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by nigel
Sat May 19, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: My BX back on the road
Replies: 6
Views: 8243

Stop torturing me I WANT one :lol: , some more ace pics , they really must be a very rare sight in Oz . Mark Glad you like it. Yeah I've never seen a 16 valve on the road here in Australia, only a couple at a car show. BXs in general are rare here. There very under rated and people have a fear of H...
by nigel
Sat May 19, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: My BX back on the road
Replies: 6
Views: 8243

Excellent :D How much work did you have to do to the car over that last 2 years :?: Mike P Lets see. New clutch + pressure plate. Repaired + painted front bumper. Repaired rust in a pillar and door jam. Replaced plastic roof/body trim. RHD CV boot. Replaced aerial. Fault find and repair of ABS. Rep...
by nigel
Fri May 18, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: My BX back on the road
Replies: 6
Views: 8243

My BX back on the road

Its taken the better part of 2 years but its finally registered and back on the road. I can now understand why these cars have such a loyal following. It may be noisy with dodgy plastic creaky trim, there maybe cars that are safer and newer but few can match the fun and grin factor. Its just so busy...
by nigel
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Clutch kit installed
Replies: 0
Views: 3458

Clutch kit installed

Ive finally after 2 months of doing bits and pieces put a new clutch kit in. My biggest fear was reconnection of the hydraulics. In hindsight I should have removed the radiator as suggested by Kitch. I removed it for the hydraulics and gearbox reinstall and it certainly made the job easier. A big th...
by nigel
Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:55 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Selector Rods
Replies: 1
Views: 3938

Selector Rods

Hi all,

Im just about ready to drop the gearbox to facilitate the clutch replacement.

Now how do I disconnect the 2 selector rods. I cant see a locking clip. Doe the ball socket just pull off from the ball?

Any advice appreciatted as the Haynes manual is not very helpfull..
by nigel
Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Starting work on my BX
Replies: 14
Views: 14179

Thanks for all the good advice guys. Got the lower control arm off by hitting it from the front end instead of the back.

Its all slow progress as I fit in an hour or so when I can.
by nigel
Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Starting work on my BX
Replies: 14
Views: 14179

Ok guys Im stuck. Right hand lower control arm came off easy with the help of a puller. LHD lower control arm wont budge. Mechanic neighbour across the road had tried to lever it as it got hit with a hammer, still wwont budge. Have put Penetrene on it and will leave over night. Hopefully that will d...
by nigel
Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Starting work on my BX
Replies: 14
Views: 14179

Ok guys I do a bit of work on the BX when I can. I have a new clutch kit ready to go in. Ive done a lot of preliminary work researching the workshop manual and chatting to the local Citroen guru near where I live. Im ready to now pull out the drive shafts and release the gear box from the engine. Ye...
by nigel
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Starting work on my BX
Replies: 14
Views: 14179

Starting work on my BX

Hi all, As some know Ive recently aquired a 1989 BX16V. Ive just ordered a Valeo Clutch kit + various seals from a local French car Citroen specialist who is a guru and knows his stuff. Hes very genrous with his time and advice and was happy to explain some minor height corrector issues I had. Anywa...
by nigel
Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. Unfortunately the BX 16V is an underappreciatted beast in Australia as some of you may already know. Most people Ive met dont even have the faintest idea what it is. Was going to get the gearbox out this weekend but its postponed :( . Wife and I have been t...
by nigel
Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Yeah the BX is not beautiful in the way that a DS or even a CX is. The looks do grow on you. The body kit, rear wheel arch covers, intergrated spoiler and sloping rear roof do grow on you.

Im glad I have now have a BX16V. I wanted one as a teenager and now I finally have one.
by nigel
Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Thanks for the advice kitch. Just started her. She starts easily, couldnt see any hydraulic leaks but shes leakind a bit of coolant. Will get under her later to find where it is. On the negative side of issues it has, the alternator light never comes on so I can observe it go out. Suspect blown bulb...
by nigel
Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Thanks ed. I learnt something today.
by nigel
Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Please help me with this photo sharing stuff. Got six images, how do I get them all up.
by nigel
Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Have picked up my BX
Replies: 12
Views: 12655

Have picked up my BX

Hi everyone, Just picked up my BX. Due to the stuffed clutch we traileredd it home with the help of a mates 351 ci Ford LTD. Was a great site with the big old girl towing the little Citroen home through Sydneys afternoon peak hour traffic. Shes in my garage and safe now. Next week will have to find ...