Hydraulic system kitbash..
by Rosieuk » Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:43 pm
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As I understand it pulling the hydraulic system off one of these cars and fitting it to another car shouldn't be that difficult.
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I'd think the obvious lack of understanding of the basic principles and terminology would be the second brick wall. The first, of course, again,...
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Last post by JayW Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:27 am
Diesel crankshaft sensor
by morningglory » Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:07 pm
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Hi,
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i had the same issue with mine, all i did was undo it slightly then pressed it all the way in so it was touching the flywheel. its worked perfect...
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Last post by Dragon Man Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:57 pm
Correct oil pressure reading for BX Gti 8v manual
by benzbug » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:24 pm
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Hi everybody, new member here.
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Thanks for the reassurance folks. I was already sleeping well, but now I can hardly get out of bed at all - except to go and drive my BX of course!!
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Last post by benzbug Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:18 pm
More heater blower questions (sorry)
by motorgnome » Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:22 pm
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Hey guys
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I will answer my own question...I have fitted a wrong power transistor. I ordered a different one, from the list of suitable replacements in the FAQ...
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Last post by motorgnome Tue Sep 26, 2017 1:41 pm
Advice on testing for ignition faults
by Mark.T » Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:20 pm
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Hi
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I have suffered coil failure on my Midas kit car, based on a 1990 metro. The Metro spares dealer told me I needed a 9v coil which was wrong so it...
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Last post by benofbrum Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:41 pm
Sunroof drain tubes.....HELP
Jaba » Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:18 pm
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Just been investigating cable runs behind the glove box and find to my dismay that the front sunroof drain tubes left and right are not connected at...
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There are four of them and they plug into the moulded plastic tray attached to the underside of the roof, at each corner. It is not possible access...
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Last post by BXurbane Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:21 pm
Dash illumination questions
by motorgnome » Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:36 pm
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G'day guys.
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Well done, at least that will be a cheap fix. Best to also to check your alternator charging output to see that the regulation is good and not the...
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Last post by Way2go Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:16 am
Rear lights
by Meter rat » Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:52 am
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Hello,
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Thank you for the replies.
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Last post by Meter rat Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:13 pm
8v GTi dies when hot, but is fine when cold
by JimW » Sat May 20, 2017 4:00 pm
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Help - advice needed, please!
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something with those ignition modules always go. i also have 2 Fiat Panda 4x4's and they also eat ignition modules.
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Last post by Dragon Man Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:16 am
Hydraulic fluid renewal and pressure relief
by BXTASY » Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:47 pm
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Bxers - On my ’88 GTI, I’ve removed the hydraulic reservoir for cleaning and painting, and will renew the LHM. If any air gets into the lines, is...
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for me it was simple, to release the pressure in the system i just put the car to the lowest position then kept pumping the brake pedal. even though...
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Last post by Dragon Man Fri Aug 18, 2017 10:10 am
Aircon Blowing Fuse
by kiwi » Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:35 pm
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Not sure how related to the leakage of green blood on the belts and aircon motor. So lets explain.
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resurrecting an old thread i know but i like to say i have this issue. the AC compressor clutch was cleaned when i cleaned the engine and no LHM has...
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Last post by Dragon Man Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:53 pm
Welding
by womble3go » Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:51 am
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I need to do some welding to the car for the MOT I know about disconnecting the battery and start and alternator, but never had one with ABS do I...
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Its only a 10mm nut and as long as the radio is not coded its probably wise.
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Last post by Tim Leech Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:33 pm
REBUILD FOR HYDRAULIC PUMPS
by Gasa » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:57 pm
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Last year, I had problems leaking LHM from the pump, it has recently also left a small bar when it is transferred to the parking lot. I had a spare...
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The correct name is, sandpaper. The sugar is wrong.
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Last post by Gasa Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:29 am
BX 19 - How to completely drain coolant?
by BXTASY » Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:32 pm
BXers - I've removed the radiator and other front components for renovation, and the cooling system needs complete draining. Does the block have a...
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Last post by BXTASY Wed Aug 09, 2017 2:32 pm
BX TD Break return pipe broken - no access
by marrowpe » Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:46 pm
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Hello. My problem: on my BX TRD Break there is a hydraulic oil leak on the right back side. One of the two plastic return pipes coming out of the...
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How do you get the rail out? Can you put the rail from the right side door to the left side?
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Last post by marrowpe Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:05 am
Some like it hot
by Gsmack » Wed May 17, 2017 1:57 pm
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It's time for me to call out for help.
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Hi Jaba
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Last post by Gsmack Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Number of Teeth, ABS ring?
by senmathal » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:44 pm
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Anyone who knows if there are two type of Drive shaft with different number of teeth on the ABS ring. 29 or 90? After I have ordered a drive shaft...
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And so finally the right drive shaft arrived today. I shall reply and thank them but once again tell them that they are listing the wrong drive shaft...
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Last post by senmathal Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:25 pm
Side trim C pillar vent panel removal
by Dragon Man » Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:51 pm
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As some of you know, my BX estate is almost complete. i really need to remove the side vent panels so i can get the car resprayed.
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hmm so its bolts that hold them on from the inside maybe?? i will have to do some research on this..
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Last post by Dragon Man Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:09 pm
4x4 splinelube
barry badger » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:39 pm
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i've been trying to replace the clutch on my 4x4 estate now since last july. i've replaced the bottom ball joints,n/s rack boot,rear main oil...
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Thanks for writing this up so nicely!
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Last post by assembled Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:41 pm
TZD Turbo 1.8TD XUD7TE camshaft options
by assembled » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:48 pm
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Hello, I am overhauling my TZD Turbo and have come up to choosing a better camshaft.
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Did you get anywhere with this?
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Last post by assembled Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:32 pm
cooling fans
by hvanman » Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:59 pm
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Hi, maybe a timely question with all this hot weather that may be useful to others... (and i am about to take the TZD on a run down France)
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Fan switches are mounted on the cool side of the radiator and will only activate when return temperature reaches preset temperature. I personally...
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Last post by assembled Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:00 pm
1.7 tgd driveshaft
by arlever » Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm
hello all.
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Last post by arlever Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:08 pm
Glow Plug Relay Wiring
by Dragon Man » Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:29 am
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Hey guys, My BX is almost ready for the road. theres a few issues still, one of which is the glow plug relay wont do anything when the ignition comes...
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Well how many leads have you got plugged into the relay, there should be 6 of them. The schematic shows a brown lead from connection #2 to earth so...
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Last post by Jaba Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:46 pm
Moving the hydraulic reservoir!
Photeauart » Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:40 pm
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In a couple of months I am having the offside inner wing tidied up. There is a little de-lamination on the joint and my welder man has asked me to...
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Might this be a good time to switch to Total Hydraurincage instead of LHM for a few thousand miles?
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Last post by jamescarruthers Tue Jun 06, 2017 2:04 pm
What's this for?
motorgnome » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:54 pm
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Hey there guys.
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Thank you for that. I'm learning all the time. The dash came out easy enough. More than I can say about the heater core & heater tap.
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Last post by motorgnome Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:48 am
Removal of the heater control fascia.
motorgnome » Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:00 pm
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G'Day all.
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Thank you sir.. That's perfect!.
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Last post by motorgnome Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:29 pm
Diesel Pump
rugmuncher » Fri May 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Greetings. My Diesel Pump has developed a small leak from one of the levers. I assume it's a leaking seal washer. Is there a seal kit I can get or...
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Last post by rugmuncher Wed May 31, 2017 1:31 am
Head Unit wiring
by saintjamesy89 » Thu May 25, 2017 9:39 am
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Hi all,
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After a bit of use, the small speakers actually aren't that bad - im regretting rushing buying new tweeters now! Would have lasted the challenge at...
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Last post by saintjamesy89 Sat May 27, 2017 9:27 pm
rear hub nut and cover
Richb » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:07 pm
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Been a while since ive been on and I cant see any stupid questions in the top few topics so....
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Do you mean in order to print one out ot try it for size? I might be able to arrange that - a friend has one.
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Last post by KevR Wed May 24, 2017 12:39 pm
How do you fully drain the cooling system
by NeilGP » Wed May 17, 2017 7:49 pm
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I bought the Evans Waterless coolant to try out. According to the Citroen & Haynes manuals this should have a 6.7L capacity.
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Last time I had to full coolant replacement, I just blew my own lungs out to 1.8TD expansion tank. The things I do for love... This way I drained...
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Last post by assembled Tue May 23, 2017 10:42 pm
BE1 clutch adjustment
by Kitch » Fri May 05, 2017 2:29 pm
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Have fitted brand new clutch kit to 19GT (BE1 gearbox, with the little adjusting stud on the release arm) along with a new cable. Seems to work fine,...
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Not yet, haven't had much time to work on it. I'm inclined to leave it as the clutch is working fine, and the biting point is mid-way like it should...
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Last post by Kitch Mon May 22, 2017 10:04 am
Heat protectors for carb and fuel pump bx16rs mk1
by Ant4567 » Fri May 19, 2017 10:59 am
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Just wondering if anyone knows where you can get replacements of the above. They go between the gaskets on the carb and fuel pump mine are both broke...
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Ahh lol! What are those!
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Last post by Tim Leech Sat May 20, 2017 6:53 pm
LHM reservoir filler cap?
by motorgnome » Thu May 18, 2017 1:04 pm
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G'Day from OZ again!
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Well, I've fixed the loose filler cap, easily enough.
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Last post by motorgnome Fri May 19, 2017 11:38 am
Sway bar mounting bushes
by motorgnome » Sat May 13, 2017 11:06 am
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Hi again from down under!
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They call them sway bars in the US of A, mind you they calla liquid gas..... [-X
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Last post by Tim Leech Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
Pullman interior in Sport
by assembled » Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm
Hi everyone.
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Last post by assembled Wed May 17, 2017 10:12 pm
BX GTI Front exhaust section
by ChrisS » Sat May 13, 2017 5:30 pm
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My car has been laid up for a couple of years in my barn and has failed its MoT on the exhaust.
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Thanks. The garage have managed to weld it so will find out what life is left. In France (Vannes until today now Honfleur) at the moment and lots of...
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Last post by ChrisS Wed May 17, 2017 5:41 pm
Bx key fob cloning?
by 2cvnick » Mon May 15, 2017 4:19 pm
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Hi Forum- I have a phase 2 16 valver and one of my key fobs has ceased working. Do you know anywhere I can send my working fob to clone it? I'm...
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The factory receiver board is in the sunroof control pocket in the head lining.
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Last post by Defender110 Tue May 16, 2017 1:51 pm
Pipe from power steering Ram
by motorgnome » Sat May 13, 2017 12:25 am
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G'Day from Australia guys!
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There is a breather that connects to the cap of the LHM reservoir and then goes towards the strut mounting. But your pipe cannot be that one if it...
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Last post by Jaba Sat May 13, 2017 11:45 pm
BX 16 water pump
by demag » Wed May 10, 2017 9:10 pm
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I hope to do the cambelt soon on the BX as I think it's still on the original one! WTF? Yes frightening isn't it.
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I thought all bx's apart from the 14's had the same water pump my gti and both diesels all have the same pump.
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Last post by rutter123 Fri May 12, 2017 3:25 pm
Steering Ram bushes?
by motorgnome » Wed May 03, 2017 12:26 pm
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Hey guys. Where do I get the bushes either end of the power steering Ram? Are they fitted to any other vehicles?
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Thanks for that... I contacted my local Main Dealer & they are nil stock Australia.. But I found these on ebay by putting the part number in..You...
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Last post by motorgnome Thu May 04, 2017 12:27 pm
Long nosed bonnet on 1.8TD
by assembled » Wed May 03, 2017 6:00 pm
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Hi,
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Doesn't make a huge amount of sense, but then you could always fit a FMI an remove the issues entirely.
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Last post by Kitch Thu May 04, 2017 8:48 am
TZD servicing
by morningglory » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:11 am
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Hi,
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A decent length metal bar levered against the pump
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Last post by ken newbold Wed May 03, 2017 8:43 pm
Anti Roll Bar bush
Tinkley » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:13 pm
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Does anyone know any source for an anti roll bar bush? Part No is 95635526. It may be available from France as far as I can ascertain but I have yet...
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Don't forget the wishbone bushes were also a retrofit ie a MK1 could be changed from 14mm pin with needle rollers to 16mm pin with the rubber bushes....
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Last post by Kitch Tue May 02, 2017 4:36 pm
Why do the salvaged set of smooth silent struts now creak & groan on my car?
by Thickasmud » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:14 pm
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Whilst I was changing the front top mounts I decided to swap out my existing struts for the salvaged pair, which I know worked smoothly and silently...
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I've just cured some creaky front struts by putting the car on high, lifting the plastic protective bellows, spraying halfords finest spray grease...
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Last post by RobC Tue May 02, 2017 10:31 am
BX Power steering rack end bush
by motorgnome » Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm
G'day All.
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Last post by motorgnome Mon May 01, 2017 12:56 pm
Front strut autopsy, advice needed
by Thickasmud » Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:49 pm
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Having managed to find a couple of strut seal kits on ebay I took the risk and dismantled the original front struts from the car.
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Other side or offside.
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Last post by Thickasmud Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:57 pm
Veco Clutch
by Tim Leech » Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:45 pm
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I've been given a veco clutch kit for the GT from a guy who used to stock Peugeot/citroen parts.
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I've used the First Line droplinks, same length etc as the originals and so far have been fine. Widely available ie Euro if you ask!.
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Last post by Tinkley Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:59 am
How best to salvage front struts but leave a rolling shell.
by Thickasmud » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:35 am
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Is the above possible? I am wanting to remove the front strut assemblies and FDV from a car that is being broken before its sold as a shell to a...
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Thanks Kitch for your suggestions, went with the timber struts made up of 1.5 x1.5 batons approx 18 long shaped to jam into my old knackered top...
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Last post by Thickasmud Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:54 pm
BX DTR starting issues
by MC_sam » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:15 pm
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Stupidly parked my BX on my steep drive a few months back with all working well with the car but with low fuel ready for me to put some love back...
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My guess would be the fuel heater pipes (behind engine) common fault is bad joints as the rubber gets old and hard it lets air in and stops you...
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Last post by ken newbold Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:21 pm
Independent Citroen Shop in the South
by Dominic » Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:52 pm
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I've spannered every Citroen I've ever owned, but now I've got a DS5 added to the collection. Even changing the rear brake pads is beyond me...can...
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I second what James says.
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