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15-09-2008, 02:11 PM
Originally Posted by nero 
This is what I found when I removed the cylinder head.
Number 2 piston had blown the gasket.
You can see the piston's clean due to the water and steam.
The old gasket.
The valves needed done as well.
But she's up and running better than ever now.
It's just about the worst engine I've ever rebuilt, getting access in the engine bay was a nightmare.
Methinks a lady was on the design team when they drew up the plans for it (apologies ladies).
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15-09-2008, 02:19 PM
Originally Posted by Losos
You're getting good at this 'restoration' thing
how about taking my Citroen XM off my hands
It's free but of course you'll need to collect it 
I've restored many an engine including the big Rover V8 ones, but that little sod beats em all for awkwardness.
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