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Mon 18 Jul 2016 22:39

1973 Citroen DS Pallas 2.3 carb - Citroen DS Engine rebuild spares - motorprop

I bought this car and having it rebuilt - in South Africa

have just been given a list of parts to source here , anybody got a pointer where
to find a reliable supplier ; The engine is called a DX4 , 2300 cc

parts include ;

Engine main bearings
Big end bearings
piston rings
Carb kit - a Weber 20/26
Timing chain and tensioner
Intake valves
intake and outlet exhaust valves
full gasket set

Labour is a lot cheaper there , so if I can get the parts sourced in the UK they can get on with the job

Car having a full bare metal respray , so should be mint when all done

constructive comments only pls

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Tue 19 Jul 2016 00:01

1973 Citroen DS Pallas 2.3 carb - Citroen DS Engine rebuild spares - elekie&a/c doctor

Perhaps this is a good place to start?www.citroencarclub.org.uk/drupal/node/40

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