Wheel trim refurbishment
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:17 pm
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In an uncharacteristic moment of clarity I've decided because replacement GTi/TZD hatch-style 'dishy' trims have not been forthcoming, I am minded to...
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Ford Moonstone Silver was a perfect match on the AX, and TG trims were the same shiny silver colour back in the day.
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:43 pm
Wiring question for those MOT experts out there
by citsncycles » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:54 pm
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Just realised the MOT is up on the GS in April, and I've got a couple of 'temporary' repairs and odd connectors in the wiring that I have to sort...
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Thanks - that looks like I should be able to do what I wanted to then.
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Last post by citsncycles Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:29 am
Exhaust System BX TXD
by kiwi » Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:54 am
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OK driving home tonight was followed by the rear silencer box :oops:
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If its tolerable then thats good.
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:15 am
Heater control illumination
by Jon Sanderson » Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:09 pm
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I'll admit now that I'm no mechanic, but I did feel pretty proud when I correctly dismantled the heater control panel of my car and managed to get...
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thanks Mat
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Last post by Mickey taker Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:55 am
Window seals
by Dollywobbler » Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:28 pm
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I need to build up the doors that have kindly been provided by Tim as they've been stripped. One of the things I need most urgently, and can't...
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It is indeed a window seal. Am exploring other options for the door seal via this very forum.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:02 pm
LED Bulbs
by MULLEY » Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:07 pm
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Has anyone fitted any of these to their BX? & if so what benefits are there over standard monofiliment bulbs?
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I had to check on the circuit diagrams in Haynes just to be 100% sure. The fog lamps have a relay, but not the headlamps.
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Last post by BX Meteor Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:48 pm
At my wits' end with this bloody ZX - intake boost results
by Oscar » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:03 am
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Fuel consumption is now 33mpg. I might as well be driving a van.
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No worries :lol: I guess with all the things you've tried its easy to forget what you've already tried & what you haven't. Hopefully you'll get to...
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Last post by MULLEY Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:10 pm
hi temp warning light-false warning?
by B-Hive » Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:13 am
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Hi
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It's not uncommon for this to happen on one of the sensors.
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:17 pm
Gearbox oil
by Philip Chidlow » Tue May 17, 2011 10:29 am
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I want to change the oil in the gearbox of the 19TXD and if I can't get hold of Total BV (which is a 75w/80 isn't it?) what would you lot recommend...
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I hadn't realised that was a petrol, it looks identical to the diesel so t is relevent.
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Last post by Defender110 Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:08 am
Rear Quarter Light Removal and Refitting
by Tim Leech » Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:05 pm
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2 of the new DTR Doors are now fitted, and its a straight forward process, except how do I get the small window out and back in again chaps!
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Thanks Gary
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:16 pm
Almost embarrassed to ask...
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:40 pm
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... but I picked up a Purflux C180 fuel filter and now I am unsure if it's a) right for my Lucas pump-equipped TGD and b) what's involved in fitting...
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Very easy to do, one phonecall to Shaune just to double check exactly how to take it apart & i did Paul296's without a hitch, 1st time i've done one...
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:03 pm
Front washers dont work?
by richardd1652 » Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:17 pm
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Nothing happens when i try and squirt washers . Back one works so tried swapping pumps but still nothing. Do you think it could be wiper stalk...
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Swapped the wiper stalk yesterday and success, now got washers.
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:57 pm
suspension
by SILVER SLIPPER 11 » Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:22 pm
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bx diesel suspension will not raise , is it the the pump ,no leaks anywhere ,no clicking sound ,,,any idea,s cheers mark
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citronut Kitch Defender110,, thanks for reply had a look can,t see any thing wrong ,is it rare for the pump to stop working cheers Mark
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Last post by SILVER SLIPPER 11 Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:44 pm
ahh, hoses they're all starting to split!
by themildbunch » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:53 pm
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Just been investigating a new LHM leak, hoping it was a simple height corrector pipe or something... looks like the octopus :( I've got a spare but...
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Thanks Dicky, that's pretty much what I was looking for.
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Last post by Willy Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:29 pm
ignition switch
by Mickey taker » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:18 am
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just want to confirm wether or not most of the electrics should work on the accesory position of the ignition switch.
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I thank you Mr F
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Last post by Mickey taker Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:37 pm
Front splitter, best way to fit it?
by Mothman » Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:07 pm
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Whats the best way to fit a splitter? Nuts n bolts or self tappers?
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The splitter was originally attached to the bumper using heavy duty staples.
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Last post by electrokid Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:18 am
Diesel - won't start
by Dollywobbler » Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:40 pm
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My Mk1 RD has decided that it doesn't want to run any more. Try to start it but there's not even a whiff of a potential start. If the fuel gauge is...
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Back to not starting again. No great surprise! Bother.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:12 pm
Frozen diesel
by KevR » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:25 am
Not in the car, in the forecourt pump! Coming back from UK the other night, landed in Dieppe at 4am with a couple of hundred miles to do and went to...
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Last post by KevR Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:25 am
Building oil pressure prior to starting the engine
by rmattila » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:54 pm
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Has anybody ever thought of fitting a 12 v oil pump at a suitable location so that it could be switched on, allowed to build the sufficient pressure...
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The Cresco system was fed from the oil pressure switch hole, only a small bore pipe and not affecting flow through the standard filter, which did not...
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Last post by Oilyspanner Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:18 pm
oil level dipstick
by cacaolat » Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:43 am
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whilst looking at my cars 4 times a year starting problem, I discovered that the dipstick has a brocken lid. does anyone have a spare one ?
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I got one of these for the valver last year. Would appear to fit it ok. No ill affects so far.
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Last post by mds141 Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:36 pm
squeaky rear suspension
by Nat » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:36 pm
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I've been noticing the last few times that I've been out in the BX (don't get out in it often enough as I seem to take it apart far to frequently to...
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If you're going to do one bearing, it's worth taking the trouble to do the other one too, you will find it easier as any repeated job is easier to do...
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:59 pm
abs sensors
by Nat » Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:56 pm
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ok, I feel I should realy get round to mending the ABS, its not worked for the last 3 years and the resistor trick, while working from an MOT point...
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I have not tried it myself but I remember some people having a good result from replacing the Co-axial cable with something from Maplins.
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Last post by Oilyspanner Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:39 pm
head lights caution !
by tzd » Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:06 pm
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Hi all,
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Hi Kev,
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Last post by Mothman Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:25 am
Rear Sphere Wont Come Off
by richardd1652 » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:11 pm
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Trying to get rear sphere off the mk1 Leader as i need to remove suspension unit to get a better attack on the broken pipe end stuck in the unit but...
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I can save you a lot of time and trouble.
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Last post by ken newbold Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:26 pm
Mk 1 instrument binacle lights
by Mothman » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:31 am
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Am going to remove Sophie's binacle and replace the bulbs therein as several dont work. Are these readily available?
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Hi Vince,
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Last post by Mothman Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:12 pm
Time for a hydra- flush??
by Chris Abbott » Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:58 pm
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The car has know done 63K, when i bought it, it had done 28k. It was flushed then and has been totally problem free till now, the steering has...
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Hydraflushing mine made my PAS die, as it picked up lots of crap and blocked the pinion up with it, which in turn kept making FDV's shit themselves....
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Last post by Kitch Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:39 pm
heater taps
by Mickey taker » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:49 am
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Jay w had a look at the car on Sunday and feels that it Definitely appears to be the return valve on the heater tap jammed closed, He managed to get...
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A great big Thank you to Vanny who braved the snow and the Milton Keynes roundabouts to fit the heater tap he had for me, we now have a nice warm...
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Last post by Mickey taker Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:40 pm
stop light trouble
by ace_the_bass » Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:42 pm
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for the past week or so the stop light ( and the othe lights that come on with it) have been coming on when i go round a corner/have to slam on etc...
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will need a new dipstick though. dont know where i'll get one mind! thanks for the advice chaps
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Last post by Way2go Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:25 pm
Screenwash Anti-freezing Mod
by mat_fenwick » Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:11 pm
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Whilst driving to work this morning (around -3°C) I suffered the common freezing up of the spray bar. I'm not too sure of the concentration but have...
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At the weekend I drained and refilled with undiluted winter screenwash. This morning the temperature was only down to -3°C, and I still had the same...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:21 pm
fitting fog lamps
by Mickey taker » Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:30 pm
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Has anyone any experience of fitting non factory front fog lamps to a BX ?
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the factory fitted fog lights on my 54 plate Accord operate with sidelights only, I've seen several cars driving in the UK in that mode
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Last post by electrokid Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:23 am
Thermostat replacement
by Dollywobbler » Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:23 pm
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New stat has arrived for the BX, though disappointingly I think the fan switch that has also arrived is the wrong one - has three terminals but all...
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Dollywobbler wrote:
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Last post by Brian Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:18 pm
Door check straps
by Dollywobbler » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:49 pm
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How easy is it to replace the door check straps and can you get them? My doors don't stay open. Most of the doors will be coming off to be replaced...
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I have a couple you can have next time you are up here. If they are handed then both mine are for the passenger side.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:16 pm
what's the easiest
by sarahjaneking » Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:57 am
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way to check if my blower motor is gone or if it's the switch? just driven to work and once i got going hot air was forced through so at least it...
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Good to here from you Sarah :-)
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Last post by electrokid Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:49 pm
bit of a fuel leak
by Nat » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:50 pm
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filled the BX up for the first time since doing all the work on the rear subframe. Having moved all the fuel pipes quite a bit I was keeping an eye...
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tks :P
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Last post by skimy Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:05 pm
Wing Mirror compatibility
by Dickster665 » Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:59 am
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I have a 1985 Citroen BX19 GT, Mark 1, which needs a replacement driver's side mirror. The car was fitted with the Britax type mirror. The operating...
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Chaps,
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Last post by Dickster665 Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:44 am
Hub carrier in process
by rmattila » Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:13 pm
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Can't wait till morning to see what comes out..
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I don't think it would be possible to obtain a much better result by any method: all rust was boiled off, and all that was left was a gentle brushing...
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Last post by Kitch Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:26 pm
Suspension Height.
by bx petrol auto saloon » Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:18 pm
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Dear All.
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Money well spent indeed, there's nothing like a comfortable ride.
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:31 pm
cannot remove front bumper
by BX Meteor » Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:25 pm
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I've done a search in the forum, not much, other than it's supposed to be easy.
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I managed to get it off about an hour ago. I took a big block of wood and placed it at the bottom of the bumper in the wheel arch, and belted it with...
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Last post by BX Meteor Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:44 pm
BX Front Struts
by MULLEY » Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:08 pm
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As these are nigh on impossible to buy these day's, whilst i was looking on e-bay, i came across some C5 Front struts as per below:
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:lol: :lol: No worries.
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:28 pm
Chewed Rear Arm?
by DomRobinson » Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:37 pm
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Whilst changing the rear arms last year, I noticed that the vertical, outward face of the arm seemed to have some old damage caused by the head/shim...
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/\ What malcolm said. I've made that mistake, once :roll:
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Last post by JayW Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:51 pm
TD camshaft seal
by Defender110 » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:09 am
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Can anyone please tell me if this is the right camshaft seal for the pump pulley end on a TD?
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So that would be a no then, thanks for your help Malcolm.
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Last post by JayW Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:03 pm
Don,t you just love winter ?
by bx petrol auto saloon » Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:48 pm
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Dear All.
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Dear Electrokid.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:31 pm
TD bottom radiator hose..
by themildbunch » Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:49 pm
Just got back from a 'BX' day, having had a fight with my alternator and fitted new brushes...
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Last post by themildbunch Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:49 pm
Fast tick time (was Changing hydraulic pump)
by Dollywobbler » Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:14 pm
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Changed the accumulator sphere at Mat's last night, but general consensus is that the pump is knackered. I'm getting the STOP light on at tickover...
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Actually Mat, perhaps you should just give me the red BX? Thanks. Tomorrow ok? :P
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Last post by Dollywobbler Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:58 pm
Ball joint joy
by tim » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:24 pm
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Busy week.... last week I drove off in the Red One to the glass shop to get some replacement bits after the gales centrepunched the greenhouse. Got...
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Just had the old cow MOTed and I was expecting all the other joints, which are ancient, to have issues, but they were fine....
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Last post by tim Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:16 pm
Gti throttle profile
by maxgreenwood » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:06 pm
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I noticed the GTi's throttle has two alternative throttle cable grooves slightly different in shape, which I rightly guessed would change throttle...
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That hadn't occurred to me but yes, maybe, thinking about my old xm. Anyway I prefer the throttle response with it moved across. Kicks in with less...
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Last post by maxgreenwood Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:59 pm
clutch pedal bracket - 'they all do that'?
by tim » Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:35 pm
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Quick recap, back in summer the wife's clutch cable went and I had to drive out to fix it (there's a thread on the forum somewhere if you care to...
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I had two of my BX diesels do that in the 90s. Great fun with pedal half way to floor and no clutch.
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Last post by messerschmitt owner Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:13 pm
Belt shelf life
by Willy » Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:57 pm
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Do belts have a shelf life, like tyres, before degrading?
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Perversely that's one reason why I'm sticking with the MXLs - they ride so much nicer than any newer tyres I've tried!
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Last post by KevR Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:18 am
Bx rear end won't rise
by twistedeez » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:48 pm
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Recently two high pressure lines behind the motor took a hit and pushed them out of shape. Caused them to rub together and eventually both pipes...
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the suspension circuit is self bleeding realy,
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Last post by citronut Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:41 pm
Interior Lights
by hvanman » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:49 pm
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Hi, I have a very strange problem with my interior lights on my 1.7 TZD Turbo Estate.
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Thanks for the location advice, nice easy fix, the plug to the unit was half out! However also found one of the door switch contacts had got some...
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