Opening bonnet after safety catch release breaks
JMH » Sun Aug 09, 2026 1:58 pm
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Can anyone point me at a way of releasing the bonnet safety catch after the plastic pull strap breaks? Having never studied the mechanism when open...
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Thanks Panky.
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Last post by JMH Sun Aug 09, 2026 5:40 pm
Leaks, leaks everywhere
by assembled » Tue Jul 14, 2026 8:56 pm
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This is essentially a rant and a general request for guidance with an aging 1.8TZD Turbo.
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I've found the BX to be a car you have to walk away from sometimes just to clear your head.
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Last post by Kieron g Fri Jul 31, 2026 12:56 pm
Photos or diagrams of reverse lockout parts for GTI(?) transmission?
OttoKad » Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:45 am
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Hello, I recently bought a BX in the USA, and it's quite rough and needs some fixing! It's 19 TZI, and was swapped from automatic to manual from a...
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Been away from the car for a bit. Slight update, one bushing was loose, but manually moving the levers on the trans still felt sloppy. After fixing...
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Last post by OttoKad Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:24 am
Heater Matrix Swap
panky » Mon Jul 06, 2026 4:19 pm
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The drivers side carpet continues to get wet and a piece of kitchen roll pushed up the centre console heater vent shows that it's coolant, red oily...
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I had the same problem when I put a new matrix in my car. The pipes were at the wrong angle and it was very difficult to fit. I think I wrote it in...
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Last post by David Fri Jul 17, 2026 1:23 pm
BX hydraulic leak
by Sicile » Tue Jun 30, 2026 2:42 pm
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Does anyone know a good place for repairs on classic Citroens in Kent? The local Citroen dealer doesn't seem to be really on the ball with hydraulics...
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Not in Kent I'm afraid but if you can nurse it up to Pleiades in Sawtry, Cambs. then they are the best in my opinion. Or, Southways Automotive,...
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Last post by jamescarruthers Wed Jul 01, 2026 5:42 am
BX hydraulic leak
by Sicile » Wed Jun 24, 2026 11:43 am
Hi everyone, Is there anyone who can give some help before I, or a mechanic starts work? I have a BX 1.7 TZD Turbo Break and a lovely thing it is too...
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Last post by Sicile Wed Jun 24, 2026 11:43 am
Engine not starting when warm
by MillesimeEnjoyer » Thu Mar 19, 2026 9:45 pm
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Hello!
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I am quite the idiot =D>
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Last post by BXMad Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:19 pm
Vacuum inside crankcase.
by MillesimeEnjoyer » Fri Apr 03, 2026 11:43 am
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Hello, i have a 92' BX 16.
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Thank you all very much, i will see if i can clean the injector.
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Last post by Jaba Sun Apr 05, 2026 10:18 pm
Could this happen to a BX?
Dickster665 » Tue May 17, 2011 11:57 am
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This thread appeared on Aussiefrogs
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It's plastic
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Last post by EliC Sat Mar 21, 2026 1:56 pm
SOS, SNAPPED HEADBOLT
by MillesimeEnjoyer » Sun Mar 08, 2026 8:15 pm
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Hello, i am in a bit of a pickle.
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Thank goodness and well done :D
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Last post by panky Tue Mar 10, 2026 1:47 pm
General problems with my Millesime
MillesimeEnjoyer » Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:24 pm
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Hello i am a quite new owner of a BX, i have been a lifelong enjoyer of citroen 2cv's and so ive bought a bx as my first car!.
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Hello, ive found some potential bolts that will fit.
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Last post by Dave_16v Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:42 pm
cam belt damage
by womble3go » Sun Feb 08, 2026 4:48 pm
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After some advice, had a the fuel pump puller come off, I think that it went round with the cambelt, So far I have found the the idle wheel has...
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Thank you confirming my thought, Iam about to start taking the engine out as when the weather allow as it will be easy to deal with on the bench.
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Last post by womble3go Wed Feb 11, 2026 6:11 pm
Heater barely getting warm!
Jsg118 » Tue Jan 06, 2026 9:51 pm
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Hi everyone.
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With the heater blower box removed I think you can just see the matrix and this could conceivably be blocked by something. On some cars there is also...
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:46 am
Old school problem, Peugeot 406 keypad
by Janne100 » Wed Dec 17, 2025 10:52 am
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Hi, sorry to bother, but a forum member advised to write this here also..
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Hi and welcome. I don't think any BX had a security keypad but the XM did and I think the factory code was 4444. If that fails then there is a way to...
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Last post by panky Wed Dec 17, 2025 6:55 pm
Speedo cable
by FroggyBX » Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:23 pm
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I've noticed a slight clicking when pottering along (I'm retired in France). I think it may be something to do with the speedo cable. Checked the...
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They sell speedometer cables specifically for LHD BXs, I already checked with them a few months back.
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Last post by Jugostran Sat Dec 13, 2025 10:19 am
BX A Pillar Sunroof Drains
by krekov » Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:40 pm
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Hi,
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I cut out the rust with tin snips and dremmel, welded a small plate in.
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Last post by Kieron g Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:10 pm
BX GTi 16v questions
by KennieSA » Mon Oct 27, 2025 7:51 pm
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Greetings from South Africa
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The front disks you'll find on several PSA models, ZX, Berlingo, Xantia, 206, 306, 405 etc.
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Last post by BXM Sun Nov 30, 2025 8:35 pm
Drive Shaft
by panky » Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:59 pm
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The day before the MOT I detected a slight clicking and found a little bit of play on the inner CV joint on the near side drive shaft. No mention of...
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Gearbox oil topped up and a test drive to get some logs shows a success, no more rumbling :D
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Last post by panky Sat Nov 15, 2025 4:05 pm
How to fill radiator
by Jacobsmithxxox » Tue Oct 14, 2025 10:54 pm
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Hey, I’ve got a 1991 1.9 diesel Citroen BX. My second month owning her. It’s got a little radiator leak at the moment. Does anyone know what coolant...
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Oh then it's easy pickings. New rad and off you go. Anyway, be glad that you have a diesel when it comes to bad fuel hoses. In a petrol you're left...
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Last post by Jugostran Sun Oct 19, 2025 11:01 am
Changing spheres
by Sicile » Tue Sep 09, 2025 7:15 pm
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Hi everyone,
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Glad you got the job done eventually. Perseverance always pays of in the end.
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Last post by Jaba Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:28 pm
Accelerator Cable Compatibility
panky » Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:49 pm
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The accelerator cable on DKK gas come adrift from the pedal for the second time, which is most annoying. I've secured it with a cable tie for now as...
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That was nice of them - the seller decided to cancel my order even though it had, supposedly, already been dispatched and blamed me for cancelling....
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Last post by panky Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:27 pm
Solex Z1 32/34 Automatic Choke adjustment
by Jugostran » Tue Sep 09, 2025 10:32 pm
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Hey all!
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For anyone stumbling upon this thread looking for answers:
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Last post by Jugostran Sun Sep 28, 2025 10:07 am
Possible oil pipe leak?
by Jacobsmithxxox » Tue Sep 16, 2025 1:58 pm
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Hi, gone to my 1991 19 TGD bx this morning and there is a drip coming from under the car, right below the drivers side where the door meets the...
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Its the supply and return fuel pipes there. They do rust through eventually.
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Last post by Jaba Tue Sep 16, 2025 4:33 pm
Oil level/pressure gauge problem
by Jacobsmithxxox » Sun Sep 14, 2025 11:14 am
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Hi, I have a 1991 BX 19 TGD. when I turn the ignition the needle in the oil gauge moves to the far right showing the oil level I believe as it’s a...
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Yes, as everyone else has said, you’ve only got the level clock in your car; not the combined pressure & level clock, it’ll move to the right when...
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Last post by David Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:32 pm
Dash lights
Jacobsmithxxox » Mon Sep 15, 2025 6:22 pm
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Hi, when I start my 1991 19 TGD the “STOP” light and the coolant level light come on the dash. After about 30seconds to 1minute they then go off and...
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I’d check the coolant level first, it sounds to be slightly low. When the engine starts, it’ll raise the level slightly & put the light out.
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Last post by David Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:24 pm
BX16RS - Weber 32-34 DRTC Settings
conor1939 » Tue Sep 09, 2025 4:00 pm
Hi all,
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Last post by conor1939 Tue Sep 09, 2025 4:00 pm
What Automatic Gearboxes Will Fit The BX?
by David » Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:13 am
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Hi all, as the title states, I’m wondering what automatic gearboxes will actually work in the BX?
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There is a automatic gearbox for a bx on Ebay right now, if it helps at all
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Last post by RMS_TITANIC Sun Aug 31, 2025 8:35 am
Bx and c5 speheres
by bigasdrake » Wed Aug 13, 2025 7:38 pm
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Can I get c5 spheres and put them on my BX? I've talked to a mechanic and he said they're compatible, older ones specifically, I couldn't find any...
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As Kitch has said. Completely different sphere specs, designed for use with a completely different suspension liquid which likely has different...
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Last post by DLM Wed Aug 20, 2025 8:09 am
Fuel tank removal t/d
by rutter123 » Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:17 am
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Looks as tho the tank will have to come out to tackle more rust, never removed one before, the bolt heads look pretty rusted and the straps aren't...
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Just want to say thank you to BXImage from 10+ years ago for this write up!!
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Last post by chuckd666 Sat Aug 16, 2025 12:30 pm
Hydraulic line broken
McAfeeShred » Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:09 pm
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Hey Guys,
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Hola, mi inglés es muy malo, y he entrado en vuestro foro porque en España nadie habla sobre la mecánica del bx, ni en facebook ni hay foros...
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Last post by chuckd666 Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:12 pm
19 DTR No Power
by roughfactory » Fri Jul 18, 2025 8:53 pm
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Now then, how's everyone?
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Collapsed silencer causing a blocked exhaust?
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Last post by Kitch Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:51 am
hydraulic pump stops
gsgaditano » Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:42 am
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Hello, I have a problem with the system, the pump stops when it reaches pressure.
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That does sound strange. If the car doesn’t have power steering, then there is less to go wrong and the problem should be easier to find.
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Last post by David Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:55 pm
Air intake hose for BX19GTI 8v 1987 year
by Gertibx19gti » Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:40 pm
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hope this is the right forum. I'm desperately in need of an air intake hose which is between Bosch air intake meter and throttle body on my 1987...
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Is this any help?
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Last post by Dave_16v Sat Jul 05, 2025 10:11 am
Top hose in cooling system BX19GTI 8 valve needed
by Gertibx19gti » Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:41 pm
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Hi. I am desperately in need of a top hose for my BX19GTI 8 valve. I can’t source one in New Zealand where I live and I’ve looked on just about every...
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Thank you
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Last post by Gertibx19gti Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:27 pm
Horn not working because of dodgy fuse board
by BXMad » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:13 pm
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A recent issue with my horn not working has highlighted potential issues with the fuse board. Its a bit of a long story but the issue may help others...
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Thanks for the suggestion but the lose connection is the male spade on the fuse board. It doesnt make any connection until its gentle pressed on one...
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Last post by BXMad Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:11 pm
1984 Mk1 16 TRS interior upholstery + general insight
by Jugostran » Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:44 am
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Hello!
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I really think it was one of the owners fed up with the faded and fragile seats going to town on the colour coding it was an unfortunate trend in the...
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Last post by Jugostran Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:35 am
Rebuilt FDV - power steering gone
by assembled » Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:16 pm
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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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The only thing that I’d ask is did you put all the hydraulic lines in the correct place? If that’s a definite yes, then did you put the plungers in...
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Last post by David Tue May 20, 2025 3:54 pm
Citroen BX TZD Turbo Trunk light
by SvenTZDTURBO » Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:02 pm
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Hello,
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From what I remember, it runs up the ribbon cable that comes
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Last post by David Tue May 20, 2025 3:48 pm
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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Last post by tom Sun May 18, 2025 11:52 am
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
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
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
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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