Freelander – NW4x4R LANTRA Training
I've recently completed a LANTRA training course with NW4x4R. General Grabber AT3 tyres certainly helped, the lack of ground clearance didn't!
Citroën BX – Wiper Mechanism Teardown
To understand why the replaced wiper mechanism failed on the Citroen BX, I need to teardown the parts and see where the failure started.
Citroën BX – Cleaning the Engine and Gearbox
I don't think I've ever ever seen such filth under the hood of a car. Its time for cleaning the engine, before tearing it down.
Citroën BX – The Mi16 Engine Removal
Perhaps not a conventional start, my first task on this restoration is the removal of the engine so I can work on it in the warm garage.
Citroën BX – The History of G553 XPO
Having recently bought a new Citroën BX 16Valve project, I've had a look back over its 31year history. XPO certainly has a story to tell.
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
Workshop – Making Workbenches
Time and budget finally allowed creation of workbenches. From timber and steel frames to oak worktops, this was a satisfying project.
3D Printing – Blue Lights – Window Pods
Sometimes when installing blue lights for CSI BASICS, the window pods are far from a perfect fit. But what if the pods could be customised to every car?
Can In The Middle (CITM) Adapter
Following on from the proven DIY CAN adapter, this article follows the addition of function by creating a dual CAN PCB design to use as a CAN in the middle (CITM) device.
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
DIY CAN Bus Adapter
I can't afford to use industry-standard CAN bus hardware, but can I make my own DIY CAN Bus Adapter with simple components?
Diag. – Peugeot TEP92
Back in the late 80's the Peugeot TEP92 on-board diagnostic device arrived. While not too powerful it was well engineered and very useful.
Blue Light Installation
To support the excellent CSI Basics charity, I help their volunteers with blue light installation to get them to incidents quickly and safely. I'll do practically anything for Haribo!
Citroën BX – Paper Tax Disc
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.