Heater Matrix Change 17RD 1986 -(I'm stuck)
by Brian » Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:33 pm
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Hi Folks,
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Right, as I am always inquisitive, and like to find the reason for all my faults, I pulled the old matrix from the header tank, and examined all the...
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Last post by Brian Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:46 pm
fans - who needs 'em?
by tim » Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:47 pm
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Bit of an odd one.... the wife's BX has done nearly 300,000 miles and she's clocked up half of that. She reckons she's never heard the fan work but...
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As Brian has said fans will rarely kick in unless stuck in traffic for long periods or heavy towing. A high temp running engine will do know harm as...
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Last post by Defender110 Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:43 am
Change the Anti Freeze Regular
by kiwi » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:34 pm
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Learn something new everyday.
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We talk about coorosion inhibiter in Antifreeze then how comes as soon as you put fresh in it finds the holes? Not very inhibiting :?
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Last post by kiwi Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:03 pm
driveshaft
by rodney68 » Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:17 pm
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read the haynes manual and wondered if there is anything more i could know bout takeing out the right hand driveshaft and replacing both the...
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mind you Kev i do strugle with work under the bonnet whilst laying on the floor :lol: :wink:
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Last post by citronut Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:23 am
rust in boot
by rodney68 » Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:39 pm
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emptied the boot today and removed carpet to check for rust and found big patch of rust the seat side of the subframe bolt with 5 smaller patches...
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i would either lower the fuel tank or try and slide a small sheet of tin between the tank, subframe and floor,
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Last post by citronut Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:21 am
question on cracks in HP pump
by B-Hive » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:43 am
Thanks to that fantastic link on pulling apart an HP pump. I'm just about ready to get started on it..
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Last post by B-Hive Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:43 am
Suspension problems
by jacksun1987 » Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:38 pm
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Suspension problems
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Is the front height corrector control clamp a bit loose on the anti-roll bar?
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Last post by mountainmanUK Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:35 am
Window glass
by Mothman » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:00 pm
Took all the trim and door card off the passenger side front door just now, hoping to do the window channel etc to find the original was just fine...
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Last post by Mothman Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:00 pm
Heater Matrix blow out
by djm666 » Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:14 am
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Got in the BX this morning, and got wet feet. heater matrix had blown its top.
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Go on, re do it again and film it after all, its only going to take you half an hour?
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Last post by kiwi Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:42 am
STOP Light
by richardd1652 » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:02 pm
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Checked all the levels like coolant,hydraulic,oil, its pumping up properly etc but still STOP illuminated but nothing more. Any ideas anyone as im at...
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have you checked all the fluid level's,
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Last post by citronut Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:16 pm
GTI 4x4 Wont start?
by richardd1652 » Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:23 pm
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Took some starting when i picked it up but once running seemed ok. Started this morning then started spluttering and died. Checked usual things, put...
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Thanks but its sorted now. Dodgy connection to mixture controller device. Bit of WD40 spray and she fired straight up.
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Last post by richardd1652 Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:24 pm
Help with a Part Number
by Tim Leech » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:18 am
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Can anyone help me check if this is a BX part please?
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Ace!
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:51 am
Window sticks and drops
by Boxwolf » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:07 pm
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For a while my drivers side electric front window has been unavailable due to the fact that when wound down, the window sticks in place rather than...
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I'll try and get hold of citroen soon. I'm reluctant to because I know they will be out to rip me off, but at the same time I want to get this...
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Last post by Boxwolf Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:31 pm
Rear suspension mounts
by Mothman » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:16 pm
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Got the old girl well ramped up on a set of tractor ramps and wondered if its an easy fix to get at, clean and sort? I hope to scrape, de rust and...
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They're not leaking yet, so i wouldn't worry too much, you might even be lucky & they are in good nick afterall. Good idea with your scrapper, worth...
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:36 pm
Weaky Suspension.
by farid » Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:01 am
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Hi...
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Thank you Malcolm for your good support.
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Last post by farid Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:03 am
replacing metal fuel pipes under the car - any advice please
by BX Meteor » Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:25 am
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I did a forum search and there have been a couple of posts about the pipes but nothing specific about actually doing it, here is the most relevant...
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I've moved the thread to the Technical forum, so should be easier to search for in future...
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Last post by mat_fenwick Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:44 pm
correct spark plugs?
by maxgreenwood » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:17 am
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I've been given Bosch FR 7 DC+ spark plugs for my 16 petrol by my local motor factors. I'm not sure they're the right ones and have since heard NGK...
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the gap on these Bosch plugs is factory 0.9mm - Haynes says 0.6-0.8mm.
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Last post by maxgreenwood Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:31 am
Downpipe BX16
by mnde » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:27 pm
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I was quoted c. £146 to have a new downpipe fitted (Merityre). Dear? Par for the course?
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I got the impression they meant taking apart and re-hanging and re-clamping (i.e re-jigging the joints) rather than using sealant.
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Last post by mat_fenwick Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:50 pm
Classic battery no need purchase fail
by ben » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:49 pm
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TXD sounded a bit slower than normal to start this morning, and on the way to work the windscreen wash wiper mode seemed quite slow ,so i measured...
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Cheers yes did that and get 0.2 less than when it isn't running. Was just wondering if there was a way of testing the alternator itself on the car to...
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Last post by ben Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:05 pm
Who turned out the (dashboard) lights
by Boxwolf » Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:39 pm
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Ok, the BX has been pretty much behaving itself recently but one small problem has manifest itself in the dashboard lights often not switching on....
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Take a look inside the shroud then, there should be 2 wires connected together, apparently doing nothing else. :)
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Last post by Boxwolf Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:12 pm
Help identifying hydraulic pipe
by Matt H » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:45 am
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This is the pipe I need to replace for the MoT... Does anybody know what it is/where it goes?
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the pipe costs bugger all, you just use solvent pipe with the green stripe on it. just like citroen use.
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Last post by djm666 Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:20 pm
Front door open/interior light switches
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:28 pm
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I'm getting through some of the wee joblets I have to to do on the BX estate and I have something I need advice on.
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I removed the switches, cleaned the contacts, screw and pin. Still no joy. So I 'twisted' from side to side the push switches a bit in placeand now...
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:42 am
19 n/a diesel idle
by Philip Chidlow » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:53 pm
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What is the correct idle range? Mine seems a little high at 900 rpm - and 1050 when cold.
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Excellent. Seems to be running like a dream. Not much puff at start up from cold and pretty responsive. Well pleased.
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Last post by Tim Leech Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:49 am
Oil leak rocker cover hose
by kiwi » Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:17 am
Might be nothing more simple than the hose becoming perished but still concerning incase could be something else.
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Last post by kiwi Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:17 am
BX 16v chip?
by Leobx16v » Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:41 pm
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reet towards the end of the year im rebuilding the engine and sticking bigger valves in etc. and im going to chip the car and i was wondering does...
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It depends on the program in the chip.
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Last post by Mike E (uk) Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:08 pm
A quick indicator question
by Philip Chidlow » Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:22 pm
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Hi
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Bulb! Do'oh.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:38 am
Very Lucky
by mds141 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:59 pm
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Arrived home this morning after the night shift and noticed a strong smell of petrol so i popped the bonnet and discovered the fuel line to the fuel...
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they only run to the metal pipes down by the rear of the front subframe, so not too far, and yes, every 3 years or so is a good time to replace,...
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Last post by docchevron Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:11 pm
where does this go?
by Nat » Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:27 pm
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took the head off a while back, put it all back together apart from this.
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Thanks...........:oops:
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Last post by Muiruri Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:47 pm
Best oil for a BX diesel.
by Mothman » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:46 pm
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Now that the MOT is sorted, can a forum member recommend the best make of oil for a non turbo diesel?
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As a layman, how much damage does carbon do to the engine? I thought it too was pretty slippery stuff?
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Last post by DavidRutherford Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:08 am
Battery Warning Light
by MULLEY » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:07 pm
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Hmmm, noticed that on occasion when starting the car the light is on, once driving a short distance it then goes out. Any ideas on what might be the...
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I was happy, but since joining this thread I feel I've died a little inside :(
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Last post by KevR Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:46 pm
Speedo cables
by richardd1652 » Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:12 am
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Are there different cables for petrol-diesel and are they totally different or are top sections still the same? supplied garage with new top half and...
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Gibbo.
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Last post by Gibbo2286 Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:16 am
flame back fire through carb
by B-Hive » Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:53 pm
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Hi
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Hi
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Last post by B-Hive Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:53 am
front strut re-con
by toddao » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:05 pm
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Has anyone stripped and re-conditioned a front strut? I 'won' a Citroen strut repair kit from ebay ( only one unfortunately) and I was wondering how...
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Thanks Max, that's very handy, I'll call him. I have the perfect victim for my first strut overhaul - a jerky, sticky number off my yellow break. I...
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Last post by toddao Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:16 pm
Belts
by Philip Chidlow » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:26 am
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I have just acquired a 19TXD (with air con) and with it came quite a few spares and new parts. Including a selection of belts.
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No thanks, Campbell; the air con works fine. It's just that I need to replace the belt at some point before the summer.
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:27 pm
Will BX wheels fit on a ZX?
by Oscar » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:52 am
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If I have to scrap Endoflife, I'm inclined to fit winter tyres on the wheels and swap em over when the snow falls. Will this work? Do the wheels...
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I did once see a BX with ZX volcane wheels on it.... it looked so wrong you wouldn't believe it! :shock:
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Last post by smiffy1071 Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:44 am
alternator or battery
by jacksun1987 » Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:51 pm
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I was driving in the fog the battery light came on. Mu lights where dimming wiper going slow. Had to turn my heater off to keep the lights on.
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tempted to unplug it then see what happerns. If it does the same things as before. lol
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Last post by jacksun1987 Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:08 pm
how do I remove the alternator on 1.9 TXD
by Vince Pepper » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:44 am
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I need to take the alternator off my TXD, I have only run the car in the dark twice since I bought it recently and both times the lights went dim...
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Is this an exchange unit? if not keep hold of your old one as it's most likely just the brushes that have worn down and can easily be changed if you...
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Last post by ken newbold Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:26 pm
CITROEN WINDOW SEAL WEATHER STRIP PART NUMBER - 95637153
by Muiruri » Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:50 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks, I wish I could get a body parts list. My life would be far much easier.
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Last post by Muiruri Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:38 am
GTi filler cap pressure
by Jaba » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:06 pm
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My first GTi always seemed to have pressure in the tank as demonstrated by a hissing release of pressure sound when opening the filler cap.
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On the subject of charcoal canisters my GTis were not fitted with them. Venting is to the outside atmosphere via the venting valve in the rear wing....
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Last post by Jaba Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:45 am
16v 12volt accessory socket = DIN 4165?
by RobC » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:12 pm
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Hello
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I swapped the DIN socket for a standard cigarette lighter type to run a cold box. Only problem was there wasn't enough depth for the new socket to...
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Last post by KevR Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:53 am
Uprated tailgate struts?
by Matt H » Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:55 pm
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Has anybody ever dabbled with this? I've found that the struts on the P2 valver struggle to hold the tailgate and massive (extremely heavy) spoiler....
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These guys will re-gas or uprate them to your needs, + yes different strutts were fitted to different models, break, spoiler fitted etc.
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Last post by Defender110 Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:08 pm
Where to get a new pipe flaring tool
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:13 pm
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Hi
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Thanks, that's very generous. :D =D>
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:48 am
cylinder head interchangability
by rabbercelt » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:12 pm
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does a non turbo 1.9 head fit a 1.8 turbo engine-any advice?
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you would have to sling it on and go for it.
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Last post by djm666 Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:49 am
bumper side bracket
by rodney68 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:42 pm
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upon stonechipping under the rear drivers side wheelarch i came across a bracket hanging off the body of the car it attaches to back of the hole...
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cheers very rusty,will remove and try and make one at work
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Last post by rodney68 Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:47 pm
Boot open warning light
by mat_fenwick » Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:04 pm
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Not exactly a burning issue, but in the absence of any other problems (that's cursed it!) I'd like to get my boot open warning light working. All the...
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Bob, whats the shell like on the TZD? Just thinking if could be used as a donor for one thats bent or rotten.
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Last post by Tim Leech Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:33 pm
Power Socket
by mds141 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:22 pm
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I'm thinking of adding a 12 volt power socker/fag lighter to the inside of the boot next to the boot light. Can i use the feed to the boot light and...
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Cheers Mat. I actually saw your set up in an earlier thread and was inspired. Hope you don't want any patent royalties! I will using the power socket...
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Last post by mds141 Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:25 pm
Mexican suspension
by toddao » Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:33 am
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After the hydraulic system re-build the car pumps up and stays up overnight but this morning it displayed some strange symptoms :
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As an aside to this - I invested in a Sealey vacuum brake bleeder some time ago .... See here .....................
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Last post by Linegeist Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:15 pm
Small low pressure hyraulic pipes.
by ginger dave » Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:15 am
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Can someone tell me the O/Dia of the 2 small rubber pipes on a BX that push fit onto the fluid reservoir.The pipes are splitting cars in France im in...
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cut the split sections off then cut a short section back a bit more, and join with a length of 3.5 kunifer,
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Last post by citronut Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:26 am
BX TZD Engine Job
by djm666 » Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:20 pm
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I recently found myself with a nearly brand new 12000km engine from a written off Peugeot 405. car was written off 15 years ago and the farmer who...
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yeah i made up the plug for the head. as the peugeot one was just a hole for the oil drain back.
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Last post by djm666 Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:38 pm
Long or short bonnet?
by richardd1652 » Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:50 pm
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Bit of an anorak question really but which bonnet should a G Reg 19TRS manual g/box have,long or short?
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Thats a good do Tim,Ive got a long nose bonnet(that came from you).
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