disintegrating dipsticks.
by tom » Sun May 18, 2025 11:52 am
The orange plastic on many an old BX is giving way due to plasteoporosis. The distance from the bottom of the stick to the shoulder where it abuts...
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Engine mounts.
by tom » Sun May 11, 2025 7:56 pm
Yours are probably shagged. There are three of them. On an old BX, the cam cover end one can be half an inch shorter, the gearbox end one a good...
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Last post by tom Sun May 11, 2025 7:56 pm
Temperature gauge sensor.
by tom » Tue May 06, 2025 8:42 am
The standard sensor for adding a temperature gauge: Ref:30767.
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Last post by tom Tue May 06, 2025 8:42 am
Citroen BX TZD Turbo Trunk light
by SvenTZDTURBO » Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:02 pm
Hello,
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Change alternator Citroen BX14
by The BX User » Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:07 pm
Hello everyone,
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Last post by The BX User Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:07 pm
Rebuilt FDV - power steering gone
by assembled » Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:16 pm
Hi, I rebuilt my FDV due to leaks and weak power steering and now I have no leaks, but also no power steering at all. If before rebuild turning...
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Last post by assembled Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:16 pm
BX19 GT carb inlet filter orientation
by pepo111 » Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:03 am
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I'd left my BX19 GT out on the lawn for over a year as the garage was full. When parked up, the engine ran fine and had driven the car around often,...
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Capped end faces outwards, if memory serves? It's the same as an AX GT (assuming you still have the Solex Z1) so you might get more info on the AX...
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Last post by Kitch Wed Apr 02, 2025 5:35 pm
Hydraulic line broken
McAfeeShred » Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:09 pm
Hey Guys,
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Last post by McAfeeShred Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:09 pm
Changing instrument cluster / display
by Kieron g » Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:25 am
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One of the things which I think lets my 16rs down is the clock on the display instead of a rev counter.
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Thanks for replies and link to previous thread it's given me a head start.
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Last post by Kieron g Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:50 pm
BX 19 - How much tensioning the timing belt ?
Rickyalbe » Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:54 pm
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Good morning everyone! I finally completed the rebuild of the 1.9 engine (XU D2E), but I don't understand how to tension the timing belt correctly....
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You have got it. But leave the two nuts 6 loose and the cam not engaged with the tensioner then turn the engine and then you will get the maximum...
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Last post by Jaba Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:14 pm
Heater control hard to turn
by assembled » Fri Mar 07, 2025 8:29 pm
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Hi, I have been sorting out my BX after winter and wanted to tackle the hard heter control knob. Got it all in peaces, all cables out. Temperature...
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The right hand heater knob is always stiffer than the other two. The only damage that can occur would be to the knob itself. These can and do split...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:42 pm
Rust pin holes on roof
by Kieron g » Fri Feb 28, 2025 7:33 pm
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Hi BX people. Gradually getting through the jobs on my 1.6 RS.
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Investigated this further and will need the front edge where sunroof closes cutting out on N/S so will have to fit a piece in I think not just spot...
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Last post by Kieron g Sun Mar 02, 2025 2:51 pm
Rear/Tail light problems
Citran » Mon Dec 02, 2024 6:47 pm
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Hello!
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Hello again!
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Last post by Citran Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:33 pm
Windscreen Defrost Vent Removal
by Jugostran » Fri Jan 24, 2025 2:27 pm
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Hello!
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It’s moulded into the rest of the dash, the only way to get it out is to remove the whole dash from the car.
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Last post by Jugostran Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:33 am
any experience with reworked struts by Chevronics?
by aronus » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:04 pm
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Hello together,
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Chevronics would send them to Pleiades, I would have thought.
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Last post by Kitch Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:15 am
Worn clutch fork bush?
Retrofrench » Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:27 pm
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Good evening fellow BXers. Question regarding my 1993 BX 1.9d with the BE1 gearbox. There is up and down movement/play on the clutch fork which comes...
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I got fed up with that push type of clutch release lever mechanism and converted mine to the pull type used in diesels and the16v.
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Last post by Rickyalbe Tue Dec 10, 2024 9:50 am
BX 19 GT -86 Swedish spec on carb?
Jesper75 » Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:15 am
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Hello all BX-drivers.
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I was surprised that my first BX, a 1989 GTi did not have a trip computer. In fact this drivers information device was not fitted to BXs as standard...
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Last post by Jaba Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:33 pm
Hot air intake pipe
by Kieron g » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:15 pm
Hi. The pipe that runs from the cowling on the exhaust manifold to the hot / cold air diverter valve on my 16rs is missing.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:51 pm
Gauges not working (MK2)
by Siebrand » Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:14 am
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Hello all!
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Good result - mostly :D
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Last post by panky Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:39 pm
ZF 4HP14 Automatic Gearbox - Information Wanted.
David » Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:30 pm
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Hi all, as the title states I would like information about the ZF 4HP14 automatic gearbox used in the BX.
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Hello, does the problem still persist? Did you find a solution?
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Last post by mcagriklnc Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:19 am
Door window seals
by Kieron g » Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:05 am
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Hi. Could someone tell me if it's normal to have gaps at the ends of the door window seals please.
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I thought that couldn't be right. Thanks for the lead for new ones.
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Last post by Kieron g Fri Nov 01, 2024 1:08 pm
BX Choke
sleepy0905 » Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:25 pm
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Hi does anyone know if there is a manual choke conversion for a bx 1.9 either solex or weber.
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If that Sandalloy CH522 is still available, I will have it please?
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Last post by Salop-BX Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:43 am
BX 16 Automatic
by trecasi » Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:49 pm
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My BX 16 TGS Auto has developed a big leak of Transmission fluid. Does anyone know of any specialists, preferably in the Northwest ?
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Good news getting it sorted.
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Last post by panky Sat Oct 19, 2024 4:37 pm
Connections
by RaundahlDK » Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:48 pm
Hey
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Last post by RaundahlDK Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:48 pm
Question about valves of xu9j2 engine
hector9 » Wed Jul 31, 2024 5:20 am
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Hello, Please tell me what is the valve contact surface width of xu9j2 engine? I will have to grind the valves because they are worn out. Your...
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Hi, I found this data from my manual, I hope it can help you. The XU9J2 engine is coded as D6A.
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Last post by Rickyalbe Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:53 am
Hydraulic pipe
by Smiggsy » Sat Sep 07, 2024 6:45 pm
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We need a high pressure hydraulic pipe, from the pump on a BX TZD. Anyone know where to get one or get one made up? Thanks.
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If its the pipe from pump to flow diverter then make sure to fit the three (I think) rubber lined retaining clips or it will fatigue and fail again.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:46 pm
Jerking when coasting in gear at low rpm
by assembled » Fri Aug 09, 2024 11:52 am
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Hi, my 1.8TD with bosch pump starts to jerk at 1200 rpm and down when going downhill in gear. I have not driven this car for some years and perhaps...
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Glad you found something.
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Last post by Jaba Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:38 pm
FDV o-ring size?
by assembled » Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:55 am
Hi, would anyone happen to know the exact correct dimensions of the FDV o-rings?
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Last post by assembled Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:55 am
Changed spheres and still soft?
by Gouldy » Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:00 pm
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Hi guys and help, just changed both rear spheres and it still seems very soft
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Hi Gouldy, did you ever solve the solf rear problem? What was the solution? Jack
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Last post by jvbram Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:26 pm
Pressure regulator has lost its tick
by awatt_bx19rd » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:10 am
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Just changed the engine in my 19RD from an XUD9 to an XUD9TE. Managed to sort most of the problems fairly straightforwardly, except for this one:...
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By gap do you mean the springy bar from the hight control should be centered in the lever window and not pushing one side or the other? And should...
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Last post by jvbram Wed Jul 03, 2024 5:05 am
Mystery drilled rear disc and sensor.
6speedmanual » Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:34 pm
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On my BX Sport, the RHR brake disc has a series of 8 holes drilled through the disc. Mounted off the caliper is a bracket with a some sort of pick up...
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Have you lifted the back seat to see if there are any clues? Does the speedo work? I'm wondering if it failed and someone used an electric one or...
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Last post by Kitch Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:57 am
Ignition Key blank
by Jonesy » Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:10 pm
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Hi,
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If Timpsons can only get a metal one.....
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Last post by 6speedmanual Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:17 pm
Series 1 switch pack removal/refitting
by 6speedmanual » Sun May 12, 2024 9:17 am
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I have a a failed horn switch on my Sport.
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Are you sure that it is the switch as it could be the horn or horns and the earth wiring to them under the front wing. I only know how to remove the...
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Last post by 6speedmanual Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:44 pm
brake pipe
by barry badger » Wed Jun 05, 2024 10:02 am
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Can anyone tell me if the rear curly brake pipes are the same for abs/non abs. my lhr brake pipe has needed replacing for a long time, i was under...
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Thanks so much for your replies! O:)
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Last post by barry badger Thu Jun 06, 2024 12:43 am
Additional wires and hoses through firewall
by assembled » Tue May 28, 2024 9:22 pm
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Hi, those of you who have routed extra stuff from engine compartment into the passenger compartment, where did you poke the firewall? My car is a...
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No ABS on my GT so can't comment on that. There may be other hidden behind the sound insulation.
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Last post by panky Wed May 29, 2024 5:14 pm
1.8TD Turbo repair and improvement. Access?
by assembled » Tue May 28, 2024 8:31 am
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Hi all, yesterday I tried to check what is going on with my turbo because the car seems to lack power and put out some black smoke and higher revs...
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Thanks. Haynes manual for Citroen diesels and French BX Diesel manual agree with you. Undoing the lower mount link allows engine to move lean a bit....
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Last post by assembled Tue May 28, 2024 9:18 pm
What is this wire for?
Retrofrench » Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:35 pm
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Hello all.
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Is it the heater plug feed wire, have any of the glow plugs got a feed wire attached as well as the link wires?
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Last post by Defender110 Tue May 28, 2024 6:02 pm
Help With Diesel RPM Sensor
by David » Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:05 am
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Hi everyone, as the title states, I'm having a bit of trouble with my diesel rev counter & I'd appreciate some advice on it.
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Thanks for the reply.
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Last post by David Mon May 27, 2024 3:30 pm
Grade of petrol
by Kieron g » Sun May 12, 2024 7:04 am
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Could anyone who runs a petrol BX advise if is best / ok to run on standard unleaded or standard unleaded with an additive or super unleaded please?...
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Thanks for reply . I can get super unleaded where I live here so I'll go with that
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Last post by Kieron g Sun May 12, 2024 10:30 pm
Annoying fast ticking/static-like sound from the instrument cluster
by Jugostran » Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:58 am
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Hey all.
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The cables do wear and get noisy and the speedo head can do likewise too. Have you tried disconnecting the cable at the speedo end for diagnosis...
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Last post by Jugostran Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:13 pm
Repairing suspension pipes
by Kieron g » Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:06 pm
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Could someone advise if it is considered good or acceptable practice to replace a section of a suspension pipe please.
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Ive just had my front to rear pipes replaced on my MK1 with Kunifer, you fit and forget,
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:41 pm
Supply to bootlid
Kieron g » Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:23 pm
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Hi. Trying to find out why nothing electrical on my hatchback boot lid works.
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Finally got to the bottom of this and solution was really simple.
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Last post by Kieron g Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:45 pm
changing a front strut
by szhrr5cc » Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:54 pm
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Since one of the front struts on our GTI is leaking badly and I have obtained a good second hand one I am planning to swap them tomorrow.
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Silly question - how do you know it is leaking badly? Does the LHM go anywhere but back to the tank via the strut returns when the strut is tired? (I...
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Last post by ewart_hodgson Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:39 pm
Daft question: front subframe middle bolt
by ewart_hodgson » Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:34 pm
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Investigation of a clunk on my BX 4x4 estate revealed the middle subframe bolt, UK offside - that's the forward of the pair of bolts that pass...
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The subframe bolts are the same on the 2wd & the 4x4, or at least on the mk2 cars, so one should be easy enough to acquire. I’d personally remove the...
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Last post by David Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:03 pm
Rebuilt gearbox stiff in 1st & 2nd gears. Any ideas why?
by David » Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:29 pm
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Hi everyone,
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If you have rebuilt a gearbox you are more skilled than I but the mention of GL4 and sychro problems really screams out to me as on my other car love...
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Last post by jamescarruthers Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:03 pm
Colour code for black side moldings - BX Break
Rickyalbe » Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:07 am
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Good morning everyone, I'm Riccardo and I live in Piacenza, Italy. I recently saved a white BX break 19 TZS from the wrecker, but it will require a...
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When I had a white estate the trim was definitely black in a satin or matt finish. I used a spraycan matt black when it needed some renovating.
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Last post by Jaba Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:21 pm
Removing the plastic trim in the boot
by Jugostran » Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:05 pm
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Hey all!
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They’re a bit tricky & fiddly to remove without damaging anything. You actually need to remove the C pillar plastic cover first, it’s held on with 2...
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Last post by Jugostran Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:09 pm
Window crank removal
by Jugostran » Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:58 pm
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Hello everyone!
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Push the door card in, and also the contacting plastic ring. This should reveal a pin through the spindle. Push it out and don`t loose it, then...
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Last post by Jugostran Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:43 pm
Replacing curly brake line
by AGreenBX » Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:06 pm
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This has now arrived and planning on doing this shortly. Some sites mention a rubber seal that goes on the end between pipe and caliper. Chevronics...
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1) Unfortunately, no, all BX vehicles use the rubber seal. They’re not like conventional vehicles, so there’s a rubber seal between the unions, it’s...
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Last post by David Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:51 am
LHM hardline replacement
by szhrr5cc » Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:19 pm
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We are being tested by our BX 16v....having fixed the following ,
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Thanks, helpful information indeed.
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