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by Dave
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Civic Type R
Replies: 15
Views: 15704

The jury is still out but I think right now there is more against getting one. I know there are alternatives, I quite like the Focus ST. Also the Leon sounds pretty hot. There was something I liked about the CTR but with comments about the engiine needing high revs all the time it may not be the rig...
by Dave
Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Bit of a starting issue
Replies: 9
Views: 7361

....As for the rotor arm, what do they look like when worn. Presumably the metal bit gets pitted or something. I know mine shows no signs of any ware in that respect which I find unusual. I have never replaced it. Also (Luke), when you refer to the "ign mp" what exactly do you mean :oops:...
by Dave
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Civic Type R
Replies: 15
Views: 15704

Hi, Thanks for your informative replies. They confirm what I thought really. The reason I have been looking is simply that I wanted what I thought would be a reliable car but also with a bit of umph if I wanted it. I think the only way to know if the power is OK low down would be to take a test driv...
by Dave
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:40 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Given the Ol' Girl the Beens!
Replies: 1
Views: 3086

Sounds fun down there (apart from the bro issue of course)

Nice to have a beech can't see anything of it just now though. :lol:
by Dave
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Civic Type R
Replies: 15
Views: 15704

Civic Type R

Been looking at these, sat in a nice black one today at the dealers. I would not pay their silly prices though. There seems to be a glut of them with the new model out. However, I have been reading reviews here and there. Consensus seems to be Can be noisy Not much good until thrashing them Power st...
by Dave
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Bit of a starting issue
Replies: 9
Views: 7361

Update.... After having the cold from hell since Sunday night and going through several Lem-sips and a box and a half of mansize tissues (on offer 99p in Boots), I went to the garage today, didn't touch anything. Just thought I would see if it started (last tried Saturday). Turned the key and presto...
by Dave
Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:11 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Bit of a starting issue
Replies: 9
Views: 7361

Hi Timmo I read your post on the old forum about your problem with single plugs. I may well try putting the old dizzy back on. It worked fine, just looked a bit worn so thought I would replace it. I did take the Beru one off about the second time this happened. It looked ok, was dry inside and of co...
by Dave
Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:31 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Bit of a starting issue
Replies: 9
Views: 7361

Bit of a starting issue

I have just been browsing the old forum for threads on starting problems. There are many, some quite worrying but I do not think I have a severe issue. About 6 weeks ago the car started but ran roughly as if missing on one cylinder. I put this down to condensation as my bike did the same. A bit of w...
by Dave
Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:31 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Oh how I love thee let me count the ways
Replies: 6
Views: 6972

All good stuff, not sure I agree with point 11 though :shock:
by Dave
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:45 am
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: Front suspension/Alloys/Water pump/Fuel injection
Replies: 7
Views: 5947

Did just as Alan said on mine, it works. I used silicon grease.
by Dave
Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Recommend an Oil
Replies: 13
Views: 11911

Re: oil

You can't beat GSF for the Total Quartz fully synth 5w40 or 10w40 for the valver. You can get 10% off the oil as well at GSF with a discount card :D Cheers Luke Hi Luke, I will get Total as you suggest for the valver, it is worth putting a really good oil in. Yesterday I bought Magnatec Diesel 10/4...
by Dave
Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Recommend an Oil
Replies: 13
Views: 11911

Funny you mention this....I've used Fuchs in the valver last time around and I swear its louder than it used to be! Just picked up some Total 10w40 from GSF so I'll do a change with that soon. Maybe that is the case then. To be honest, I have not driven the 16v much at all recenlty :oops: so cannot...
by Dave
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: Recommend an Oil
Replies: 13
Views: 11911

Recommend an Oil

Looking to change the oil shortly in both the 16v and the td. I used to use Castrol Magnatec 10/40 for ages and had no problems at all in any BX. I then changed to Fuchs Titan xtr 10/40. Whilst this again has caused no issues,I am not sure if the TD is a tad noisier. Just interested to know what eve...
by Dave
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: H reg BX 16v in black
Replies: 49
Views: 37221

If only I had room :x , looks like it has the same exhaust as mine, Cit-tuning.
Two black ones would look good! Mud flaps as well.
by Dave
Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: Technical,Tuning and Modification
Topic: door pins
Replies: 12
Views: 8916

After all the suggestions bit late in the day now but this is what I do (or did) Obtained a long thin bolt and matching nut. The bolt has to fit inside the pin of course. I ground down the nut so it would just fit inside the hinges but not inside the pins. When in place take a good length (about a f...