Posts tagged Citroën SM
Line up Those Timing Marks on Automatic Citroën SMs!
On the Citroen SM with 3.0 Liter Maserati engine and 3 speed automatic transmission, it is very important to remember this. If you remove the torque converter for repair, it’s possible when reattaching it to the engine to attach the torque converter to the crankshaft pulley in any one of four positions, only one of which will be correct.
Mounting the torque converter up in the wrong position will cause the timing hole in the bell housing to More >
Jack Stands and Jacks – Where to Position Them on a Citroën
Question
This question came in recently, pertaining to the placement of jack stands and garage jacks under the car…
I just read your tip about getting under the car to check transmission worries, and you said to be sure to use jack stands.
1- where do I use my garage jack to lift the car?
2- where do I set the jack stands? More >
Checking the Bolts on the Citroën SM Gear Box
This is just a short reminder to all you Citroën SM lovers out there.
It is extremely important to get in the habit of checking and correcting, if necessary, the tightness of the bolts fastening the differential shaft extension housing to the Citroen SM gear box .
This should be checked after any repair involving removal of the motor, the gear box, the drive shafts or the front suspension units.
The tightening torque is 10.5 to 13.5 m.kg. (76 to 98 ft. lbs.)
Stay safe!
Denis
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How To Properly Change The Oil In Your Citroën SM
Boy, this is how everyone should get the oil in their Citroëns changed. I think my SM is due. :0)
Tensioning the Secondary Chains on Your Citroën SM With the Valve Covers Remaining on the Cylinder Heads
Would you like to know how to do that on your Citroën SM ? Tensioning the secondary chains with the valve covers remaining on the cylinder heads isn’t hard if you know the steps.
It is imperative to bear in mind the grave risk of misaligning the camshafts , causing possible damage to the valves or engine.
When the chain tension is slackened, it is possible for More >
How to Seal the Air Filter on a Citroën SM
On many Citroën SM’s, the front cover of the air filter assembly can be found distorted sufficiently to permit a partial volume of air to enter the carburetors directly, by-passing the air filter cartridge.
It is possible to correct this by using a strip of foam rubber. To do this: More >