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citroenxm wrote: GOOD LUCK, But I have a feeling, she will be fine!

I concur

It's like stepping back in time and the engine bay would put the factory to shame!

Will give the steam cleaner a try at the weekend to shift the veg but think I'll have to soak some bits the night before with a smidge of wd40 to help it out and try and get the leakoff pipe properly sealed

Fingers crossed for you Vince

That engine bay was virtually immaculate when I went to get it. I remember opening the bonnet and thinking holey moley..

im sure it even better now!!

Don't worry, all will go well. Worrying is not good for you!

citroenxm wrote:

Vince wrote:
I cant bear the car being in the hands of anyone other than Paris Autos who usually do the work....its scary

Ill keep that in mind then Vince!

Id EXPECT the car to drive well! It drove exceptionally well when I had it, and you havent done a lot of miles..

GOOD LUCK, But I have a feeling, she will be fine!

Sorry Paul i omitted you from the list as i figured i didnt need to state the obvious You are of course the man when it comes to these cars I just wish you were closer

I do get a kick out of garage's reactions when they pop the bonnet

I know i need to get out more

We know what you really mean is get out more under other car bonnets lol

Vince, do you use lacquer to finish it off?

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Hope all goes well, Vince. Mine is in for MOT tomorrow and I too am fidgety. I think everything is working, but you never can tell!

djg wrote:Vince, do you use lacquer to finish it off?

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Err yes and no....Not a permanent laquer like ive seen over the years..the one that tends to yellow over time. I use a silicone spray or brush on liquid silicone, which some people refer to as laquer. Ive found over the years that it keeps all rubber components lubricated and resistant to cracking and aging...that's the main reason...plus it looks cleaner and newer Unlike the one that yellows though, it doesn't and also fades off over time so it isn't as messy

Opinions are always divided though on engine bays....some people like them looking clean and new, others like them "natural"

I feel for you Ragger too....like you say its the bits that you don't know about Im feeling more optimistic today