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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7 min read I’ve been unhappy with the current banner image for over a year. Failed attempts of my own meant turning to professional help! Continue Reading