'93 Citroen BX17 TZD Estate

So,


my second car in as many years. first came the Mini (Classic), and now this, almost the complete opposite.
This car was bought from Mystery Machine without actually driving it. Then had to wait another week (almost) and then threw myself in at the deep end by changing the timing belt and the water pump. which took a whole weekend.



the above replaced this:


there also had to be some welding and a new 'zorst (courtesy of Rich)

Welding:


'Zorsting:


yes the tip is blue, and straight. Because I ruined the original down turn, with my less-than-useful angle grinder skills...

Then came the MOT which threw this up:


oh dear... somehow missed that when going over the car

but it soon became this (by soon, I mean 3 days later):


only just realised it is blurry, but you get the idea...

also needed a new front number plate, which is a shame as the ones on there when I bought it were the originals

also changed the alternator belt (in the same condition as the timing belt and was very schreechy) and made the front washer jet work (blocked).

I think that's it for now, and this thread will probably just be me keeping track of what I end up doing to the car.

I will admit that I am unlikely to make many drastic changes to the car as it has been bought to act as a vaguely interesting and reliable daily.

thanks for reading so far,

Rob