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by Vanny
Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX – XPO – Mi16 Engine Assembly and Cambelt With the head and bottom end restored, I could finally complete the MI16 engine assembly. But it wasn't going to go completely smoothly! https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BX_Assemble_07_800.jpg https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/ci...
by Vanny
Sun May 30, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX – XPO – Building The Mi16 Bottom End Continued When I last wrote about the rebuild of the engine for XPO, the project was at a bit of a low point. A host of things were absorbing my "free time". Then when I did get a moment, it wasn't exactly plain sailing. Admittedly snapping ...
by Vanny
Sun May 16, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX – XPO – Building The Mi16 Bottom End A month since building the cylinder, I had to get on with building the bottom end. A few parts to clean and put together. How hard can it be? It should be plain sailing unless I do something really stupid. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploa...
by Vanny
Sun May 09, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX - XPO - A Crank For The D6C Engine In March I found a crank journal measuring undersize, creating quite a quandary. In this article, I'll try to share my learning, ups, and downs, with you. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BXP_XPOCrank_12_800.png https://bxproject....
by Vanny
Mon May 03, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

CITROËN BX – SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIER UPGRADE Taking a little break from the XPO restoration, I've gone just a little bit overboard with upgrade the sound system with Clarion speakers. New front door speakers, parcel shelf speakers, and the biggest amp I've ever seen. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-...
by Vanny
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX - Building the Cylinder Head With all the cylinder head parts cleaned and camshafts polished, I could begin the therapeutic process of building the cylinder head. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BXP_HeadBuild_16_800-2.jpg https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx-bu...
by Vanny
Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX - Refurbishing The Cylinder Head Parts Having previously overhauled the cylinder head, it was time to prepare the rest of the parts and maybe start putting some of the engine back together. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BXP_HeadBuild_03_800-800x400.jpg https://b...
by Vanny
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX - Bottom End Teardown Having found a leaking piston ring, it was time to go all-in on this XU9J4 engine and teardown the bottom end. What disasters await? https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BXP_BottomTD_08_800-800x400.jpg https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen_bx_xu9j4...
by Vanny
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

CITROËN BX – CYLINDER HEAD OVERHAUL Can I find the reason for the leaking pressure previously found? Can the leak be fixed with a cylinder head overhaul? https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BXP_Valve_02_800-800x400.jpg https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx-cylinder-head-overha...
by Vanny
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX – Cylinder Head Leak Testing The running engine has arrived up with ~25 BHP missing. Can I find the missing ponies with some cylinder head leak testing alone? https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BXP_Head_04_800-800x400.jpg https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx-cylin...
by Vanny
Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX - Cleaning the engine and gearbox I don't think I've ever ever seen such filth under the hood of a car. It's time for some cleaning of the engine and gearbox, before tearing it down. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BXP5_EngClean_07_800-800x400.jpg https://bxprojec...
by Vanny
Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

Citroën BX – The Mi16 Engine Removal Perhaps not a conventional start, my first task on this restoration is the removal of the engine so I can work on it in the warm garage. https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BXP5_EngOut_04_800.jpg Continue reading the article over on BX Project
by Vanny
Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

CITROËN BX – THE HISTORY OF G553 XPO

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Having recently bought a new Citroën BX 16Valve project, I've had a look back over its 31year history. XPO certainly has a story to tell.

Read more here
by Vanny
Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: Admin Announcements
Topic: Technical Archive - Members Area
Replies: 3
Views: 5344

Re: Technical Archive - Members Area

Yeah, i'm pretty much speaking to an empty hall it feels, but the BX16v forum still ranks rather highly in google searches so I'll keep posting nonsense until someone tells me to stop!
by Vanny
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: BX16v.com Chat
Topic: The BX Project
Replies: 53
Views: 20915

Re: The BX Project

A New Restoration Project https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BXP5_04_800.jpg Ready for the next Automotive Adventure, an opportunity came about I couldn't resist. Now I have a new Citroën BX 16Valve restoration project. It's a little on the crusty side, but given the cars near-...