By January 2007, I bring back the engine to my garage, the mechanical work is completed.
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The engine is back near the gearbox. I suddenly lose some precious space in the garage
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Of course, it’s not over for this engine, plenty of parts wait to be back on it, like manifolds, cooling pipes…
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A new cleaning will be needed also
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Here are the main parts that have been replaced
It’s a big step forward for this restoration. The engine was supposed to be in good shape and it’s now pretty much confirmed, I didn’t have so much bad news. I was lucky to know the Citroën specialist in Québec, Mister Claude Guillot, who worked on this engine with the friendly Dominique Vincent, known also as a 2CV expert. Thank you Claude and Dominique and thanks also to the VEA club that allows me to meet these two Citroën specialists.