rear arms.
by really? » Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:56 pm
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is there any difference between a c15 and a bx rear arm? am moving to the back end of my bx now. any information greatly appreciated.
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they use the same overhaul kit
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Last post by KevR Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:50 pm
Follow up after Cam Belt change
by Birotor » Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:55 pm
On Monday 24th had cam belts changed on 16TGE.. On Tuesday 25th heard a little squeak on start up... on Wed 26th passed the garage who did the job...
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Last post by Birotor Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:55 pm
Tell me it ain't so...
by Dominic » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:50 pm
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Would someone please reassure me that I don't have a blown head gasket or a cracked head.
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I would not pour any goo into an engine of mine, the heater valve is not the only thing that can get blocked.
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Last post by andycadabra Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:40 pm
Lower engine link question
by KevR » Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:06 am
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You know, the bit that goes between the subframe and the bottom engine mount.
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Ah right - that makes sense! I pressed in two yesterday (one for spare) and I've got one right and one at 90 degrees, so I'll have to do that one...
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Last post by KevR Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:42 am
driveshaft interchange..
by themildbunch » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:47 pm
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Sorry of this has been asked before but I have a very clicky RH driveshaft on my 1.9 Diesel Auto... I also have an AMK remanufactured TD driveshaft...
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I've used shafts from n/a, ABS and petrol in my TDs with no problem.
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:37 am
tyres..how wide can I go
by B-Hive » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:28 am
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Speedlines or original GT alloys, how wide a tyre can I put on without rubbing on rear wheel spats?
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Each to their own, but I do think the original Alloys suit the Mk1 well.
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Last post by Tim Leech Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:35 pm
Rear strut boot gone bye bye.
by Wooscary » Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:45 pm
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Hello
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I might just park the car at the edge of a big drop and chain a 1 Tonne weight to it. That should do the trick. :D
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Last post by citronut Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:49 pm
Strut return pipes
by Dollywobbler » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:29 pm
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Ok, I don't want to fit any ol' rubbish. Where's the best place to buy some good ones? Preferably someone who delivers quickly as the car is on...
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I used to use very wide zip-clips... until I was told to get some pincers!
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Last post by smiffy1071 Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:19 pm
MK1 LED strip tacho fix
by B-Hive » Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:39 am
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My lervly new MK1's bar graph tacho does not work.
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How easy is it for you to take the rev counter out? Failed components may be visible evident, otherwise someone who knows electronics should be able...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:52 am
Steering knock
by Dollywobbler » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:44 pm
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The new BX has some serious clonks from the front end. Can't feel any play in the ARB drop links or the balljoints (though one was an advisory last...
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If it is the steering axials, I have to say that it would be a job better done with the whole steering rack out.
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Last post by B-Hive Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:14 am
Leaking Rear Right Suspension Strut
by ritmo » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:41 pm
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Good evening, looking for help.
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Good to know a xantia cylinder could fit. They seem easier to come by. Would the grinding/filling be required on the cylinder or the mounting frame?...
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Last post by Jaba Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:30 pm
lhm leak
by Mickey taker » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:30 pm
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Since the filter clean and Lhm change on Sunday I have noticed that the top of the lhm tank always seems damp with lhm,could it be the filler cap is...
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( actually shit is all over the underside of my car but if the shit is washed away I reckon its all well preserved under said shit and not rusty like...
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Last post by KevR Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:58 am
Rear Suspension losing pressure
by johnt » Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:32 pm
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Hi Guys, advice please.
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all these tricks young Tim is coming out with :o 8) :wink:
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Last post by citronut Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:36 pm
Who wants 20 quid?
by B-Hive » Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:13 am
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Am needing a pair of tensioner bearings for the MK1's. and a pair of front indicators (preferably new, as recently advertised on ebay)
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Matt It seems like I have bought the lot already !!! I hope its not a lot of crap...can you PM me your address please and I'll have them posted to...
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Last post by B-Hive Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:58 pm
Perished front height corrector return hose
by Boxwolf » Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:20 pm
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Recently, the rubber return hose from the front height corrector has begun to split. I took it into the garage a few weeks ago, who cut and pushed it...
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This may be of use in the future.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:14 pm
Cam Belt options?
by JayW » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:16 pm
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The cambelt for my Athena is 17mm x 114 teeth.
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:lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:28 pm
nipples
by Mickey taker » Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:14 pm
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Thought that would get your attention
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That site's prices are even more expensive than Citroen :(
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:41 pm
Spheres
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:13 am
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What's the age limit for spheres to be ok to use? My GT came with 3 pairs, two dated 2008, two dated 2003 and two undated but marked on the box as...
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I looked at it again today and compared it with the accumulator I'd just removed, and the accumulator has a much bigger and deeper recess. Where the...
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Last post by andycadabra Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:27 pm
Bodyshell distortion
by mat_fenwick » Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:57 pm
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Just wondered if anyone else had noticed this when parking on uneven ground - everything seems fine when you get out, but after the car sinks to the...
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at the citroen service agents i used to work at we noticed that if you pit any other make of car up on a two poster lift you could not open and shut...
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Last post by citronut Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:05 pm
Return pipe from rear suspension cylinder - what does it do?
by KevR » Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:43 pm
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May seem like a daft question. In fact it may BE a daft question, but there you go.
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one of the plastic pipes is a vent and the other is a seepage return back to the tank,
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Last post by citronut Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:51 pm
Pram Handle removal
by B-Hive » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:51 am
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TRS currently in spot light, as GT may have to go in hiatus, so timing belt/tensioner replacement and (cosmetically) the Pram handle spoiler will...
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4 bolts yes, 2 under grommets on the bottom side of the lid, 2 are through the plastic cappings that run up the lid either side of the glass
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Last post by docchevron Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:33 pm
front wings - rust, more rust and blocked drain holes....
by tim » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:04 pm
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Finally got round to removing the wings off the Red One. Having seen the inner wings of the scrappy I was keen to get into mine before the bodywork...
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Certainly hasn't washed away in mine - it was full of crud!
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:37 pm
Suspension leaning to one side (EDIT - failed drop link)
by mat_fenwick » Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:42 pm
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On the way to the ICCCR yesterday I rounded a LH bend fairly quickly, and there was a large bang, and the car started leaning over to the right at...
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My nearside drop link has been trouble-free for 10 years, but the offside one I replaced 2 years ago had gone after 18 months apparently at each end,...
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Last post by andycadabra Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:11 pm
Window not going up (or down).
by Wooscary » Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:34 pm
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Hello
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mine did this. one of the wires in the drivers door had failed in the bellow between door and A pillar. Wouldn't work from either switch..
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Last post by docchevron Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:14 pm
Fitting coolant temperature gauge
by BXnut » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:26 pm
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I'm currently looking into retro fitting a coolant temperature gauge, because I've had intermittent problems with my coolant fans which I'm hoping...
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This thread might be useful
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Last post by andycadabra Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:49 pm
TXD Turbo Fuel pipes....(sorted, and now MOT'd!)
by mountainmanUK » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:12 pm
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Hi chaps!
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That might be a good project, for when all the other jobs on the list of been done. Sounds like a cutting torch might be needed though..
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Last post by andycadabra Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:14 pm
gotta leak
by Mickey taker » Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:10 pm
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theres a hose that go's from the inlet manifold and joins into the bottom radiator hose ,
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Have done the plumbers bodge for now,cut the pipe either side of the spur and put in a t piece with a reducer for the pipe to the inlet manifold
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Last post by Mickey taker Sat Sep 08, 2012 9:38 pm
battery
by Mickey taker » Thu Sep 06, 2012 2:53 pm
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What make/model battery do you guys recommend for a petrol (1.6) bx.
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This one should do you:
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Last post by KevR Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:09 am
air in the diesel - bleeding the system
richg » Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:55 pm
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Since I changed the head gasket on the 92 TXD I 've had problems starting ( usually only when cold) and am now getting' surging' which I assume is...
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Hi at the bottom of the filter housing on the side is a white disc, looking from the front of the car is on the left hand side, this is a Fuel...
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:26 am
Water Pump
by saintjamesy89 » Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:35 pm
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Can anybody confirm that this water pump is the correct part for my 85 GT? Engine code is 159A apparently. There are loads on ebay and very few...
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Problem with that is that this BX isn't on anyone's system because it hasn't been taxed since 2004/5 so pre-SORN etc. Whenever I put it into a box...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:46 am
handbrake/caliper adjustment - thoughts please!
by tim » Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:29 pm
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Despite my recent post about handbrake cables I haven't really achieved 'closure' on this. The White One now has two new, evenly balanced cables and...
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so it goes to show that if the calipers don't float 100% free there can be issues......
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Last post by citronut Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:02 pm
Doseur Valve on a TD
by Tim Leech » Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:26 pm
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I am contemplating purchasing a TD Estate to use as my Ecosse Challenge car which I will be viewing on Monday all being well, its a rare one and is...
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either air in the brake circuit or someones plumbed it up wrong then
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Last post by citronut Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:51 pm
Brake valve diagnostics and restoration
by assembled » Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:09 pm
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Greetings everyone,
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whilst you have it apart it would pay to fit a seal kit if you can get or have one,
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Last post by citronut Tue Sep 04, 2012 1:28 pm
speakers - anywhere but Halfrauds?
by tim » Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:56 pm
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The speakers have given up in the Red one. I assumed that the standard 4-screw type would be available off the shelf but my old local car radio shop...
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I'm fairly sure I've got some, somewhere. They are the 'Yellow cone' type we used to upgrade new BX's with (Think they came as standard in the 16v...
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Last post by BX-pert Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:45 pm
How do you change the side indicator bulbs?
by MULLEY » Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:30 pm
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I had a look & tried twisting the lens, but didn't want to try too hard incase something broke, what's the technique for getting them out so that i...
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It worked, see my blog update :)
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Last post by MULLEY Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:29 pm
Sunroof lubrication
by merlyn » Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:19 am
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I am going to have a go at replacing the switch on my sunroof but I know that the mechanism is very stiff so before I burn out the motor can anyone...
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Well I opened it fully today (both ways) and sprayed some silicone into it. Hope that will help things along. No leaves or other debris that I could...
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Last post by merlyn Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:51 pm
BX Petrol distributor lead
by Tim Leech » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:06 pm
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Please forgive my poor description, the Dizzy on the GT has a power lead running from the loom to the distributor body, its been bodged up with...
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I have a spare petrol dizzy somewhere I can bring next Sunday Tim
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:58 am
A really useful tip
by KevR » Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:14 am
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When setting valve clearances, make sure you know the difference between 0.5mm and 0.05mm. :oops:
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Could hear youself say oh shit above all the clattering!?
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Last post by KevR Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:33 pm
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Last post by docchevron Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:54 pm
BX19 automatic, cotrol cable
by BXGTIBREAKAUTO » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:12 pm
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On my 19 GTI Automatic, the gear selector cable has been changed to one from a Xantia due to the cable being obsolete from Citroen. The result is...
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Okay, did a bit of analyzing.. The cable itself (2444.79 and now NFP) is pretty close to cable number 2444.J7 from a Xantia..However, the travel is...
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Last post by BXGTIBREAKAUTO Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:55 am
XUD 9 cooling
by mike22861 » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:04 pm
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The Red Baron has had another incontinence problem this time with water down the back of the engine unfortunately i'm restricted to over the fone...
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Yep, managed to get a look at mine while it was on the ramp at Tony Weston's today (forgot the camera though #-o ). The heater pipe has split at the...
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Last post by citsncycles Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:50 pm
ducting
by Mickey taker » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:45 am
Not sure if anyone has spotted or posted this before but the corrugated ducting
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Last post by Mickey taker Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:45 am
Door skins
by citsncycles » Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:53 pm
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Quick question for you Mk1 experts out there:
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No worries Mike, they are yours if you want them.
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:04 am
Poorly Red Baron
by mike22861 » Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:47 pm
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The Red Baron has decided that the Activa is receiving far too much attention and decided to throw a sulk too it's leaking lots of Diesel from the...
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sorry yes KevR
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Last post by mike22861 Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:49 am
Lucas diesel pump queries
by Kitch » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:23 pm
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Colleague at work has a 97 306 1.9TD with a Lucas pump. It's fast idling at about 1100rpm and smokes under load at low revs, though it clears at the...
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as above apart from that W stuff as it is really a moisture displacent not a lubricant,
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Last post by KevR Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:29 pm
Mk1 dash removal.....
by Kitch » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:58 pm
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....go on then.....who's done it?
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Observe:
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Last post by Kitch Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:08 pm
Lighting Issue
by kiwi » Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:07 am
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Not sure how to sort this one.
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I'd put money on it being the alternator telling you it's on its way out. I had this happen to me for a couple of weeks, before it failed 200 miles...
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Last post by smiffy1071 Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:12 am
BROKEN WHEEL BOLTS
by Birotor » Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:24 am
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If any one has experienced this happening could you give brief details.... This has been reported with Xantias...
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Not had one break, but I had a bolt strip its thread today #-o
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Last post by citsncycles Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:06 pm
Steering wheel
by mds141 » Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:01 pm
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I've been thinking of replacing the standard BX steering wheel(which, to be honest is a bit nasty) with a Moto Lita leather one. Already acquired a...
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That is the AX GT wheel. You just need to swap the indicator canceling arm off your BX wheel in place of the AX one. I have one here in AUS for sale,...
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Last post by frog Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:05 pm
brush / roller painting
by themildbunch » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:46 pm
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Any one ever brush painted their BX?
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We used to use Tekaloid coach paint and a brush, it had an advantage over house paint in that it dried hard and could be cut and polished for a...
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