Actually I was watching this video thinking "This is the country's foremost expert in Australian Fords."

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Stop that!

@AYouTubeCommenterWhoHasABrain

Жыл бұрын

@@UPnDOWN For what it's worth: UPnDOWN videos always cheer me up, often when I'm down, and no pun even intended. A rare positive mix of mechanical expertise and mental existentialism. Thank you Mr K.

@UPnDOWN

Жыл бұрын

@@AKZreadCommenterWhoHasABrain Ah that's kind, thanks. We're all battling to be up when we're down, me included.

The best Citroens are the bonkers ones. Who else would have a hole in the wheel to clear a roll pin? Nuts, love it.

In the ‘80’s I used to dream about a BX. 16 TRS. I was a strange teenager 😐

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Same! And look at me now....

Uh, only subbed around the entry of Cecily the C5, and just now discovering all this BX gold I need to see. Putting on the kettle! 😃

Another great and informative video, really enjoying the BX content.

Brilliant, actual proper tinkering. Love it

I had a 1990 BX TZD Turbo that colour. Loved it.

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

It would have been Venetian Red (Rouge Furio), which is a bit darker (and a nightmare for fading - I have a 16v that colour, too). This is Sunrise Red (Rouge Valleunga).

Brilliant video Rich. Love this car, really takes me back to being a kid - my Dad had several BXs and they're great cars. This one definitely wants to live!

yaaayyy!!!!! a video. always hangin out for a video from upndown, always worth the wait

My 16 Valve developed an annoying rattle at the back not long after I’d had a custom stainless steel exhaust fitted in Walsall. So on my to one of the CCC National Rallies I popped into the exhaust place to ask them to have a look, which they did and couldn’t find anything amiss, I continued on my merry way and just put up with it. Fast forward a few weeks and whilst I was underneath polishing said stainless steel exhaust I noticed one of the rear disc shields had worked loose. 😩

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Ha!

Excellent video! Looking forward to part 2!

Love this. The BX is a worthy successor to the GS,

Had one of those Trakrite things years ago, they are surprisingly accurate.

Ça, c'est de la grande voiture !!!

For a nice wheel alignment you only need a stick with a couple of screw in it, and a ruler. Since the BX alignment can be neutral, its quite easy. the DS-TT youtube channel has a nice explanation on how to do it (in dutch though). kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWaXrseyk7rcdNY.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/a52ssZqPodTfZ7g.html Thats how I set the alignment of my BX. Since modern laseralignment equipment cannot cope with the half covered rear wheels. I did make an adition to the DS-TT vids, by taping a tapemeasure to the floor at the end of the measuring stick. I also made an excel calculation sheet to determine the exact to-in or to-out. I've checked this method with the lasersetup (with another car, a BX does not fit these systems), and the results matched. I should make a video about my setup....

Lol..... might have some Xantias...... bet you have. Surprised you didn't buy Ians C5...... Another fab video. Great tips. And what an original car!!!!

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't buy the C5, but I do currently have the C5 in my possession. There *might* be some vids coming this way on that...

@Ratty_Rex

3 жыл бұрын

@@UPnDOWN hahaaaa. Was joking when I said that, but can't wait to see what you do. 😀

Like some others I’m now enjoying UpnDowns videos, though was expecting a bit more Aussie Ford action from the UK’s expert as recomended by Mr Hubnut!

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

I think you have me mistaken, sir.

@davidchandler9260

3 жыл бұрын

@@UPnDOWN well time will tell if your Aussie Ford crown stays 🤣, but for now I’m loving the SM & BX videos… keep up the good work.

Had thee -All diesels Brake and fluid pipes rusted very quickly.

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Can't have been too bad if you bought three 😉

Uncle had one of these I believe it was a TR though if that was an option. Used to tow a caravan to great effect wth it allbeeit he needed a heavy trailer license to do it.

@UPnDOWN

2 жыл бұрын

TRS was a trim (which is what this is).

@rimmersbryggeri

2 жыл бұрын

@@UPnDOWN I know I seem to remember this one was slightly lowlier though. The TRS:s around were kind of more boy racer ish. ButI'm swedish so that might also make a difference becasue yours doesnt seem to have much in the way of body kits. Also I might be wrong and the boy racer ones were called GTi or something like that. I lovet that BX though. Much more comfortable than the saab 900 we sometimes travelled alongside.

You probably struggled with the rear pistons because you had maximum pressure in the rear suspension on the highest setting, you can lift the car then put it to low mode and it won't move much. Also your accumulator sphere sounds very dead 😉

@UPnDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

I dropped the suspension before I removed the sphere. Only cracked it off while it was pressurised and on max height.

@pierreghazarian6087

3 жыл бұрын

My mistake. The rear brakes on mine tend to get stuck, I don't get the clonks though, only squeaking at some angles. I guess ideally the rear calipers should be rebuilt on such old cars.

why has it been re-piped if its only done 19000mls ?

@UPnDOWN

Жыл бұрын

Because things like hoses and pipes have a lifespan governed by age, not usage. Short version: They were rusty as hell and leaked everywhere.

Could of painted the Caliper for extra Kws

@UPnDOWN

Жыл бұрын

Damn, missed opportunity!