Citroën BX – 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
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 – Purple Rain Wheel Cleaner
I'm not a big car detailing (or even washing) fan, but when the filth builds up, I use Autobrite Purple Rain wheel cleaner
Bathtime for the Citroën BX
Annual bathtime for the BX has come around again. Once the Autoglym is applied and we're shiny again, will we just breakdown?
Citroën BX – Engine Bay Rattles
The more I drive the car, the more I'm aware of a few engine bay rattles. After some investigation, I seem to have cured them with a lost shim.
Citroën BX – Instrument cluster with LED bulbs.
A common task for any BX owner is changing instrument cluster bulbs. Hopefully, an LED conversion will be the last time I have to change bulbs?
Citroën BX – Restoring the wing mirrors.
At nearly 30 years old, the Citroen BX black mirror plastics are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire?
Flat Battery – Trickle in some current!
With both cars sat on the drive doing very little, and an average battery age of over 8 years, will my little CTEK keep them charged?
Citroën BX – Small air leak causes idling woes!
Poor idle has been hounding me for over 6 months, could the solution be so simple?
Citroën BX – Suspension Fluid Leak
After months of leak free driving, the BX has made a puddle. But where is the suspension fluid leak coming from and what is the cause?
Citroën BX – BE3 Gearbox teardown
If I teardown an BE3 gearbox, can I get the parts I need to make the BX16v a more relaxed long distance driver? Longer ratios is all I need.
Citroën BX – Chrome Badge Detailing
After 30 years, time has taken its toll on the tailgate badge on the Citroën BX. Will a chrome pain be enough to restore their lustre?
Citroën BX – Security Update
Security is about layers, both hidden and visible. Time to make the visible that bit more obvious.
Citroën BX – When will we drive again?
With an average of 3 miles a day in the last 12 years and the prospect of never needing to commute again, do I still need the BX?
The BX Project Website
The BX Project website has been in existence, in one way or another, for over 15 years. Although the site was initially created as a way to share…
Citroën BX – Hydraulic Service – Changing the LHM
It's been a while since the hydraulic system was last serviced. The normally green fluid was yellow, changing the LHM was clearly overdue.