SM IE: Replacement of the injection wiring harness

SM IE: Replacement of the injection wiring harness

Following the electrical difficulties I had in September 2007, I ordered a new injection wiring harness. So here comes the moment to install this new wiring harness, this is early June 2008. smie_202Here are the two parts of the wiring harness. The first part starts...
SM IE: Valve adjustment and suspension noise

SM IE: Valve adjustment and suspension noise

During September 2007, my mechanic can finally work on the car. The goal is to adjust the valves, replace the secondary timing chains and track and fix the annoying suspension noise I have for a long time now. It will be a good occasion to do an interesting...
SM: Engine conditioning

SM: Engine conditioning

At the end of 2007, I decide to close every possible circuit and put oil everywhere to keep the engine in good condition, because I’m far to be ready to put it back in the car 😉 sm_284I start by opening the cylinder head covers, this is a bit dry there sm_285I...
SM IE: Replacement of a drive shaft, as a try

SM IE: Replacement of a drive shaft, as a try

By the summer of 2007, I frequently use the car, I drove about 2500 km from May to August, but I still have a very bad noise coming from the front of the car. I think about 3 possible causes: the anti-roll bar, a drive shaft of a ball pin. I begin by greasing...
SM IE: Adjusting tension of the timing chains

SM IE: Adjusting tension of the timing chains

The engine is noisy and this noise is, I think, coming from the secondary timing chains. The professional mechanics who could fix this problem are not available, so I decide to check myself the timing chains tension. I can easily do it myself, and that way I will know...