last post by Tinkley Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:04 am
The Hurricane rebuild
by Gary » Fri May 15, 2015 10:22 pm
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As you may remember Dads GTi Hurricane was hit by a drunk driver about 3 years ago,and it has sat patiently waiting for us to do some thing with it....
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=D> =D> =D>
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Last post by ken newbold Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:46 pm
Steering rack gaitors
by mijfife » Wed Aug 19, 2015 9:08 am
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Hi all, I need to replace both steering rack gaitors on the TZD, I'm looking for recomendations for the better makes and places to buy these from....
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It feels tight enough in the rubber bit, I just thought the rubber bit would have been a bit stiffer! All seems to be working fine so that's the main...
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Last post by mijfife Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:23 pm
MOT pass, yet again.
by tim » Sat Sep 05, 2015 11:51 am
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Well, the White One (TXD estate '92) sailed through the MOT yesterday after a six month rest (well, either deal with the MOT issues in six inches of...
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Hi Tim
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Sep 05, 2015 12:31 pm
BX in classic car weekly, August 19, Letter of the week
by kernowtim » Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:01 pm
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following a tip off from a workmate I have a copy of CCW featuring a letter from a Mr palmer concerning his recently acquired bx 4x4 and the issues...
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And revolutionised the motor industry, well little bits of it, maybe.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:09 pm
BX back to the future!
by KevR » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:26 pm
For just 300 euros...
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Last post by KevR Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:26 pm
BX Automatic Diesel 1769cc or 1905cc??
by alibongo » Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:17 am
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I'm new to the BX scene and new to this forum. I want to buy a non-turbo Diesel Automatic, however I am unsure which is the better engine and...
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Turbo diesel autos weren't available although you could get a xantia with that set up so maybe you could transplant.
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:45 pm
Strut Top Mount repair
by shogun » Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:23 am
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Rubber is cracking. And for safety did not use it.
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Thank you,will do tomorrow.
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Last post by shogun Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:58 pm
Mk1 style alloy query
by maxgreenwood » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:29 am
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Did the mk1 style alloys become available for normal size tyres later on? I have them on my 1989 19trs and they seem to be wearing the standard 165...
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Yes they did, that's what I have on my GT, 14 . They were always optional wheels, and were metric (365mm) on a Mk1 and imperial on a MK2 (14 ) then...
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:07 pm
Worth removing gearbox before scrapping?
by maxgreenwood » Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:06 pm
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I have held on to my 16TZS for years in the hope i may resurrect it, but the bottom-end engine knock and blue smelly smoke seem to be condemning it....
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Hi Max.I have room to store the bx , so dont sell to scrap man.It will remain available to you for parts for sometime to come. I have an 87 19trs...
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Last post by bxmurphy Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:25 pm
Still have front height corrector issues
by Russ » Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:26 pm
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Does any body know if a Citroen specialist within the midlands area please?
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Hahah yep I sure have! Thanks again
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Last post by Russ Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:00 pm
Citronut
by Pongo » Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:58 am
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I have just heard that Malcolm, AKA Citonut, is very poorly in hospital with Leukemia. Went to his Doctor earlier in the week, immediatley refered to...
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See Chevrons thread for link, can't repost from phone. There's a small amount in the kitty left over from NEC fundraising, which we haven't been...
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Last post by Caffiend Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:04 pm
BX19 TRS - carb issues
by Gordon » Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:05 am
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Hi, hoping for some advice regarding my BX 1.9TRS with Weber carb 34-DRTC 14/100. In starting the car, no accelerator pedal, the car starts and revs...
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Thanks for your help. Found out the cause of the problem -leaking mounting gasket to the manifold - so yes excess air getting in. It's been a good...
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Last post by Gordon Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:38 am
Best place to get suspension pipes and unions
by saintjamesy89 » Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:21 am
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Hi all, my GT wil shortly be going off to get her MOT. Part of the pre-MOT work will be replacing the suspension pipe from the accumulator to...
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Surely Plaedies can supply pipe and fittings, tho last time i spoke with Martin he quoted 6 weeks for 3.5mm pipe as they have it specially made to...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:25 pm
Intermediate driveshaft bearing
by rutter123 » Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:52 pm
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Needs replacing, how to remove the old one as there is a steel collar that needs to come off to get the bearing off the shaft?
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Nearly there now eng/box back in and all connected up, just the driveshafts, front suspension bits, wheel bearings, front calipers to do, so far so...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:21 am
Front caliper seal kits Bendix
by rutter123 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:55 pm
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Where can i get some? Seem almost impossible to find, i need 2 kits for bendix, Rob Moss has them at £30 a side, ouch! Lockwood cant help this time.
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I may have some kits available (no sliders though), pm me what you'd like to pay & then i can have a look & see what i can find.
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:16 pm
BX long distance travelling
by Crossbow » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:47 pm
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I have just returned from an 800 mile round trip from Suffolk to Sussex to Surrey to Yorkshire to Surrey and finally back to Suffolk. What a superb...
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Unfortunately we dony have the roads over here to truly measure the BX economy. My TXD I am happy with 10-11 MPL which compares to the petrol 19TRS...
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Last post by kiwi Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:58 am
BX Advice
by NiallG » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:05 pm
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Hello
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Looking forward to seeing this one. 1985 is the current vintage tax cut off year (30 year rolling rule) so €56/yr to tax as opposed to €6-800 / yr...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:00 pm
Octopus
by rutter123 » Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:50 am
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Who can supply the main octopus off the shelf found this place Eurocarcare.net but currently out of stock and priced at £40 . Can main dealer still...
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And cheap at £40 genuine part too. Result, thanx Ken.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:42 pm
ATP timing belt kits
by rutter123 » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:32 pm
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Just doin a trawl for a timing belt kit for my t/d, found this kit by ATP inc belt, water pump, tensioner and idler pulley for under £50 has anyone...
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'ATP' is normally a timing belt profile not a brand , it is a twin tooth profile belt which is manufactured by most timing belt manufacturers?
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Last post by Defender110 Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:51 pm
New Member Saying Hi!
by mijfife » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:12 pm
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Hi all, I've been browsing the forum for a few weeks as I think I have an itch that needs scratched and it's BX shaped :lol:
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Well done Jim. :-)
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Last post by mds141 Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:51 pm
GT MOT Day
by saintjamesy89 » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:38 pm
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Big day tomorrow chaps, dropped the GT off this evening to the garage. Will be MOT'd tomorrow and any required work following. Im excited and...
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Fail! Car is very good apparently, only let down by the suspension pipes.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:24 pm
BXs at the Tour de France!
by KevR » Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:52 am
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Well, not quite....
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The ones in Normandy and Brittany are at least as rusty - it's usually wet here!
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Last post by KevR Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:12 pm
Headlining removal (hatch)
by rutter123 » Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:21 am
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How to remove the whole headlining to access removal of the sunroof cassette, i assume the a/b/c pillar trims will need to come off and the 4 upper...
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More info here:
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:29 am
still make me smile
by ken newbold » Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:00 pm
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6 & 1/2 years later, this video still brings a smile to my face :-)
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The appropriately named doom blue :-(
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Jul 18, 2015 10:57 pm
New batch of Turbo D radiators - interested?
by KevR » Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:51 pm
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As anyone with a Turbo D BX probably already knows, radiators and hoses are becoming hard to find. Reconditioning firms are reluctant to do the rads...
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Right, I've sent the rad tanks and the upper and lower hoses and the filter cooler hoses off on a slow boat to China. Will wait and see what he says...
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Last post by KevR Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:12 am
BX GT Ashtray badge.
by benifotrem1 » Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
Hello folks,
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Last post by benifotrem1 Sat Jul 11, 2015 5:40 pm
BX ESTATE STOLEN
by Tim Leech » Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:18 pm
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Thread copied from FCF
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Gutted for the owners. Especially as these are becoming exceedingly rare.
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Last post by Bertie-Bassett Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:01 am
front screen wash not working
by greendale65 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:45 pm
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Hello all, My screen wash not working is it the stalk as it is silent
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Remover the washer bottle and check the washer pump. The rubber tube that exits through the wiper spindle often gets blocked and could have burnt out...
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Last post by greendale65 Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:16 am
Front wheel bearing removal
by rutter123 » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:15 am
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How do i remove the half inner race from the hub stub? I have removed the outer races from the hub carriers but the half inner bearing has not enough...
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If you are still struggling to move the inner race from the front hub, you can by sticking the front hub in a vice and use a cold chisel and a lump...
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:56 pm
Engine hoist hire/loan/borrow
by rutter123 » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
I was lucky enough to borrow one for a few days from a friend to remove the engine, but will be needing another shortly for a weekend, to hire one im...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:57 am
BX Mugs, Stickers, T Shirts etc
by Tim Leech » Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:07 pm
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For those of you who doesn't know Russell
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He does some brilliant stuff
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:31 pm
photos - how?
by tim » Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:14 am
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Got a rather sad photo I could show you but can't find any mention anywhere of how to do it! Give me a clue, someone?
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I took my red one to Bexhill a while back, looks like I was lucky!
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:33 am
MOT
by Phil Brook » Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:43 am
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Here's a new one to me. My 1600TGS failed on a slight hydraulic leak but best of all insecure rear light cluster!! The mechanic put in some self...
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Any visible leaks on the hydraulic system will be an mot failure, ive had this before with a slight leak on the flow valve, a quick nip up on the...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:30 pm
2 box's spotted this week
by rutter123 » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:25 pm
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Grey hatch on Uxbridge Rd Slough Tuesday morning by the gas works, and yesterday late morning, Holland Park. Ave West London Meteor? hatch reg...
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Matchbox ones?
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Last post by mds141 Sun Jun 28, 2015 7:55 pm
New BX owner
by alexrossmartin » Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:59 pm
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Hi everyone,
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I understand chevronics have some in stock, speak to Rob Moss, hes a good man and BX enthusiast.
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:26 am
Anyone Near Brighton?
by Tim Leech » Fri Jun 19, 2015 9:07 pm
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Hi guys
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That's great! Thank you both, I'll get the address.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:54 am
Retro Cars Magazine
by Toddman » Mon May 18, 2015 10:22 pm
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The latest edition of Retro Rides is out now and has a 5 page feature of a cracking supercharged 16valve, I will be hoping to grab a copy tomorrow....
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Scary more like, but i enjoy being scared :)
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:47 pm
SPOTTED - '92 BX in Walton on Thames
by grifterkid » Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:54 pm
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Hello there...
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Ive seen a similar bx (maybe the same car) in Shepperton/Sunbury) a few times maybe again on the A30 at Heathrow? Have also recently seen a grey...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:46 am
Forum Software Update 13 June 2015
by CitroXim » Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:22 am
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I'll be updating the forum software and patching the application/database servers in the early hours of Saturday Morning..
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All Done and Dusted!
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Last post by CitroXim Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:25 am
T/d bottom hose
by rutter123 » Tue May 26, 2015 10:38 am
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Wanted t/d bottom rad hose, hens teeth?
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Got one prob solved.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:11 pm
Bx rarity.
by Richb » Wed May 27, 2015 7:37 pm
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Hi all!
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You've seen the red mk1 I put in the for sale section?
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Last post by Kitch Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:04 pm
Hello
by Pilau123 » Sun May 31, 2015 8:34 pm
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New member today, just wanted to say Hi and that it is good to be driving a BX again after a 15 year brake.
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A new one if you can find one is £100 +! A steering wheel should be easy to find, be aware they did two different shades, the early mk2 86/87 was...
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:15 pm
Part Number Help Please (Malc lol)
by Tim Leech » Mon May 25, 2015 10:09 pm
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I've got a pair of exhaust front pipes with part number 96076275 which I found buried under a pile of stuff! And a aux belt part number 96014241...
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No worries are you at any shows this year Adrian?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue May 26, 2015 1:16 pm
Save a BX GT
by Six-cylinder » Tue May 19, 2015 9:41 pm
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The seller has been trying to get it on this forum.
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Saved by me :-)
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Last post by milkyjoe069 Sun May 24, 2015 7:38 pm
Black BX Liskeard A38
by JayW » Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Black GTi / TZD ? On the A38 just south of Liskeard, Cornwall. G2*PGT. Possibly Tideford, don't recall!
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Last post by JayW Tue May 19, 2015 7:03 pm
Spotted!
by Tim Leech » Tue May 19, 2015 2:49 pm
Silver tzd estate whilst on holiday near Paignton, think it was j456sdv? Place called galmpton?
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Last post by Tim Leech Tue May 19, 2015 2:49 pm
280,000k acheived t/d
by rutter123 » Sun May 10, 2015 12:27 am
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The tzd turbo turned 280k's today always said i would take it to 300k's, clocking up 500+ miles a week, still running sweet with no issues, hail the...
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Never toured on the cx tho i guess it would be more than adequte at the job, i once had a ride on a pals cx650turbo, now that was quite a step up...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat May 16, 2015 7:47 pm
Paint colour identification
by Crossbow » Thu May 07, 2015 6:27 pm
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Hi Everyone
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I think that piccy is of my old TXD?
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