Citroën BX – XPO – Becoming Driveable – Eps43
The pace was picking up at the start of 2024, and XPO seemed to be becoming driveable. It just needed a cooling system and drive shafts—or perhaps a bit more?
Category: BX16Valve
From humble beginnings in a Citroen BX 19RD, I’ve had my BX16Valve for a very long time. Here you’ll find articles about my Citroen BX16Valve. From maintenance and repair to daily living with a modern classic.
Citroën BX – Reproduction – 16V Bumper Trim
Just 20 years after buying my Citroen BX I finally have 16V Bumper Trim inserts again. But only after having them reproduced from scratch.
BXProject@ Tour De Forty – Part One
As it is not everyday that 40th birthdays come around, it seemed like an opportunity to treat the BX as we head out on Tour De Forty.
Citroën BX – XPO – Windscreen Surround Repair – Eps29
Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn't the only rot at the front of the BX.
Citroën BX – XPO – Unpainting the A-pillar – Eps26
In the previous article, the repairs on XPO were finally completed and repainted. However, I soon find I'm unpainting the A-pillar!
Citroën BX – XPO – Painting the A-pillar – Eps25
With the welding finally finished, attention turns to painting the A-pillar. This several-month stage doesn't end well!
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding in the repair panel – Eps23
While the big cut hadn't gone quite as I hoped, welding in the repair panel goes a little better. Quickly the car comes back together.
Citroën BX – XPO – The Big Cut – Eps22
I simply couldn't put it off any longer. Time to put on my big boy pants and fire up the grinder. The day had come for the Big Cut. And after all the build up, it could have gone better!
Citroën BX – XPO – Old A-Pillar Removal – Eps21
Oh my, oh my! Yet another six months have passed since the last XPO update back in June. This is only the second update in twelve months. Frankly,…
Citroën BX – FotU 2022 Prep – More Leaks
After battling the fuel leak, the original leak was still present. After a bad judgement call, I have even more leaks. Will I make it to FotU?
Citroën BX – FotU 2022 Prep – Fuel Leak
Before I set off to FotU, I want to trace a fluid leak near the engine. But first the Citroen BX has a major fuel leak!
Citroën BX – Pre Show Season Maintenance
I've put off using the modern classic due to niggling issues. Will some maintenance (and an MOT) for the Citroen BX restore confidence?
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding Repair of the Scuttle Pt2
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.
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding the Scuttle Pt1
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.
Citroën BX – Cooling Fan Replacement
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.