Distributor Less Ignition retroFit?
by Tim Leech » Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:04 am
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My 19TZI has normal electronic ignition with dizzy cap etc
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Nah, I don't think I will.
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Last post by Kitch Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:43 pm
BX Circuit Diagrams - On Hand. Wiring Diagrams - Do They Exist?
BXTASY » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:23 pm
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While reassembling my BX GTI and trying to start it (so far unsuccessfully), I’m troubleshooting electric circuits. Locating some components in the...
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I thought I had replied to this a few days ago. Hmmmmm.
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Last post by Jaba Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:20 am
Steering Acceleration Problems 1991 BX 14 TGE Break
by bennu61509 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:55 pm
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The steering in my 1991 BX 14 TGE Break gets tight when I'm accelerating. When I go into neutral, it gets better and when I hit the breaks, the...
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I assume you don't have power steering being a 14?
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:42 pm
Clock with its own sense of time
by vulgalour » Wed Jun 19, 2019 12:40 am
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I don't have a digital clock in my BX, I've got an analogue one instead. Thing is, it has its own approach to time keeping. Sometimes it runs...
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After having the dashboard in and out a couple of times, the clock is somewhat quieter now and appears to be keeping time properly so I'm not really...
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Last post by vulgalour Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:52 pm
Front End Reassembly - Where Is This Plastic Shield Fitted?
BXTASY » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:24 pm
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I started removing front end parts from the BX four years ago for de-rusting and cleaning, including this plastic shield, and that’s the last time I...
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Thanks BXpert - I do have that parts graphic but missed it. The two bolt holes on the shield ( radt deflector - anti recycl ) line up with the top...
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Last post by BXTASY Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:53 pm
Aftermarket Alarm System Must Go - But How?
BXTASY » Fri May 31, 2019 7:25 am
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Howdy BXers
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I had my gti injectors cleaned by ASNU through my local Bosch service centre, the report came back that they were operating at on average 95% full...
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Last post by rutter123 Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:17 pm
Fixed! Rough running GTi
deltic » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:29 pm
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I appreciate that this could be any number of issues ignition, fuel, etc. or a cracked distributor cap or worse... I'll outline the symptoms just in...
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I got wet doing the fix...
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Last post by deltic Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:02 pm
engine compatability
by Stuart » Fri May 31, 2019 10:52 am
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Hi, I am restoring a lovely late TXD turbo estate, which I bought from this forum with a duff engine.
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Ive never heard of a lock up? I would pop the head off first and see whats what, I imagine the camshaft has snapped in half....its much easier to...
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:02 am
Broken strut return pipes but not leaking LHM?
by greenstuff » Mon May 27, 2019 5:59 pm
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Hi all
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As James has said.
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Last post by Defender110 Fri May 31, 2019 2:57 pm
BX Estate
Warren Nel » Thu May 23, 2019 4:25 pm
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IMG-20190517-WA0003.jpg
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I have decided not to buy him.
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Last post by Warren Nel Fri May 24, 2019 11:52 pm
Mk 1 16v crank sensor location
by mac1776 » Mon May 20, 2019 11:51 am
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Hi all, I am going mad looking for the crank sensor, please tell me where I can locate it please, thanks Mac
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Fingers crossed buddy, I will sort that issue out, have Trumpton on standby and then give it a run. I will be amazed if I get a result but will let...
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Last post by mac1776 Wed May 22, 2019 9:16 pm
4x4 driveshafts
by JDavey » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:37 pm
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Evening,
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Thank you for that. We've had another boy so I've not been here for a while. I'm working on my Triumph next so the BX has taken a back seat for the...
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Last post by JDavey Tue May 21, 2019 10:01 pm
BX GTI Hydraulic Drain Lines Disconnected
BXTASY » Tue May 14, 2019 7:22 pm
Howdy BXers:
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Last post by BXTASY Tue May 14, 2019 7:22 pm
Citroen Bx 4x4 Speedometer cable
by Cibx » Sun May 05, 2019 5:47 pm
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Hi, In UK has to be better sparepart availability. Has anybody found right cable for Bx. If you try to find with google the cable it is offering...
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This is for a RH drive car so I think it will not fit. But the length is stated so you can compare it.
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Last post by senmathal Sat May 11, 2019 8:41 pm
Re: West Bay Valver
by greendale65 » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:49 am
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Hi all, had some new front spheres last week the correct ones
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Hi,/mats thanks for info i did discover that the garage topped up air in the tyres
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Last post by greendale65 Thu May 02, 2019 9:56 am
BX mk1 16v Fuel pump issue?
by mac1776 » Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:56 pm
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Hi Guys, now the weather is allegedly improving it is time to make a start on getting the old girl to start !!
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If the injectors aren't firing, it might be worth checking the injector relay (next to the fuel pump relay).
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Last post by Kitch Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:32 am
Multibelt drewing with AC
by senmathal » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:01 am
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Hello!
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The original tension wheel is no longer available and the replacement wheel I have mounted is a little smaller. That means that the right belt will...
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Last post by senmathal Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:57 pm
Hard starting BX19 GT
by pepo1 » Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:12 am
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I'm a newbie to Citroens. I recently bought a BX19 GT because I just love the look of it. It runs well, but the only problem is that it's SO hard to...
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I would invest in a carb overhaul kit, sounds like the auto choke isn't working
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:06 pm
More Hydraulic Leaks, Any Advice?
by David » Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:56 pm
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Hi all,
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Pleiades: I usually phone them. You can find them on Facebooh........
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Last post by Jaba Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:10 pm
refitting pedal cradle- help!
by tim » Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:12 pm
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OK, we had the known problem of woolly acceleration, leading to a quick peep at the throttle pedal mount on the cradle - yes, it was moving as they...
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When I need to get the brake unit out as it was leeking I did as above and removed top mount and then pull the engine with a ratch strap which held...
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Last post by womble3go Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:39 pm
Locks
by riddse » Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:14 pm
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Hi anybody know if any other Citroen door locks fit the bx
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Can I ask why , BX door locks are still out there?
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Last post by Defender110 Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:42 am
Expansion tank water level plug
by Jaba » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:39 pm
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Phil, this is the missing plug for the expansion plug Phil..... A picture might help to trace its whereabouts.
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Thanks!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:07 am
What are these?
by saintjamesy89 » Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:53 am
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Hi everyone, i'm listing some bits from a box of random (supposedly) MK1 parts I bought off of Leboncoin, does anyone knopw what the following bits...
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Thanks folks, on the facebook page it has been suggested the black box is either a Digit or CX series 2 bulb-out detector, that does indeed plug into...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:32 am
Cx engine in a bx
by arlever » Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:17 pm
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Can anyone tell me if a 2,5gti engine from a CX would go into a bx without too many mods ?
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thanks guys.
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Last post by arlever Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:03 pm
Alternator change and ride height
by AdrianO » Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:56 pm
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Am I right in thinking that removal of the alternator pivot bolt to replace the alternator requires a prerequisite minimum suspension height, so that...
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My bad - bash would be verboten here. [-X
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Last post by AdrianO Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:55 am
Jacking up a bx
by Meter rat » Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
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Safest place to jack up a car and to place axel stands? Jack is either a trolly or bottle.
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Front end I always jack mine under the subframe with a block of wood between
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:54 pm
xu9j2 valve seats
by Janus » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:33 pm
Hi! I am going to grind my valve seats because they are badly worn. Does someone hsppen to know valve seat contact surface width for xu9j2 engine?...
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Last post by Janus Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:33 pm
oil recommendation
by Sean20 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:09 pm
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Engine oil recommendation for a 1.9 diesel?
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I use Comma 10/40 mineral based oil perfectly suitable for older high mileage turbo and non turbo diesels and quite reasonable on price, been using...
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Last post by rutter123 Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:04 pm
Help
by Sean20 » Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:58 pm
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Anyone know if this is the original wiring? :shock:
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Looks about right to me.
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Last post by rutter123 Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:04 pm
Peugeot 405 4x4 Transfer Box & Diff Questions
by David » Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:16 pm
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Hi all,
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It's starting to get a bit boring reading every antique 4x4 topic ever seen on the forum.
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Last post by Jaba Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:25 pm
TZD - Interior light fault
by TZD_ARN » Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:42 pm
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My 92 TZD has developed a fault with the interior lighting. Began to play up intermitantly a couple weeks ago where the interior lights would fail to...
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I once saw something like this myself. The GTI (and I believe the TZD) use a timed relay box for the interior lights, and they didn't work correctly....
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Last post by KevR Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:14 am
Cambelt failure
by morningglory » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:06 pm
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Hi all,
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Now for sale spare or repairs over here:
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Last post by morningglory Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:59 am
no window winder!
by tim » Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:31 am
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Got a bit of an annoying problem - the drivers' side window winders have both suddenly quit. The r.h. window did stop a couple of weeks ago but it...
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I'm glad you found the fault.
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Last post by David Sun Dec 30, 2018 11:03 pm
Tyre/ Wheel fitment on BX
by David » Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:31 pm
Hello all!
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Last post by David Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:31 pm
16v: crank sensor & HP pump
by RobC » Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:29 pm
Hi folks
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Last post by RobC Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:29 pm
Hydraulic pipe lengths
by Binx » Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:57 pm
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HI
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Glad to be of service! It also means the lengths are on here for me to find when I have to do the next one and I've lost my notebook... :)
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Last post by KevR Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:27 pm
Noise from sunroof
by Cromerbrian » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:53 am
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On my gti there’s a lot of wind noise above 50mph,pushing the window seems to stop it,any ideas?
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Some of us have fitted those wind deflectors to the ffont end. It deffo reduces the wind noise
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Last post by Jaba Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:15 pm
Rpm drops and raises quickly
by Janus » Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:39 pm
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I have 1988 BX 19 gti and problem occurred today with rpm dropping when I press accelerator quickly/hard. Rpm raises around 2000 and then quickly...
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Maybe I need to dig deeper to that. Even though this problem occurs while I accelerate. Maybe throttle position switch could cause this after all. I...
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Last post by Janus Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:37 pm
Rear wiper not working
by Cromerbrian » Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:41 pm
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Hi any ideas? No noise at all! Thanks
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Hi Brian,
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Last post by BX 14 GT Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:59 pm
Windscreen corrosion
by Hurricane » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:34 pm
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Just a quick question, have noticed some corrosion under the front windscreen on both sides all the way down under the seals and it doesn't look very...
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Thanks for the help gents
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Last post by Hurricane Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:59 pm
replacement engine block
by Trafikontrol » Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:58 pm
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Hey I bought a bx a few months ago and immediately fell in love with it, being completely new to cars I didnt change the cambelt, and 3000 miles...
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Finding a replacement block shouldn't be difficult. There will be some kicking around in the AX or Peugeot 205 circles. All the carb-fed TU3 variants...
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Last post by Kitch Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:25 am
Flashing blue light,
by Cromerbrian » Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:40 pm
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Hi on my gti there’s light flashing near the handbrake and the remotes are not working can anyone shed some light please
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Could be an aftermarker alarm system has been fitted and connected to the door solenoids. Maybe the fob battery has failed, try disconnecting the...
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Last post by panky Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:24 pm
Digit Help
Binx » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:45 am
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Hi All,
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Hi Jaba,
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Last post by Binx Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:40 pm
Rear height corrector leaking
by marrowpe » Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:03 pm
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Hi everybody. The rear height corrector is leaking. Oil drips down at the side of one of the membranes. I wanted to replace the membrane, but...
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PLease see my input of 19 oct. 18 and 6 nov. re this. it could simply be a short lenght of rubber hose you be needing.
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Last post by petermorrisminor Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:40 pm
BX steel wheel fitment
by Ross S » Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:52 pm
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Hi guys,
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I have a set of steels bolts if you want to borrow them whilst your alloys are out of service. Can post.
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:26 pm
Speakers
by Cromerbrian » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:42 am
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Does anyone know how to get the speakers out of a gti 8v,where the rears are and what size they all are thanks
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If you mean the ones up in the rear pillars? From memory they are three and half inch or thereabouts, no longer available from Citroen but similar...
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Last post by rutter123 Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:22 pm
Thank for help
by womble3go » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:25 pm
Thank you for help with brakes and douser problems that Ive had. After a back end sub frame rebuild, welding fuel tank out and new pipes and other...
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Last post by womble3go Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:25 pm
6 speed gearbox
by Cromerbrian » Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:38 pm
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Hi is this possible or am I dreaming
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It is possible, and I believe it's been done on a BX with a Pug GTi-6 box, but you don't gain anything in top gearing so no benefit for cruise. You...
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Last post by Vanny Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:15 pm
BX 14 gearboxes
by davor777 » Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:54 pm
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Hi all - Does anyone know if any Peugeot/ Citroen 5 speed 1.1/ 1.4 gearbox (carb or injection) will fit a KIG TU3M BX from 1991. I know they all have...
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I expect a pug 205/309 gearbox would fit, I'm pretty sure all 1.1 engines only had a 4sp box the 1.3 and 1.6 had a 5sp.
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Last post by rutter123 Mon Oct 22, 2018 8:50 pm
Brake douser leeks!
by womble3go » Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:41 pm
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Hi All,
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Thank you for that, I will put in the other one that I have will try and a new seal so its ready to go next time.
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