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Citroën BX – Pre Show Season Maintenance

Posted on 3 April 2022 by Admin_M
PreShowMaintenance

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 →

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Review – Autoglym Polar Wash System

Posted on 21 November 2021 by Admin_M
Citroen BY with Autoglym polar snow foam

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 →

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Citroën BX – 16Valve HP Pump Belt Replacement

Posted on 6 November 2021 by Admin_M
A new belt ready to fit on the BX

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 →

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Citroën BX – Cooling Fan Replacement

Posted on 17 September 2021 by Admin_M
working cooling fans

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 →

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Fergie – Hydraulic system, PTO and Topping

Posted on 8 October 2020 by Admin_M
Fergie and topper

5 min read With the Fergie starting reliably it was time for topping the field. But first, we needed to check the hydraulic system and adapt the PTO. Continue Reading →

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Bathtime for the Citroën BX

Posted on 10 September 2020 by Admin_M

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 →

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Citroën BX – Brake pads and Discs

Posted on 15 August 2020 by Admin_M

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 →

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Trailer – Wheel Bearings

Posted on 5 August 2020 by Admin_M

3 min read While replacing the trailer bed, I noticed the near side wheel had some play. Clearly time for new bearings, or so I thought! Continue Reading →

Automotive Adventures, Trailer bearing, L44610, maintenance, restoration, trailer
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Retrofit – Freelander 2 Dimming Rearview Mirror

Posted on 2 August 2020 by Admin_M

5 min read Long commutes in the dark, with bright lights behind, are no good for my eyes. The solution, retrofit of a Freelander dimming rearview mirror. Continue Reading →

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Refurbishing a Trailer, or Two

Posted on 24 July 2020 by Admin_M

4 min read A wooden decked trailer will eventually need refurbishing. But should the trailer get a refurbishing with aluminium chequer plate or phenolic plywood? Continue Reading →

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Workshop – OSB Ceiling Installation

Posted on 18 July 2020 by Admin_M

4 min read After struggling with uneven lighting in the garage, I wanted to install a ceiling. The installation of the painted OSB ceiling has transformed the space Continue Reading →

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Citroën BX – Engine Bay Rattles

Posted on 22 June 2020 by Admin_M
Citroen BX Engine Mount

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 →

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Citroën BX – Suspension Fluid Leak

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Admin_M

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 →

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Citroën BX – When will we drive again?

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Admin_M

2 min read 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? Continue Reading →

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Citroën BX – Hydraulic Service – Changing the LHM

Posted on 9 March 2020 by Admin_M

2 min read It’s been a while since the hydraulic system was last serviced. The normally green fluid was yellow, changing the LHM was clearly overdue. Continue Reading →

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