A long term air/con fault fixed
by AlanS » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:41 am
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Here's a posting I made on another forum. Long winded admittedly, but has some info that might save someone the frustrations I've had in recent years...
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Hi Alan,
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Price of a cam belt / cam belt kit ?
by soxer123 » Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:56 pm
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I am wondering what sort of price I should be paying for a cam belt / cam belt kit for my 1990 1.6 BX meteor (hope that is enough info) ?
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i've just got a Quinton Hazell timing belt for my TZD, are they ok?
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Last post by docchevron Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:09 am
Blip Unlock. Blip… nothing. Eh?
by BackinaBX » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:30 pm
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Hello chaps.
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I suppose it could also could beworth trying what I endlessly end up doing with TV remotes: taking the batteries out and then putting them back in...
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Last post by DLM Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:33 pm
BX / ZX / Peugeot 1580cc cylinder head
by mnde » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:44 pm
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What differences are there (apart from the obvious hydraulic ones) between the BX and ZX 1.6 XU/B2C engine?
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Yep, the eBay Meteor is my daily driver while the GSA is having its cabin water leaks sorted @ Chevronics following its MOT, which it sailed straight...
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Last post by stuart_hedges Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:31 pm
More aircon issues
by Jaba » Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:17 pm
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I have posted about this problem before but it remains unresolved. The car has been laid up for a while but I plan to use it again this summer.
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That sounds like sensible advice Alan. The d/r is original - 17 years old now with no sight glass.
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Last post by Jaba Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:29 am
For anyone with a non working air/con.
by AlanS » Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:42 am
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I've posted this on another forum, but seeing as you guys are heading into the hotter weather, thought it might be of interest to you also....
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Yep, I've got the little buttons by the handbrake! Which I quite like! Bugger all idea how to wire them in, but they look pretty, and I like...
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Last post by docchevron Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:27 am
vibration?
by simonbx17 » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:47 pm
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i wounder if any can help my bx seems to vibrate like some has got of my steering wheel and is shaking it from side to side at about 70mph onwards...
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thanks for your advice i will do the relivent checks it's more than likely a combination of things drop links, driveshafts as my bx makes that sort...
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Last post by simonbx17 Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:43 pm
1.6 TRS Oil in one of the bores
by Jezzie 16v » Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:57 pm
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Been having a bit of trouble with it for a few weeks now, it has been using (not losing) a bit of water but with no real signs of H/G failure but...
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The Haynes reckons worn rings,bores or valve guides is likely, has anyone else come across this with the 1.6 ?
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Last post by DLM Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:41 pm
Seat recline mechanism failure?
by paulwitchard » Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:54 pm
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Have just got new to me BX TZD estate home - see the day I went to Nyland etc on BX chat thread - but seat recline mechanism on both front seats...
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I've taken apart a number of BX seats in my time: the recline mechanism is actuated, as all have said, by a knurled plastic dial to one side of the...
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Last post by DLM Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:17 pm
O/S front window required
by ianselva » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:27 pm
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Hi, The drivers window on my TZD can not be wound down as the runner on the bottom has rusted and split. Is it possible to get just the runner or...
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Musat have been me that put it badly matey! I knew exactley what you meant!!
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Last post by docchevron Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:43 am
Where's the engine no on my TZD
by paulwitchard » Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:53 am
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I hope this does not sound too helpless but I cannot find the engine number on my TZD - I need it to complete an export certificate for the DVLA, and...
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The engine number is on the right hand side of the block on a little riveted on plate it is not a huge number i think it is about 5 numbers long also...
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Last post by sleepy0905 Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:30 am
Exhaust question...
by cavmad » Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:03 pm
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..excuse me if this sounds a strange question but it is a genuine one. Can someone please tell m the exact length of a TZD estate backbox from where...
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Count yourself lucky Billy, I had a VERY narrow escape a while back. That would have really bu&&ered up the time I get to spend on cars and...
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Last post by docchevron Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:37 am
Sticking handbrake
by classic2cv » Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:15 pm
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I’ve got my car through the Mot and back on the road after a bit f a lay up :D
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you might just have a point there
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Last post by classic2cv Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:37 pm
Hand brake adjustment
by classic2cv » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:49 am
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when I try to adjust the handbrake it does not last long
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the cables are showing their age but are still moving ok
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Last post by classic2cv Tue Apr 03, 2007 4:46 pm
MOT failure on Sticky Caliper and Handbrake
by moremeba » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:05 pm
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All, can anyone advise on how to cure the above....the mot man said that my front passenger side caliper is sticking and my handbrake has too much...
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I had enormous trouble screwing one piston in last time I changed the pads. Loosening off the bleed bolt cured that. If you do loosen it, use a...
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Last post by Oscar Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:04 am
Quelle couleur ?
by Doz » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:49 pm
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Ok...
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it should be silver birch metalic same as our old tgs meteor
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Last post by rob-bx16v Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:36 pm
Advice needed: Is it worth it?
by DavidRutherford » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:00 pm
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Year-and-a-bit ago, I picked up a BX TZD for my sis. Cambelt, Water pump, LHM change, Rear arm bearing, MOT and it was a goodun.
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There is always more rust than you think... and the back end of a BX hatch nearly always rusts out. The only hatch I've had where this didn't hold...
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Last post by DLM Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:32 pm
Undesired fluid issue changing strut - am I shafted?
by AdrianO » Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:25 pm
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I was happily changing a n/s suspension strut - about the limit of my expertise, but something I've now done several times - and got so engrossed...
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See regarding oil type and location of filler plug.
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Last post by ellevie Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:07 pm
ignition switch?
by Andy G » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:13 pm
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how hard is it to replace an ignition switch?
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Excellent!
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Last post by Philip Chidlow Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:10 pm
I'm on my belly... and can't get up!
by BackinaBX » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:27 pm
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Hello chaps, long time no see!
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It worked! There's just me on this one, so it was a bit of a trial and error thing... but she's back up on her feet and running smooth. Took her out...
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Last post by BackinaBX Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:49 pm
Where do they go
by artic-steel » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:35 pm
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I have a 16TGS, the return pipe between the acumulator sphere & reservoir has split.
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Andy, I have various lengths of old octopus/lhm pipe from a couple of BX`s I`ve scrapped. If you can make use of any of them please let me know and...
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Last post by cavmad Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:57 pm
Petrol Leak
by kiwi » Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:01 am
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My BX has sprung a leak, petrol was pouring out from over the fuel tank. Went hunting for the only drain point I knew where the sender goes in to...
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Finally got it fixed today after locating a second hand Sender unit, yesterday took a gamble and filled with 40 litres from the yellow warning light...
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Last post by kiwi Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:44 am
17" alloy wheel pressures
by simonbx17 » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:50 pm
hi,
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Last post by simonbx17 Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:50 pm
So, 7 seat conversion into BX estate. Anyone done one?
by cavmad » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:40 pm
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Have seen a 7 seat BX estate for sale a long while back, obviously a conversion, and I recall someone from here posting a link to the company that...
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NOOOOO! While the risk of electrocution is very low, you might trip the eject mechanism by mistake and you have not got a sunroof! (yet!)
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Last post by tom Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:56 pm
Pipes
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:10 am
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I have a question (or two). When did plastic coated pipes come in? (my understanding is 1990 with the - confusingly - 1991 model range, which also...
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By far the easiest solution is to bin the steel pipes (coated or not) and replace them with kunifer using stainless unions. Job done. FOREVER.
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Last post by Kitch Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:22 pm
Regenerating metallic paintwork
by Philip Chidlow » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:30 pm
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As the heading suggests, what is the best thing to do to bring metallic (silver) paintwork back to it's bright best? My estate's roof in particular....
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T-Cut's a good place to start, or failing that get it mopped.
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Last post by Kitch Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:21 pm
2nd new starter motor in 6 months
by cacaolat » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:39 pm
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got the car to the garage today....will get more details tomorrow, but the starter motor, which was fitted new last October is gone. Even the one,...
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I had a Cavalier many years ago that used to do this. Starter would stick on every now and then. Eventually I carried a small chunk of steel with me...
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Last post by DavidRutherford Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:12 am
Cavmad does technical! Auto box problem solved!
by cavmad » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:39 pm
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With thanks for the info on parts numbers etc I`ve sorted the niggly fault on the autobox cable.
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Theres hope for me then!
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Last post by tim leech Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:46 am
Locking problems of an electical nature?
by AlanS » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:44 pm
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This one should have your thinking caps working overtime.
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First place I went when the car began to play up. Clean as a whistle and I always refit with the added security of a large zip tie after I had one go...
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Last post by AlanS Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:09 pm
Veg Oil Pre Heater
by Bluey1978 » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:06 pm
Hi
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Last post by Bluey1978 Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:06 pm
Interior lights don't come on when the doors are open...
by simonineaston » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:24 pm
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Hi Folk, I've got the bit between me teeth good and proper after doing the heater fan pcb mod. :-) This week's problem is to do with my courtesy...
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I'll try your various advice re: the pix later today... Cheers !
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Last post by simonineaston Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:48 pm
BX restoration project
by jrdpod » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:43 pm
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Hi all,
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I thought those 17 n/a's were the rarest BX? except the 4x4's of course.
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Last post by MULLEY Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:38 pm
Manual Gearbox Oil Replacement WARNING (Reverse Gear Clamp)
by ellevie » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:15 pm
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If you follow the Haynes manual instructions, there is a chance that you will confuse the reverse gear shaft 13mm clamp bolt with one of the drain...
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Vanny learnt the lesson about that bolt the hard way ISTR..... :(
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Last post by RichardW Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:27 pm
Rear wash/wipe
by stuart_hedges » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:50 pm
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One of the very few problems with my newly-acquired BX is that the rear wash/wipe doesn't work.
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And in mine, the motor is burnt out because the whole thing is siezed solid.
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Last post by tom Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:10 pm
Fitting an Aerial
by Philip Chidlow » Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:07 pm
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Hi I have a replacement aerial for my BX 16TGS and although it looks simple enough, I thought I'd ask if anyone has any tips for safely removing the...
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You may find some second hand cassettes in charity shops - otherwise I think Maplins and others sell adaptors for later things to use it.
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Last post by jeremy Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:09 pm
Gearbox or clutch prob and is it terminal?
by Numptychucker » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:11 am
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Hopefully you guys may be able to help at least diagnose this prob
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Save yourself some grief
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Last post by ellevie Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:18 pm
BX renovation - help and space needed
by Oscar » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:40 am
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Hi
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I've got space/time on weekend of 28th April if that is OK for all.
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Last post by jonkw Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:54 am
TGS tyre specs: Manual vs Auto
by Philip Chidlow » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:17 am
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I have a question: Why, in the original specification were 165/70 R14s OK for the manual 16TGS but the automatic version is listed as being shod with...
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Philip, yes I finally looked at the tyres of my car yes the are 175/70 R14 Michelin Energy's
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Last post by cacaolat Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:46 pm
Tightening handbrake
by Eric Brough » Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:06 pm
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I've just acquired a BX19D Estate. All in reasonable shape, with new front pads and discs. However, the handbrake pulls up almost to the limit of its...
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Further investigation revealed that the lever on one caliper was sticking intermittently. It was not returning freely to the 'handbrake off...
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Last post by Eric Brough Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:20 pm
more starting trouble.....with BX 16 TGS UPDATED
by cacaolat » Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:20 pm
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In recent months I had 3 times trouble starting the car after stalling it. This was always on a cold day. After that I had another problem which...
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:(
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Last post by cacaolat Sat Mar 24, 2007 12:10 pm
where to buy new battery terminals
by cacaolat » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:08 pm
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because of the trouble ...see below Meteor 16 TGS starting issues I will buy some new battery terminals. Any advice on a good place to buy them, and...
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Anyone got a solex manual choke kit? *or even a place to buy one?
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Last post by ellevie Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:00 pm
Tools
by tom » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:09 pm
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Somebody on Ebay is flogging a job lot of Citroen tools including some for the BX. I have placed a substantial bid in for these items which will, if...
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Well spotted! I'll have to join the club. (Do any of them fit cam belts for you? ;-) )
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Last post by simonineaston Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:24 pm
How do I get the heater dial panel off!?
by simonineaston » Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:02 pm
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Confession-time here, folks - I've read another thread on this forum explaing how to get this panel off, but I didn't get it! I've got as far as A)...
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A picture tells a thousand words :) I'll put it in a new thread if the moderators wish to make it sticky
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Last post by Doz Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:59 pm
Sunroof corrosion...
by Doz » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:52 pm
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OK, it's rusted through .... does anyone have a good spare or advise for changing it??
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I'll se if my mate Ben is down your neck of the woods... if he is , I'll PM you and make the arrangements.
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Last post by Doz Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:56 pm
Will ZX alloys fit BX's?
by MULLEY » Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:09 pm
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The rim size is quoted as 14inch 5.5J 4-24 offset.
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I was going to bid on some, but the dingbats never replied to my queries, & now its ended?? i dont know why some people bother listing stuff...
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Last post by MULLEY Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:16 pm
Progress on 17RD D526 WCW
by jrdpod » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:54 pm
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Some of you will have been following my exploits on this car.
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Oh yeah, rogue scrappers....I hadn't thought of that.
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Last post by Kitch Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:09 pm
Speedo cable BX 16v
by pinfold » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:48 am
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I am now on my second new speedo cable in 6 months,
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I always go armed with part numbers. Without the part number they ask for my vehicle registration number and then promptly decide that my 19TRS...
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Last post by ellevie Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:28 am
HELP! battery light
by simonbx17 » Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:11 pm
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hi,
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of course it was that one on this site, well done for saving it and keeping it in the family as it were. :wink:
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Last post by simonbx17 Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:55 pm
Knocking noise from RHS
by moremeba » Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:42 am
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Gents, i am getting a knocking noise from under the rhs wheel arch when i go over a bump, and this can be felt on the sterring.
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The knocking noise must have been the drop links as i changed the RHS side one yesterday and it seems fine now. Thanks for all the help gents.
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Last post by moremeba Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:40 am
Meteor 16 TGS starting issues
by cacaolat » Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:58 pm
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After not using it for 5 days I started my car this morning. All seemed fine. After a very short journey I parked it and wanted to drive off again a...
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The battery terminal has stretched through being overtightened. The negative is the earth cable so you should easily be able to buy a new cable with...
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