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Headgasket!

by cavmad » Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:57 am

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Can anyone please tell me how hard a job it is replacing a headgasket on a 1.6 petrol BX and whether the head will likely need skimming too? I...

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It would make sense to fit the engine out of your old estate into the Meteor, problem is who would then want to buy it as it's been modified,...

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Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:54 am
ABS not working

by classic2cv » Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:36 pm

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I have a tzd estate it’s in good nick apart from the fact that the ABS light

keeps Flickering and sometimes staying on :roll:

Where is the best...

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I had the usual flickering ABS light problem.

All the sensors checked out OK.

Cleaning the connector to the modulator block cured it.

Nice and...

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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:12 pm
Matrix Reloaded??

by ed4ferrets » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:58 pm
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Methinks the heater matrix or something related may have sprung a leak. Symptoms are coolant needing regular topup, vapour appearing on passenger...

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well eventually got a computer running again some weeks later, so to continue...........
Job done, carpet dry, no steam, no leaks :D. Not the easiest...
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Last post by ed4ferrets
Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:44 pm
16v fan wiring

by Tim2cv » Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:38 pm

You guessed it... still having problems.
PLEASE have a look at this and let me know if you have any ideas!

thanks

TIM :cry:

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Last post by Tim2cv
Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:38 pm
BUMPER TRIM

by tim leech » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:39 am

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Are the black/silver bumper trim inserts still available and does anyone know how much they are?. I could ask my citroen dealer but as the guy in...

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I mean the metal trim in the bumper matey thats clips on.

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Last post by tim leech
Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:56 pm
jacking up/`blocking` suspension to enable car to be moved.

by cavmad » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:13 pm

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Many moons ago now a mate sold an XM which wouldnt go to a bloke who came to collect it. The buyer was an absolute whizz with all things Citroen and...

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I don`t know Jeremy but I`ll be hitting one later on!

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Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:47 am
Thunk...

by Philip Chidlow » Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:38 pm

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It's probably nothing, but recently, whilst moving boxes around with my GTi with the rear seats folded doen and the car 'stripped' of clutter in the...

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Also worth making sure the subframe is still bolted on, and the anti-roll bar hasn't come loose.

jeremy

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Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:42 pm
HOT AND BOTHERED!

by tim leech » Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:14 pm
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Is there any tips or a easy way to flush a Bx diesel cooling system thats crudded up? Any special way of bleeding it etc or is it just drop the hoses...

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I'm guessing by the banter that there is a difference between early and late thermostat housings. Mine is a metal one and we* had no trouble changing...
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:44 pm
Cooling and fans - (maybe helpful for Hot and Bothered)?

by Tim2cv » Wed Dec 07, 2005 3:01 pm

Please help me! see post on bx16v.com

Thanks TIM :cry:

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Wed Dec 07, 2005 3:01 pm
rear brake pressure

by OwenS » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:06 pm

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My 14 TGE has gone in for its pre MOT check up and they have found that the rear brakes have no pressure going to them and have seized on? any ideas?...

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Hi Owen. I had a BX 14 with non functioning rear brakes- You could tell as it was stupidly easy to lock the front wheels up. In this case, it wasnt...

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Last post by adamskibx
Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:28 pm
diesel pump pressure question??

by ssray » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:38 am

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Anybody know what kind of pressure that the diesel pump sucks at? on my veg oil conversion i have been offered a 8psi faucet diesel pump and want to...

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I'm curious about this because I've been experimenting (very successfully) with rapeseed oil for the last few months, settling on a 70/30 svo/diesel...

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Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:10 am
TO BE OR NOT TO BE! (A DODGT HEADGASKET?)

by tim leech » Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:25 pm
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Hi Guys,

Ive just bought of fleabay a TGD Auto with a lovely set of leather seats, very cheaply as the previous owner says the headgasket had gone,...

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Okidokes!
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Last post by tim leech
Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:55 pm
Wiring woes

by Dollywobbler » Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:30 pm

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Hi Folks

I have BX which has had a tailgate change. I'm now trying to wire everything up and am suffering from the usual nightmares of matching...

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have sent you a PM on your current lock problem!

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Last post by Vanny
Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:16 pm
No PAS

by Kitch » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:21 pm

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I've now lost all traces of any assistance from the hydraulics to aid the steering! It slowly went at an equal rate turning either way.

If I put it...

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With the belt, one of the traps with that is if the belt bottoms in the pulley; it will slip fairly badly but not make a noise.
Irecently went to buy...

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Last post by AlanS
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:43 pm
ZX same 1.9td as BX???

by nuts250 » Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:09 am

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Hi All,

I am new to this forum. I have had my 94 td aura ZX since 98 and I am inquistive to know if it has the same 1.9TD engine as a BX. My...

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PSA are known for keeping engines specifically for one model. Even though the 1.9D oval port engine with 71BHP was available from 1988 onwards, the...

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Last post by DavidRutherford
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:29 am
ZX plip reprogramming/struggling starts

by nuts250 » Sat Dec 03, 2005 5:04 pm

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Does anybody have any tips on reprogramming a 94 ZX aura plip? It is a one button fob. Not sure if it is like a BX plip?

Also on a TD, if it takes 2...

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Does anybody have any tips on reprogramming a 94 ZX aura plip? It is a one button fob. Not sure if it is like a BX plip?

You might find some help...

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Last post by M
Sat Dec 03, 2005 7:11 pm
Oh Nuts.... 9mm accelerator pedal problem

by Nick » Fri Dec 02, 2005 4:16 pm

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Hi I've dropped a bit of a clanger, or rather I should say a 9mm nut. :oops: (I think) My accelerator pivot bracket had started to split and was...

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there's nothing magical about the pedal - all thats necesary is that its held rigidly in the right place. Citroen bolt it to a flange on the pedal...

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Last post by jeremy
Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:48 pm
Advice on autos?

by AlanS » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:42 pm

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Got a mate with a 16Trs auto.
When he bought it, the specialist who had serviced it had run it on Dexron3, a common thing out here (specs state Dex2)...

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I'm not into posting e-mail contents on forums, but I forwarded on the info above to a couple of guys for future reference and have had some thankful...

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Last post by AlanS
Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:18 pm
Headgaskets

by tim leech » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:10 am
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Hi guys,

I understand bx diesels are prone to blowing headgaskets, how can i tell? and more importantly how much does it cost to repair and is it a...

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Sounds good to me let me know when etc.
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Last post by tim leech
Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:21 pm
Petrol engined (1.6) BX questions.

by cavmad » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:05 am

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Have the chance to go and view the 1.6 petrol BX local to me on eBay and hoping to go tomorrow afternoon.
Hasn`t run in a while and this is what the...

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Thanks. I`m counting down the time until he`s back from work! Been quite a good day today one way or the other so I`m hoping my luck continues......

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Last post by cavmad
Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:16 pm
engine oil Flush

by sleepy0905 » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:26 am
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Hi what are peoples oppinions on these engine oil flush products do they work or do they cause more problems I shall be doing an oil change soon and...

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FWIW I change the oil and filter every 3k so far - so 3 changes since I bought it. Each time the old oil comes out cleaner, and the new oil stays...
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Last post by Oscar
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:45 pm
I have a new hole

by Vanny » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:57 pm
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I have a new hole and you really wouldn't believe where it is!

So if you think you've had a long hard depressing day have a thought for me who has...

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Ah but that could be how it all starts. :wink: :wink: :wink: :roll:
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Last post by sleepy0905
Tue Nov 29, 2005 5:43 pm
Heater control panel

by H Reg Pete » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:56 pm

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Have just replaced the old heater motor and resister but the switch/rheostat on the dash is knackered, how the hell do you get it out without losing...

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Hi thanks for that info I haven’t had time to try this yet, been on my hols for the last week in the north of Scotland. I wired the fan direct to the...

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Last post by H Reg Pete
Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:47 pm
Pressure question

by Kitch » Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:32 pm

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If de-pressurise the system and I remove the accm sphere, can this be done with the car still on high or does it need the sphere on to stay up?...

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Yeah very straightforward to remove. I used an oil filter tool the first couple of times. For some reason the third time it was really tight. Had to...

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Last post by Kitch
Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:30 pm
Wiring looms

by peterbot » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:57 pm

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Anyone happen to know if the same year bx 16 meteor and 19gti would use the same wiring looms? The gti is a scrapper and I wondered if I could...

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FWIW, I did hear the story about a guy over there who had a panel shop and was a bit of a wheeler, dealer and wrecker who decided to do a cut and...

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Last post by AlanS
Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:07 pm
Tyre/wheel question.

by cavmad » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:08 am

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I noted with interest on another thread (which I now can`t find!) that rear arches may have to be modified to fit GTi wheels to a BX.
I can only...

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As supplied by Citroen originally,

GTI 8V has alloys 5.5 wide,and 185 tyres.

16V has alloys 6 wide and 195 tyres.
These look the same as 8V when...

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Last post by Mike E (uk)
Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:43 pm
All about CAMBELTS

by Ian_Fearn » Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:11 pm

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I want to change the cambelt on my Golf TD and am a bit confused as to exactly how i need to lock the camshaft in place and how i finally tension...

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AAZ? 19TD 94-98?

Your gonna need the camshaft locking strap, number 10. I have a feeling that Laser tools do a version of this, and GSF do it?...

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Last post by jonkw
Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:07 am
Time taken to completely collapse your suspension.

by DavidRutherford » Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:36 pm

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The Rough-as-nuts BX 19 DTR I picked up a few days ago has been parked on my drive since it was collected, and not been run. When I parked it, I left...

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There's a little lean on the arms, but the suspension still moves up and down smoothly... It really has taken 10 days for the hydraulic pressure to...

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Last post by DavidRutherford
Thu Nov 24, 2005 1:54 pm
Part No Reqd

by ken newbold » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:46 pm

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Does anyone have a part number for the short water hose which connects the engine to the heater on a BX 19D H reg.

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Citroen stealer in Wakefield said this was the wrong part number :twisted: He finds a new part No and orders the part, it came today. Wrong of...

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Last post by ken newbold
Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:53 pm
High fuel consumption etc.

by Geoffrey Gould » Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:16 pm

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Hello all. Had a problem that showed up quite suddenly.Its a diesel.
Reluctant to start (it always does very easilly!!!) first thing, it did after...

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Its amazing how leaked fluids travel around isnt it, on the last TD BX I noticed a coolant leak down the back of the engine, investigation revealed...

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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:43 pm
Will these fit a BX?

by cavmad » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:24 am
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I`d imagine the fronts may (with some persuasion or refitting of sub frames/sliders) but would have thought the back would be different as Xantias...

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Can anyone who`s won anything from the seller of these seats please p. m me? I`ve spoken to the seller and have provisionally planned to collect at...
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Last post by cavmad
Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:17 pm
Citroen BX Dim/Dip

by classic2cv » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:04 pm

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are all Bx's fitted with Dim/Dip?

i'm sure that the other cars i had were fitted with it

i'm not sure how it all works but it is nice to be able...

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hi terry

thats not the case with mine

the clutch pedal was high when i got the car and it only slips now and again if i push it hard in a high...

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Last post by classic2cv
Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:16 am
Clunk, clunk...

by Philip Chidlow » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:16 pm

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Hi

I used to have a Visa that clunked when I was reversing and braked. Both my BXs do it a bit but one's got noticably worse since new discs/pads....

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It used to be said that anything but genuine or Bendix pads would clunk however, I've even fitted used pads on a couple of occasions and had no...

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Last post by AlanS
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:34 pm
Will these fit a bx ????

by tim leech » Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:08 pm

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Nice eh!

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the15's will bolt straight on witn no issues! (pug ones!) and they shouldnt affect the speedo as the rolling radious of the wheel is the same on a 15...

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Last post by Cornishbx16v
Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:22 am
Help! Steering wheel with broken 'bit'?!!

by Philip Chidlow » Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:31 am

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Hi, just received a nice 16v steering but the Post Office have (yet again, I'm sorry to say) conspired with slightly inadequate packaging, to break a...

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I once got a taxi ride home in a BX (it was a BX taxi and not just my dad!), and i didnt say a word, just smiled all the way home and probably left...

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Last post by M
Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:45 am
WEBER 32-34 DRTC/100 A23D

by (CZ)enda » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:03 pm

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What is the purpose of an electric contact on the carburettor? It is a solenoid valve, but.... Is it supposed to be open or closed with ignition on?...

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Thanks a lot!
It seems the thermostatic capsule works (surprise!)...
We shall see...

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Last post by (CZ)enda
Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:35 pm
BX Fan Operation

by roscoe » Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:51 am

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Hi All. I was working on my TZD and 16V today and figured I had something wrong with the cooling fans on both of them, but I'm not sure after...

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thanks Cloggz and Tom - I figured I must have something screwed up as all three cars were the same. Tried shorting all three today on the TZD and...

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Last post by roscoe
Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:01 am
Rear demister

by Philip Chidlow » Sun Nov 06, 2005 2:56 pm

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In one of my BXs the window demister has stopped working. Well, doing what it's supposed to do. I think this happened when the console switch bulb...

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Read this month's Ramblings where you will find a how to debug the heated rear window section.

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Last post by tom
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:40 pm
N/S steering rack boot

by sleepy0905 » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:25 pm

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well i have done it today what a b****rd of a jobi used a universal boot which is bigger in diameter than normal but i still had to remove the axial...

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The GSF ones fit over the spigot. It is a bit of a stretch but it can be done. The Axial has to come off but the rack doesn't have to.

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Last post by tom
Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:36 pm
Difficult starting

by sleepy0905 » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:55 pm
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Right can anyone help a couple of times now it is getting cold my car has not started and i have ended up charging the battery now i have had the...

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Well I changed the starter yesterday and this morning it started fine, when i stripped the old starter yesterday it was full of muck and old thick...
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Last post by sleepy0905
Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:12 am
Xantia to BX conversion.

by cavmad » Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:16 am

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O.K folks, sorry if this is a topic which has probably come up hundreds of times but I`ve had a thought (and yes, it is a lonely one :lol: ): To save...

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Or you could buy a t/d bx instead if your a mechanical idiot like me!

Are the turbo engines much faster? I have anew Golf Gt TDi (company car) and...

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Last post by tim leech
Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:06 pm
Another interesting Theory This Time Electrics

by H Reg Pete » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:43 pm

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Well been thinking about my problems with the remote central locking, haven’t had time really to play with this one yet but sat here pondering and...

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the main intrenal earth is three yelow wires that run from the steering column to the fusebox. They always seem to make poor contact , especially at...

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Last post by tom
Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:18 pm
Peugot 306 n/a 1.9 diesel: same motor as my BX?

by cavmad » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:56 pm

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Just spotted a (potentially) cheap 306 1.9 n/a diesel with a knackered engine. Seeing as how my 1.9 BX diesel won`t be much use to me pretty soon I...

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I keep wondering what to do with it David but I`ll probably find somewhere to keep it as the one I should be getting is exactly the same model in...

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Last post by cavmad
Wed Nov 16, 2005 4:57 pm
Strange running!

by cavmad » Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:14 pm

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I`ve noticed recently when dark that the dashboard lights (i.e light up the clocks) flicker very quickly all the time whether at standstill or...

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Diesel, Jeremy, but still noticeable running, or rather idling, problems. Cheers for the offer Vanny but I`m going to just run it into the ground...

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Last post by cavmad
Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:09 pm
An interesting theory.

by AlanS » Sat Nov 12, 2005 8:54 am

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A friend of mine has recently bought a BX16Trs auto.
When he bought it, service records indicated it had been operated on Dexron 3 which we have...

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This is the reason for the autopsy.
The almost legendary constant failures of these boxes belies the fact that in racing circles and talking to...

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Last post by AlanS
Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:59 pm
Electric windows

by sleepy0905 » Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:55 pm

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Can anyone help i am converting my passenger front window to one touch i have all the bits fitted and it works ok but the switch on the drivers door...

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PM back to you, sleepy.

For general information, you fit a one-touch on the driver's side too and connect it up to the passenger side with 5-way...

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Last post by DLM
Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:15 pm
Fast Ticking From PR

by roscoe » Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:53 am
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I just regassed my front spheres and had the accumulator sphere checked as well - it was still up to the correct pressure. I reseated the ball...

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Brad had his done at an engine rebuiler/modifiers place who had all the professional expensive gear. (This one spent $110,000 on an engine dyno...
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Last post by AlanS
Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:57 pm
Cylinder head Question

by sleepy0905 » Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:44 pm

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can anyone tell me if a cylinder head of a 162 (XUD9) engine is sutable for a D9B (XUD9A) engine or not :?: :oops:

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If you are talking about fitting a turbo head to a non turbo engine then yes it will work, the cams are different but will run, it is not advisable...

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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sat Nov 12, 2005 5:26 pm
Why????!!!!

by cavmad » Sat Nov 05, 2005 4:26 pm
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Have read on here recently that one is not supposed to drive with the suspension in `high` setting.
Being as dim as I am can someone explain why...

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Just as a (back on track) aside ................ 8) running on full height can also stress the driveshaft's CV joints unnecessarily, forcing them to...
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Last post by Linegeist
Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:55 am
Spark Plug recommendations

by Philip Chidlow » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:10 pm

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What plugs will best suit my '90 GTI 8v?

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Is this the one you mean, AlanS?

According to this website, Eyquem was taken over by the German manufacturer Beru in 2003, so they are now called...

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Last post by AlanS
Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:05 pm

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