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AZL57
Firing on two.
Joined: October 22nd, 2014, 10:59 pm
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Location: South-Limburg
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 Re: What did you do with your A Series today? it's great fun to drive the 57 again after a whole day of c3. Like to play with the old technics, it's really pure 2cv driving. Yesterday i found some nice NOS parts for the 57 in Gemert. A complete centrifugal clutch unit (50 euros) and four boxes with valves for the 425cc engine.(10 euros)
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| March 19th, 2017, 8:18 pm |
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Nelsthebass
Firing on two.
Joined: October 5th, 2009, 8:22 pm
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Location: Stone, Staffs
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? This weekend I have been mostly preparing and painting a new vent flap courtesy of Uncle Roy and then fitting it this afternoon - luckily all the little nuts came off the original without issue - if you have never replaced one they are a little bit of a faff as you have to take the dash off, loosen the heater screen vents and take the windscreen wiper motor and mechanism off so that you can get at all the little nuts - still worth it - looks really good and what with the 4 new wheels I have now, I've only about 99% of the car to replace and it will be like new!
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1987 2CV Special
2014 Suzuki Swift Sport
2015 Lexus NX300h
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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
Posts: 1581
Location: Exeter, Devon
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Have an irritating oil leak at a head banjo. Had the car apart and just taking the front cowl off, when I got seriously hailed on. Hail Bedouin 
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's probably electrical (or, an electric fuel pump!) ....
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Richardw
Joined: July 30th, 2014, 11:08 am
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Replaced the canvas, wires, rubbers and foam on the drivers seat, what a transformation! Still to do the passenger seat when time permits. Kept the existing covers for now.
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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
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Location: Exeter, Devon
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Quote: Have an irritating oil leak at a head banjo. Thread is buggered. #%&# Cant say it was buggered before, but it is now. I expect there a thread on here somewhere. HELP!
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's probably electrical (or, an electric fuel pump!) ....
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| March 21st, 2017, 5:17 pm |
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Nelsthebass
Firing on two.
Joined: October 5th, 2009, 8:22 pm
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Location: Stone, Staffs
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? You need a helicoil kit - not difficult to do if the heads are off - can be done in situ but you have to be constructive in the way you drill out the original thread and then re tap the hole to be able to put the coil in - makes a far better seal than original though so worth the effort...
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1987 2CV Special
2014 Suzuki Swift Sport
2015 Lexus NX300h
1966 Ami Break
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ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Nels, 'constructive', or just 'careful'? 
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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
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Location: Exeter, Devon
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Thanks Nels Have decided to change the engine. Then I can do as you suggest. 
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's probably electrical (or, an electric fuel pump!) ....
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Ianredspecial
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Joined: June 22nd, 2014, 8:09 pm
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Location: Reading, Berks UK
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Roger V wrote: Quote: Have an irritating oil leak at a head banjo. Thread is buggered. #%&# Cant say it was buggered before, but it is now. I expect there a thread on here somewhere. HELP! Oh, bum. I overtightened mine and it leaked. Luckily I was able to get away with just using a new banjo thingy and a freshly annealed washer - it tightened fine, just about.
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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
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Location: Exeter, Devon
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Re: What did you do with your A Series today? Damn n blast The oil cooler bolt on the spare engine is seized.  And I don't have the facilities to remove it. So, can some one advise me regarding the specs of the helicoil for the head oil banjo please. I'm guessing M7 pitch = 1 length = 10mm I have a good understanding of the process. Drill it Tap it Insert helicoil and breakout the tab Do I have get a special tool because it is a blind hole?
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