Dollywobbler's Dreadful Dyane - Back on the road

[dollywobbler]

Lumenition still regarded as the best, and still used by the racers too. I prefer points-assisted myself, which this car might have. Possibly.

 

Anyway, she's running very nicely now bar hot starts. And I can actually see the front wings from the driver's seat after replacing a few rubbers. Height adjustable seats. Just replace more rubbers if you want to sit higher. I did a few for a compromise.

[oldcars]

Yeah, all seems fine. I've tweaked the mixture and she now seems exceedingly happy. Still not 100% sure that I've not cured a symptom rather than a cause, but it'll do for now. I am going to have to replace the CV joints soon though. Not sure that's going to happen before next week so I'll just have to try and avoid bends on the way to Chumleigh. Er...

I had the same kind of issue on the Reliant. Fins when i got it, i replaced lots of fuel hose as it looked bad. End result car ran bad. Adjusted the mixture and reset the choke gap and all was good, and still is.

[dollywobbler]

I do want to drop the fuel tank to check the state of the fuel line up there. It's quite full at the moment though, so not today. Metal pipe between hoses up front replaced by in-line filter. Stupidly, I cleaned up the metal pipe before realising I no longer needed it.

[xtriple]

Why is the coil getting so hot? I know they get warm in use but never known one to get hot hot! Is it earthed properly? Is it one of those things where it needs a doofer to bring the voltage down (forgotten the bloody name!)?

 

Seems odd....

[dollywobbler]

Coil is getting hot because there's a LOT of voltage being generated, and the oil isn't doing its usual job of absorbing the heat - the one that came on the car is very light, suggesting the oil may have leaked out. First time, I'd been going along gently in first gear up a greenlane, so not much airflow. Second time was just after slow running through a very twisty village road, before shutting off. A few minutes later, no go so swapped back to the original and was in my way in mere moments.

[dollywobbler]

Have just been editing up a video. It appears to be over 12 minutes. Sorry. Doubt I'll get it uploaded until tomorrow - will have to do it overnight.

[richardmorris]

Oil can leak out- it's extremely nasty stuff. We analysed some condenser oil at work once - lots of heavy metals and organic compounds you don't want on your skin.

 

I have a spare cable tied to a heater tube ( just in case- even with the Harley coil). Made up a set of wires so that no changes need to be made to the connections- just swap the bullet connectors over and the HT leads and away you go ( hopefully).

[dollywobbler]

Oil can leak out- it's extremely nasty stuff. 

 

That was the problem when aftermarket coils first became available. They weren't allowed to use such nasty oil. There's now a solid state coil with the shape of the original coil. Costs far less than a Harley one too - though still £50.

[chaseracer]

A shade under forty quid now - http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/-c-69_72.html - cheaper than the OEM Valeo unit...

[dollywobbler]

Nice. I just checked my bank balance though. Not nice.

[richardmorris]

I'd buy that- when I bought the yellow one from ecas I am sure it was less than £70.

[richardmorris]

Also, Valeo is the French for Lucas ( prince of darkness) ! Their regulator was rubbish too!

[dollywobbler]

Video now live. Quite a long one I'm afraid - over 12 minutes! Lots to cover.

[Six-cylinder]

I find my 2CV quite narrow with little elbow room, does the Dyane have more interior width?

[dollywobbler]

I find my 2CV quite narrow with little elbow room, does the Dyane have more interior width?

 

Yes. Body is a bit wider, and the doors are scalloped, so you get a lot more width.

[Six-cylinder]

How about the Ami cabin width, that was my first choice when I was looking at A series cars.

[Felly Magic]

Why when I see Mr Dollywobbler do I think of that science bloke from the Fast Show?

[dollywobbler]

How about the Ami cabin width, that was my first choice when I was looking at A series cars.

 

Widest of all the A-Series Citroens I think. 

 

In other news, you can just about fit a 47kg gas bottle in the back.

 

Though the indicators are a pain in the arse. This one stopped working. The connections in it are utter rubbish.

[richardmorris]

I find my 2CV quite narrow with little elbow room, does the Dyane have more interior width?

I drive mine with the window open- whatever the weather! I've open of those metal coat hanger things that opens it 4 inches.

[richardmorris]

Widest of all the A-Series Citroens I think. 

 

In other news, you can just about fit a 47kg gas bottle in the back.

 

Though the indicators are a pain in the arse. This one stopped working. The connections in it are utter rubbish.

That's nothing- I've just transported an 8ft yucca plant in the 2cv! Back seat and passenger seat out, boot box on the back and it just fitted.

[Six-cylinder]

I drive mine with the window open- whatever the weather! I've open of those metal coat hanger things that opens it 4 inches.

I am much more comfortable when I poke my elbow out of the window but sometimes it is too cold. I have the wire clips that hold the window open, when I first got it I was not sure what they were for!

[richardmorris]

I am much more comfortable when I poke my elbow out of the window but sometimes it is too cold. I have the wire clips that hold the window open, when I first got it I was not sure what they were for!

Had the roof off once when it started snowing!

[trigger]

Hey Ian, I've just spotted someone giving some scrap cars away near you and one of them is a 2CV like Elle, I don't know if it's of interest to you?.

 

http://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=29605

[dollywobbler]

Hey Ian, I've just spotted someone giving some scrap cars away near you and one of them is a 2CV like Elle, I don't know if it's of interest to you?.

 

http://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=29605

 

Certainly could be. Can you grab some contact details?

[trigger]

I've sent him a message, I'll let you know what he says.

[dollywobbler]

Thanks. I may have to find an excuse to nip out for the day...

[Bobthebeard]

Really enjoyed the Dyane video.... Took me reet back it did. Lovely.

Misty eyed reminiscing..

[dollywobbler]

It's not going well today. I nipped over to the 2CV. And pinch more parts from it. The Dyane cut out several times on the way. And it wasn't far!

 

I carried on regardless. 2CV now has a full set of tyres with actual air in them and the Dyane now has the 2CV's decent coil and one shock absorber. The right rear came off the 2CV beautifully. Penetrating oil and a wire brush made it easy. The one on the Dyane was more problematic and did the usual trick of leaving the metal bush on the shaft. Molegrips, more penetrating oil and plenty of wiggling soon had it off.

 

It was dreadful too! I could extend and shorten it with no effort at all. Comprehensively borked. The one the other side seems alright for now. Certainly, the Dyane rides much better, but running is still poor. I'm about to head out to drop the fuel tank. My last hope is that the hose on top of the tank is borked and restricting flow. I'd rather do this job with less fuel in the tank but sod it. It's got to happen now.

[dollywobbler]

Well that's done it. One of the tank retaining bolts has snapped. Utterly seized. The pipe wasn't that healthy though, and was probably sucking air in. Still, I now have a Dyane with no fuel tank. 

 

The bolt that snapped is threaded into the rear axle tube. I'm wary of getting the drill out, as the rear brake line passes through the tube at this point. There's a remnant of bolt just visible, but my molegrips can't get a purchase on it. Feeling a bit muffed. May now be in the XM for the weekend. Bother.

[Skizzer]

 

(Not that the XM is unwelcome at Chumley, just because of Dyane pain.)