Frequently asked technical questions and common modifications/improvements
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FDV : don't just swap it, overhaul it !
by cauchoiskev » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:08 am
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If you swap your faulty/leaky FDV for one from the scrappers, chances are you'll have the same problem or worse within a year or two.
The repair kit...
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I would count the revolutions when opening, and close to quite exactly similar depth. But hey, I've broken a lot of things :D .
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Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:45 pm
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Heater Tap Replacement - How To
by Vanny » Sun May 20, 2012 6:21 pm
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Well with all the recent discussion about changing heater taps and the copious amount of recent experience I've had with changing them, I thought it...
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No unfortunately that didn't bring any dirt out what so ever. But blowing trough the radiator (which would have been a lot easier with a...
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Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:08 pm
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Plip re-coding
by mat_fenwick » Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:01 pm
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Seeing as though it was fairly fresh in my mind after modifying the receiver on my new BX to accept the fob (transmitter) from the old one, I thought...
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i have done a little bit of testing.. if you get one of those universal remote controls for TV/VCR/air conditioning systems that has a learn...
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Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:47 pm
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NOT another HP pump question...
by cauchoiskev » Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:19 pm
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an HP pump answer :) . Partial answer anway.
Dunno if you are like me, but nothing attracts me more than totally pointless challenges. Particularly...
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The only thing I didn't bother taking out was the needle bearing, it would be simple to drift out :
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If your pump is...
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Sat Aug 12, 2017 4:51 pm
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The definitive heater modification
by Doz » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:06 pm
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Ladies and Gentlemen ...
The heater control modification. Enables the fan to run at full speed using the relay already fitted above the steering...
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hmm interesting, thanks. theres an interesting thing that happens. when i turn the dial all the way to the cold the fans will work on full speed. but...
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:44 pm
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How To Guide: Rear Wiper Timer on a Hatch
by BX Bandit » Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:51 pm
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Switch not needed, but I do need the connector block that err connects on the switch with a good 6 of the wires if not more.
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I know i'm deserving a gold shovel prize for digging this old topic, but i really need to thank you BX Bandit for your answers here. Your photos and...
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Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:06 am
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HOW TO GUIDE: Aftermarket Remote Central Locking
by JayW » Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:13 pm
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An idiots guide!
Having done it many times now I thought i'd document the process.
Many cars no longer have working Plips or never had one...
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The photo was of the numbered plug!
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Last post by JayW
Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:58 pm
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Octopus Replacement
by frog » Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:08 am
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I'm just adding my write up as it's already all typed and for the aussiefrogs forum:
All done! It took around 2 or 3 hours of actual work and...
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if its all built into the top of the LHM tank then it will stay as it is. if its built into the pipes then it will all be changed for the new pipe....
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Last post by Dragon Man
Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:55 pm
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Bypassing Ignition Switch with relays
by mat_fenwick » Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:19 pm
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It seems that with age, the contacts in the switch deteriorate and cause a voltage drop - leading to significant dimming of the dashboard lights when...
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i always use old rellays from off cars.. toyota relays are really good and though say 40 amp, will survive a constant 80 amps.. with a little voltage...
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Last post by Dragon Man
Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:55 am
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Leak from front suspension - strut return pipe
by Mickey taker » Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:33 pm
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came back to the car this morning after dropping the kids off at school to find a gooey mess all around the nearside front wheel .
on examination a...
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Hi
Could someone please advise where best I go as Im sure enough to bet what in asking has been covered.
My problem is the 3 small tubes going...
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Last post by KevR
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:10 am
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ABS Flexi Hoses
by mat_fenwick » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:28 pm
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These have apparently been difficult/impossible to get for some time; David Rutherford even going to the lengths of adapting non-ABS pipes to fit....
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hi the difference between abs & non abs is the brake pipe that fits in the end of the hose, 8mm spaner end = 3.5mm pipe 9mm end =4.5 mm pipe hope...
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Last post by CitroenBaz
Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:58 pm
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Fitting towing electrics
by Dollywobbler » Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:40 am
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Ok, so no-one has dashed forward with the plug-in towing electrics. Given that I now urgently need to recover a 2CV resto project, I guess it'll be...
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Thanks Kevan!
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Last post by frog
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:33 am
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the paint code guide
by Mickey taker » Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:50 am
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as yesterdays posts wer lost thought it was worth giving this a repost
Paint code / Name Color / Manufacturer paint codes (Holts Sikkens...
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Thank you everyone who have posted replies.
I've checked my front inner wing and have found ETMcA.
According to the paint link ETM is Gris Axinite....
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Last post by Crossbow
Fri May 08, 2015 12:32 pm
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Sudden low oil pressure ...... sensor fault?
by mittens » Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:02 am
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Hello all,
I've just picked up a '91 8v Gti. The car is awesome and been really well looked after.
I drove it home Sunday covering a good 100 miles...
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The 555 is an excellent IC which is let down by the application notes. The suggested circuits and the cumbersome maths that go with them are a pale...
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Last post by electrokid
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:07 am
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Part Number Cross References
by KevR » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:59 am
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Right, here's the list of oil filter equivalents for the original (larger) fitment, which was originally listed for all BXs except early BX14 (to...
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Cheers Vanny, that was just the info which i was after :) I presume they can still be purchased from citroen?
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Last post by MULLEY
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:18 pm
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Suspension Clip Removal Tool
by Vanny » Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:51 pm
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So this thread in the general part of the forum reminded me to share this picture with the community, it doesn't seem to exist on the internet...
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it's chaos in there again :(
A tidy garage is an un used garage.
A messy garage is a happy garage!
(unless its full of non car junk, in which...
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Last post by Vanny
Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:56 pm
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Replacing Rear Arm Bearings
by mat_fenwick » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:51 pm
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Tools Required
24mm socket and spanner,13, 14 & 17mm sockets, Large hammers, various sockets, drifts. Optional: Mig Welder
1 x Rear Arm Bearing Kit...
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I don't think they sell the shims separately, but £16 for a pack (described as wedges(!) last time I bought some) sounds about right. The tolerances...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:13 pm
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Bumper restoration -- How to
by jamescarruthers » Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:35 am
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Rob Moss from Chevronics told me when he serviced my car that you can restore the bumpers with a heat gun. It's took me a while to get around to...
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:) Don't worry, not the top priority on my list. Bonnet's painted is it? Well mines not really anymore.
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Last post by ritmo
Wed May 14, 2014 10:02 pm
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Fitting GTi gauges to a diesel (inc. Peugeot 205 gauges)
by rutter123 » Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:17 pm
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hi all i have obtained (for free) a pug 205 gti instrument panel, can i fit this in place of my tzd cluster? due to it having the temp gauge fitted....
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hi all i have obtained (for free) a pug 205 gti instrument panel, can i fit this in place of my tzd cluster? due to it having the temp gauge fitted....
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Last post by Rc00047
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:24 am
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Replacing rear quarterlight
by Phil Peters » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:02 am
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Hi all,
I fitted a new quarter light a couple of weekends ago but haven't had time to update this thread since then. I'm sure there are other ways...
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Thanks for sharing information.
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Last post by Konrad5
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:29 am
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Rust Prevention
by Defender110 » Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:30 pm
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What I've done with any welded repairs is to coat the whole patch, not just the seams, with polyurethane sealant. Then the whole lot with underbody...
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Yes seam sealer cracks if you try to apply it too thickly, a couple of thinner coats are better.
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Last post by Defender110
Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:44 pm
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Fitting Front Fog Lights
by mat_fenwick » Fri May 24, 2013 3:29 pm
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I thought it might be useful to write a short guide on how to wire up front fog lights to a BX, including the original style switch. In addition to...
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You are correct. I'd figured that with the low relay current even a high resistance wouldn't cause much voltage drop, and even if the relay coil...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:37 pm
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Heater Transistor Replacement
by mat_fenwick » Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:23 pm
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I'll start off by saying that I haven't actually known the transistor fail, but I've heard that if it does the likely failure mode is full on. If you...
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Thermal trip would make sense, all the systems i've played with, they all have thermal trips of a similar type. They melt at around 80c i think and...
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Last post by Vanny
Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:58 pm
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DIY Manual Choke Conversion
by Tim Leech » Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:12 pm
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Its well documented that the achilles heel of most carb fed BX's is the auto choke, I would be more than happy to replace both of mine for a cable...
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Thanks buddy
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Last post by Preacher
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:27 pm
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Changing Spheres
by mat_fenwick » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:05 pm
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Given sensible caution, is its very easy to change any of the spheres on your BX without enlisting the help of a garage.
But two very important...
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That's good - saves a bit of hassle!
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Last post by KevR
Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:52 am
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Variable Intermittant Wipers
by mat_fenwick » Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:42 am
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I thought it would be handy to have easily accessible information on this useful modification. To give your BX variable intermittent wipe simply find...
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On the Mk2 BX it appears to be a break before make type, i.e. if you move the stalk slowly from one position to the next there will be a halfway...
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Last post by citsncycles
Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:15 pm
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Doseur : that sinking feeling ?
by cauchoiskev » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:54 am
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Back-end drop, particularly under braking, is usually caused by a leaky brake doseur. I had changed mine for a lower-mileage one from the breakers a...
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Hello
Not been on the forum for a while - so it's good to see so many BXs still going well! With one of my BXs off the road for a couple of weeks, I...
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Last post by Mark.T
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:01 am
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Illuminated Window Switches
by mat_fenwick » Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:52 pm
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Anyone who is as much of an anorak as I am might want illuminated window switches, so I thought I'd post up a few pictures to show how it's done for...
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get to it then Vanster! Beer waiting!
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:42 pm
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How do I change the Dashboard bulbs ?
by T bird 2 » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:36 pm
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Hi there from New Zealand. ( warm and sunny in Nelson, maybe 23 to 25 degrees here today....). I have a problem changing the bulbs in the dashboard...
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WOW!! Remotely controlled dimming interior lights!! BX BLING!! :)
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Last post by mds141
Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:03 pm
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Need to change my cambelt on my TZD
by Ian_Fearn » Sun Jun 25, 2006 3:42 pm
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This will be the first time i've done this on a BX can anybody tell me the correct way to do it, including all the locking.
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Blimey, you lot do like making hard work for yourselves!
In the trade where you have no time to waste (You're on bonus for saving time!) I have...
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Last post by BX-pert
Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:23 pm
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TD & 16v Clutch Change
by mat_fenwick » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:38 am
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Tools:
Axle stands, Trolley jack (optional: engine support beam, engine hoist)
35mm socket. Normal handtools. Balljoint splitter.
Method...
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If it's anything like the 405, then the instructions are much the same however you have to include two buckets of extra swear words. I'm not sure who...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:17 pm
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BX Buyers Guide
by mat_fenwick » Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:41 pm
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There's a lot of useful information in the following link , but it was written some years ago now and hence more time related issues are worth a...
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They look allright now, so gawd knows whats happened, put it down to the IT fairy?? :)
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Last post by MULLEY
Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:43 am
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changing a cambelt on a BX petrol
by BX Meteor » Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:02 am
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My son has been driving my BX since mid-June. Before that, we replaced the rear arm bearings. The description in the FAQ is extremely good (slight...
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cheers that worked, I've posted pics before, I think I had altered the wrong thing in my profile, put it back again
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Last post by BX Meteor
Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:53 am
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Last post by Jaba
Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:00 am
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Overhauling a steering pinion unit
by Turboalternator » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:44 pm
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Overhauling not removal/re-fitting
Is there a sticky for this? .. If so would someone post a link?
I cannot seem to find it.
Also if there is a...
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Don't bother getting all personal, fact is i've done the job many times, and in many different ways without a problem and I find (ie given the way i...
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Last post by Oscar
Sat May 01, 2010 6:07 pm
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heater & ventilation control illumination
by pindimar » Thu May 15, 2008 10:37 pm
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Can anyone help with advising how you change the bulb(s)? that illuminate the three dials that control the ventilation system on the fascia of a BX...
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and found a short cut that saves a lot of hassle;as long as you are careful!!;
once you have the three circular knobs off,you can see the glass of...
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Last post by kevlights
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:28 am
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BX Electric Driver's Mirror
by scrappydoo » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:32 am
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Have just fitted an electric driver's mirror to an '87 GTI that only had manual Driver's side previously. Unfortuately I can find no wiring connector...
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Blimey, it's a myriad of wires! Can you be specific where you found the joj nt where it changed from 4 wires to 4!
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Last post by scrappydoo
Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:28 am
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Wanted: Heater Resistor/Transistor
by Ian_Fearn » Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:34 pm
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Does anybody have a BX heater resistor (or is it a transistor?) going spare? The one that screws into the back of the blower.
I've confirmed its...
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I have to wholeheartedly agree with VANNY.
This is a definite resource which needs to be expanded so if any component parts are available for...
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Last post by kermit the frog
Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:56 pm
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Tips For Solving Diesel Starting Issues.
by M » Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:41 pm
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Diesels need a few things to ensure that they will start up.
The first of these is a decent battery . Sometime before the winter comes, Check the...
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I don't agree, that's bad practice, stalling the engine to stop it. Increased clutch wear, a hit on the crankshaftbearings every time, and in case of...
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Last post by Alcyone
Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:52 pm
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Tracking a BX with a laser
by tom » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:30 pm
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Using a commonly available laser level, it is quite easy to measure and if necessary adjust the tracking on a BX. The 400mm type with a spirit level...
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i thought you are ment to check tracking at normal ride hight
You are, which is why
centre the car's steering, start the engine and wait for normal...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:48 pm
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Erratic Fuel Gauge Reading
by Brian » Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:57 pm
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This was a cure for my problem.
Removal, dismantle, clean and re assemble did the trick.
1.Invert the tube and carefully prise open the indents...
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Never seen one like that, mind you, I have only owned 4 BX's, and all have had the pcb type..
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Last post by Brian
Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:31 pm
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Mysterious fast tick times ...
by AndersDK » Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:04 pm
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After a consultation with Tom, I found that it was valuable information for many owners submitting a copy of his thoughts on fast regulator/pump tick...
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Yes, I did mean leakage return , not operational return, which goes back through the height corrector.
There's a ball-bearing valve at the end of...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:17 am
