Citroën BX – A New Restoration Project
7 min read Ready for the next Automotive Adventure, an opportunity came about I couldn’t resist. Now I have a new Citroën BX 16Valve restoration project Continue Reading
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!
7 min read Ready for the next Automotive Adventure, an opportunity came about I couldn’t resist. Now I have a new Citroën BX 16Valve restoration project Continue Reading
4 min read I’m not a big car detailing (or even washing) fan, but when the filth builds up, I use Autobrite Purple Rain wheel cleaner Continue Reading
3 min read The paper tax disc is more than a nostalgic record of the car tax. It’s a reminder of the upcoming MOT and a trophy of a year on the road. Continue Reading
4 min read The correct tyres for BX 16v alloy wheels almost don’t exist anymore. But I’ve a few aftermarket alloy wheels that might give better options. Continue Reading
7 min read Years of struggling under cars on axle stands are over with the purchase of a scissor lift. Why didn’t I do this sooner! Continue Reading
3 min read Annual bathtime for the BX has come around again. Once the Autoglym is applied and we’re shiny again, will we just breakdown? Continue Reading
4 min read The ability to stop the BX has been rather lacking recently. Will EBC brake pads and discs improve the stopping distance? Continue Reading
3 min read In a previous article I looked at lensed LEDs for the instrument cluster. The results where not good, but are capless LEDs the solution? Continue Reading
4 min read 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. Continue Reading
5 min read 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? Continue Reading
3 min read A sinking feeling in the rear end was getting me down, but rebuilding the brake control valve has kept me upright and happy! Continue Reading
4 min read At nearly 30 years old, the Citroen BX black mirror plastics are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire? Continue Reading
2 min read 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? Continue Reading
3 min read Poor idle has been hounding me for over 6 months, could the solution be so simple? Continue Reading
3 min read 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? Continue Reading