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by Vanny » Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:56 am
During lockdown 1.0, I revived the BX Project and started blogging about all things cars again, may be of interest to some of the passers-by. I'll update this thread as I add specifically BX content. You can find the Blog here;
https://bxproject.co.uk/blog
You can also find the BXProject on Facebook here;
https://www.facebook.com/BXProjectFB
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by Vanny » Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:57 pm
A New Restoration Project
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-death history, its in perfect shape for returning to the road.
You can read the first instalment of the story here;
https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/citroen-bx ... n-project/
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by Gary C » Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:07 pm
Hope it all goes well.
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by Vanny » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:35 pm
CITROËN BX – THE HISTORY OF G553 XPO
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
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by Vanny » Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:55 pm
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.
Continue reading the article over on BX Project
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by Vanny » Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:53 pm
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/citroen-bx ... d-gearbox/
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by Dave » Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:46 am
Following this on the project, it gets more and more interesting the deeper you delve into that engine.
Prefer it to the Lamborghini, like Signor Gandini!
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by Vanny » Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:14 pm
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/citroen-bx ... ead-parts/
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by Dave » Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:45 pm
Nice to see detailed pictures of the 16v engine, I think the best I have seen.
Prefer it to the Lamborghini, like Signor Gandini!
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by Vanny » Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:08 am
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/citroen-bx ... nder-head/
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by Vanny » Mon May 03, 2021 1:41 pm
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/citroen-bx ... r-upgrade/