By: Donald

Donald — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:45:55 +0000

The BX models with a sunroof are the worst for rotting in this area. The four drain tubes are prone to falling off, allowing water to drain behind the pillar.
Btw, the Citroen special tool for door adjustment is a long steel bar with a jaw that locates on the hinge. A bit like a pipe wrench. At all of the dealerships I have worked at, they adjusted door sag using two mechanics to lift the door, bending the area where the hinge attaches to the bodyshell. Same effect as the special tool…
The last BX I had with this problem I replaced the hinges with ones from a BMW E36. These hinges are adjustable, rebuildable and last forever. I have a 200k miles E36 with zero play on the original hinges.
Finally, the BX rear suspension arm bearings are identical to ones on the Fiat Punto. Less than a tenner for an identical kit. Took me about 20 hours of research to confirm.

Comments on: Citroën BX – How To – Door Pillar Repair

By: Donald