Citroën BX – XPO – Electrics Pt1 – Eps33
While the A-pillar rebuild on the XPO project seemed like a big challenge, restoring the electrics has proven far more taxing.
Here you’ll find automotive adventure articles on my Citroen BX. Love them or hate them, I’m stuck with them. From the first car that would barely start to my current Citroen BX16Valve, I’ve learnt a lot about cars and mechanics. I’ve had to!
While the A-pillar rebuild on the XPO project seemed like a big challenge, restoring the electrics has proven far more taxing.
With the windscreen surround repaired and new glass in, focus moves to the scuttle. Refitting the blower, washer bottles and a small repair.
Part two of Tour De Forty will see us reach John O Groats on day three, with a rather unexpected change to the weather.
As it is not everyday that 40th birthdays come around, it seemed like an opportunity to treat the BX as we head out on Tour De Forty.
Following on from the Citroen BX Sphere article, I will share how I have made a Citroen Sphere Tester for BX spheres.
With so many correded metal parts on XPO, I took a dive into DIY cleaning and plating. Oh how I wish I had just let grown ups do it!
Before work continues on the engine bay, I need to tackle the steering rack boots. And they are just the start of the problems!
1983 marks 40 years of BX in the UK and the CCC National makes a perfect opportunity for a Citroen BX party. #BX40UK
Identifying the correct Citroen BX suspension sphere can be challenging. This article aims to give you information to make good decisions.
Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn’t the only rot at the front of the BX.