Why a steel bonnet
by Thread Bear » Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:16 am
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Why does a TZD 1.9 have a steel bonnet and most of the rest have plastic? Is it to have more mass to attempt to quieten the engine noise down? Seems...
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Getting back to the noise question, i believe the n/a is noisier, not because of the bonnet, the gearing is lower so its revving more at the same...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:19 pm
Windows
by HZman » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:10 am
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I'll get to the windows shortly!
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This is just an idea. the only stuff I know of that bonds glass well are the little kits to re stick rear view mirrors (the ones that stick to the...
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Last post by Mothman Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:05 pm
Lack of BX's in the Classic Press
by Tim Leech » Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:14 pm
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Asides a few articles from Mr Dollywobbler the BX does seem not get much press coverage. Its 30th anniversary came and went without a mention. Where...
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But it was a BX, and it was a UK rally. That'll do.
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Last post by Stinkwheel Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:55 am
gti 8v not starting
rutter123 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:07 pm
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removed the inlet manifold to fit new gaskets (of which none were fitted) and gave the throttle body a good clean up as well, re assembled as per...
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The pressure regulator maintains the rail pressure at a fixed offset relative to the pressure in the intake manifold - hence the pipe connecting the...
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Last post by sdelasal Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:04 am
And they keep coming
by Thread Bear » Mon Aug 05, 2013 7:24 am
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Made an offer I could not refuse I am likely to become the owner of a BX 14E Saloon, Leader type but not badged as such, in White of 1989 with 105k...
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Well its here but not without a drama. The engine seems to be falling out! WTF?
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Last post by Thread Bear Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:18 pm
What is this worth? 19TRS auto Olympic Blue needs work
by maxgreenwood » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:55 pm
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On Saturday i looked at an 1989 Olympic blue 19TRS auto hatch. 135000 miles.
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Sounds like its just done local short runs for the last 10 years
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Last post by maxgreenwood Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:40 pm
sphere re-gassing near heathrow
by rutter123 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 11:30 am
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does anyone know of anywhere where i can get the front spheres for the tzd re-gassed within reasonable distance from Heathrow, berks, bucks, surrey,...
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yes they are more DS, i have spoke with darren recently and they dont do re-gassing there.
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:17 pm
gti 8v running issues
by rutter123 » Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:10 pm
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1990 h plate gti 8v 114143miles bosch ign
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To address a few points :
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Last post by Jaba Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:55 am
BX Register
by Stinkwheel » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:35 pm
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Hello Folks,
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Can the bxc garage be used in conjunction or instead of excel? Just a thought
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Last post by BX Bandit Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:00 pm
How many miles...
by mat_fenwick » Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:27 pm
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...does your BX do in a year? I do about 25k miles in total (although a fifth of that are in the Discovery and the van) so have been clocking up the...
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Is this BS ? Although I have heard that old diesel goes bad which makes me wonder if I should dump what is left in the tank before I start it up...
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Last post by Jaba Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:04 am
maintainance: how much do u spend? v really spent?
by rutter123 » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:34 pm
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i have kept pretty much every reciept for the last 5 yrs on parts ive got for the tzdt my every day driver, personally i dont think i spend that...
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When it comes to Citroens at least, buying most models seems to be a lottery! The reliability and running costs of anything over a few years old...
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:33 am
Unusual dashboard colours
by kieran.l » Wed May 22, 2013 10:19 pm
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Just wondering where these dashboard colours available in the UK - blue in a mk1 and brown in a mk2 (I've seen brown in a mk1)? You wouldn't see...
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That is interesting about Pantone. Yes I still have the (too old for accuracy they claim) book of swatches which cost about £105 in 86..... . In the...
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Last post by Tinkley Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:43 pm
Wositworth
by Jaba » Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:49 am
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Following on from buying my £89 classic car insurance with Peter S Taylor they are inviting me to send to 2 pictures and settle on an agreed value....
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thanks Mr Bear
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Last post by citronut Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:44 pm
turboists
by rutter123 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 4:33 pm
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i suspect the turbo on the tzd is on its way out as oil consumption is higher than usual and i can feel some light play on the turbine shaft, i guess...
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Hi Folks,
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Last post by Brian Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:09 am
Well done CCC
by Thread Bear » Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:44 pm
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Armed with my Citroen Car Club members card I received my full discount from GFS Swindon for my bits and bobs with 5 spheres. So thats half my...
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Thread Bear wrote:
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Last post by citsncycles Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:34 pm
Decision?
by B-Hive » Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:19 pm
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As my fleet continues to grow, it comes down to decisions of what to keep what to let go etc..
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Surely this comes down to what the original agreement, if any, was over collection. There are many folk who think buying means they can leave stuff...
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Last post by Thread Bear Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:24 am
metal needed. mk2
by rutter123 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:01 pm
required for a mk2 bx the first 6 inches of the o/s front chassis rail and associated inner wing to repair the damage on the forthcoming gti, anyone...
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Last post by rutter123 Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:01 pm
Decals on Ebay
by bobbyholland » Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:28 pm
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Hi,
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I agree - the Hurricane is my favorite of the late model BX's
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:51 pm
Car Mechanics
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:39 am
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August Issue: a five page guide about changing fluid and general stuff about Citroen suspension.
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well spotted should shift a few more copies this month.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:24 pm
Happy Birthday
by Tim Leech » Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:51 pm
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To the most polite poster on this forum!
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Dear Sandre,
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:59 pm
Keeping the old girl going
by smith » Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:07 pm
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Been a silent BX owner for years but felt the time was right to get into the mix of other owners having found out today mine is just 1 of 5 left in...
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Hi.
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Last post by Brian Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:42 am
Flying Rocks
by Tinkley » Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:26 am
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Last night a passing car decided to eject a good sized rock in the direction of my car at 70mph on the A3. It hit my car on the rear o/s quarter...
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Just realised I hadn't made clear that the 'rock' was deliberately thrown at me, not kicked up by a tyre.
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Last post by Way2go Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:24 am
GRX gets a ticket
by Thread Bear » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:28 am
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The Estate gained its MOT this morning. Been off the road for 51/2 years so the first drive was going to be interesting. That got kind of lost in...
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There are lady BXers? Bit different from microcars then. 99% male occupation.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:07 pm
Sophie's done it again.
by Mothman » Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:20 pm
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Sophie passed her MOT today for the 2nd time in my ownership with ease. No advisories either, the garage were impressed with her.
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I keep saying this but she is driving really well at the moment.....
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Last post by Mothman Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:48 pm
a gti is won
by rutter123 » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:07 pm
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i won the damaged gti (AAE) on ebay for £200, quite pleased with that result. i viewed it on saturday as its only half hour away from me, it really...
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Excellent! I think with some work you will have a car to be proud of.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:03 pm
How many red phase 1 16vs are left?
by djoptix » Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:00 am
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Anyone know of any apart from mine?
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A proper register would be great, one of those things that would make this club more legitimate in a way. I'm always surprised that there are so many...
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Last post by djoptix Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:26 pm
Walt wakes up.
by Thread Bear » Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:25 am
WWalt, the 1.7 TZD turbo saloon has been woken from his 31/2 year slumber. Had to be taken round the back of the house and cleaned off, quick whizz...
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Last post by Thread Bear Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:25 am
Octopus modification
by BX Bandit » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:33 pm
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An idea that's been considered by a few before is to reduce the octopus to no more than 12 in length and use plastic piping and pneumatic self...
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I don't know if you saw Rmattila's link down the page, but the idea is tempting to me for the next time. One length of standard pipe and you can fix...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:13 pm
BX Musings
by Tinkley » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:13 pm
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As I approach my 25th year of BX driving I thought back a little...
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The good news, Athena now MOT'd and ready to roll. I will need new sills and o/s inner wing welding for next year I think. Anyone used Danny Masters...
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Last post by Tinkley Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:21 am
1.9D economy on cold runs......
by Kitch » Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:20 am
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So the Estate has been struggling to achieve anything like decent fuel economy. It's currently asking for more having just managed 31MPG on this...
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Thats the sort of economy i'd be expecting, if you were ragging it then 40's seems fair, but if you're taking it steady then it should be high 40's...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:20 pm
Powerful Vacuum Cleaner
by Stuarted » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:04 am
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(Not sure if this is the best forum or website, but if not, please suggest a better one!)
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One of the best and cheapest vac's I've ever used is the cheap range you can buy from Screwfix / toolstation and similar. It's sold under several...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Tue Jul 09, 2013 3:14 pm
Trim levels
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:13 pm
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I thought i'd make a thread consolidating the trim levels found on BX's, as it's all jumbled up in my head! Hopefully they are in ascending order of...
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It could get more complicated than that, as in the past Citroen even made RHD models specific to the Channel Islands!
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Last post by bobbyholland Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:59 pm
My BX fleet under threat
by kiwi » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:26 pm
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Dont let the Eco green thing stand in the way also I went on the MTA website and found the full press release. What they were saying is the age of...
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Last post by kiwi Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:01 am
Cheap Window Motors
by Tinkley » Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:32 am
Noticed this on fleabay france
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Last post by Tinkley Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:32 am
Insurance
by vulgalour » Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:18 pm
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Presently, I'm insured with Admiral on a 4,000 mile limited policy, no commuting, car parked on the drive and no mods on the car. It is costing me...
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Just got my renewal for the TXD nz$249 :wink:
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Last post by kiwi Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:10 am
i think a gauntlet may have been laid.
by rutter123 » Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:04 pm
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was at my fathers retirement party over the weekend and as the ale flowed and the small groups dispanded to chat amongst ourselves our little group...
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didnt Basil Fawlty own one Fawlty Towers?
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Last post by rutter123 Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:55 pm
Anyone here a Xsara owner? opinions?
by B-Hive » Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:02 pm
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Title speaks for itself and is slightly loaded ..
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Not had one myself but a mate has an HDi Auto Estate. In the last 5-6 years of ownership it's had the gearbox solenoids replaced, the gearbox oil...
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Last post by citsncycles Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:48 pm
What to expect.
by madjoiner » Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:05 pm
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Good afternoon.
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If the gasket round the heater blower where it mounts under the bonnet has gone, it could be letting water through there.
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Last post by citsncycles Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:45 pm
Do you live near Ely
by Thread Bear » Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:47 am
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If you do live near Ely my bud Martin, a long time Citroen nut, who is currently spending a sentence of CX n/a diesel Estate driving for buying...
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Sadly its not a steamer. It is one of a pair of bespoke small, 12 persons, commercial tourist boats made for the Fens in a traditional style. I was...
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Last post by Thread Bear Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:14 am
Still alive? BX van
by kieran.l » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:51 pm
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I was wondering if my fathers BX van is out there somewhere. He bought it new in 1992, the reg being 92-C-6957. He sold it in '94 I think, to an...
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It would be a big coincidence wouldn't it! Imagine if it was still going :D Although in Justins signature thingy it looks like his van is a '93....
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Last post by kieran.l Thu Jul 04, 2013 12:35 am
BX 14RE from 1991 ??
by bobbyholland » Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:30 pm
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Hi,
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i know of this car, i have enquired on many occasions over the past few years at this house in leicestershire, it is indeed a 14TGE and has been...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:13 pm
Nice surprise .
by Gary » Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:24 pm
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My car mad friend popped round to see me today with a cool gift that he found in a charity shop.
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hope its not a real BX in 500 piece's :twisted: :o :wink:
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Last post by citronut Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:27 am
Search for G617KCK 1.9 TGD
by Defender110 » Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:00 am
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Just found some old pictures of a my second BX I owned 15 years ago G617KCK a 1.9TGD, I don't suppose it is still about somewhere? It was my...
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:( Well thats probably the end of that then, had a lot of character that car for some reason, I only sold it as someone pestered me for it and paid...
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Last post by bobbyholland Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:46 pm
Plastic nut thingumys
by Pogo » Tue May 21, 2013 6:27 pm
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Does anyone know if you can still buy the black plastic nuts that hold the lining each side of the boot?
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Did you crimp them? like michaelr did?
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Last post by Pogo Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:04 pm
registering for citroen website, meaning of 'alphanumeric'?
by tim » Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:26 pm
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wtf.... I am trying to register on the other website so I can get access to the technical info they apparently have, the site says that your password...
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Should be in now tim, takes a little longer to authorise new users when no details are filled in as the application gets sent to a moderation que.
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Last post by Vanny Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:15 pm
BX Digit Research Help
by vulgalour » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:39 pm
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Where better to ask about this obscure vehicle than here? I'm helping a friend with a bit of research and he's after some specific items on the BX...
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Franklin dropped me a line with some handy info I'll pass on.
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Last post by vulgalour Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:27 pm
What should I do with this BX?
by DavidRutherford » Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:05 pm
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Really not sure what to do with the BX I have in the back garden.
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Or scrap value ;)
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:57 pm
Which BX?
by Pogo » Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:19 pm
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I have a couple of grand to spend on the right car, what would be the best model to go for?
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The interesting thing is Andy, none of these bees have verroa, they are really very healthy. Steve's dad was into bees 20 years ago and had 7 hives...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:56 am
a little help please
by patersom10 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:40 pm
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Does anyone know if 309 gti seat will fit in my tgd, do they have the same runners being PSA ?
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What sort of numbty does not sell off a leather interior before scrapping a car?
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