Used the 2CV to get to WASPs last night, and I've been pootling around Warwickshire again today. I refueled at Evesham on the way home and got my *best tank* (as 'Fuelly' put it) so far of 45.1mpg. I've averaged 41.9mpg over the last 1000miles.

Been getting induction roar with the 2CV, I kept thinking the top had come loose on the airbox but it was always in place when I checked. I've just been over to Peter Cross and after fitting another top to the airbox the car was very much quieter. So I left Peter's with a thought of ringing an order through to Roy at ECAS when I had an inspired idea I've removed the top of the airbox and put insulation tape around the edge and so far it works!!!! A nice quiet (for a 2CV) engine.

What kind of driving do you do to get a return of over 40 mpg?


And dont anyone say SLOW

The one on the van is new but works loose every so often - I'm going to put a small ratchet strap round it next time I've the bonnet up

I also only usually get mid- to high- thirties from Hugo, though on the way back down from Wanlockhead (cross-country B-roads mainly) we managed around 40.something He's a lot better now than when I first had him - 10years ago we were doing low thirties

I drive at the max speed on the first choke, though I do use the second choke to get past lorries on the motorway etc.

A good solution to the problem of the lid working loose on a plastic air filter box is to fit a central retaining 'bolt'.
It's actually a length of 6mm threaded rod, clamped to the base with 2 repair washers, 1 plain nut and 1 nyloc nut.
The lid is fastened with 1 repair washer and a wing nut, making sure that it's not over-tightened.

If the edges of the lid are 'feathered' because it's been left loose for too long, you may need to find one in better condition...

Ken

Thanks for that Ken, an interesting solution for a lid that comes loose. The lid on my car was brand new about 2yrs ago and it does fit tightly at the base (below the sponge filter) but there was a very slight gap around the top which the insulation tape has bridged and effected a cure (for now). I'll run the car and let you all know how I get on.

Just been out in the car and took it on the M5 for a bit of Harry Flatters and I'm pleased to say that so far the 'fix' for the airbox is holding and working wonders. Bring on the summer!!

Wow! What a fabulous day Just been out in the 2CV enjoying the lovely, warm sunshine. Life doesn't really get better than this. Shame I have to go into work at 2pm (on my first day off in well over a week, too ). Ah well, I can still use the 2CV to get there, and hopefully won't be there more than an hour.

Been out in the 2CV again this afternoon. Was sitting on a bench out towards Inkberrow enjoying the sunshine with the car a short distance to my right when I heard what I thought was a M4 powered 2CV clattering towards me. It turned out to be one of those little French cars with a 500cc diesel engine on a 61-Plate

Here's a link to where I was sat, which has a lovely view towards the Cotswolds....

http://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=52.204582, ... 1,,0,-0.51