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As I'm easily bored I MAY be about to start a project I've long wanted to.....
A really up to date, modernised GTI Turbo with aftermarket A/C, a bit more grunt, 16 wheels, revised 'heating' system, etc, etc.....
Does anyone have any knowledge, links, thoughts about putting the whole of the engine management onto a different system, I'd welcome any...

Inspired by the previous post I stopped to snap a few pics of my old crate. Sorry it’s dirty, I use it every day....

I bought a CX GTi Turbo2 a year ago mechanically/electrically fantastic previous owner had spent £2000 just on parts, not including 4 new TRX's.

After taking it home I realised at some point a lot of bodging, blowover and touching up had been done to the the body.
I sourced 4 clean doors and O/S/R Quarter that where gone repair.

Following pics....

As per the subject.. I'm surprised/amazed/ashamed etc to have only noticed this weekend that my 1986 S1 CX has no rear seatbelts.. and I only noticed when my 8 yr old told me so.. (cue 10 mins of don't be daft response from me)

There are blanking plugs behind the head rests and sockets in the bulkhead area under the seat, so obviously it was...

This is always an area of interest to me, having owned probably at least 15+ CXs over the last 30 or so years including quite a few GTI Turbos, C-GOO the Series 1 GTI Turbo and E-KAD the Prestige Turbo 2 that I regret selling every waking hour.... :?
I’m currently the custodian of a tidy, but far from perfect Series 2 Turbo 1 in black with black...

First post here, so treat me gently please 😁

1986 CX... Indicators work fine when headlights are not on.

When headlight switch is turned on then the RHS indicator illuminates (constantly, no flashing)..

Any suggestions for where I might start looking for a solution?

Thanks for any help

Good evening,
I recently bought a 1981 CX Pallas 2400i automatic.
It had lain in a garage for 8 years and I got it it through its MoT with only a couple of advisories, ie seat belt fabric beginning to wear and some welding required around the sills.
I found that the heater matrix had been bypassed as it had burst at one point. Stan Platts came to...

So, after deciding to keep my GTI turbo I seem to have finally got the old crate running ok. After lots of work and head scratching the final upgrade was a handmade stainless exhaust after the old system disintegrated. This has made a huge difference to the car, it's faster and far smoother running
This extra oooomph seems to have thrown up a new...

As per the title, I have a Series 2 Prestige that I'm afraid has seen far better days. At the moment most of it is there, but the interior has gone, and I'm slowly removing other bits.......
I'm putting here in case someone wants the rolling shell rather than scrapping her. :(

So yesterday morning at 6:10 AM my beautiful, albeit slightly rusted, 1981 CX Prestige arrived. It was a long journey of a few months of back and fourth talks with the owner of the car until we settled on a price (R8,500.00 ) and then he delivered the car on my farm early as he was on his way to Botswana to go pick up another car.

This is the...

Hello All, the speedo on my CX S2 Prestige has failed, my local garage who are good with older cars tell me that the 'gearbox speed splitter' has failed, apparently a plastic part. that takes a drive from the gearbox with two feeds out (one for the speedo, not sure about the other - for the Diravi or the ECU?) Does anyone have a spare? Or know if...

This might be a really stupid question........but thats never stopped me before in my life. Has anyone ever put a Bx/Xantia T/diesel engine in a CX? Really don't know whether the engine in this 22 is worth bothering with as its looking like its gonna be a H/gasket, timing chain and water pump as well as the H/matrix. (rest seems alright at the...

Some on here may remember my ups and downs with the afforementioned beast!
The hot cutting out issue was definitely fuel pump
I've also fallen foul of the turbo inlet pipe creeping off and causing extremely rough running, bad starting, e tc,
Also, I found some horrendous bodged wiring by the 2 fuel pump relays and have replaced the relays As well...

They're finds - in that although I parked them up there, it's been about 3-4 years since I last saw them... But I have found that they are still there!

Metallic blue S1 GTi T1 in front, ex Gerry Dennigan (if any members on here remember him and if I've spelt that correctly...) ABS and Air-Con, non-sunroof.
Metallic Grey S2 T1 GTi Turbo in rear,...

I'm having difficulty finding key blanks for my 1981 CX Athena. The ignition key is a 33 mm long straight spade shape. The door key is 18 mm long to the shoulder. Both are reversible, and the door key is the only one with significant cutting. I think I can find door keys online. But the ignition key, no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks all.

I think I may have asked before, so forgive me if I'm repeating myself, but does anyone have any views on wether the 2 or 3 types of plug that can be used have any real effect on running or performance?
As I've previously said, my car is now a joy to drive, loads of shove, smooth, no more cutting out but it just starts like it's had 50 Woodbines...

As per title, has anyone got one in known working order?
Cheers Chris

Couple of quick questions
Can anyone tell me Which of the 3 relays under headlight is for the cooling fan?
Is there supposed to be a (green) relay in the fuse box on the very left??

I've been making good progress with my acquisition, it's running much better after carb clean out and vacuum hose rearrange and sort. Accumulator sphere done too. The headlining is out, as are A&B pillar trims for a winter workshop re-trim
Two things are foxing me:
1, I can't seem to get cooling fan to work. It spins fine if you 'jack' 12 volts...

So, my 'project' 22 TRS is on the back burner for a bit after having sorted carb and accumulator
I'm still using my GTI Turbo as much as poss, I just love driving it!
I may have mentioned previously that its always felt a bit 'weak and woofly ' starting but as soon as you're moving it's epic, genuinely fast and smooth
Its always stunk a bit if you...

So, as per the title, I have somehow managed to acquire/save from the scrap person.
It's Florentine red, and in utterly rot free condition with the straightest panels I've ever seen on a CX! I'm planning to carry out light rolling restoration and hopefully sell on in the Spring. In the meantime......
1. The headlining and soft interior trim need...

I now have one

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Just seen this rather gorgeous item on Ottomobile...

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Obviously it was all going too well..... :-D
My GTI Turbo has stopped charging it's battery. Any quick checks/advice? Or is it simply get a new alternator....?

AT LAST!
I changed the fuel pump and the filter today, in extremely hot and muggy conditions. The car ran for a good 20-25 minutes at idle with no hint of cutting out, in humid 30 degree ambient. The heat it chucks out, jeez!
Anyway, as I tried to move it off the drive, any load prompted a cut, but if you coaxed it with a bit of clutch it was ok,...

With the recent 'Killer Heatwave' (copyright Daily Mail) ive not used the CX for about 4 weeks. Black car, black leather, lots of glass, non functioning A/C..... :oops:
Anyhoo, I started it yesterday and not having run for that long, it fired up fine, but then cut and spluttered, then died and was generally jerky and on/off cutting in and out for...

So, the answer is yes, you can run 220 tyres on the front of a CX, or at least they are fine on my GTI Turbo. It now sports 220s on the front and 200s on the rear, doesnt look too daft and drives fine
It cut out again the other day, in the really hot humid weather we've had, this time while driving at slow speed, after a lot of sitting and...

On my Turbo 1 the two fans on the radiator operate when required but only one fan goes into full action if needed. Anyone got any ideas? Does it make a difference which wire goes to which terminal on the radiator sensor? I'm sure it must but not sure which wire goes where. In normal driving on the motorway where does your temp. needle sit...mine...

As per title, I'm sure there was a thread on here about the above.........?

Does anyone have any views, thoughts, horror stories on the above.
Only asking as I can't find any 210 TRXs at the mo but can get some 220s. My car is on std metric T-slots.

So, buoyed by its trip to Flanders last week, on Weds/Thurs just gone a friend and I embarked on a slightly longer trip to the Ardennes and (hopefully!) Back :-D
The trip did not start well as my fears were realised as the sodding thing cut out at passport control and then wouldn't restart....... :oops: In my panic to move it I churned it over on...

Slalom test etc against the competition of the day.

Proof the CX was - and still is in my view - the finest car in the world! Its composure on the ride and handling test is incredible.

Worth watching from around 9 minutes and 15 seconds.

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So, last night back from a whirlwind 700mile round trip in the CX to Belgium to watch a bike race, visit a few WW1 memorials and stock up on beer!
The car ran faultlesly and sat rock steady for hours at motorway speeds, and occasionally a sniff more.
It was also fine at chasing a hectic bike race round Flemish farm tracks, and then carried 3 tired...

Hi All,

Having had some luck with the headgasket (with a sealant) and changed the alternator recently, I ran into an issue on the way home.

Driving along a dual carriage way in 5th, the traffic came to a halt and I shifted down, but at that point the gear lever became loose and the further I can go to the left is now in the middle.

I was able...

My GTI Turbo passed it's MOT today-(hooray!) and the drive there and back was fairly congested and lumpy and slow. Some may be familiar with my car's Hot idling/cutting out issues, I solved this on this trip by just turning it off if the traffic looked really bad!
Anyhoo, after a lengthy discussion with my ace auto electrician we're now suspecting...

Firstly thanks to C-GAT crankcase breather cleaned out, car still cuts out when hot, etc........ :rofl2:

A couple of questions,
Has anyone ever fitted an after market oil cooler to a GTI Turbo 1 , or seen/heard if it's possible?
Also, is it remotely possible to fit an intercooler to a T1?????? or far easier to fit all the T2 bits?

Does it have one???

Hi, Does anyone know if it is still possible to source the material used for the VIP interiors?

Thanks

Laurie

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Hi,
A bit of a silly question - I have a spare rolling drum speedo I want to chuck on a non-CX, so wanting to know the speedo gear ratio to see if the speedo reading will work out.
Cheers,
Sam

I'm back so I must still be alive but it's under duress.

I haven't even been on the forum here 'hiding' so to speak let alone posting, I simply couldn't bring myself to log on and am only doing so now reluctantly.

I sadly now need to move on most of my collection of weird wonderful and in most cases rare Citroëns before they get picked up and...

Just thought someone might drool over this:

I wonder if anyone has any info on the correct settings on the fuel pump of a Citroen 25 DTR Turbo (1985 Series I)?
My diesel mechanics reconditioned the pump and injectors, but were not sure of the settings. It took them several goes to successfully time it, but this seems to be working well now. it has plenty of power but people travelling...

Good morning.

Anyone know if these are available from anywhere apart from CX-Basis

Thanks

All the best,

Laurie

Hi . . . Just got to wondering how many CX PALLAS there are in uk today ? Also . . . I seem to remember a brochure for them. I think it featured a Gold Metallic one with Black Vinyl roof and a very plush gold velour interior, With deep buttoned seats, Lovely Head rests and Foot rests. It had a longer wheelbase and body, and a modern 'for the time'...

Hi all,

I am after a couple of things or advice please. CX 87 S2 Turbo 2

Part 1: Does anyone know where you might get a new set or a reproduction set of the interior window rubbers. Mine totally shagged.

Part 2 or Help 1 (however you want to call it). The fog lights that come fitted standard are in a bad position as you know and get broken....

Hi, I previously found a link to instructions on how to repair these when the small plastic bits break.

I can no longer find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Laurie

All the best,

Laurie

I had sold these to a CCC member and just about to post them when I hear the poor chap passed away. So they're available again.

For sale- Champagne colour velour CX seats - don't think they're Pallas but standard saloon - likely early 80s. Good condition with plump cushioning. Little bit of grubbiness from a nearby 2CV exhaust pipe - cleaned them...

Those of you in the know will know of this car?
It's arguably the best Ser 2 Turbo CX in Britain!
you might like to know that H10 ACX ,the wonderfully rebuilt-by-Fil turbo car, is again for sale in Swindon. I drove it yesterday.
Since Fil's fix, it's been improved further by complete Leather interior, stainless exhaust and repaint bumpers. MOT...

I've used Footman James in the distant past, for DSs, but has anyone any input on getting agreed value insurance for a CX Turbo?
The 'market value' is, of course, nil!
I could just Meercat it cheaply, but this wouldn't cover all but minimum stuff.I wonder if Aviva do 'Classics'?
Hoping to be back Citroening soon!

Chris in Bristol

Some of the 17 CXs participating in the Raid Arctique have already travelled through Norway heading to Kiruna in northern Sweden.

I'm off to change the oil, filter and coolant before a final check of the car.