This will be coming off again to refit the steering rack and column, suspension spheres etc; but here is the air filter casing cleaned and painted gris rose, just put it in place to keep it out of harms way... I don't want to paint it again after achieving a good finish.
Welcome to the restoration journey of my beloved 1973 Citroën DS23 Pallas. This classic car was manufactured with great care and precision at the Quai de Javel factory in Paris. A true masterpiece, it boasts a 5 speed manual transmission and carburettor engine. With its beautiful beige Tholonet exterior and caramel Jersey Velours rayé interior, this car is a true work of art. Join me as I bring this classic Citroën back to its former glory and share my restoration process with you all.
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Monday, 14 November 2011
Front camshaft bearing
As the front pulley was off anyway, thought it would be a good idea to replace this bearing. Upon inspection the bearing was okay but it had been spinning in the housing so the new one was put in with Loctite bearing fix.
Looks like the rest of the gearbox casing and bell housing could do with a spruce up! wont go into to much detail with this.
Looks like the rest of the gearbox casing and bell housing could do with a spruce up! wont go into to much detail with this.
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Alternator
Here we have the alternator off the car so a good time to strip and clean. Nothing much needed doing, brushes and bearings were all fine, so after cleaning and painting the bracket it was rebuilt with new grease etc. Should look good on the car.
Friday, 11 November 2011
Voltage regulator
Voltage regulator was looking a bit tatty, so whilst the battery tray was off it had a shot blast of the casing and some new paint, the cover will have to come off again when she's running to adjust the cut in/out voltages, last time I looked it was charging at about 16V. I think that's why the battery boiled last time.
Monday, 7 November 2011
Water pump
The water pump was growling a little bit from the bearing so a good time to replace it. Front camshaft bearing was replaced at the same time, ignition timing scale was cleaned up and bracket painted.
Thursday, 3 November 2011
New starter motor fitted
Here we have the new starter motor fitted with some additional heat protection for the cables. The main heat shield was shot blasted and painted with VHT paint.
New manifold and downpipe gaskets.
Exhaust manifolds refitted.
Heat shield shot blasted and painted with VHT paint.
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