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Last post by Gasa Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:48 pm
Hello
by Barrett » Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:52 pm
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Hello everyone. I recently bought a BX. This one, in fact:
Which I'm sure you all recognise. It's ruddy ace! Not sure how I've survived this long...
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Nope, just a trip to the pub. The Trojan did not make it to that event because.... Well, because it's a long way to go to hang out with a bunch of...
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Last post by Barrett Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:07 pm
TZD Turbo decals
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:20 am
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Am I imagining this or did someone have a set made up? I could do my own I guess but if the artwork or indeed decals exist, I could save some time...
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I've e-mailed Rob... thanks
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Aug 08, 2014 12:15 pm
MOT fail - fail - pass
by patersom10 » Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:21 pm
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took my ZX for its first Mot under my ownership last week, failed on brake imbalance across, front & rear brakes effectiveness, parking brake...
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The garage I use have 2 testers, but one refuses to test Timex because he assumes it'll fail spectacularly.
That's not a valid reason to refuse a...
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Last post by KevR Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:55 pm
Daisy
by Daisy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:43 pm
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28.02.1991 - 21.07.2014
R.I.P
Heartbroken.
Anne Marie
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Saloon, manual, diesel, lowish miles, any colour, trim or spec.
Preferably one that won't need inner wings, B Pillars, sills or boot floor (or any...
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Last post by Kitch Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:03 pm
Sophie passed MOT
by Mothman » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:25 am
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Sophie in a bit of a flap earlier this morning having just passed her MOT!!
Andy
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=D> =D>
=D> =D> Well done mine goes in Monday [-o 16v
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Last post by greendale65 Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:00 pm
From this to a BX (Gandini)
by Tinkley » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:05 am
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Thought you might like this concept by Gandini.
Obviously an early BX concept.....
You will get a larger image from this but need to use the...
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Thought you might like this concept by Gandini.
Obviously an early BX concept.....
You will get a larger image from this but need to use the...
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Last post by RxBX Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:05 pm
RAC - a joke wearing thin??
by tim » Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:45 pm
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Last Sunday evening the wife was going along the M3 towards the M25 in stop-start traffic when the overheat light came on. She immediately headed for...
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I would say if the red light comes on, you are better off stopping and letting the car cool down. Once coolish it is safe to continue as long as...
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Last post by Tinkley Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:09 pm
Oil in airbox t/d
by rutter123 » Fri Jul 04, 2014 3:06 pm
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Been getting more and more oil residue in the airbox and on top of the panel filter, seems more every service, cleaned every time, tzd turbo 270k,...
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Do my t/d every 6k or thereabouts, oil,filter and have had to change the air filter every time due to oil deposits on the element, have removed all...
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:34 am
19txd eng/box on the bay
by rutter123 » Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:44 pm
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Anyone else spotted this 92 txd eng/box 59k with hyd pump, fdv, bosch pump starter and alt, from a running car stripped for a stage prop or...
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I'd offered it 'Dollywobler' for the Blue MK1 Estate that Mike owns now (Timex), but I think Mike possibly has a donor unit for that too now (Or he...
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:09 pm
GSF Swindon, nice peeps
by Thread Bear » Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:47 am
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With Gary X wilting in the sun for a drink of LHM. He really has got a problem and needs to go to Hydroalics Anonymous drunk . I popped into GFS in...
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And Stroud area seems to have had many BX and Citroen sales. Good dealer, good sales. Round here it was Pugs out of Fish Bros. when it was a local...
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Last post by Thread Bear Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:33 pm
SORN B______S
by Tinkley » Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:27 am
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Yesterday had to tax one car and SORN the other. The latter is CAT D so you don't get a reminder, but still get fined if you forget. Anyway try and...
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This is a question, but starts with a statement :? .....
If you are the new owner, you don't need a V890 to declare SORN, you can do it on line.......
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Last post by citronut Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:03 am
This week I ar mostly been
by Vanny » Fri May 30, 2014 10:17 pm
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This week I ar mostly been . . .
Making a sphere tester. Mostly with the guidance of CitroJim from such glamorous locations as FCF and the XM...
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Don't forget that LHM is no longer produced, its LHM+ ;)
Jay was close, but it's LDS as per the piccy that Rich loaded up above. Apart from the...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:26 pm
Hello people
by BxTZDkyle » Mon May 05, 2014 9:53 pm
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Newbie just joined up Kyle 25 from Barnsley South Yorkshire have just purchased afew bx's 2 x tzd estates and a tzd saloon all 1.8 turbo.
I have...
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Please don't murder the estates! They are the holy grail, and if you could restore one to reasonable glory, I will start saving up now. I promise, no...
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Last post by nixiy Sat Jun 07, 2014 11:56 pm
Mot fail then a pass
by rutter123 » Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:46 pm
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Took 50 shades of red for its yearly this morning only 1 fail o/s handbrake binding, took it home found the caliper knacketed, fitted a spare i had,...
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You did well - good to have a ticket for another year =D>
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Last post by electrokid Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:48 am
Pattern parts versus OE
by Defender110 » Wed May 21, 2014 9:54 pm
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You make me laugh with your OE/genuine parts religion :lol:
Pattern parts are sh1t , using genuine O/E parts is the only way to get a repair you...
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I dont have a problem with the reasonable quality pattern parts, what bothers me is the large increase in 'fake' pattern parts .
Yes thats right,...
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Last post by Stinkwheel Tue May 27, 2014 9:37 am
Unsold Cars
by Way2go » Thu May 22, 2014 2:38 am
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Seems we are doing economic damage by loving and elongating the life of our cars! :roll: See link:
(Incudes Citroen's parked up at Corby,...
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Renault weren't the only ones who got caught out storing cars in the wrong place - VW used to run production batches according to colour and back in...
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Last post by citsncycles Fri May 23, 2014 11:16 pm
Engine bay stickers
by Leobx16v » Wed May 21, 2014 9:57 pm
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Hello all I have some stickers just scratching my head where the LHM on goes?
Cheers, Leo.
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On the LHM tank. :D
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Last post by mds141 Wed May 21, 2014 10:38 pm
BX how safe?
by Defender110 » Tue May 13, 2014 12:22 pm
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I run my TZD as an everyday commuter for the family as a reliable, comfortable & cheap family hack and have maintained it accordingly with strict...
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You make me laugh with your OE/genuine parts religion :lol:
But yes, that's the way I see it too. If I dragged my kids around in something older...
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Last post by Kitch Wed May 21, 2014 5:41 pm
BXC Keyrings
by Charlotte » Mon May 19, 2014 6:27 pm
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Greetings fellow BXers.
I've been designing Citroen inspired jewellery recently (yes, I'm that sad!) and I thought while I was at it I'd knock up...
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Put me down for three red please. They look lovely! :D
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Last post by Leobx16v Tue May 20, 2014 9:25 pm
Just wondering...
by ragger » Mon May 19, 2014 11:25 pm
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Just wondering if anyone knows the current whereabouts/status of this BX which I used to own about 2008ish.
I sold it to an itinerant preacher...
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The car must be still in use as its taxed till 01/11/14, but the mot expired 17/05/2014, so quite recently expired.
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Last post by rutter123 Tue May 20, 2014 6:01 pm
OK, so theoretical value of a BX.
by Stinkwheel » Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:34 pm
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Hi Folks,
Charlotte and I are thinking of selling the Olympic Blue 19TRS auto. For those that do not know it then i can tell you its a 54,000 mile...
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I would have loved the TZi as well. I particularly wanted an auto but when it was for sale I couldn't move the Nissan Almera. Obviously as soon as it...
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Last post by demag Mon May 19, 2014 8:14 pm
Timex reaches a milestone!
by citsncycles » Sun May 18, 2014 7:04 pm
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Here's to the next 1/4 million miles!
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Correct. Just found my final few pics of her outside your house!
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon May 19, 2014 4:06 pm
Sonic Scrubbers!
by Way2go » Wed May 14, 2014 12:10 am
These may be of interest to those of our members that are manic polishers! :)
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Last post by Way2go Wed May 14, 2014 12:10 am
Citroen type suspension on water
by Tinkley » Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:15 am
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I discovered this little beast recently, and thought others might like to see it!
Anything look familiar?
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That sounds ace. I think my thinking behind the remote weight was to reduce the size of the actual tray for car use. The idea was to mount it inside...
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Last post by adamskibx Sat May 10, 2014 1:16 pm
spotted today
by citronut » Wed May 07, 2014 7:23 pm
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i had a 2.0 TD BX come to visit me today,
nice to meat you Andy and you Lady friend
the owner Andy ( andycagabra ) on here reports several...
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turns out in talking to Andy further it is a 1905 lump
regards malcolm
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Last post by citronut Fri May 09, 2014 8:40 am
Diesel conversions - could they help save the BX ?
by Jack » Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:37 am
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Hopefully I have now found a club member who will appreciate driving one of the last BX valvers with all the toys. If everything goes to plan, this...
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please don't ruin another valver
If it was done sensibly and all modifications reversible, it wouldn't IMO ruin the car (at least not permanently -...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Mon May 05, 2014 9:25 pm
Autobox oil dipstick: Where can i find?
by Slagtrooper » Mon May 05, 2014 4:15 pm
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Researching here on my town is almost impossible - Stores, junkyards, etc.
Is there some way to substitute this dipstick?
One with the same...
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Last week i were talking with demag about my problem and he sent lovely images for me.
When i make the dipstick, i will post photos here. Thank you...
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Last post by Slagtrooper Mon May 19, 2014 2:04 pm
A 16v saved from certain destruction
by Leobx16v » Sat May 03, 2014 10:14 pm
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Well today I picked a H reg 16v up from burton on Trent, the engine had a head gasket failure and there's next to nothing compression the pistons...
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I'm afraid they are both broken :(
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Last post by Leobx16v Sun May 04, 2014 10:26 pm
MoT passed.
by mds141 » Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:17 pm
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I decided to extract the valver from it's near twelve month slumber today and get the MoT test sorted.
Despite such a long period of inactivity,...
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Good result on the MoT, I'd be giving it some regular outings now the weather's better.Will you be taking the valver to Wetherby this year?
Mark
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Last post by bxzx16v Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:38 pm
A registration thread?
by Kitch » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:58 pm
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Had an idea on the way back from picking up ANOTHER BX today - why don't we start a thread where you can list all the cars you own, or have owned...
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I would not post my registration number on a public forum despite the facts mentioned in the opening of this thread.
There is a very good reason me...
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Last post by kiwi Sun Apr 27, 2014 4:00 am
rear pads - latest on the list of hard to find stuff!
by citsncycles » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:32 pm
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Went to the motor factor to order front and rear pads for Timex. Fronts were easy to find, but none of their local suppliers listed the rears. They...
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It's quite possible, there's a lot of common or close enough parts between Xantia and BX.
Looking at the front calipers on mine last week because a...
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Last post by electrokid Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:04 am
Rear speaker size
by Leobx16v » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:37 pm
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Hello all what is the rear speaker size behind the rear quater panel?
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Haha I would do but but it doesn't look very standard besides my 406 is my daily drive and it's got a superb sound system :lol:
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Last post by Leobx16v Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:51 pm
Strut return pipes
by Pogo » Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:10 pm
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BX went for MOT today.
And the good news is it passed :D , but with a couple of advisories :shock:
Nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated....
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Mail order genuine from here ;
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
:o Well, if you want to pay over the odds with a £7.80 delivery...
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Last post by Defender110 Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:50 am
Kitch in practical classics
by Gary » Sat Apr 12, 2014 12:47 pm
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Just received the latest Practical classics magazine and to my surprise there is an article on the BX written by our very own Kitch.
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Picked my copy up over the weekend - yay, ongoing BX coverage!
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:01 am
wheel refurb, anyone?
by patersom10 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:52 am
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I have a set of pug 205 1.9 /309 speedlines that I want to get refurbished and painted for the valver. anyone know anyone good in beds,herts or north...
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Cheers chaps !
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Last post by patersom10 Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:56 pm
Time to give up the daily drive ?
by Gary » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:52 am
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I have been toying with the idea of giving up using the Meteor as my daily car.
It is becoming more difficult to keep it up to a standard I like,as...
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Oh the family thing throws cars out of the window. Two choices for me.....try to be a good Dad and not spend ages tinkering with cars, or do what I...
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Last post by Thread Bear Mon Apr 14, 2014 7:49 am
Greetings from Ukraine ...
by Van gogh » Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:15 pm
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Hello ... I own a Citroen BX 19trd 1985 release. Stumbled on your site, iposle view was very surprised the condition of your car, they are in very...
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The situation in your country looks very difficult and distressing to many. :(
Where are you located in the country? How do you see the problems &...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:12 pm
Value of bx 19tgd (repost with photos)
by dolbero » Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:13 am
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Hi all.
I posted on here a few weeks ago on behalf of my elderly father who can't drive any more.He wants to know how much he might be able to sell...
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Wow lovely lovely. That is really nice. As for price I think at the moment prices are in the lap of the gods. One owner low mile minters can go for...
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Last post by demag Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:44 pm
Value of bx 19tgd
by dolbero » Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:50 pm
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Hi all.
My dad has just been told by his doc that he shouldn't drive any more so asked me if i could find out how much he can get for his car if he...
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Hi again all.
A few photos can be found onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; I would have liked to move her outside for some better photos...
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Last post by dolbero Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:32 pm
were it on here ( plip battery's )
by citronut » Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:48 pm
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was it someone on here recently asking what battery's are in the BX plip, or was it over on the CCC forum????
if so was the question answered, just...
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Thanks RxBX!
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:13 pm
Clutch change gti 8v
by rutter123 » Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:45 pm
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Not done a petrol before, done a few diesels, are they much the same to do? do i need to completely remove the o/s driveshaft or leave in situ...
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job done, no real probs apart from getting the mounting stud out of the gearbox (that was real tight), took about 6 hours including several tea stops...
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:58 pm
BX spares/manuals available
by jrdpod » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:01 pm
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I have had to send my 2 BXs for scrap, as despite advertising them for quite a time, there was no interest to take them away complete, and I didn't...
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Hi Mike,
The manuals are Haynes ones.
They are numbers
908-2X10.
1379-552.
1379-3W3.
HTH/Regards
John.
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Last post by jrdpod Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:21 pm
Anyone Heard From Richard in Keighley
by Tim Leech » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:52 am
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I have two wings to collect from him, and hes not answering my messages, I understand someone else on here has purchased some trims from here before...
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I shall always be grateful to Richard as I got my Gti 4x4 from him , he was very honest , helpful and no problem at all
I think John (our Jennies BF...
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Last post by mike22861 Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:17 pm
Went to Bristol today......
by demag » Sun Mar 16, 2014 5:31 pm
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....... And came back with G818XPO! I've been talking to the owner for a few weeks and did the deed today. Caught the train to Temple Meads and met...
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Just popped about in it this morning. Only a couple of miles, got some strange looks. I put some Wd40 on the drivers door to stop the squeak then I...
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Last post by demag Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:05 pm
What a lovely day.....
by rutter123 » Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:57 pm
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....for the clutch to go, thought it felt a little heavy.
Of all the listings on the bay for a gti 8v clutch kit which would be the preferred choice...
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Sorry mistype! I stripped the rear brakes and reassembled when I'd finished the rear arm bearings. Got rid of the sticking at low speeds- I recommend...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:02 pm
How much for.....
by jeremyC5 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:26 pm
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It's all your lot's fault !!! :shock:
I was NOT going to do another project! - But since no-one seemed interested in taking my BX19RD from me for...
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at least if you cant find these pipes new, it is easy enough to just purchase the correct length/bore copper pipe, and make replacements up,
regards...
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Last post by citronut Fri Mar 14, 2014 8:56 am
MOT pass
by rutter123 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:27 am
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MOT pass for H963AAE gti 8v yesterday , CO's now down to 2.05, just 1 advisory. happy with that.
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Nice one :)
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Last post by MULLEY Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:25 pm
Looks like I'm back to BXs!
by Dollywobbler » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:31 am
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Howdy folks
After a brief hiatus in BX ownership, it looks like I'm set for a return! I've done a deal involving cash money and my Discovery for...
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See if you can last longer without a BX than me. I managed just over half a year!
Anyway, tomorrow is the big day. Don't forget the Citroen bits!...
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Last post by Dollywobbler Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:29 pm
Disaster!
by Leobx16v » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:54 am
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i parked my white bx behind the garage on saturday and went to it today to see order of the switches around the instrument cluster and found that it...
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I do have to go up to Doncaster on Friday the 14th. Wrong side of the country, I know. I can shuttle the roof lining up country if there is a...
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