Citroën BX – Engine Bay Rattles
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.
Tag: BX 16Valve
Citroën BX – Instrument cluster with LED bulbs.
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?
Citroën BX – Brake valve overhaul
A sinking feeling in the rear end was getting me down, but rebuilding the brake control valve has kept me upright and happy!
Citroën BX – Restoring the wing mirrors.
At nearly 30 years old, the Citroen BX black mirror plastics are going grey. What is the best solution, miracle wax or fire?
Flat Battery – Trickle in some current!
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?
Citroën BX – Small air leak causes idling woes!
Poor idle has been hounding me for over 6 months, could the solution be so simple?
Citroën BX – Suspension Fluid Leak
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?
Citroën BX – BE3 Gearbox teardown
If I teardown an BE3 gearbox, can I get the parts I need to make the BX16v a more relaxed long distance driver? Longer ratios is all I need.
Citroën BX – Chrome Badge Detailing
After 30 years, time has taken its toll on the tailgate badge on the Citroën BX. Will a chrome pain be enough to restore their lustre?
Citroën BX – Security Update
Security is about layers, both hidden and visible. Time to make the visible that bit more obvious.
Citroën BX – When will we drive again?
With an average of 3 miles a day in the last 12 years and the prospect of never needing to commute again, do I still need the BX?
Citroën BX – Hydraulic Service – Changing the LHM
It's been a while since the hydraulic system was last serviced. The normally green fluid was yellow, changing the LHM was clearly overdue.
Citroën BX – Wiring harness, from scratch
After the break down in 2019, it was time to bite the bullet and finally replace the sensor harness from the bulkhead into the engine.
Citroën BX – The Final Breakdown?
After a few months of daily commuting, it was time to start my show season in the Citroen BX. What followed was a shorter drive than expected.