Deux Chevaux et Charrette Ltd.
2CV Repair & Restoration Specialists
2CV Tips
Maintenance Tips
This section is designed to help you care for your 2CV.Rear Door
You will find that the front of the door will become quite, if not very, rusty. The best solution is to remove the door and place a small bead of Mastic down this vulnerable joint.
However, in the short term, a small squirt of liquid grease. I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area.
This should be carried out every six months especially entering Autumn/Winter.
However, in the short term, a small squirt of liquid grease. I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area.
This should be carried out every six months especially entering Autumn/Winter.
Lower Rear Window Hinge/Gutter
You will be surprised how rusty the boot hinge and lower window grey hinge can become when not kept oiled/greased.
To remove the boot lid, open it so that it points at your chin, pull towards you and slide left or right.
Lubricate the 'silver' double hinge heavily and put a small film of oil/grease on the grey metal.
Some of you will find one of the hinges rusting and falling off. There is no remedy, just a new boot lid or new grey piece (Citroen Part Number AZ84424a). Similarly continue with your spray and liberally coat the area as seen in the photograph.
However, in the short term, a small squirt of liquid grease. I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area.
This should be carried out every six months especially entering Autumn/Winter.
To remove the boot lid, open it so that it points at your chin, pull towards you and slide left or right.
Lubricate the 'silver' double hinge heavily and put a small film of oil/grease on the grey metal.
Some of you will find one of the hinges rusting and falling off. There is no remedy, just a new boot lid or new grey piece (Citroen Part Number AZ84424a). Similarly continue with your spray and liberally coat the area as seen in the photograph.
However, in the short term, a small squirt of liquid grease. I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area.
This should be carried out every six months especially entering Autumn/Winter.
Door Lock Seizing
It is very important to keep the 2 front doors and boot lock well lubricated.
Another tip is to always unlock the whole car and not just the driver's door. Keep the locks on the move, and lubricated, and they will not give you any problems.
There is an added problem with the bootlock as it can accept rain directly into the keyhole.
Another tip is to always unlock the whole car and not just the driver's door. Keep the locks on the move, and lubricated, and they will not give you any problems.
There is an added problem with the bootlock as it can accept rain directly into the keyhole.
Rear Seat Bolts
If your seat is not removed from your 2CV on a regular basis you will find that your seat bolts sieze up.
Spray them regularly and work the bolts backwards and forwards.
Spray them regularly and work the bolts backwards and forwards.
Rear Lamps
Both these pictures are self explanatory, just a small squirt up the threaded area of the metal lamp housing and another small squirt up the plastic female tube ensuring that the Philips screw gets a good dousing of lubricant.
I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area. This should be carried out every time you remove a rear lens to change a bulb
I am using Wurth HHS2000 and the small straw which is supplied to lubricate this area. This should be carried out every time you remove a rear lens to change a bulb
Accessories
Bicycle Racks
I have tried many methods of holding a bicycle to the back of 2CV's and have come to the conclusion that the rack should be incorporated with a tow bar. This does make the exercise quite expensive but you can also use a tow bar for a trip to the local recycling plant with a small trailer.
This bike rack is for one or two bicycles with the outer hooks detachable for use with only one bicycle.
This system is available for three or four bicycles and is very compact when not in use.
Note:
The rear suspension on this rack needs to be raised considerably especially if four cycles are being used (I do this on my Mehari).
Note:
The rear suspension on this rack needs to be raised considerably especially if four cycles are being used (I do this on my Mehari).
Boot Extension
This ingenious device orginated in the Netherlands and has been copied in many ways including home made wooden versions.
It attaches to the side of the boot wall and doubles your boot space. The downside is that you must keep light equipment in this area as it acts as a lever upon your suspension.
It attaches to the side of the boot wall and doubles your boot space. The downside is that you must keep light equipment in this area as it acts as a lever upon your suspension.
A clever super accesory devised by the Finnish 2CV club is the lid of an aerosol can with 2 slots on the side to combat water filling the lock and freezing
Heel Protector
By now many of you will have experienced a hole at the front of floor caused by ten years driving.
To prevent this from happening I have BOLTED a thin piece of metal at the front using the first three 11mm bolts which join the body to the chassis to hold this plate in place and take the continual movement of the heel.
Note:
It doesn't have to be metal, it can be plastic or even thin plywood (if using plywood make sure that you use slighly longer bolts when securing the body back to the chassis).
Note:
It doesn't have to be metal, it can be plastic or even thin plywood (if using plywood make sure that you use slighly longer bolts when securing the body back to the chassis).
Upper Rear Third Seat Belt Anchor
Upper Rear Third Seat Belt Anchor
12 Volt Socket Plate Welded Under Parcel Shelf
12 Volt Socket Plate Welded Under Parcel Shelf