This is a continuation of the adventures of my CX Familiale I accidentally bought last week.
I got as far as firing up the engine at the weekend. It runs but sounds like misfiring. It is also very low on power. It has barely enough power to move on the flat ground.
The alternator makes horrible grinding noise and the belt is also slipping. Would it be possible for the alternator being so heavy to turn it takes all the power to turn that?

There is a hydraulic leak somewhere; it looks it could be left side where the pipes go to the back. There was no spray of fluid coming out when I ran it so it looks like it is a return line leak. The front raises quickly but the rear suspension does not raise at all and there are no brakes. The power steering seems to work.

Regarding the model and modifications. Where should I start? I think it is '77 model, that particular colour was only available in '77 model year. However, following parts seem to come from a later model I guess from '81 - engine (or at least the fuel injection), gearbox, dash board instruments (no charge gauge, has charge light, has oil level gauge), air vents, windscreen wiper (sprays from the wiper assy), centre console,

The rust might be terminal. Both lower windscreen corners, sills, floor are the main concerns. The doors and front guards are rusty but they can be replaced. It might be bad now but I would think it looked great re-sprayed in the same Gris Perle colour as my Prestige - I must be mad event thinking about it, but my alternative CX wagon is a '82 Familiale that needs a front cut... do I really need a CX wagon is another question.

I still don't have photos - the rust may spread through the internet.

kimmo