BXoken again; ignition barrel
by Boxwolf » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:24 pm
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Last night the beloved TXD's ignition barrel decided, during starting the engine, that it no longer wanted to be an ignition barrel and would instead...
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Hi bud,
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Last post by Mothman Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:09 pm
Stop solenoid needed
by TB2 » Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:39 pm
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Hi everyone,
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Thanks guys! I ordered the part Twisty suggested. That should sort out my problems.
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Last post by TB2 Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:21 pm
Struts, Pipes, Spheres and Front Windows on my new purchase
by hvanman » Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:51 pm
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Hi all,
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I don't think there are any hidden bolts, but between removing wings on BX, GS and a mates Golf in the last few months, my memory is a bit hazy on...
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:08 pm
French electrics
by pmh » Fri Oct 07, 2011 3:21 pm
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French electrics are well known for some bizarre happenings but has anybody any simple explanation for the following?
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I have solved the problem, but only by disabling the dimdip facility by removing the dimdip relay!
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Last post by pmh Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:39 pm
engine cleaning
by tim » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:22 pm
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The White One has had a small oil leak for years, previous mechanics ignored fixing it. Turns out it's simply that the breather pipe was't secured...
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As it's a diesel a pressure washer will do the job a treat without gunk which is all garages use, if it was a petrol stay well away with a pressure...
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Last post by Defender110 Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:42 pm
BX 16 exhaust
by messerschmitt owner » Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:17 pm
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Does anyone know of a cheap supplier of a complete system for a BX 16 Auto (and if there is a difference between the auto system and one for a manual...
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ah, mine is straight through, which may explain the rubbish alignment at the back!
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Last post by messerschmitt owner Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:06 pm
Paint Code
by MULLEY » Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:44 pm
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Is there anyway of knowing what colour white my TXD is when the paint code isn't on the inner wing (Kevan had to cut it out when he welded them up)?...
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Thats all right, i've got plenty of room :lol:
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:07 pm
front disc removal
by jim » Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:21 pm
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Hi,
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I was taught at school that rust has no tensile strength what so ever,
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Last post by JayW Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:40 pm
Relay Locations
by pmh » Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:07 pm
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Haynes BOL is silent on the location of both the DimDip relay and resistor pack - does anybody know where they are located please?
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Thanks for the quick reply _ I will have a look tomorrow, if it does not rain.
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Last post by pmh Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:05 pm
Welding, can anyone help?
by MULLEY » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:02 pm
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I need both inner wings welding on my TXD, the usual place tbh, ever since i've had the car i've done my best to keep it at bay, but it's now beaten...
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I had this fun and games last year with my inner wings. Bought myself a little 150A MIG welder and cracked on. The finished job looked awful through...
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Last post by Kitch Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:24 pm
Replacing Waterpump During Cambelt Change
by kiwi » Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:34 pm
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Something I become very aware of out here in NZ is the obsession to change cambelts when you buy a car. Ok fair enough but the one thing our local...
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I always change the tensioner / idler / pump every other belt change (I change belts every 20K miles) and the pumps have always looked and felt as...
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Last post by docchevron Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:59 am
A little niggle
by ace_the_bass » Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:59 pm
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My 8 valve gti starts and idles great, it drives great too but then it will loose power for a few seconds and splutter, at the same time an orange...
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I've got one of those cheapo code readers for the BX (think its a draper?), i assume that it would pick up what might be wrong? You're welcome to...
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:11 pm
Mk1 Heater Blower not working
by Dollywobbler » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:23 pm
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Oh yes. Ideal timing. The Mk1 has decided that operating its heater fan is no longer a good idea.
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Now I'm confused! From what Malcolm wrote I thought he meant that Ian's (being a later Mk1) had the same set up as Mk2s. Hence transistor rather than...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:57 pm
Speedometer head gearing speed errors
by kiwi » Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:36 pm
Talking to Alan Skelner in HamiltonNZ who is a great source of second hand ^^ ^^ parts.
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Last post by kiwi Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:36 pm
Charging issues - I think my alternator's about to die!
by citsncycles » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:10 pm
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Ok, I know it's not a BX, but hopefully this is general enough to be of use to someone else:
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Another reason for an alternator not producing output at low revs is a worn or stickly brush connection to the rotor. 13.6 to 14.0 is a reasonable...
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Last post by electrokid Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:47 am
Which coolant?
by Willy » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:15 pm
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I need to flush/refill mine as the RAC man only had water in his van, which does nasty things when it starts to freeze overnight in a month or so's...
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Different colours / types of antifreeze shouldn't be mixed - not ever. Always follow the manufacturers recomendation for the vehicle / engine and...
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Last post by electrokid Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:38 am
New MOT test changes January 2012
by Defender110 » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:20 am
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Copied and pasted;
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Wow that was a work of art until he ruined it with the mods he's done (apart from the door lock that is)
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:51 pm
Sump plug tool
by Mothman » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:22 pm
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Hi,
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Dear Brian.
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:44 pm
hate car DIY
by anaconda » Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:04 pm
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I was changing the wing mirror which had been damaged by a passer by recently, and it occured to me just how unrewarding car DIY is.
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with many different types of connector and a hundred spanner sizes,
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Last post by citsncycles Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:36 pm
rust treatment
by Nat » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:40 pm
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what do people do to treat and protect from rust?
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Vactan. It's used by a lot 'in the trade'.
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Last post by scooters Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:22 pm
Engine mounts...
by Matt H » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:24 pm
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Just spoken to a friend who works in the Citroen parts department, and he tells me Citroen no longer supply BX 16v engine mounts... Any idea where I...
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Top mount all done 8)
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Last post by Matt H Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:44 pm
BX 16auto not keen to start
by messerschmitt owner » Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:57 pm
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I'm guessing this is an electrical issue
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ah, a couple of times when it hasn't wanted to go, I've had a puff of smoke from under the air filter box.
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Last post by messerschmitt owner Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:22 pm
question about rear spheres and pipes
by Nat » Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:16 pm
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Hi
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My question is: whats the best way to get to these pipes? is it worth taking the spheres off and can I put them back after? if so do they just...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:09 pm
Wiper motor/linkage
by Dollywobbler » Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:57 pm
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Just attempted to remove the wiper assembly from the Mk1, but got a bit stuck (not helped by it getting dark! I want my garage back!).
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Thanks. Not going to get chance to sort it before NEC as it pee'd down for most of today.
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Last post by Dollywobbler Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:55 pm
AX wing mirror same as MK 1 BX?
by Mothman » Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:59 pm
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Is this true? Is an AX wing mirror the same as a MK 1 BX?
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you used to be able to buy just the control arm from citroen,
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Last post by citronut Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:35 am
hydraluic line replacement
by Nat » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:21 pm
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Hi
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first thing i try if the an 8mm flair nut spanner fails, i cut the pipe off leaveing a short stump then use a hex socket and ratchet, as this will...
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Last post by citronut Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:50 am
gti 4x4 clutch change
by mike22861 » Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:19 pm
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Well after much putting it off I have started. It has taken 2 of us most of the day to get to the stage of wondering, now that most of the bolts and...
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i will let you know tomorrow it is goin g to have to come out one way or another
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Last post by mike22861 Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:45 pm
Extending Plip Range
by Defender110 » Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:28 pm
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So how do we get an IR plip to travel 10metres like some claims on here? I know it is possible with RF plips but never heard of an IR traveling 10...
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But I still think an RF fob is superior, because you don't need to point it and it works from 50 feet or so, which an IR device will never be able to...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:54 pm
LHM capacity
by robt » Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:47 am
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Haynes doesn't offer this info - but once I've changed the front spheres, accumulator and emptied the reservoir for cleaning, how much new LHM will I...
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Yup, as above 8)
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Last post by MULLEY Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:36 pm
How to remove Bosch pump?
by toddao » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:13 pm
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This afternoon I commenced the removal of my Bosch pump. I followed all the instructions from the Haynes til I came to the final part :
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thread from the dead I know, but how do I get the pump sprocket off the taper shaft? everything is loose. Steve
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:40 am
Diesel fuel pipes
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:11 pm
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New pipes are on, but the rubber pipes at the front are looking old and tired, with some cracking starting to show. There are the two pipes to...
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Thanks, I'll ask Kermit nicely...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:07 pm
Fuel filler neck leak
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:09 pm
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When I fill the Red Baron up, it leaks fuel from the top of the filler neck. Is there a plastic/rubbery gasket up there? I imagine it's a case of...
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Phil,
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Last post by Stinkwheel Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:41 pm
MK 1 Wheel
by Mothman » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:52 pm
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Can anyone tell me if this is the correct wheel for a MK 1.
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This is interesting...when I saw that spare wheel it took me back 40 years. It is exactly the same solid light grey spare that was supplied with Dads...
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Last post by citronut Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:02 am
How to remove and refit or upgrade alternator on a petrol BX
by scooters » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:20 pm
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The car in question is a 1991 BX16 Meteor. It is quite straightforward as the alternator is not buried in the engine bay so there is nothing else to...
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Diesels are a lot easier to work on in many ways.
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Last post by citronut Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:51 am
Is this a rear cylinder for a Bx saloon?
by Mike P » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:49 pm
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I've been going through my NOS spares to identify what else I need to acquire for the upcoming work on my 16V.
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If the piston is a different size between the estate & hatch, as long as the cylinder dimensions are the same, just swap over the pistons etc... into...
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Last post by citronut Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:47 am
Octopus replacement idea
by scooters » Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:23 pm
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OK, we know that the octopus was a PSA cheapskate bodge to save some dosh.
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I see what you're saying scooters, go for it & see how you get on. I mentioned vibration & fatigue in the context that it can happen, a carefully...
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Last post by MULLEY Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:22 pm
GTi clutch change
by mike22861 » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:06 am
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Well todays the day to do the clutch I'm sure I saw an excellent article on here with a step by step guide but I cant find it, does anyone know where...
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on the 4x4it is just as easy i have found to pull the engine and gearbox and transfer box out and work on it on the floor with no bx round it.
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Last post by djm666 Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:23 pm
Diesel Revcounter
by kiwi » Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:02 am
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Anyone help me locate the sender on the Diesel Engine please?
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Or in other words, no. :lol:
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Last post by kiwi Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:30 pm
Here we go again!!
by encargado » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:17 pm
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Oh well, all has been fine with the GTi 8v for some time now, give or take the minor MOT failure issues, but after standing for a week while test...
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Dear Encargado,
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Last post by bx petrol auto saloon Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:10 pm
Hurricane Remote Door Lock
by cms » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:38 am
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Hi, this is my first post so I hope it's in the right place.
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Got my 11A battery today, and with a mixture of fear and excitement (:lol:) I cut the zip tie holding my fob together and put in the new battery....
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Last post by mat_fenwick Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:09 pm
Man sized front bumper clips on 1993 TZD
by Charles Vacy-Ash » Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:32 pm
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How on earth do you undo the huge clips that hold the front bumber on to the bodywork in front of the radiator? Haynes the Brains does not mention...
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Morning helpful friends,
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Last post by Charles Vacy-Ash Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:02 am
Front brake pads
by ben » Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:32 pm
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Hi..need to replace my front pads on my BX 1.9 diesel estate ,will check what the local motor factors have tomorrow but looking on ebay there is a...
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:lol:
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Last post by ben Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:07 am
HP belt replacement
by mds141 » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:57 pm
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Belt snapped coming back from Sainsbury's. Managed to get back home ok,ish no brakes for last 1/4 mile which was interesting . Is belt replacment a...
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and if it was slipping enough to be smoking then I'd expect it to have failed by now.
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Last post by Way2go Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:52 pm
Problem with Blaupunkt Stereo
by MULLEY » Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:24 pm
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It powers up using the radio or CD player, however, no sound comes out of any of the speakers. It also has a graphic equaliser display, that doesn't...
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Quite likely to be the amplifiers as mentioned in my post above.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Sat Oct 22, 2011 11:08 pm
19 diesel fuel pipe.
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:45 am
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Phil and I know that, before the Challenge (and sooner rather than later probably) the fuel pipe will need replacing. It's corroded and although...
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that looks like them yes, and about what I paid a couple of years back.
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Last post by docchevron Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:13 am
Strut top replacement
by Dollywobbler » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:46 pm
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Apologies to Mat for forgetting everything he told me the other week about this. It was during the Anglesey road trip and my mind was exhausted!
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i spoz now BX's are getting that much older things like strut tops might start failling,
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Last post by docchevron Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:08 am
GT MK1 intermittent fault
by B-Hive » Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:54 am
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Hi again
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Ign amps can give all manner of funny running issues so worth trying one out if you have it, but it sounds like a carb problem to me.
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Last post by Kitch Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:32 pm
worn door hinge
by sdelasal » Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:36 pm
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Has anyone any experience of fixing worn door hinge? With front door almost closed, I can lift it up down a few mil - so i'm hoping that the wear is...
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Where did he mention tw--ing it with a suitable hammer! :roll:
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:58 pm
Sophie's not well.
by Mothman » Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:57 pm
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Just fished replacing the rad on Sophie, changed the oil and filter last week as well as the air filter.
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Trouble is every time I order anything from them I get carried away and spend a bloody fortune!
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Last post by KevR Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:31 pm
Tracking
by toddao » Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:38 am
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I had my tracking adjusted a few weeks back but the mechanic wasn't too clued up about hydraulic Citroens. He did the adjustment in the second...
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They fit the metal clamps over the rear wheels while the car is in high position then they do actually fit under the rear arches when it goes lower....
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