SM: The engine is back

SM: The engine is back

20 January 2007 | SM, SM

By January 2007, I bring back the engine to my garage, the mechanical work is completed. sm_280The engine is back near the gearbox. I suddenly lose some precious space in the garage sm_281Of course, it’s not over for this engine, plenty of parts wait to be back...
SM: Engine checkout

SM: Engine checkout

10 December 2006 | Uncategorized

By December 2006, mechanical work on the engine finally begins. Here are the only pictures I had the opportunity to take during this work, engine heads have been removed and sent to a specialist. sm_261Here are the right cylinders, they are ok sm_262Here are the left...
2CV: Replacement of the heating ducts

2CV: Replacement of the heating ducts

8 October 2006 | 2CV

October 2006. I finally received a few parts ordered from the EuroRétro company in France. I can’t wait to replace the heating ducts because the foam they contain is decomposing and often ends inside the car. 2cv_113The old ducts, with their old foam inside...
2CV: Installation of an electronic ignition system

2CV: Installation of an electronic ignition system

23 June 2006 | 2CV

As soon as I got this car, I decided to install an electronic ignition device from the “123Ignition” company in Holland. The engine already started very well with its original ignition device but an electronic one gives more reliability and regularity....
SM: Status of parts

SM: Status of parts

5 May 2006 | SM

Here is the result of my paint and restoration work for the past months. It gives an idea of the overall progress. sm_231The radiator has been remanufactured by a specialist, with closer circuits, which will make it more efficient. The A/C condenser is new but not...