Not A Citroen But What Fun

[coastline taxis]

Its nothing to do with citroen but it was lovley to do. Done a timing belt on a 1980 mark 4 cortina today with a 1600 pinto engine in it. 35 minites in total and loads of room to work on it cost of timming belt was £8 yes £8 3x10 mm bolts and your at the belt. Couldnt help wondering how far weve come with cars and wether its for the better or not. as this car was as quiet as a mouse and the owner says hes getting 30 to the gallon. It got me thinking about somthing i heard somewhere it was "if everyday is the same and nothing changes how come when you look back everything has changed". Well thats the end of me rambling

[DaveHerns]

Its nothing to do with citroen but it was lovley to do. Done a timing belt on a 1980 mark 4 cortina today with a 1600 pinto engine in it. 35 minites in total and loads of room to work on it cost of timming belt was £8 yes £8 3x10 mm bolts and your at the belt. Couldnt help wondering how far weve come with cars and wether its for the better or not. as this car was as quiet as a mouse and the owner says hes getting 30 to the gallon. It got me thinking about somthing i heard somewhere it was "if everyday is the same and nothing changes how come when you look back everything has changed". Well thats the end of me rambling

Volvo 740's and 240's with the 4 cylinder engine are equally as easy

 

I do think the world of motoring has advanced since Mk4 Cortinas .I think it would be a culture shock driving one after a C5 !

[Johndouglas]

. Done a timing belt on a 1980 mark 4 cortina today

 

I remember it well! All that space between the cover and the rad.