2 * 2.1 SD

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Second coat of paint turned out not too bad. These corner spheres are IFHS spheres, the regulator is a Citroen one, but IFHS coding is easy to understand, so I marked them accordingly. 2* XM30RH, 1* XM50AR

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The fuel tank support straps and rear spheres went back on. The tank straps were a bit challenging as the tank had sagged due to only being bolted at the sides, for several weeks. I had to prop the tank up to be able to install the strap bolts.

I cleaned and greased the end of the suspension cylinder, to ensure the sphere fitted snugly and stop any corrosion. I recently was informed of a Cx rear cylinder suffering sudden and rapid fluid loss due to the end of the cylinder having corroded. Xm rear cylinders are mounted in a more shielded position, but still near the back wheels.

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Followed by the exhaust.

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[Dieselman]

As the rear wheel-arch liners are out I took the opportunity to check for rust. All is generally in good order with a little surface rust at the bottom of the Rh wing/sill section.
After giving this a good wire wheeling it revealed a pin holed area at the bottom of the sill, about 10mm square.

Most of it looks pretty good. I'll weld in a patch to the holed section and seal, prime and paint the rest.

I am particularly interested in the joint between the lower wing and the sill, as that lets water in which causes the lower wing area to rot. The seam sealer has broken down a little, so I will deal with that.

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Some surface rust on the inside of the sill.

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After a good, wire wheeling a pin-holed section appeared, the rest cleaned up.

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