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Post by Fli on Aug 29, 2012 10:29:21 GMT 1
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Post by Fli on Aug 29, 2012 10:31:39 GMT 1
and another one.....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 10:41:46 GMT 1
I see the big ammer is ready for action |
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Post by Fli on Aug 29, 2012 15:55:22 GMT 1
After 2 days eventually the new replacment, exhaust is complete without leaks blowing from joints - it was the original exhaust that came off and remakes are "not exactly the same shape  so a bit of wooden plank leverage and heat exchangers slackened off + the good old heavy mallet, a lot of swearing and shouting and its eventually on. New gear knob - new fuel sender (the fuel gauge now works  ) - new alternator brushes (not the same as originals so a bit of improvisation required) The only slight annoying thing is the handbrake leaver in the engine bay rattles on the new exhaust pipe, but then again with it now sounding like a Singer sewing machine praps I can hear the rattles now. It almost goes as quick as a Singer sewing machine now |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 15:59:13 GMT 1
So you have to open the bonnet to apply the handbrake  |
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Post by barwood on Aug 29, 2012 16:09:39 GMT 1
I dont like to be picky but is that not a Citroen Dyane van rather than a 2CV?  |
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Post by Fli on Aug 29, 2012 16:24:52 GMT 1
I dont like to be picky but is that not a Citroen Dyane van rather than a 2CV? Hi Barwood - Its actually an "Acadiane" van (Diane van) and as lib has told me off for calling it a 3cv its a 2cv (2 cylinder) the same as an AK400 van (2cv van) only the front body work is different. Bet you wished you never asked |
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Post by Fli on Aug 29, 2012 16:34:25 GMT 1
So you have to open the bonnet to apply the handbrake We are talking "technology" her pandj I can grab the walking stick handle, press the big white button on top of it and hay presto the lever catapults down, spraining your wrist at the same time and your off at walf facter 2, all in the comfort of the black vinyl seats |
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Post by lib on Aug 29, 2012 17:42:22 GMT 1
Plus pandj, the handbrake has a childproof lock.
This is helpful as it stops Ali driving off in it.
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Post by 4STIX on Aug 29, 2012 18:06:27 GMT 1
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so a bit of wooden plank leverage and heat exchangers slackened off + the good old heavy mallet, a lot of swearing and shouting and its eventually on.
