A car known to the collective returns. Yes, it’s another Citroen

[Stinkwheel]

Well, as I’ve had a bit more time in my hands recently through splitting up with the ex. I though I had better re-introduce myself to the forum and to actually working on my cars rather than being too busy/poor with real life, in fact, I’ve decided to make cars my real life again, we shall see how that goes.....

Anyway, to the car, back in April I visited the well renowned six-cylinder and his field of dreams where this happened

 

That’s right, I actually collected the ex hairnet Visa that I had purchased 6 months earlier. Mr six cylinder was amazingly patient with me (thanks Chris)

 

So after some chatting and faffing about putting the wheels back on it etc it got loaded up....

 

I whacked it into, my unit/workspace/junk pile and promptly mainly ignored it while I put the engine back together. (Thanks to everyone at the field of dreams who originally took it apart, I found that all the parts and pieces were actually there, always a relief. Then I had a panic that I’d put the thing together wrong, proceeded to convince myself I had and had a sulk for a while and ordered another full gasket set. Then I set to again, don’t think I had done it wrong actually, but here’s a few pics of the second time putting it together....

 

Hole where it should go,

 

 

 

 

And a funky dashboard shot, just because it’s so great.

 

And last but not least a shot of the back end, with a Citroen 2-cyl engine sitting behind it for added confusion purposes.

 

So yeah, that’s it for now, I’ll keep y’all posted as they say.

 

 

 

 

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[Stinkwheel]

I forgot to add that last picture, so here it is



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[Dick Cheeseburger]

So, does it run?

[Stinkwheel]

It will next weekend when I put it back in the car. (I’ve probably jinxed myself by saying that now)


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[Stinkwheel]

Well didn’t get quite as much time as I had planned working on the visa today, but got to he point where the engine is at least ready to go in now.



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[Six-cylinder]

This is all great news and I am sure @Frogchod and  @hairnet will also think so.

[hairnet]

two words for you

woot and indeed woot

[chaseracer]

Is that the same shed in which lurks both a certain GSA of fond memory and a kit of parts making up the mortal remains of my first XM?

?

[Stinkwheel]

Is that the same shed in which lurks both a certain GSA of fond memory and a kit of parts making up the mortal remains of my first XM?

It is indeed. It’s a big shed and am rather fond of its french tat contents


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[richardmorris]

I’m impressed, having helped in the struggle to get the head off I had thought it looked deader than a dead thing.

[Stinkwheel]

I’m impressed, having helped in the struggle to get the head off I had thought it looked deader than a dead thing.

I had expected it to be a worse job than it’s so far turned out to be (fingers, toes and eyes all firmly crossed) I’d like it to be running this side of Christmas ideally.


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[richardmorris]

Good luck, the rest of the car looked pretty good.

[richardmorris]

[Stinkwheel]

Good luck, the rest of the car looked pretty good.

Of the 4 visas I’ve owned over the years it’s the 2nd most solid. I think that’s a good thing. It has inner front wings for a start, always a good sign.


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[Wingz123]

Good to see you on here....u may remember me.....collected that acadiane van from you ages ago! Hope you are well!

[Stinkwheel]

Good to see you on here....u may remember me.....collected that acadiane van from you ages ago! Hope you are well!

I do remember. Still doing the transport ? Likewise mate, hope you are doing well.


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[Wingz123]

Yes still got the truck, got a few on this week as it happens! ??

[Stinkwheel]

Update time. Long overdue as I had to stop working on the Visa to put a clutch into my daily over Christmas/new year. 
But now we have some progress. 

One suitcase engine longing to be returned from whence it came and then suddenly it was nestled back in the car for the first time since about 2016. 

 

[dollywobbler]

SUPER LIKE! 

[Stinkwheel]

Ok, mini-update/tantrum.

Today was going to be the day it ran again and it sort of was, but only if you count running as .... running badly for 20 second bursts. And flooding itself.
The timings out for a start, hardly surprising considering all the timing gear had been off and the fuel pump is ridiculously over zealous. So I set about adjusting the timing, then the only battery I had to hand decided to die, totally. So I packed up and came home. It’s been one of those days.


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[Stinkwheel]

As usual it’s one step forward and two steps back, but what do you expect with a french car that sat in a field in bits for 3 years or so.

Anyway, it works now at least....

[Lankytim]

That's a great colour!

 

[Stinkwheel]

That's a great colour!

 

 

Cheers, it is rather good isn’t it. Though I suspect when i get round to sorting the front wings (which are a bit rusty, holes in the r/h side top edge) it will be a total mare to match a 39 year old metallic colour.

 

 

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[yes oui si]

Have a photo of it from happier times. Was sorely tempted after a sit in it... 

[hairnet]

 

[hairnet]

still make me ROFL at BX number plate

 

[hairnet]

i reiterate my previous statement

woot and indeed woot

 

[Stinkwheel]

13 hours ago, hairnet said:

still make me ROFL at BX number plate

 

Weirdly, the engine/gearbox has a tag on it that says 'BX' as well. Confusing.

[ruffgeezer]

Ah I had wondered what happened to that little bastard!

I'm the one with the filthy shirt and receeding hairline above, getting the head off was a right shit.

As I recall we measured it of a fashion and reckoned the liners had sunk.

Anyway if you happen upon a big metal plate that says "visa" on it in black pen or indeed a Halfords torque wrench, I'd be most grateful to have either back!

[Six-cylinder]

55 minutes ago, ruffgeezer said:

Anyway if you happen upon a big metal plate that says "visa" on it in black pen or indeed a Halfords torque wrench, I'd be most grateful to have either back!

Clearing away at the FoD after we had finished I don't remember seeing either of those items.

I have had a look though the pictures and I am guessing the torque wrench was in this black case?