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demag	Posted: October 10, 2008 04:31 pm #permalink #31
Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 919 Member No.: 417 Joined: August 06, 2006	Now come on what's wrong with those, there lovely -------------------- Dave. To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs.

dean	Posted: October 10, 2008 05:53 pm #permalink #32
Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1441 Member No.: 852 Joined: May 23, 2007	Yep they sure are, same interior as my bro's TZD and they are super, super seats. Looks like a good car you've got there, inside and out D -------------------- 92 xm 20i prestige auto (modified)R.P 5678 96 Xantia Activa (modified) location-Isle of wight

citroenxm	Posted: October 10, 2008 06:34 pm #permalink #33
Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2058 Member No.: 257 Joined: October 10, 2005	Brings back memories, but the Turbo unit cant be beaten for flexability... FOR ITS TIME! before anyone jumps in there.... I DID like the GTi/TZ Seats, but I did find the bottom curve was a bit hard-ish Nice looker Demaq... Rgds Paul -------------------- 1993 K Reg 3.0 V6 12 Valve Auto (Green) LPG S1.5 SORNd 1990 H reg 3.0 V6 24 valve Manual. Grey S1 SORNd 1991 H reg 2.1 SED td Manual, Maroon. SORNd 1992 K reg 2.1 SD Manual. Getting ready to sell on 1998 V reg Xantia HDi Exclusive Silver Location: YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME!!

demag	Posted: October 10, 2008 07:49 pm #permalink #34
Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 919 Member No.: 417 Joined: August 06, 2006	Oh its not perfect by any means. But at Â£150 and 55k it was a bargain. Mot is up soon and it wants work. Possible octopus, two driveshaft gaiters, maybe a touch of welding near the back and one or two other bits. As I don't bend easily now I will probably get the indie to do it. I reckon it should pass for about Â£300 all in and those jobs should then last a long time. And of course I have to get the cambelt done as I have no history. I'm driving it at the mo because the weather is lovely and the Xm's alternator belt screeching is driving me mad! I'm on hols for a couple of weeks from next week then will start getting the jobs done. -------------------- Dave. To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs.

DerekW	Posted: October 11, 2008 06:26 pm #permalink #35
Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1320 Member No.: 173 Joined: June 01, 2005	I think there were two carb options on the BX 1.6, the Solex and the Weber. The Solex was like all Solex carbs - crap, my 16TRS had a Weber and was faultless, averaged 34mpg and never missed a beat. Comfy seats too. Mine was the old model with the rotating drum speedo. That car replaced a GSA. Funny how I look back on both of them with longing now. Derek -------------------- 1999 3.0V624v Exclusive Black! (RP8362) 2004 C3 Sensodrive Exclusive 1994 ZX Aura 1.8 auto Location: 5 miles North of Boston, Lincolnshire

citroenxm	Posted: October 11, 2008 07:07 pm #permalink #36
Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2058 Member No.: 257 Joined: October 10, 2005	That was it - I remember now, mine has a solex carb! It was awfull.... I wanted to put a webber, manual choke on, but had no choke lever for in the car or how to mount it back then... could probably do it now... I got the choke off a Peugeot 309 1600 GR... Oh the days... I dont somehow, look back at the BX and long....... Rgds Paul -------------------- 1993 K Reg 3.0 V6 12 Valve Auto (Green) LPG S1.5 SORNd 1990 H reg 3.0 V6 24 valve Manual. Grey S1 SORNd 1991 H reg 2.1 SED td Manual, Maroon. SORNd 1992 K reg 2.1 SD Manual. Getting ready to sell on 1998 V reg Xantia HDi Exclusive Silver Location: YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME!!

demag	Posted: October 11, 2008 09:15 pm #permalink #37
Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 919 Member No.: 417 Joined: August 06, 2006	Yes I might try looking for a Weber they are bloody good carbs. I just remembered Aldon Automotive are only 10 miles from here and guess what, they do a service kit for the Solex. Could be a well spent 21 quid. -------------------- Dave. To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs.

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