EOW 1W MATRA 1.9 RESTORATION

[TELBOY]

Hi all, Not sure if anyone can help but worth a go......am restoring a Murena previously converted to Pug 1.9. On removing the right hand swing arm to replace gaiters and refurbish the driveshaft fell out from the engine side. The tripod shows signs of burning caused by split gaiter and no grease. The tripod was removed as was only held on by a circlip and the drive shaft appears to be Pug inner Matra outer. Where am I likely to fine the engine number as the one listed on the V5 states 6704 which is the same last 4 digits as the chassis number. I presume that these are obtainable but I need the engine number!

Thanks. Tel

[Bart_Maztra]

I thought the engine code is XU9JAZ and the gearbox code is BE3

[TELBOY]

Thanks for the reply B-M. Now I have that I can try to source a tripod.

Tel

[TELBOY]

Rear end fender removal and restoration

[TELBOY]

Bad day, took the first swing arm to garage who said that it would never pass an MOT even when repaired. Had to remove one from Donna! Fortunatly this seems in very good condition with only surface rust and a little bolt drilled into it! Looks like it has previously been injected with oil! Now if only I could remove the swing arm bushes!!!!

[Oetker]

Removing swingarm bushes is in most cases killing them.

Drilling hacking is al you need.
They are still for sale at the dealers for reasonable price.

[TELBOY]

was afraid of damaging swing arm. New bushes already received from "Simons" Note bolt! presumably to add oil.
Thanks Herman
Tel

[GP]

This hydraulic press or something similar (I have a 10 Ton version) will be a good investment:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-6-Ton-Tonne-Heavy-Duty-Hydraulic-Workshop-Garage-Shop-Floor-Standing-Press-/380375240208?hash=item5890218e10

Costs less than an hours labour in my local U.K. garages and has paid for itself many times over with my Matra.

[Oetker]

We have the same press but it is not strong enough to do most things on a Murena.

Air press 8 ton is better but you need it incidental so better look for someone that have one.
Even so I never managed to get the rusted swingarm bushes out with a press.
It always ended in drilling hacking

If you fill oil it is best rust prevention but sometimes it start leaking ad bad weldings.
Then you can use the bolt for waxoil treatment.

[Jon Weywadt]

was afraid of damaging swing arm. New bushes already received from "Simons" Note bolt! presumably to add oil.
Thanks Herman
Tel

Once you have the arm in the press and apply pressure, I would heat the outer shell around the bushes. The slight expansion should let the bushes be pressed out. The heat will transfer quickly to the bushes too, so pressure must already be applied. Once they start moving it should be no problem getting them all the way out. Else let them cool and do the heating again.
Good luck.
Jon

[TELBOY]

Cheers Jon,
Bushes removed on number one swing arm! What other car owners can say they spent the weekend doing an oil change on there swing arms???!!!

[TELBOY]

A good days work.. happy again!

[Oetker]

One advice,
Fill the opening below the shockers with kit to keep the water away.

[TELBOY]

Just looked at mine Herman, Its different from yours! if you look at the photos mine is open along the side, so the oil will drain away. Shall I put some weld in it to make it like a shallow pool?

[Oetker]

Mud and dirt will gather there, making it a excelent spot for rust.
Ofcourse with good rustprevention and keeping it clean it will not be a problem.

Herman