17 June 2007 | Uncategorized
By June 2007, the SM in not mechanically perfect but she’s working pretty well, so I can enjoy this car and take part to some meetings, from my local club and others. By June 16th, I take part to to the 2007 Citroën Rendezvous in Saratoga Springs, in the New...
26 May 2007 | Mechanical, SM IE, SM IE, SM IE, SM IE, SM IE, SM IE
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...
15 May 2007 | Uncategorized
In Québec, there is no periodical technical verification for regular vehicles. However, there is a mandatory one for cars coming from another province of Canada and, of course, for imported cars like this SM. The inspection, as it is called, must be done by a SAAQ...
15 May 2007 | Miscellaneous
After the 2CV, I had to find a second indoor parking space for rent to store this SM. When she arrived in Canada, I found a temporary space for the winter period but since spring I had the opportunity to fond a space at the same place I already put the 2CV, it’s...
23 April 2007 | Mechanical
After a temporary repair just to bring the car to my home, I have to seriously fix the coolant leak located on the exit duct of the water pump. This duct is usually in very bad shape and its age is often the age of the car. I have to work outside so I work on the...
8 April 2007 | Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous
Last part of the trip (April 2007) After a few sunny days by the end of March, the community of antique car enthusiasts in Québec is in turmoil 😉 Everybody plans to get his car out of its winter parking space. Of course, I’m no exception, even if we all know...
