Car Show – X-Rally 2022 – Citroën Car Club
6 min read For me, this year’s show season starts with the CCC X-Rally at Little Horwood. This is the longest drive I’ve made in the BX for a long time. Continue Reading
Automotive Adventures
Here you’ll find articles on my Automotive Adventures. From Land Rovers and Citroens to Tractors and Trailers. If it’s got wheels, I’ll probably have a go. Most of the time the articles are maintenance and restoration, but I also love to upgrade and modify to add functionality and features.
Citroën BX – Pre Show Season Maintenance
5 min read I’ve put off using the modern classic due to niggling issues. Will some maintenance (and an MOT) for the Citroen BX restore confidence? Continue Reading
Land Rover – FL2 Tail Light Security
4 min read After reports of Freelander 2 tail light theft, I want to take away an opportunity for theft. Installing tail light security screws are a quick and easy fix. Continue Reading
Review – Autoglym Polar Wash System
6 min read Being unimpressed with the performance of my existing snow foam system, I wanted to give the Autoglym Polar system a try. Turns out its ace! Continue Reading
Car Show – The Late Brake Show On Tour 2021
7 min read The last-minute BX repairs where to get me to the Late Brake Show on Tour in Manchester. And it did. And the show was fantastic. Continue Reading
Citroën BX – 16Valve HP Pump Belt Replacement
5 min read With a little spare time, I thought I would tackle a maintenance job on the Citroën BX. Replacing the HP pump belt was not as simple as I had hoped, but clearly long overdue. Continue Reading
3D Printing – Citroën BX Boot Trim Clip
6 min read After releasing the Ender5 article last month, a few people have contacted me about making parts. The first one I’m tackling is the BX boot door trim clip.
#bxproject #Citroen #CitroenBX #carrestoration #Ender5 #3DPrinting Continue Reading
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding Repair of the Scuttle Pt2
6 min read At last the final scuttle repair can begin. This seems like a simple piece to weld in, but for the next panel to align, it needs to be neat. Continue Reading
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding the Scuttle Pt1
7 min read With the suspension turret repaired, I could turn my mind to making repair pieces and welding up the scuttle. Using the highly technical process of CAD. Continue Reading
Citroën BX – Cooling Fan Replacement
6 min read After a seized cooling fan motor nearly ended my FotU trip early, I really needed a cooling fan replacement before taking the car out again. Continue Reading
Car Show – Retro Works 2021 (Chester)
7 min read Last week I went to the Retro Works Car Show in Chester for the first time. After deciding to wash the engine bay, I nearly didn’t make it! Continue Reading
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding the Suspension Turret
8 min read Non-structural repairs seemed a good place to start the welding, but rot in the suspension turret panel soon changed that! Continue Reading
Review – AutoDoc Online Motor Factors
8 min read A good independent motor factor is a joy, but with so few left I’ve had to turn to AutoDoc for elusive French servicing parts. Continue Reading
Citroën BX – XPO – Repair Panel Body Cut
7 min read Before I can put the engine back in to XPO, I need to tackle the body work. I’ll need to take a body cut from another, but how much will I need? Continue Reading
Car Show – Festival of The Unexceptional 2021
6 min read A new show for me. Not the smoothest arrival, but what a great event Festival of the Unexceptional was this year. Continue Reading