SM IE: Reassembling, continued

SM IE: Reassembling, continued

There is still a lot of work to do, dozens of hours in facts for the following steps. My parents were in Montreal for a few days so my dad helped my, thanks. smie_473I cannot put the steering rack back into place without replacing the damaged right boot smie_474So I...
SM IE: Reassembling begins

SM IE: Reassembling begins

The parts I was waiting for arrived quite quickly, with special thanks to the French SM Club. I’m far but I’ll have to finally find a way to meet these people who help us to maintain and restore our cars. Thanks again for your support. smie_437I start with...
SM IE: Work on the primary timing chain, finally

SM IE: Work on the primary timing chain, finally

Cleaning is not over yet, I still have to clean the engine and gearbox, of course, before starting the timing chain work, which was the initial goal of this long operation, remember 😉 smie_377After cleaning the front unit, I do some detail work by cleaning and...
SM IE: More work on the primary timing chain

SM IE: More work on the primary timing chain

I call my friend Philippe for help to remove the engine and gearbox. They came out without too much trouble. I just thought I could let the first exhaust pipes in place but we had to remove the right side pipe, this part was quite difficult. smie_329Here is the...