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Apr 23, 2016 16:23:37 GMT
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Allow me to introduce my latest project. The car is a freshly rescued from the scrapyard BX. It certainly needs some work but after giving it a once over it didn't deserve to scrapped. So we will start the story yesterday when I went out with my trust LT35 beaver tail to pick it up.  On collecting she was very slow rise up and hand a big red STOP light showing on the dash. Once home this was traced to seriously fluid in hydraulic system. 1 litre of LHM+ has her rising nice and quickly and all the nasty lights out. However thats not the end of the story as I spyed a puddle of oil under the rear of the car which is suspect to be the reason the hydraulic fluid was low. Its not near the wheels but seeing as it isn't diesel I can't see it being anything else. Some other issues that she has are that the electric windows don't work. I had hoped this would be a blown fuse so on looking in the fuse box found a missing fuse which happened to be the windows fuse, replaced missing fuse but still no windows so more diagnostic work is required there. I hope its not the motors but knowing my luck thats exactly what it will be. Whilst looking inside and playing with electrics I discovered that the sunroof is also not working although that seems to be the mechanism itself rather than the motor as you can hear it trying to work. So a closer look  Ahem yes that might be why the sunroof is working. I think it might need a replacement. Looking around inside once more and I must say the interior really is like new but another glaring issue is the handbrake travel   Whilst looking in the glovebox I got a pleasant unexpected surprise in the form of a factory manual and the cars original service schedule which contains lots of stamps. And onto the exterior Rust wise she is fairly good besides some areas where the rot has got quite bad. However nothing that isn't worth fixing. Both sills need major surgery at the rear end and there are a few rust bubbles appearing on the passenger A pillar inside the door shut. The latter makes me suspect I may have to do some surgery to the inner wing but hopefully not.   By far the worse issue on the outside though is the paintwork.  With both the bonnet and roof looking like that I don't think I can get away with anything other than a full respray. and lastly to end on a good note rather than a bad look at my nice engine bay  |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Apr 23, 2016 17:25:36 GMT
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Looking good so far!!
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qwerty
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1991 Citroen BX19 TGDqwerty
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Apr 23, 2016 17:42:21 GMT
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Is it a "Meteor"? When I was a kid my uncle had one exactly the same!
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bl1300
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Apr 23, 2016 18:15:16 GMT
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Is it a "Meteor"? When I was a kid my uncle had one exactly the same! Yes it is |
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1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Apr 23, 2016 18:39:14 GMT
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lovely car .well worth restoring.
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Rich
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1991 Citroen BX19 TGDRich
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Apr 23, 2016 18:41:38 GMT
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Parking brake travel will be buggered cables and/or incorrectly set callipers, to auto adjust the callipers you need to push the brake pedal exceptionally hard with the engine running and full system pressure achieved, if that doesn't pull the travel in check the cables haven't frayed at the front wheels, the outer cable has a habit of 'self-shortening'. Most hydraulic leaks on these are the return pipe work, as the system is under so much pressure a true brake or suspension leak will drain the system pretty rapidly. Change all 5 spheres as well, the accumulator sphere will make a huge difference to how the system works. Above all, good luck saving her!  |
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I really like these, my grandad had one when they were quite new and it was like something from space! Lol. I happen to know where there is one of these that keeps crying at me when I see it,it's outside my mates garage in Shrewsbury (has been for years) if you want me to ask about it for you when I'm there tomorrow?
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bl1300
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Apr 26, 2016 18:25:13 GMT
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Gave this half an hours or sos work today. First was to put her underneath and go under the pit to try and find the suspension leaks. First leak is at the sphere which is separate from the wheels.  A good cleanup with and running for 5 mins hasn't shown exactly where the leak is but what I can say is its not a pipe or union so I'm suspecting the sphere itself. A walk under the back showed this.  That would be where my hydraulic fluid is disappearing. Self levelling and load sensing valve? Again its the part itself not the pipework. Lastly took the offside rear wheel off to gain access to the sill to start the required surgery.  It certainly wasn't looking very pretty.  First bit of new steel is in and already looking better. Just a shame its such an awkward angle to get the grinder too. I have discovered how much easier my welder is to use now that i'm no longer using it gasless and am using a large bottle of CO2/Argon mix. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Rich
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1991 Citroen BX19 TGDRich
@foxmcintyre
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Apr 27, 2016 12:39:56 GMT
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The sphere you mention is the accumulator, the distribution valve is near that and that is prone to leaks when the system is not under pressure, I went through 2 on mine, they are NLA but rebuildable, the unit you have a leak from at the rear is the height corrector, there is one front and rear and its what regulates the suspension spheres pressure to regulate ride height. Once again, NLA but rebuildable
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bl1300
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Apr 27, 2016 13:02:12 GMT
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The sphere you mention is the accumulator, the distribution valve is near that and that is prone to leaks when the system is not under pressure, I went through 2 on mine, they are NLA but rebuildable, the unit you have a leak from at the rear is the height corrector, there is one front and rear and its what regulates the suspension spheres pressure to regulate ride height. Once again, NLA but rebuildable Thanks for that do you know where I can get rebuild kits or is it just of the shelf O rings and such? |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Rich
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1991 Citroen BX19 TGDRich
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The sphere you mention is the accumulator, the distribution valve is near that and that is prone to leaks when the system is not under pressure, I went through 2 on mine, they are NLA but rebuildable, the unit you have a leak from at the rear is the height corrector, there is one front and rear and its what regulates the suspension spheres pressure to regulate ride height. Once again, NLA but rebuildable Thanks for that do you know where I can get rebuild kits or is it just of the shelf O rings and such? The distribution valve may just be O rings but the height corrector is a bit more involved. Might be worth asking on the BXOC or looking out for a good used one (front and rear are the same part) |
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Apr 28, 2016 10:32:24 GMT
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I love the interior in this one! Don't think I've ever seen one with these seats before. I hope you can sort the bodywork related stuff, for me those are always the hardest. Thankfully mine is pretty solid all around, which is amazing considering the Finnish climate and road salt usage. Just wish I had your engine in it.  The distribution valve may just be O rings but the height corrector is a bit more involved. Might be worth asking on the BXOC or looking out for a good used one (front and rear are the same part) Are the height correctors really the same? I need to fix or swap my leaking rear corrector too, but the spare I have laying around appears to be a mirror version of what I had under the car... It does match the front one though. |
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Rich
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1991 Citroen BX19 TGDRich
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Apr 28, 2016 12:54:08 GMT
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I love the interior in this one! Don't think I've ever seen one with these seats before. I hope you can sort the bodywork related stuff, for me those are always the hardest. Thankfully mine is pretty solid all around, which is amazing considering the Finnish climate and road salt usage. Just wish I had your engine in it. The distribution valve may just be O rings but the height corrector is a bit more involved. Might be worth asking on the BXOC or looking out for a good used one (front and rear are the same part) Are the height correctors really the same? I need to fix or swap my leaking rear corrector too, but the spare I have laying around appears to be a mirror version of what I had under the car... It does match the front one though. As far as I recall they are the same part. Linkages may need swapping but should be the same. |
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bl1300
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Apr 28, 2016 13:00:50 GMT
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I love the interior in this one! Don't think I've ever seen one with these seats before. I hope you can sort the bodywork related stuff, for me those are always the hardest. Thankfully mine is pretty solid all around, which is amazing considering the Finnish climate and road salt usage. Just wish I had your engine in it. . I like the interior too its certainly this cars best aspect. We get quite a lot of salt chucked on the roads here as well. As far as the bodywork is concerned most of the issues are cosmetic and where its not, rear end of sills, its fairly localised. Out of interest what seats are in yours? |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Apr 28, 2016 13:17:28 GMT
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Looks like a fairly straight forward fix, its looks G8. How did you rescue it from scrappy, thought once through the gate there was no return ?
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver.
1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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Apr 28, 2016 14:35:58 GMT
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Rich - I'll have another look at the corrector then and see if I can swap the internals. Now that I think of it, it should be doable. I like the interior too its certainly this cars best aspect. We get quite a lot of salt chucked on the roads here as well. As far as the bodywork is concerned most of the issues are cosmetic and where its not, rear end of sills, its fairly localised. Out of interest what seats are in yours? Well good to hear it's only localised rust then. I also have a few spots that need some wire brush and paint, but don't think I need the welder at this point. My interior is off of a Millesime. Basically the same seats as yours, but with a dull dark velour all over. Originally the car had a blue dash and tweed seats, still have those stored incase I want to go all stock. Oh and the car is a '89 BX16TRS. I'd like to swap my steering wheel for the 1-spoke type, but I only have a blue one that doesn't match the current black dash.  |
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Last Edit: Apr 28, 2016 14:36:53 GMT by bumper3d
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bl1300
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Apr 28, 2016 14:45:23 GMT
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Looks like a fairly straight forward fix, its looks G8. How did you rescue it from scrappy, thought once through the gate there was no return ? Simple really no certificate of destruction had been issued and the scrap yard owner had recognised it was saveable. Although it had been sold to a scrap yard it had never officially been scrapped. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Apr 28, 2016 20:24:05 GMT
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Understood.Nice to hear there are some decent scrappers about.
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver.
1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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bl1300
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Apr 29, 2016 20:00:03 GMT
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More new metal going in today.   some of these bits are a bar steward to get a welding torch to but on the other hand it looks like the most difficult part is now done.  |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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More work done over the past few days. Surgery to the drivers side sill is now 80% done, just got to dress the welds, apply seam sealer and repaint. It looks a lot lot better than before though.  Nearside sill has had the rot cut out and the first few bits of the repair welded in place. Need to close up the access holes and fit fresh rubber bungs and then close up the sill, dress the welds and respray.  Found another patch to do under the battery tray but still looking at getting the bodywork finished tomorrow. Narrowed down the hydraulic leaks, front distribution valve and rear height corrector. The backside of the engine gearbox is covered in LHM which I suspect is from one of the pump unions. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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