Only 1 TGS on the road?
by demag » Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:34 pm
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According to Howmanyleft there is only one TGS on the road. Surely not?
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Maybe I was looking at the wrong bit 26 sounds more like it. :lol:
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Steering wheel
by rutter123 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:07 pm
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Which is the correct steering wheel for my 1990 gti 8v, currently has a single spoke (not sure if this is o/e) which im not a fan of, much prefer the...
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If this is the case mine must be a late phase 1 as its badged as as bx gti and has jetronic, i believe registered 06/1990 in which case the single...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:38 am
work shop manual
by froggy » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:04 pm
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Hi, anyone know where I can get a Hanyes manual from for a K reg. BX 19 TXD ? Cheers Terry.
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As PC said, it's a two-book job.
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Last post by macplaxton Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:57 pm
Clonking from front t/d
by rutter123 » Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:10 pm
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My t/d appears to have a distinctive clonk from front o/s when reversing slowly and then applying the brakes, this only happens when reversing, i...
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Caliper slides! oversize ones used to be available from bendix, we used to get a few 205s back with this complaint in the dealers back in the late...
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Last post by barry badger Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:15 am
pinched from the FCF
by citronut » Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:36 pm
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it could even be BX #-o :wink:
regards malcolm
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Forget that, go back further to the Reliant FW11...
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Last post by macplaxton Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:50 pm
panels....sills
by froggy » Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:01 pm
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Hi, probably a silly question,,,,,looking to get sills etc. would there be some Eastern block country producing panels, sills ? :lol: or is it second...
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Still on the Klokkerholm catalogue...
Both sides and the rear lower quarters.
I can find out more if needs be.
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Last post by macplaxton Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:39 pm
event near evesham
by froggy » Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:35 am
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Hi, just wondering.....are their any BX rallies, events near Evesham ? cheers Terry.
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And here is my notification if the upcoming meeting this month at The Fleece
'Afternoon All!
Spring has arrived (officially) and after couple of...
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Last post by Thread Bear Sun Mar 15, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum Software Update 9th March 2015
by CitroXim » Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:48 pm
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Very early tomorrow morning (Monday 9th around 04:30 GMT) I'll be taking the forum off-line for about 30 minutes to update it to the latest...
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I try my best Mark!
In the not too distant I'll be doing a major forum upgrade as this one is nearly end of life...
The FCF will be done first and...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:58 pm
bx in practical classics
by nige » Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:37 pm
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see the BX is featured in the April mag of practical classics.. does this mean our lovely cars have gone from 'banger' status to 'classic' status :)
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I hope so! Although she was dripping LHM this morning when I took it out for A run!
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:40 pm
How Many Left GTi conundrum
by deltic » Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:14 pm
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Just been losing a few hours of my life looking at How Many Left? and was wondering whether anyone knew why GTi and GTi autos were each listed twice....
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And unlike such rare cars as the Peel P50 where survival has, err, reached about 200%. :shock: Darned clever since we have records of some of the...
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Last post by Thread Bear Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:11 am
BX Buyers Guide
by Tim Leech » Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:32 pm
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Is in Aprils edition of practical classics!
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Does that mean this none publishing of the published, a month early, means it is the last chance for a cheaper BX, as the new prices are not set?...
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Last post by Thread Bear Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:22 am
Ignition switch
by rutter123 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:28 pm
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The ignition switch on the t/d is starting to become very tight getting the key in, if i gently wiggle and slowly push the key in its ok but only a...
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I use something from worth called HHS-2000 it's a liquid when you spray it but turns into a tacky grease after a minutes and it works a miracle on...
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Last post by Defender110 Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:05 pm
35% off at GSF this weekend
by RobC » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:42 am
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They still stock a remarkable amount of vaguely useful bits for a BX. Admittedly not as much as they used to, but a 35% discount's not to be sniffed...
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Yes they have: they've got both Morris's LHM £6.55 / L and total LHM £6.86 / L
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Last post by RobC Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:47 pm
Needed - Rear sub frame back mount.
by womble3go » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:17 pm
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Hi,
Hoping some one can possible help I ve broken the stud on rear sub frame back mount!!!
Would some one have one or know were I can get a new...
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you could aim the part No.'s at your local motor factors or do a goooogly search to try to find them cheaper
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:08 pm
Major work on t/d over next few weeks
by rutter123 » Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:45 am
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Much to do on H677TYB over the next few weeks pre MOT renewal, jobs that have been on the to do list for some time,
Rebuild rear arms
Replace pipe...
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Jobs done today, rebuilt both rear arms bit of a job getting the rounded off anti roll bar bolts out the nearside (new bolts fitted). Fitted two new...
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:26 pm
useful pdf of BX part
by citronut » Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:10 pm
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regards malcolm
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Only useful if you have a GTI or TZI!
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Last post by Des Smith Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:16 pm
Rob's 19TRS work in progress
by robfreeland » Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:27 am
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As it's been an extremely long time since I last posted I thought I'd bring you all up to speed how it's going. It's been a bit of a marathon to be...
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It is odd about the accumulator, however all the others took quite a bit of effort as they've been on the car for probably 15+ years.
Thanks for the...
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Last post by robfreeland Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:52 pm
I had almost forgotten what a pleasure it was
by paulwitchard » Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:13 pm
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.....driving a BX I mean!
Ours had been off the road for a while, courtesy of a local Brit who took forever to fit a replacement pinion on the...
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nice to hear you're back in a BX... the engine you dropped off in Gloucestershire for me is doing sterling work in my TD estate still...
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Last post by themildbunch Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:20 pm
19d on the bay H plate auto box u/s
by rutter123 » Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:51 pm
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Looks tidy barn find, nice colour too, could be tempted for the right price.
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No interest in fixing the auto box, will convert to manual.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:31 pm
BX development vid
by Tinkley » Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:21 pm
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Found an interesting vid on Youtube about the development of the BX. It was only uploaded last year, maybe you've all seen it, but it is pretty...
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Can't beat chicken wire and plaster of Paris. :-)
Yeah, like the engine bay and the boot floor of your valver. :D
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Last post by Paul296 Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:56 pm
New MOT!
by deltic » Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:38 pm
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Another year for the GTi! And thanks to Medway Citroen for sorting the fuel leak prior to the test.
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Oh they are blissful bud, when they go!! Painful too both in driving and cost!! But in my mind a lot of class too.
Andy
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Last post by Mothman Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:40 pm
Greetings from west Cornwall and a couple of questions!!
by kernowtim » Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:44 pm
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After a gap of 8 years I have just acquired another bx 1.9d estate, this one a 1994 tzd needing some tidying !!
New car has an oil gauge above the...
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Finally got some work done on the car, old driveshaft out, casting that holds the support bearing off as the bottom mount has turned to mush thanks...
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Last post by kernowtim Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:31 pm
Just occasionally, things go well
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:07 pm
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Ordered a pair of brand new 'Lucas' branded headlights on eBay. They arrived this morning is a nice big Valeo box, and somewhat unexpectedly they're...
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Well the new right hand light unit has arrived and its valeo with cibie lens,but much better than the old one which was off an older car, D532BRK...
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Last post by kernowtim Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:24 pm
What on Earth?!
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:56 pm
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I am not liking the new Tapatalk interface :( Talk about meddling with something until it loses touch with its main purpose.
I'm trying to get it...
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It's been rendered completely useless-
.....stupid meddling....
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:32 pm
MOT for Athena
by Tinkley » Fri Jan 02, 2015 1:51 pm
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Finally got the green light for the Athena. She has had the rear subframe mount area(s) rewelded properly and along with new fuel pipes, Cunifer long...
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Bodes well for mine going up for sale in the spring!
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Last post by JayW Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:34 pm
Wide angle door mirror
by rutter123 » Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:33 pm
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Are any available if so where from?
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I've a French Accessoirie brochure and they're listed in it. Along with lots of other goodies. :-)
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Last post by mds141 Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:14 am
Worn wiper motor spindle
by rutter123 » Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:16 pm
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The main ouput shaft on the wiper spindle is worn almost to an oval, you can see the movement under the big plastic nut, for now.is ok but will need...
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The shaft was between 11.9 and 11.6mm so i assume the hole should be 12mm, mine was 14.3mm at the widest,
i had never measured the spindle...
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Last post by citronut Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:18 am
Strange
by Gary » Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:12 pm
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Went out to the BX this morning and found this strange frost pattern on the roof.
Poss to much polish the other day but very cool :wink:
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To much Malibu and Lilt. No doubt I am not allowed to say that, these days.
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:57 am
Christmas drive out with some 80's classics
by Vanny » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:53 pm
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Merry Christmas to all, I hope your managing to get your BX's out for a drive!
I met up with some friends the other day for a pootle about in...
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Probable bouncin' in the drive with visiting BX and CX Safari oiler, nice! Might well take them off to do the lanes.
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:54 am
Some spares aquired.
by rutter123 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:35 pm
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Whilst visiting my local Tesco was approached by a very nice older lady and her disabled husband, we used to own a citroen like yours she said, we...
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Brill name L.H.M. Havergreen, your personal Santa.
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Last post by Thread Bear Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:44 am
Replacing front strut return pipes-the long ones
by rutter123 » Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:35 pm
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As above the time has come to replace the front strut return pipes, not the short pipes that go from the strut to the inner wing but the longer ones...
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there's only one rubber leg of the octapussy that runs through the plastic sleeve, the other N/S leg return in there is plastic,
except the short...
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Last post by citronut Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:37 am
Seasons Greetings.
by mds141 » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:54 pm
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I'd just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. :-) :-reindeer
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:-reindeer argue:-( ~wine~
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Last post by mds141 Thu Dec 25, 2014 11:40 am
BX pilot
by Tim Leech » Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:36 pm
Paul Cruickshanks lovely red Pilot in this months practical classics.
What with Kitch's GT resto and the upcoming buyers guide the BX is getting...
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:36 pm
Dedicated to the mk1
by Gary » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:18 pm
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Found this on Instagram
For the man who is mk1 obsessed Andy ( mothman ) :lol:
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That is one shite tatoo, the quality of it is rubbish, now if someone had a decent one done, then fair enough, still a bit tragic though, but then...
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:25 pm
Merry Christmas to all you BX'ers
by benifotrem1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:49 pm
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Just a quick word to say Merry Christmas to you all. Will post more in the new year.
All the best =D>
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Just a quick word to say Merry Christmas to you all. Will post more in the new year.
All the best =D>
Hello, Same to you all keep those
wheels...
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Last post by greendale65 Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:37 pm
Dear Santa.
by greendale65 » Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:45 pm
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Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a matrix top
heater hose for my 16valver. [-o<
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got some rust holes you can have for nothing.. :wink:
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Last post by kernowtim Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:19 pm
who was it
by citronut » Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:32 am
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this morning just about 9am i was driving up Blackmans Avenue towards Battle rd ( St Leonards on sea East Sussex ),
traffic was very heavy, i was in...
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Just goes to show how scarce BX's are becoming now, if I see one I automatically assume it's someone off here and more often than not proceed to...
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Last post by Hurricane Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:46 pm
alter native Seasons Greetings
by citronut » Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:04 am
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HAPPY BAH HUMBUG to you all
regards malcolm
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I've more than enough broken things in there ready to fix to last my lifetime already ;-)
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Last post by greendale65 Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:23 am
Bx estates
by Cadger1 » Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:21 pm
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Hi everyone my dads got 3 estates and
Sheds full of spares need Space and
Have decided it's time to clear out any requests
On parts ? :mrgreen:
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There's not much call for standard BX parts, I've thrown away tons of stuff over the years as none wants it,
As Mulley said the red estate will...
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:25 am
Bosh and lucas injectors
by pwykes » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:31 pm
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Good day
After removing my lucas injectors and cleaning them i was just wondering why the haynes manual specifies two largely different torque...
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Well the way I see it the torque setting of any particular device will depend on four things--
1- the materials involved.
2- the type of thread.
3-...
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Last post by pwykes Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:31 am
Sudden excessive oil consumption t/d
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:42 am
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On checking the oil yesterday i found the the level to be on the lower end or just below the lower mark, 4k since the last change, never really had...
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Certainly sounds like the turbo is FUBAR.
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Last post by mds141 Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:24 am
they just get better
by B-Hive » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:58 am
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Ok call me cheap, or a victim of false economy, but only now have I graced the well weathered Mk1 GT with fresher front spheres.
They are still a...
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To reaffirm the thread.. Not one other car in my garage/collection has the same steering-road response to the BX. This includes Alfas and top of the...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:25 am
Headlamp bulbs upgrade
by rutter123 » Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:50 pm
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Are there any upgraded headlamp bulbs i can fit to my t/d, i see Halfrauds have some that give 50% more light but @ £21 each they can take a hike,...
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Just to add to the loom topic, I got the set that can handle the higher wattage bulbs (the off-road ones). It seemed sensible for just a few quid...
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Last post by jamescarruthers Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:58 pm
Speed Machines
by Tinkley » Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:47 am
On a completely different Forum, I spotted this shot with our favourite vehicle present in the background. Perhaps one of our Kiwi friends may be...
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Last post by Tinkley Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:47 am
Leo's valver, NEC
by Thread Bear » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:23 am
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All the NEC feedback I am getting mentions Leo's BX Gti. Even folk who are not very interested in 'moderns' noticed it, looked at it, are now asking...
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Hahaha yes I did a lot of talking that weekend. And so it should be a classic! There's too many cars that aren't 'classics' should be classics.
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Last post by Leobx16v Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:55 pm
more rust
by kernowtim » Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:52 pm
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Got a bit or rust :shock: around the left hand tailgate hinge on the estate, the panel has rusted away above and around where the hinge is welded,...
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Now you come to mention it, I can't be sure. I've sealed them up with black Sikaflex, but I've also avoided washing with a pressure washer. It's...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:23 pm
Got one! Bx 17 TZD Estate
by jackytwoshoes » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:00 pm
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After a while of looking and pondering various options, I finally got my hands on one!
Forum member Daisy kindly responded to my wanted add with...
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Now the hunt is on for TZD wheel trims, good luck bud.
Andy
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