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(Bumping &) Grinding

by wannab-x » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:09 am

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Good morning. Don't know if anyone can help me with this:

Went for a 120-mile round trip to the beach yesterday and, as usual, the car behaved fine....

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Right then. Thanks for the info, guys - I've got the car booked in for a pad change tomorrow morning. No noise at all on the way home...

Luckily I...

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Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:14 pm
Heated Mirror Switch

by m_2975 » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:24 am

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Can someone tell me since we don't have it here in Australia where the heated mirror switch is normally located?

Michael

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I'm 99% sure that they just come on with the heated rear window - no doubt someone will correct me if I'm mistaken... Exactly -
Its powered by the...

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Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:49 pm
MK1 GTI Idling Problem

by guy » Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:04 pm

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Hi all,

Over the past few months my 1987 MK1 GTI 16V has developed an idling problem as follows:

When I am driving around town, or stuck in traffic...

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Thanks for the info lads, I will get on and examine the items mentioned and see what I find. Will give you the results as feedback is always useful...

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Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:38 am
HT leads, a funny tale

by jrdpod » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:16 pm

When I received the proper HT leads from Tim, my classic car friend Peter offered to change them, as to be quite honest, he has more time than me....

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Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:16 pm
Citroen zx Diesel

by timbo2410 » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:13 am

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Hi all. I need advice on seeral things. I have a ZX diesel and want to fit a coolant temperature gauge. I am thinking of a VDO (electrical) gauge but...

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I have sourced two gauges that I require for engine coolant temperature and external ambient temperature.

and

These are the only two gauges...

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Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:36 pm
Adjusting Solex Carb Idle speed

by kiwi » Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:27 pm

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Has anyone got a picture of the idle adjustment screw on a Solex Carb? Driving me nuts trying to remember where the adjuster is. I miss the webber I...

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warm idle --- page 222 Fig.16.9 item 1
cold idle (fast idle) --- page 223 Fig. 16.11 item 4.

Have you still got cold start problems ?

Funny you...

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Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:13 pm
Temporary repair

by MULLEY » Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:12 pm
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Changed the wheels on my TXD today & noticed that one out of the 2 strut pipes has split into 2 parts, wondered why that strut was groaning a bit....

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Hi Mulley,
This is what I do, easy repair, can be carried out in-situ..

Looks neat Brian but what about the valve in one of the tubes? Without...
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Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:47 pm
Doseur valve rebuild

by Oscar » Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:48 pm

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Hi

I realise that I need to do the doseur valve rebuild. Does anyone have a spare that I could have so that the car isn't off the road for too...

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I've not yet seen a worn out tephlone ring in the doseur valve. Its always because of too little pressure from the rubber O-ring, as it is pressed...

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Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:22 pm
Alternator query

by toddao » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:41 am

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would an alternator from a GTI fit on my 19TRD? Been offered a new one. Cheers

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as you never get several winter months below -20deg.

Or you have a sound system which requires a heavy draw from the battery.

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Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:44 pm
16TRS Auto doing 15mpg!!

by Mutz » Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:04 pm

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Afternoon chaps, this is my first post

Have a 16TRS Auto, 38K, full history from new. In the 1500 miles I've done since I bought it I've only been...

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Cheers Mutz :lol:

Hope ellevies nice pictures brings you a bit further on the problem this time :wink:

BTW : the side mounted plastic box on the...

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Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:47 am
Rough running Meteor

by jrdpod » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:08 pm

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After leaving the Godmanchester meet on 15th July, my BX seemed rather sluggish.

On lifting the bonnet, I found one of the HT leads had popped out...

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Still waiting! :roll:

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Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:41 pm
Broken window-arm in the door?

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:31 pm

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My driver door window, clunks repetedly when its closed.

And it doesent close properly ever. I experience the joys of the wind blasting through the...

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It simply needs a new window mechanism. Can be changed in under an hour, once you have located the part. :?

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Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:34 pm
Fuel Heaters

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:39 pm

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Anyone ever installed a Fuel heater in there lines?

I have 2x Vow heater kits, and I havent attempted to fit them yet.

It will help with the...

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Dead easy to fit IMHO. just follow the manufacturers installation guide on where to tap the fuel lines, and how to connect driver relays etc.
Biggest...

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:58 pm
Central locking is allover the place

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:24 pm

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My central locking is working one time, then not the next.
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The CL unit is located in the center console right next to to the handbrake lever. The pcb end contact points may benefit from a polish, using very...

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:50 pm
Compression loss TZD

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:29 pm

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My TZD is up and running, flew its MOT and is chugging along niceley.

But thats about it. When I hit 3000rpm (approx. - the tachos up the duff, can...

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Im surprised that so much power can be lost from air in the turbo system.

I know that the ducts are not connected properly, so its likley to be...

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:35 pm
How do I fix my Tacho? (TZD)

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:30 pm

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Maybe its been asked a million times before, refer me to a thread if there is one, or explain nice and slow.

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Its driven by a sensor on the back of the clutch housing (engine side ) The sensor is a black sylindrical device about 12mm in diameter.

Is the...

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:04 pm
How do I unstick my fuel guage?

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:35 pm

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Its stuck fast.

Maybe filling to the top with regular dieseil will help, but IM unlikey to do that, only RME (Biodiesel) and vegoil for me (my poor...

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Take the tank sender unit out and clean it. You get at it under the back seat - under one of the circular plastic plugs. Tap the outer ring round a...

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:33 pm
Whats the thread/plugsize of TZD oil sump plug?

by joolie » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:14 pm

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M14x1,25 Biltema 77-084
Plug Seal Biltema 77-222

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:42 pm
Plastic glue.

by Geoffrey Gould » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:34 am

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Hi all. I have found some plastic 'glue' that is good for repairing the trim and brackets that tend to get fragile. An example being the 'A' post...

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I think it was just a window cleaner with a bit of vinegar in it?? didnt realise Halfords sold that type of glue, will have to wip over & get some....

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Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:33 pm
BX 17TZD Cam belt failure - Likely damage?

by andycadabra » Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:07 pm

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I've just had a cam belt failure and would be grateful for any advice as to what damage this might have caused to the engine, together with the...

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another TZD saved \:D/

i like stories with happy ending :D

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Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:39 pm
BX19 hydraulic suspension

by citronella » Sat Aug 18, 2007 9:14 am

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I have a 1992 Citroen BX19TXD automatic. The suspension has suffered a number of leaks and pipes have been replaced by the main dealer over a period...

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I expect the front will drop after the car has been left overnight if you lean on the bonnet (or even when you get in the car) in which case they may...

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Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:01 pm
Auto choke and poor sparks

by cacaolat » Fri May 04, 2007 2:00 pm
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it happened again. Last night the good old Bx was driven just about a mile. parked it, and a few hours later it would not start again.
It happened...

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yes the flap springs back nicely, I still gave it some WD40
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Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:19 pm
BX 16 Temp Senders

by Ian_Fearn » Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:02 pm

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Just fitted a temp gauge to the 16.

I've done this on a couple of TD's and theres 2 sender units. 1 for the red light and 1 for the yellow light....

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Job done now, there are 2 senders but one is very well hidden

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Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:04 pm
Who's right; PSA or Haynes?

by AlanS » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:51 am
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I don't know if I've just stumbled across a major boo boo by PSA or another monumental ballsup by Haynes, but when I pulled the engine down out of...

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Anders, here's the other mute point with this stuff up.
By reversing the scraper ring, it seems to encourage higher bore wear, but I was lucky enough...
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Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:48 pm
slow puncture

by jrdpod » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:41 am

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One of my tyres appeared to have a slow puncture, which I thought I'd traced to a faulty valve.
However, the tyre dealer found that the wheel itself...

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Doesnt happen with hydraulic citroens, the ride just gets bumpy as the tyre starts shredding to bits when its blown out. Other cars its normally a...

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Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:23 pm
Weird Speedo Day

by kiwi » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:27 pm

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Yesterday my speedo failed :shock:

Reversed out of a friends drive and next second noticed I no longer had a speedo reading. Whilst filling with...

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- cable drive connectors may need a bit of tying up.
- speedo instrument needle just got stuck for the odd reason
- the speedo drive on the diff may...

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Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:37 pm
Have a look at me bubbles...

by simonineaston » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:37 pm
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I am trying to put off the day when I will have to take the cylinder head off... one of the strategies I have come up with is asking you chaps for...

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OK Folks, Thanks for all your comments - I really appreciate your time and expertise, but I've come to a decision, which is I'll have to get rid of...
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Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:17 pm
Garret turbo ??s

by Jaba » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:24 pm

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I am in the process of doing an engine swap. The turbo in my car is leaking oil.
My replacement engine is a recon job with 25K of use.

The leaky...

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The valve in the exhaust outlet - is it the wastegate valve ?
Yes.
The elbow that I took off did not have a gasket. Is this normal to have no...

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Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:25 pm
Rear suspension squeek

by poormansgs » Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:03 pm

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Although my BX14 rises quickly, there is a persistant squeeking from the rear somewhere - and when stopped - it creaks before lowering - sometimes...

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Cheers for clarifying how to tell whether you need them or not. I decided to get some just incase.

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Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:50 pm
Oh Dear - my body's going rusty...

by simonineaston » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:54 pm

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Because I'm working on the engine's head, I've taken lots of bits off under the bonnet, so I can now see how much rust there is in my nearside inner...

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This is one of the commonest places for a BX to rust - and to my eyes that rust is about about as bad as it gets. An extensive repair is needed.

As...

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Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:21 pm
Before I remove my head, some Q.s for you guys...

by simonineaston » Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:16 pm

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Having followed your good advice, folks and had a jolly good go at bleeding my coolant, I am here to tell you chaps that my system blows more bubbles...

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Have just re-read the last few posts in this topic and now that I have lifted my head off (last week-end) - boy do some of those comments make...

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Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:30 pm
Timing belt tensioner won't tension (Bx TD)

by classic2cv » Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:52 pm
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I’ve just had a go at doing the cambelt and have come across a problem

when i tried to slacken the timing belt tensioner is was stuck fast and...

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it's all done and running now

with no leaks and no bits left over :D

I think that both of you are right

I managed to refit the tensioner with...
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Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:53 am
Door Mirror Glass

by kiwi » Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:25 am

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The glass in the Electric Passenger mirror has come unstuck.

I noticed it used to have a sticky back to it, now the question is how would be best to...

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I fixed it with Carpet tape :lol:

Vanny it aint that warm in my neck of the woods I live 500m above sea level and its temperatures are about the...

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Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:24 am
Wheel and tyre Sizes For tzi estate

by bigmarkbx » Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:07 pm

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Hello . Please can anyone give me and idea what size wheels and tyres will go on my Bx 19tzi Estate.I know that GTI'S had 185/60's /14in on 5.5 inch...

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The car complete with evidence in each corner...

6Jx14 of the finest non-oe wheels c/w with 195-60-14 Goodyears!

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Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:56 pm
Hardy disc

by cauchoiskev » Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:52 pm

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On the Citroën online parts list, there is a hardy disc for non-PAS cars, but none for PAS ones.

Does anybody know if they are identical ?

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Mine had one crack it it but was still holding good although it is something that you don't want to take chances with.
I think that damage to mine...

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Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:36 pm
A follow up re ticktime

by tom » Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:17 pm
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Because some Engineers obviously know better, I have deleted my contribution to this topic.

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Vanny's abusive submissions have been deleted.

I've only ever once seen someone posting the contents of PM communication. That made me red boiling...
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Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:51 am
Rusty sunroof - thoughts?

by Baldbazza » Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:47 pm
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So, to try to stop the 'inside rain' in the GT, I've dropped the headlining, separated all the gubbins connected to it, cleared semi-blocked drain...

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No worries mate, they can often take some time up with fine tuning...

Easier after 6 beers!!!!! :wink:
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Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:55 pm
Engine stand or crane.

by Jaba » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:20 pm

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Has anyone got an engine stand or crane that I can borrow. I am in the process of doing an engine transplant on one of my TDs.

I am reluctant to buy...

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god i remember the days of a cahin block and a rafter in the roof, then again the parents garage is built rather well :D

i can also get chain blocks...

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Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:25 pm
Dashboard Lights

by Dave » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:15 pm

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Hi there, I've just bought a Bx 19 TGD Estate (1990) its all great and very happy with it except driving at night, when the lights are on i don't...

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The reason of course is close production tolerances

thats a funny idealistic view, as anyone who has ever had to return anything electronics knows...

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Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:18 pm
Getting ready for driving in France in a Pug!

by simonineaston » Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:05 pm

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Hi Folks, I hope you'll let me off asking this Q on the wrong forum - I've tried the AngloInfo lot and a pukka Pug forum but got no response on...

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you do need;

a warning triangle (need a warning device that can be placed 100yds back from the car on roads over a certain speed limit, i think...

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Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:46 pm
Air Con Advice

by mat_fenwick » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:32 pm

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I am fitting air con to my BX, taken from a spares car and was wondering whether anyone had advice on which parts of the system I should replace as a...

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I think I may just swap over the non finned sump, that seems to work fine 'as is'. Don't like making work, got enough jobs lined up to last me a...

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Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:59 pm
Up and running AGAIN. . .

by joolie » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:45 pm

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OK, after the last attempt, I decided to fix the HG proper this time, took it to be skimmed, got the valve oil seals done too. . . I never seen...

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Nope - Turbo is fine !

Long wide plastic pipe going to the air filter - is not going to - but FROM the airfilter - TO the turbo.
This is the air...

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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:54 pm
tic time not improved

by dumbtime » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:59 pm
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Hey All,

I changed my accumulator sphere the other day and the tic time has not improved. Ive been hassleing DavidR a bit too much and thought would...

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Right you are mate. I'm a bit on the hop right now, as in, I should be somewhere else and not sat behind a computer, but I'll PM you with details of...
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Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:54 pm
bx heater fan

by c90cassette » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:57 pm

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hi i know this is common prob but does anyone know why fan stays on low speed and wont switch off?thanks

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Ah, I know nothing about electrics mate, nothing at all. all powered by smoke I reckon..

Tom really is the man for all things wire realted, I'm not...

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Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:20 am
Dull Cracking sound followed by

by MULLEY » Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:31 pm
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ooooooooooooooooooooh bolxxks, i have stripped the far right hand bolt on the rocker cover..... is there anything i can do?

This is what happens...

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We could make a TUD BX, although I'm not sure why!?!!

Dont stress it dude, we all make typo's / errors etc. I've got a PHD in it!! :wink:
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:40 pm
Mastic

by Baldbazza » Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:43 am

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A simple question!

Just dropped the GT's headlining to fix a perennial leak from the sunroof. Having got rather wet coming home from the Huntingdon...

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I helped to pre-strip a caravan he's about to break.
Good man!!! :twisted:

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Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:51 pm
Ew.Yuk part 2

by MULLEY » Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:22 pm
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My turn :cry:
Thought i would change the air filter (mines the rectangular shaped one) on the TZD, very dirty & wth a pool of oil at the front of the...

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I can finish at 2:30ish all being well. Will take me an hour to get over to yours from there.
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:25 am
Desperately seeking (front pivot) shaft

by DLM » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:33 pm

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Tom and I are stuck replacing my offside front arm pivot shaft - and so is the shaft. I suspect the shaft and suspension bushes have been on the car...

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Thanks to all for suggestions and commiserations. Anders - nice to hear from you again. Unfortunately we've been through all the options suggested....

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Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:26 am
Spark Plugs

by kiwi » Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:30 am

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Thought I would share this little experiance with you.

Ever since I got my BX it has been a pig starting from cold especially on the colder...

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This Eyquem plug should be set to 1.0mm gap for the BX.

Later cars have more than adequate HT power to overcome larger plug gaps. Was only an issue...

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Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:39 pm
Photo or diagram required.

by AlanS » Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:54 am

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Does anyone have a diagram or pics of the gallies in a ZF 4HP14 transmission valve block?

Got one in bits and a couple of yellow plastic balls fell...

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contains exploded views

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Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:01 pm

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