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- Sat May 19, 2012 9:15 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: My BX back on the road
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8421
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...
- Sat May 19, 2012 9:41 am
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: My BX back on the road
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8421
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...
- Fri May 18, 2012 8:31 am
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: My BX back on the road
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8421
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...
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:13 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Clutch kit installed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3775
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...
- Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:55 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Selector Rods
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4154
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..
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..
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:48 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Starting work on my BX
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14420
- Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Starting work on my BX
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14420
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...
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:49 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Starting work on my BX
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14420
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...
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:04 am
- Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
- Topic: Starting work on my BX
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14420
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...
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 7:58 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
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...
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:54 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:22 am
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
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...
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:18 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:59 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
- Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:53 pm
- Forum: BX16v.com Chat
- Topic: Have picked up my BX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12784
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 ...