Citroën DS21 EFi Pallas
Discussion
I'm still very happy with my purschase. It was always going to be a car that required investment, given its age and owner maintained history.
It's a joy to drive and own.
I had a lot more done in one go this time round than I'd orginally planned for so the final cost reflected that. I have much more piece of mind having had it done though. I still need to have the rear engine mounts replaced, headliner replaced and some bodywork attended to (minor) to prevent deterioration but other than that any further improvements will be vanity driven, rather than necessity, so spend can be controlled accordingly.
It's a joy to drive and own.
I had a lot more done in one go this time round than I'd orginally planned for so the final cost reflected that. I have much more piece of mind having had it done though. I still need to have the rear engine mounts replaced, headliner replaced and some bodywork attended to (minor) to prevent deterioration but other than that any further improvements will be vanity driven, rather than necessity, so spend can be controlled accordingly.
Replaced the main hydraulic pump on my DS this week using an excellent instructional video from YouTube. Had great fun doing it and learned a lot more about the car in the process.
No more LHM fluid making a mess of my driveway now!
Taking the front wing off provides both access. . .
. . .and a modern art installation!
[br][br]Complicated bits of metalwork these wings!
Anyway, managed not to c@ck the job up.
You can see why you need to ensure that you've got good access though - that's the reconditioned exchange pump fitted (below the centrifugal regulator), in it's nice new green paint! Lots of bracketry to remove and three belts.
It all went fine*
No more LHM fluid making a mess of my driveway now!
Taking the front wing off provides both access. . .
. . .and a modern art installation!
[br][br]Complicated bits of metalwork these wings!Anyway, managed not to c@ck the job up.
You can see why you need to ensure that you've got good access though - that's the reconditioned exchange pump fitted (below the centrifugal regulator), in it's nice new green paint! Lots of bracketry to remove and three belts.
It all went fine*
- Still got to attach the air filter housing back to the chassis in this pic
Edited by OnePaintedMan on Sunday 5th June 14:40
Well, it seems the last few bits a pieces under the bonnet thst I'd not already replaced decided it was their time! A week after replacing the main hydraulic pump, the battery regulator fused and the resulting short circuit prevented me driving the car as it took out my indicators. That was sorted by replacing the alternator with a 'period look' uprated 70A alternator with an incorporated regulator.
Then the week I was due to take the car on its first long roadtrip in my ownership (from Bucks to North Devon) the water pump bearing gave up the ghost, causing a significant coolant leak! I managed to source and fit a new one within 48hrs and the car subsequently transported my youngest son and I on our camping trip as planned!
Here she is in the National Park near Lyton
For reference - this is what you can fit in the boot of a DS!
Then the week I was due to take the car on its first long roadtrip in my ownership (from Bucks to North Devon) the water pump bearing gave up the ghost, causing a significant coolant leak! I managed to source and fit a new one within 48hrs and the car subsequently transported my youngest son and I on our camping trip as planned!
Here she is in the National Park near Lyton
For reference - this is what you can fit in the boot of a DS!
FiF said:
Two things on the TV with lovely old DS21s featured.
Murder in Provence (3 episodes just finished on ITV)
Coupling ( all 4 series reruns on Gold)
+ The Mentalist (Amazon Prime). The lead character, Patrick Jane, drives a pale blue metallic one Murder in Provence (3 episodes just finished on ITV)
Coupling ( all 4 series reruns on Gold)
Edited by OnePaintedMan on Friday 5th August 14:33
Gassing Station | French Bred | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff