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Important Information concerning access to PSA parts data

by xantia_v6 » 19 Mar 2020, 05:19 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues
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As some of you may already have realised, PSA (Citroen, Peugeot & DS Automobiles) have this week (from 16/03/2020) decided to close off free access to parts information.

The public version of PSA's ServiceBox, which is the official source for parts and information has had a freely accessible parts system for registered garages, and individual...

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Thanks Steve
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27 Mar 2020, 22:50
New PSA Heritage Parts for Classic Cars

by GiveMeABreak » 11 Oct 2019, 16:18 » in Citroën

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Parts for Classic / Older Citroen, Peugeot Renault Vehicles

This may be of interest to Members with older vehicles where getting parts is a struggle and for those not already aware of the site.

PSA are embarking on a project to provide some supplies of original and re manufactured parts for older vehicles and classics, and have made it a...

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I'm trying them for anything showing up as NFP now.
Sometimes hit lucky.

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24 Jan 2020, 17:49
Revised Easydiagnostics Discount Procedure

by GiveMeABreak » 03 May 2018, 17:22 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Please note that there is a new procedure in place for members wishing to take advantage of a 15% discount off products from Easydiagnostics.

The old discount code that was entered into the checkout is no longer valid, as a result of the code being propagated over the Internet.

After discussions with Jim from ED today, we have agreed a new...

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03 May 2018, 17:22
Member Email Addresses

by GiveMeABreak » 13 Oct 2017, 18:06 » in Forum News, Announcements and Issues

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To All Members

Members are kindly requested to check their profiles to see if their email addresses are current and please update these where necessary.

Some of our members have noted that email sent to others on the forum are bouncing back as unrecognised. We appreciate that people change their email providers / addresses over time and don't...

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Please remove me from the list,

Mike
Done.

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Last post by myglaren
10 Nov 2018, 22:01
The French Car Wiki

by xantia_v6 » 18 Jul 2015, 09:54

We are very happy to announce the new French Car Wiki, bought to you by the administrators of the French Car Forum.

The French Car Wiki will provide a long term repository for user guides, how-tos and useful information of the sort that we all know is in the forum somewhere, but can never find!

What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website where the...

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18 Jul 2015, 09:54

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Cheeky Bleeding Monkey

by mezuk04 » 22 Jan 2006, 21:35

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Took the GF and her brother to the cinema this afternoon and he had the assumption i would be a 'grandad' driver cause of the car I am driving...bleeding Monkey

Dont worry, it wasnt long till i knocked some sense in him.. 8)

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Although as you can get a T5 with 310bhp, 8) and the styling has changed.

So, Volvo's now have a different image. :)

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31 Jan 2006, 10:44
my first ebay car purchase

by bikeboyz » 30 Jan 2006, 21:54

OK... In a week moment I bought a car off of ebay....

Yeah a tiny little 104GL. 27 years old, one owner from new. 954cc four speed. 86500 miles. Tidy had a little work done over the years, but solid enough. Just doing the wheel bearing on the rear and we'll be away. Runs very sweet no chain rattle at all. This is getting a rare motor, as only...

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30 Jan 2006, 21:54
Spark Plugs Differences

by Pheonix » 30 Jan 2006, 17:04

Hi All,

Was just wondering if all of the stuff spark plug manufacturers pump out about their premium ranges was true?

EG Bosch Super4 plugs - Are they really going to do what they say, IE improve fuel efficiency etc? Considering we arn't talking performance cars here...

Just wondered what people thought!

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30 Jan 2006, 17:04
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:46

Can't

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30 Jan 2006, 10:46
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:45

Can't post. Help?

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30 Jan 2006, 10:45
Test

by OwenP » 30 Jan 2006, 10:45

Is this gonna work? Just tried to post something in the peugeot section and it comes up Debug Mode, can't insert new words.

Anyone else having this trouble?

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30 Jan 2006, 10:45
Janspeed Rolling Road Day

by bikeboyz » 28 Nov 2005, 14:50

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Club Peugeot UK members have been invited by Janspeed to their factory in Salisbury, Wiltshire. We will be able to use their new state of the art DynoJet 4 wheel drive rolling road Katheryn Brown from Janspeed explains,

We can take all cars on our rolling road. We are not purely performance we have 43 years history in the motor trade which...

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Just an update for this as some time has past. We already have members lined up with 504 TI, 504 GLD, 104ZS, 306 DTurbo HDI, and we are allowing visitors to join in for an additional £5, so Renault Alpine GTA Turbo and Peugeot 205 Mi16 are popping along from other clubs. If you would like to get tested, then drop me an email...

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Last post by bikeboyz
29 Jan 2006, 20:57
What are the differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 17:37

Hi All,

Am wondering if there is any point to these premium spark plugs the manufacturers keep banging on about?

For instance, one ebay seller is selling these:

But are they actually any different from these:

In terms of what they achieve...considering we arn't talking performance motoring here, only general driving of a 1.0 106 :D

Was...

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29 Jan 2006, 17:37
Spark Plug Differences?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 15:14

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

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29 Jan 2006, 15:14
Spark Plug Differences?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:59

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

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Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:59
Differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:57

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

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Views: 65

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:57
Differences between spark plugs?

by Pheonix » 29 Jan 2006, 14:57

Hi All,

I'm just wondering, is there really much difference between spark plugs, for instance, take these Bosch Super4 ones:

Obviously the ebay seller goes on and on about them - but then they would! But are they really any better than these:

Considering that we arn't talking performance cars here...

Interested to know your thoughts.

Replies: 0
Views: 74

Last post by Pheonix
29 Jan 2006, 14:57
Four wheel drive rescue

by p20 » 26 Jan 2006, 21:42

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Hi, sorry this isn't french related, but i know some of you will appreicate the content.
How not to rescue a four wheel drive :lol:

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wonder how thick the ice would have to be to take the weight of a 4x4 going in nose first :shock:

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Last post by weety
27 Jan 2006, 23:16
Speed Camera fines

by bernie » 23 Jan 2006, 21:18

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Recent Government legislation changing the Freedom of Information Act gives you access to speed camera offences registered within the last twelve months and is placed on a freely accessible website.

Did you know that every time you go even a mile or so over the speed limit, it is registered and placed on the database? They only send a ticket if...

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How many times...

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23 Jan 2006, 22:19
IF ONLY ! !

by ACTIVE8 » 03 Jan 2006, 13:51

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If only this had been done for the Crazy Frog then it certainly would have made a lot of people happy. :D =D> 8)

This is because although the Citroen advert was shown a few times. It didn't match the amount of times that Jamster wanted the Crazy Frog shown, I.E. every single advert break.

So, I am sure there would have been many more people,...

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I found this picture, and thought it would be very fitting with this thread. :D

Note, the fact that he is hanging by a large thread, and please excuse the text speak below, but in this case it is appropriate.

U can't ring ding ding now NE more M8 !

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21 Jan 2006, 21:37
Plymouth to Dakar rally-BX!

by alastair » 19 Jan 2006, 21:29

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Was anyone else up at 1-2am last night?! Brilliant programme on Men and Motors channel about the Plymouth to Dakar rally. It was about a rally from a few years ago I think.
Anyway, one of the cars was a BX! H reg. I didn't see it at the end of the programme, so I don't know if it made it or not, does anyone know?
Looks great fun, I would love to...

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Some good photos of the BX and 2cv here

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Last post by Rob81
21 Jan 2006, 01:31
Astra TD(WHAT WERE WE THINKING!)

by np » 09 Jan 2006, 23:16

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After months of telling my wife that the ZX TD WAS the car for her,& the fact that she then wanted a ZX TD :D ,she sees a Astra TD & falls in love with it :x .Ok,so its got the toys,P/S,E/W,C/L etc,but shes only had it a week,& so far its had a new battery,new glow plugs & a service.It would`nt start,so she flatten`d the battery trying.KILLED IT!...

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I have 2 work friends with Vectras.1 a 120cdti,the other a 150cdti.While they no doubt have a good engine,the cars themselfs just feel like any other car.A bit bland.The Xantia feels alot nicer inside,& i think the build quality in mine is better than their newer cars.
We took the Astra to London this w/end.I drove there & back.While it was a vast...

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Last post by np
16 Jan 2006, 21:50
So long.........I'm off to pastures new

by paranoid » 21 Dec 2005, 22:46
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Well I have finally done it :lol: I have got the top of the range Rover 75 I have lusted after since 1998 so the Xant will have to take a back seat and eventually find a new home :wink:

To all moderators and good people who have saved me hundreds if not thousands over the last few years thank you very very much.

Especially to a Mr Jon Wood for...

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The guy who is reparing it, reckons its a classic case of not letting the engine run for a while before you turn off.

After a 90 mph run, theory says it should tick over for about 12 minutes, we all know that doesn't happen :?

If it was a high specific output engine with a turbo, for example a Subaru Impreza Turbo, you might recommend letting...
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Last post by Kowalski
16 Jan 2006, 21:00
Car wanted. Any idea's?

by James.UK » 12 Jan 2006, 22:06
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Jean has killed the Mazda. :( She ran into the back of a big Renault. :shock: The Mazda front slid underneath it and shoved the rad back into the air con etc etc... :cry: No one was hurt, the air bag didn't even deploy. :roll:

She has a brand new Vaux Corsa autotiptonic fingy courtesy car, (has to go back on Saturday).. and she hates it with a...

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Seriously though, I think people of my age (ish) were brought up in cars that were very very basic

I'd agree with that!! Compared to my Vitesse, the BX is positively opulent luxury management class motoring!!

In the Triumph I do have the luxury of 12 volt electrics- but fed by a dynamo,screen washers that are worked by a hand-pump,disc brakes...
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Last post by bxbodger
15 Jan 2006, 17:21
cheap steel wheels/tyres

by ralph » 10 Jan 2006, 11:13

Here's a tip - dealers often have a surplus of steel wheels taken off new cars which have been 'upgraded' to alloys and fatter tyres.

I had a rear wheel stolen from my Xsara last week (thief even took the wheel nuts and dropped the car on the ground). But my day was saved by a Citroen dealer who sold me a steel rim complete with new Michelin...

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10 Jan 2006, 11:13
CLASSIC SUPERCAR

by ACTIVE8 » 07 Jan 2006, 14:09

In this weeks Autocar is a classic supercar from Renault. 8)

The car featured is the Renault A610 Alpine. :D 8)

To be found in the local magazine library (WH Smiths) with the cover as shown on this link. To see the article turn to the inside back page.

www.autocar.co.uk

Well worth a read, good article, with useful interesting information.

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07 Jan 2006, 14:09
Hints& tips for driving in france and Belguim

by caveman_si » 19 Dec 2005, 19:12
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Any hints and tips to driving in france and belguim as im off there for wonderful Christmas with the inlaws. Before anyone especially vanny says its, i know drive on the other side!

Also Ive checked the legal things i need for the drive, spare light kit, Gb sticker and a warning triangle and have got them but is there anything else i need? or...

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Cheers gents for all the advice

Just a quick up date.
Great journey no major hassles (well not on the continent at least).

I did have one small problem the hand break cable snapped during my christmas tour, doing a good deed of all things. Lucklily it was after christmas and at my parents in Norwich so not too bad. Managed to get a new cable...
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03 Jan 2006, 20:36
Found It!

by demag » 03 Jan 2006, 02:29

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I have finally made it back!

When Andyspares died last year I followed the route to here but was having so many major pc problems I didn't log on.

I think my pc died in sympathy with Andyspares and I had to rebuild it with a new motherboard and cpu.

Got back up and running just before Christmas and have been slowly adding programs and going...

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Stay hidden everybody, he cant see ya if ya dont move :P

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Last post by mezuk04
03 Jan 2006, 09:02
New (sort of) member

by Rob81 » 03 Dec 2005, 00:34
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Hi all,

This is my first post here so I thoought I'd better introduce myself. I've been a lifetime Citroen fan (grew up with my parents running 2CV's and CX's, then owned four 2CV's, a Visa RD, two BX's and two Xantia). I run a Xantia TD now (bought from FDV on ebay in April and given the engine from my old written off one).

I've been reading...

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Cheers Stinkwheel - I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions - and yes, I have got it very bad unfortunately....

Four of my first five cars were 2CV (the other was a brown Visa diesel) and I miss them a lot. After the 2CV's, i was charmed by diesel BX's and Xantias. (I'm not sure why I suddenly changed from 2CV's to BX's but think it may have...
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Last post by Rob81
02 Jan 2006, 12:50
Help with Xantia suspension pics

by 406 V6 » 01 Jan 2006, 18:24

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Hi!

Guys, i don't think this fits in the Cit forum, so here goes:
Doe anyone have a nice picture of the rear arm of a Xantia or one of those exploded view type of diagrams with the position of the parts (abs sensor included and a must).

Any help will be Hugely appreciated :D:D:D (track days, here i come!)

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happy new year to you too :wink:

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Last post by zxTd
01 Jan 2006, 19:23
January Car Mechanics

by martyhopkirk » 01 Jan 2006, 16:19

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A veritable feast of Citroen bits, a 200K miler ZX (though on its 2nd engine), several ads and so on. Plus a Pug 306 service guide.
Worth a look in the WHSmiths library near you.... :!:

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The ZX project looks good, They mention fitting a new sump gasket in the future.

I can see it leaking still afterwards, I reckon it wants the hockeystick oil seall doing at the same time :wink:

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Last post by PowerLee
01 Jan 2006, 17:45
HAPPY 2006

by ACTIVE8 » 31 Dec 2005, 15:08

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Best wishes for the new year to all our members in the southern hemisphere who are already in 2006. Sydney looked great with all the fireworks going off in an excellent display, shown live here at 13.00hrs GMT.

Also best wishes to all the other forum members, in all the other countries that contribute to this great forum. =D> 8)

In advance I...

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we in the UK have another 2 hours to go but I wish all a happy new year where ever your from 8) :wink:

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Last post by zxTd
31 Dec 2005, 22:44
TinTin's cars

by bxbodger » 29 Dec 2005, 23:03

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Apart from the obvious 2cv's, there have been a lot!!!

Roll your cursor over them to see them...... :D

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That is very impressive but surely they aren't all right - the Traction 11B looks a tricky one to me!

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Last post by Rob81
30 Dec 2005, 00:25
CRASH

by ACTIVE8 » 23 Dec 2005, 12:32

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Well if the average motorist could see this, then maybe they would think twice before pulling too close in front of a truck, and taking away the trucks braking distance.

It really is amazing that they forget physics, and common sense, and think that a much bigger, and heavier vehicle can stop as quick as a car.

They needed various cars in the...

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Aaahh. Once the wheels are locked, mass doesn't come into it, so long as the tyres provide the same coeficient of friction!

(Shouldn't be thinking of work on Christmas day!!)

Jamie

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Last post by allmond
25 Dec 2005, 19:20
Shell Diesel Extra

by eskimoigloo » 16 Dec 2005, 21:31

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Has anybody else noticed a massive improvement in performance and smooth engine running when using Shell Diesel Extra in a Xantia HDi... car seems to be a bit rougher and less responsive when using other diesels, do Shell put something in it?

Chris

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Dont forget that after all Total fuel and oil is Citroens recommendation for best results. Just a pity that there is not a Total fuel station near me - Anthony.

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Last post by Sturdybloke
24 Dec 2005, 18:24
Merry X-mas

by 406 V6 » 20 Dec 2005, 10:42

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I would like to wish all forum members a Joyfull Christmas full of nice and happy things, especially health.
Take good care guys :wink:

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Merry Christmas to one and all. :D

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Last post by ACTIVE8
23 Dec 2005, 12:35
The citroen bx

by ayden » 25 Nov 2005, 08:09

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I was watching a film at work this morning :lol: was called the 51st state and thers a car chase while watching this part of the film i noticed quite alot of french cars especially the citroen bx in fact im pretty sure it was the same one throughout the chase :? pretty sure i saw a 505 estate aswell and a couple of 405's how comes its always the...

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Yes vanny thats the one mate samuel L jackson and peeps. Ive not noticed any Bx's either but mainly due to the missus going oo ooo im on in a sec (shes on screen for a few secs at one of the nite clubs).
I quite like watching them drive round town too as you watch them drive donw one street go round one corner and they appear on another street on...

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Last post by caveman_si
21 Dec 2005, 19:16
Sainsburys bright green diesel !

by nick » 01 Dec 2005, 13:11

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I filled my car up with diesel at Sainsburys the other day & noticed a strange thing. When I spilled a couple of drops the fuel was bright green, not just slightly, but almost a fluorescent green like LHM or limeade!

I've never seen this before, derv is usually a very slight yellowy colour but not bright green. A couple of people have suggested...

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The stuff at our local BP is luminous green as well. I was changing the fuel filter on a mates car and I thought someone had maybe put LHM in the wrong place! It looks exaclty the same!

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Last post by wilkobob
18 Dec 2005, 13:49
M25

by ACTIVE8 » 13 Dec 2005, 13:22

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So apparently the new widened section of the M25 has now been declared open today, but with past experience of what the M25 is like, it won't take too long before all the 12 lanes get filled up. :)

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It's probably quicker to go - London to Edinburgh Via Glasgow! :roll: :D Crazy huh.. :shock: :(

You can do London to Edinburgh via Glasgow, but you have to go up the M6 via Birmingham and Manchester or up the M1 then accross the M62 to Manchester then up the M6. In either case, its a lot longer or the traffic gets you. Personally my choice would...

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Last post by Kowalski
16 Dec 2005, 14:57
How Accurate Is Your Speedo ?

by G4EIY » 30 Nov 2005, 21:06

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Hi Folks,

I have often wondered how accurate the speedo was on my car.

But never got round to doing a check using a measured distance (Mororway Juntions) against time say doing an indicated 60mph.

Then the other day I borowed my sons GPS device, and I was able to do a direct comparison.

Both the speedo's on my Bx's were reading 10% fast at...

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Or, you could find a motorway, cruise at 120 kph (slightly illegal) and time yourself over two kilometres based on the posts at the side of the road.

The posts at the side of British motorways are less accurate than our speedometers.

As fo rthe accuracy of GPS, at a steady speed it is as accurate as you can get. Shame we can't say the same...

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Last post by Homer
14 Dec 2005, 21:42
Coolant Filter

by fastandfurryous » 05 Dec 2005, 11:41

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Several years ago, I read an advert for an in-line coolant filter, made of a fine gauze that fitted into one of the hoses. Didn't think much of it at the time, but having seen the amount of silt, scale and rust flecks that had accumulated in the bottom of my heater matrix, I'm beginning to think they might be a rather good idea.

Now that I want...

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Looks like a good idea. Especially after the mess that I have just scooped out of the XUD in my mums Rover. Long, long overdue for a coolant change - the reason that the HG has recently let go :roll: (and I blame myself for not checking it as my parents know knaff all about cars). -Anthony.

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Last post by Sturdybloke
06 Dec 2005, 20:34
Chevrons on oil bottles

by micitroen » 04 Dec 2005, 17:48

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Just wondered if anyone had noticed that the cheap (43p a litre) veg oil from Lidl has a double chevron on the top of the green bottle cap....... could it be a Citroen part? Lol, Mike.

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Just seen in Asda..... £1.25 for 3 litres.....thats cheap! I don't think it can be an official part though as there's no chevrons...lol. Personally, I just love the look on the face of the girl at Lidl when I walk out with 30 litres! I just love deep frying!

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Last post by micitroen
05 Dec 2005, 19:07
Drawings

by James.UK » 02 Dec 2005, 22:34

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It would be nice, and very usefull, if we had a collection of drawings for things that crop up a lot. E.G. How the waterflows, showing rad, pipes, pump locations etc, Matrix layout, heating controls.. Expanded pics of various type of brake layout. valve gear and flow charts for hydrolic systems. etc etc.

The more drawings of various models the...

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I have taken some pics whilst working on the car, but I live in fear of getting the camera covered in guk, the pics I took of my engine when I was building it up just look like a heap of oily things :(
Stewart

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Last post by Stewart(oily)
04 Dec 2005, 17:30
Buying a car with no tax / MOT

by Kowalski » 26 Nov 2005, 14:43

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If I buy a car with no tax or MOT and drive it home (insured of course) am I likely to get away with it or am I going to get nailed?

I think it very likely that I would get stopped by any anpr system I passed, but would the police officers let me continue on my way home or would they want to stop me and get the car trailered / towed / cubed? Is...

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I suppose most of us have taken chances in the past in the thought that getting caught will not happen to me? (no insurance/mot/tax)
Let him cast the first stone eh?
Imagine if you had a horrible accident, not perhaps your fault, the effect on you and other people could be catastrophic without the insurance cover to help rebuild broken lives.
For...

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Last post by JohnT
30 Nov 2005, 19:32
Towing dollies or Trailer hire.

by Kowalski » 30 Nov 2005, 12:19

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Following on from my last post, I'm thinking about buying a towing dolly since they seem to be pretty cheap. Has anybody got any experience of using or are they a complete waste of time? The sort of dolly I'm talking about are the small ones which the front wheels of the towed car go onto, not 'A' frames where all the towed car wheels stay on the...

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I'd go the proper route. Police may not bother you any other method but best not to think about what would happen in the event of an accident. Last thing you want is the insurance refusing to pay up.

I've got to fetch my 2cv from Lincolnshire at some point (about 110 miles away) and enquired about these classic car transport folk. One bloke...

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Last post by yangreen
30 Nov 2005, 19:06
Cars Reunited !?

by bikeboyz » 28 Nov 2005, 14:54

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Try this out, been exploring this its a bit like Friends Reunited for cars !

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Yes, just like Friends Reunited you have to add yourself to their database..... Wouldn't call it useless, but the more people who add their old cars, previously owned, current etc will build the database and who knows what you'll be able to find out, e.g. it was a write off..... and you're about to buy it.

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Last post by bikeboyz
29 Nov 2005, 00:06
CX decap anyone?

by fastandfurryous » 28 Nov 2005, 13:09

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If only this were a real decap, and not a car that someone got a bit over-enthusiastic with the grinder on:

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No comment,

And its on e-bay complete with roof :-)

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Last post by Stinkwheel
28 Nov 2005, 22:18
BX advice

by yangreen » 23 Nov 2005, 11:15

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Hi

Am tempted by a BX 19TRS auto currently advertised for £490. 120ishK miles. Aside from the usual stuff (ie rear arm bearings, green puddles and rust) anything I should be looking for?

MOT until Oct 06.

Isn't the TRS the one with the funny windows in the C pillar? Is the auto box generally reliable?

Ta

Ian

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Very tractable engine though which surprised me.

Thats very true, they are very capable of being pootled at 1500rpm in 3rd and 4th.......seems a waste though :-)

I could be tempted by Marks Hurricane (if you happen to spot this Mark)

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27 Nov 2005, 19:58
Richard Burns - R.I.P

by j_roc » 26 Nov 2005, 16:04

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I have just heared in the news that rally champion Richard Burns has sadly passed away aged 34. Richard peacefully passed away late last night (fri) of astrocytoma - a kind of brain tumor, after spending the last few days in a coma. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

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That was well shocking news that. 34 is no age to go. I remember when I first heard the news about him having the tumor and thinking that he would pull through it. Damn shame. :(

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Last post by drpau
27 Nov 2005, 13:01
Peugeot 4007

by bikeboyz » 23 Nov 2005, 23:28

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If you hadn't heard yet the Peugeot 4007 is on its way for 2007. Its a joint venture with Mitsubishi and will also be the Citroen C7. Its a 4x4 SUV.

Now has anybody spotted one, there may be two of them already in the country, my data from DoT shows 4007 SW SV AUTO, with two examples at the beginning of the year. I wonder if Peugeot have two here...

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I can see the wide mouthed frog headline in the Sun already.

Nice to fill that missing slot in the Citroen lineup though. Time to change the system then I think.

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Last post by Homer
27 Nov 2005, 09:57
Parts interchangeability guide

by bxbodger » 27 Nov 2005, 01:07

Practical Classics have put their parts interchangeability guide on their website :D . ,for a limited time (they don't say how limited )

There's 8mb of it, and you need version 7 of acrobat to read it. I downloaded the lot and its worth having for the older car owner, covering up to the late eighties.......Stuck for a rotor arm for your CX? Loot...

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27 Nov 2005, 01:07
Major Rant

by Sir Clive » 14 Nov 2005, 12:05

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I mean just how unlucky can you be....... During the last three days I have had the windscreen cracked by a storn flung up from a passing lorry, so I have to take the car in today to have it repaired. Then, I was manoevring in a narrow road at night, and clobbered a front (alloy) wheel on a displaced drain grating that I couldn't see,as it was...

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I mean just how unlucky can you be.

Damn, i never thought of looking at it that way, thanks.

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Last post by garden95921
25 Nov 2005, 22:29
Cheap fuel - maybe!

by JohnD » 24 Nov 2005, 13:06

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Came across this on one of my other forums. Good idea - if it can get off the ground.

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Has to be worth ago. One of those clever but simple ideas! Hope it gets off the ground.

Ian

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Last post by yangreen
24 Nov 2005, 13:34
New Michelins

by np » 29 Oct 2005, 18:52

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Treated my Xantia to a new set of Michelin Energys today(205/60/15),after wearing out the Firestones that i had fitted last time.WOW,what a difference.The car is alot smoother,(like its had new spheres!)hardly any tyre noise,much better.The Firestones were good,but had a bit more cash this time so got the Energy`s.£14 each more that the...

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I recently had to fit two new front tyres, and was told by my garage that they were doing an offer. Rather than buying the budget tyres (I AM on a limited budget) for a bit more, they were doing a promotion on Vredestein Hi-Tracs.

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Last post by Jade Falcon
24 Nov 2005, 00:42
Classic Cars on the Prom 2005

by TomH » 27 Jun 2005, 17:59

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cheers, didn't know about that and I live in Bournemouth!

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Green ?????

I know it wants a wash, but GREEN !!!!???? Yes it would of been me.

There is another saloon to be seen around the Poole area sometimes too.

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23 Nov 2005, 23:24

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