Citroën BX – XPO – Steering Rack Boots – Eps30
Before work continues on the engine bay, I need to tackle the steering rack boots. And they are just the start of the problems!
Category: Citroen BX Articles
Here you’ll find automotive adventure articles on my Citroen BX. Love them or hate them, I’m stuck with them. From the first car that would barely start to my current Citroen BX16Valve, I’ve learnt a lot about cars and mechanics. I’ve had to!
BXProject@ 40 Years of BX – CCC National ’23
1983 marks 40 years of BX in the UK and the CCC National makes a perfect opportunity for a Citroen BX party. #BX40UK
All About The Citroen BX Sphere
Identifying the correct Citroen BX suspension sphere can be challenging. This article aims to give you information to make good decisions.
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 – A-pillar Painting. Again! – Eps28
Despite Episode 27s distraction, I really need to push on with the A-pillar painting, again. How well will it come out this time?
Citroën BX – XPO – Wheel Arch Repairs – Eps27
Taking a break from painting, in this article, we will look at wheel arch repairs to the fitch panel and wing bracket.
Citroën BX – Heater Tap Overhaul – Part 4
Part four of the heater tap overhaul article series focuses on dismantling the valve block and appropriate restoration steps.
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 – Wheel Arch Repair – Eps24
Just when I thought I was done with welding, I realised I had best tackle the wheel arch repair before committing to paint.
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,…
Car Show – FotU 2022 – My Highlights
After weeks of turmoil with the BX, I wondered if it would even make it to FotU 22. But it did, and the festival was fantastic.
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?