I am now the proud owner of a 1991 Citroen BX TZD Turbo. One owner and only covered 101,000 km's (62,000 miles).
I am sure that as I go on I will have a few questions. I have already learnt alot from you all by reading your posts to this great forum.
My first question relates to the front suspension which is a little bit sticky as it rises on start up. I read that you can lubricate the struts to help this problem. I see that under the hood at the top of each strut is a small hole. Can the lube be injected into this hole - say WD40 or some LHM? If so how much is needed?
My car has all new spheres and LHM and rides very well.
Hi from New Zealand - BX TZD Turbo
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Thanks Richard W. I did it your way and lifted the gaiters to lube the ram with a mixture of Morey's oil stabiliser (a sticky sort of oil additive) and LHM. Has worked a treat!
While I was under there it looks like the handbrake cable has been rubbing on the left front tyre when or or near full lock. I fiddled around and tried to reposition the cable with limited success. The outer cover on the cable is worn through a bit where it has rubbed on the tyre.
While I was under there it looks like the handbrake cable has been rubbing on the left front tyre when or or near full lock. I fiddled around and tried to reposition the cable with limited success. The outer cover on the cable is worn through a bit where it has rubbed on the tyre.
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Donno for sure if my idea is exactly what Stewart means - but I have zipped the 2 side's cables together in there where Stewart mentions.
This seems to balance out the movements at both wheels :
one wheel will pull cable out - and help retract cable other side.
Has worked for me on the latest 2 BX'es I had (& have).
Once the cable outer sheat is chafed - it tends to worsen with cables sticking in the guides.
This seems to balance out the movements at both wheels :
one wheel will pull cable out - and help retract cable other side.
Has worked for me on the latest 2 BX'es I had (& have).
Once the cable outer sheat is chafed - it tends to worsen with cables sticking in the guides.