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[henryd]

"a small hatch "
do you have chickens as well as a donkey
are you setting up a small holding 

all joking aside , how is it ? have you investigated the cambelt yet ?

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Unless I find some tippex marks or similar under the cover then I reckon I will be changing it in the near future. Watched a video on youtube last night and it looks like a right pita, but if it has to be done...….

They aren't too bad to do,early ones had the crank sprocket not keyed so much care and correct lock  kit required,later ones are keyed  so easier to deal with

[Sir Tigger KC]

Although I hate to admit it, it actually isn't a bad little car to drive, in its own cheap plasticy way. 

To get the best from your new car Albs, you need to learn to drive like the French! 

https://youtu.be/W5x9zCO6jsI

[ronnyd]

Drove my grandaughters home from Bedford when she fell ill and had to go home to Mum. Was quite a fun drive down the A428/A14. A bit tinny and plasticky though. She now has a Sytner customised Mini, chavtastic.

[Kevin Wood]

Although I hate to admit it, it actually isn't a bad little car to drive, in its own cheap plasticy way. 

To get the best from your new car Albs, you need to learn to drive like the French! 

https://youtu.be/W5x9zCO6jsI

He's just observing the first rule of driving a "tin snail": NEVER lift your right foot.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Ive had years of practice in that technique with the old 190D. Like driving a truck, if you lift your foot it takes way too long to get back up to speed, so its to be avoided at all costs. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

"a small hatch "
do you have chickens as well as a donkey
are you setting up a small holding 

all joking aside , how is it ? have you investigated the cambelt yet ?

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Unless I find some tippex marks or similar under the cover then I reckon I will be changing it in the near future. Watched a video on youtube last night and it looks like a right pita, but if it has to be done...….

They aren't too bad to do,early ones had the crank sprocket not keyed so much care and correct lock  kit required,later ones are keyed  so easier to deal with

Its a 59 plate. don't know if that's early or not ? 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Ive had years of practice in that technique with the old 190D. Like driving a truck, if you lift your foot it takes way too long to get back up to speed, so its to be avoided at all costs. 

Ah yes, but you're going from riding a semi retired German cart horse to mounting a just broken in French filly who likes plenty of the whip! 

Small French cars thrive on the red line! 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Not if Im going to achieve the claimed 63mpg though. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Not if Im going to achieve the claimed 63mpg though. 

Oh sacre bleu, quelle merde!   

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Now theres no need for that kind of language. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'd love a Citroen SM........which is much the same as Albs car.

[Doctor Gollum]

I'd love a Citroen SM........which is much the same as Albs car.

What, French? 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'd love a Citroen SM........which is much the same as Albs car.

What, French? 

Exactly.....as is Facel Vega.

[Andy B]

I'd love a Citroen SM........which is much the same as Albs car.

What, French? 

A French car with an Italian engine  ...... what could possibly go wrong?!?! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'd love a Citroen SM........which is much the same as Albs car.

What, French? 

A French car with an Italian engine  ...... what could possibly go wrong?!?! 

I agree, Mr Beanz.

 Despite this I'll take one SM, one Facel Vega, along with a brace of Bugatti, the other well known Frenchie.