strangeangel Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Well, that's come round quickly! It only seems like five minutes since I was scrabbling around looking for a rear caliper for the last MOT. Sadly, I'm fairly sure it's going to fail, not least on account of there being a hole in the floor under the rear seat. Being a 30 year old Citroën I realise there may be others too... On the up-side, it's driving well with no strange knocks or clonks, and - as has been the case for quite a while now - all the LHM is on the inside. The electrical stuff seems to be doing its thing too, so I'm hoping it's not going to be too hideous a fail. Keep 'em crossed for us, more tomorrow. Cleon-Fonte, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Dave_Q and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 It's carked it, after a full TWO WEEKS in service. Hey Bolk, your alternators suck balls..... Maybe they should rebrand as BORK(ed) hairnet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yey! Should give a nice to do list which means it should be done and ready for shitefest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yey! Should give a nice to do list which means it should be done and ready for shitefest! I'll need it done before then, I've currently only got one working car and it's too feckin' cold for scooters! djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I'll need it done before then, I've currently only got one working car and it's too feckin' cold for scooters!Fkin pufta strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I'd love to own this one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Oh sorry Although got train to shrewsbury cos knackered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 MOT checker really does take the fun out of MOT discussions. HUZZAH! chaseracer, mat_the_cat, strangeangel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I can't remember the plate... What's the verdict? Positive I presume from your post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I can't remember the plate... What's the verdict? Positive I presume from your post... It is indeed positive. As a former owner, and as this was the last BX I'm likely to own, it pleases me greatly. catsinthewelder, djimbob and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 As you've probably gathered, I wasn't expecting that! There was an advisory: 001 Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated Offside Rear [2.4.D.1b] but that's as bad as it gets. Well pleased. Broadsword, catsinthewelder, Cleon-Fonte and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Excellent news. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Top stuff! May the BX of Many Shiters pass many more MoTs with flying colours. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 An update for this car's friends, for I know it has a few... 4 x front to rear hydraulic pipes1 x accumulator sphere1 x N/S handbrake cable1 x rear height corrector Plus labour. Well in excess of what it's worth, but when did that ever factor in? Still batting. Cleon-Fonte, Steviemillar, djimbob and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 An update for this car's friends, for I know it has a few... 4 x front to rear hydraulic pipes1 x accumulator sphere1 x N/S handbrake cable1 x rear height corrector Plus labour. Well in excess of what it's worth, but when did that ever factor in? Still batting.Glad it is still a thing:) strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hoorah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Does it need a whip-round for these precious things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Does it need a whip-round for these precious things?I believe this is Strangeangel's Autoshite bike BX, not the beige beauty. What's happening with the beige beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Bx-Breaking/113068768694?hash=item1a536c7db6:g:nlwAAOSw5FJa1fwu Rather far north maybe, but sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I believe this is Strangeangel's Autoshite bike BX But who does he blame! stephen01, chaseracer, Angrydicky and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I must admit I thought it was the rescue MK1 too at first. Glad to see the estate is still alive and ticking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I believe this is Strangeangel's Autoshite bike BX, not the beige beauty. What's happening with the beige beauty?I iz confuze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 E79 EPN Is that the famous* photo where everyone in shot has owned the car at some point or another? djimbob, beko1987, chaseracer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Is that the famous* photo where everyone in shot has owned the car at some point or another? Yes that is it taken Shitefest 17 This is when I had it early 2016. djimbob and Mrs6C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I really should get another BX at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm happy with the Saab at the moment but I've got half an eye out for a decent BX estate. I really regret selling mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 A blood-curdling clonk from the rear axle that can only be fucked trailing arm bearings is now in evidence. The old dear has laboured on honourably as first choice/only car (there have been bits of 205 everywhere for a year now) since it's last whopper of a bill in July '18, but still... Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Arse. Still, I think I paid £140 per side to get the rear arm bearings on my old BX replaced. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I'd rather do rear arm bearings than a re-pipe. They're really not that hard to do. Worst bit is the bolts that hold the clamp on the rear anti-roll bar.. they are always insanely tight. I use a 1/2" 6-side socket on them with either a rattle gun or a very long powerbar, and still struggle. Other than that, fairly straightforward. There's some photos of one I did in my historic chod link below. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 A blood-curdling clonk from the rear axle that can only be fucked trailing arm bearings is now in evidence. The old dear has laboured on honourably as first choice/only car (there have been bits of 205 everywhere for a year now) since it's last whopper of a bill in July '17, but still... Bugger. Good to hear from you again! Hope it doesn't die off. djimbob, chodweaver and strangeangel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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