No sure whether its a 19 or 21, I didnt get that close. Will check it out again on saturday. Yes, its a full wagon.
Is there any way to gauge the condition of the hydraulics without it running? I know it sounds like a dumb question but I am wondering if there is some common sign like leaking struts or a particular color hydraulic fluid... >From 20 feet it looked solid, but there was alos a lot of snow on the thing! I will crawl under it next time.. --- "Mathieu J. Cama" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb: > Zach,, > > Are you talking about a DS19, DS21, or something else? Full wagon, I > assume? I believe they were named safari wagons? > > Well, they are uncommon especially here in the States. Problem areas > include, but are not limited to: > > Hydraulic system for the suspension which also feed the brakes and > power steering. Not a bad system by design, but they often suffered > at > the hands of unskilled technicians. > > Electrical systems. Think early lucas, but at least ground is the > correct polarity. > > Rust, rust, and more rust! Think w114 coupe daily driven in the > north-east. > > If it has a semi-automatic gearbox, think MB hydrak! Ugh! > > Seriously, they are neat cars, drive and ride like nothing else. The > 4 > cylinder is a simple motor. Parts are not too hard to come across > once > you have an in with a few suppliers. Beware of inferior aftermarket > quality parts. There are times when you will need to ship bits in > from > overseas though. Napa carries little more than oil filters for these > cars! > > As for price, they run the gamut. I saw a clean DS21 wagon go on EBay > > about two years ago for under $4k, low mileage, almost no rust, > stored > indoors for a few years. > > Last comment on them, I enjoy driving a Citroen more than I enjoy > working on it. > > Mathieu > > 1972 Citroen SM, 16k original miles, for sale on consignment > www.oldworldauto.com > > > > > On Jan 16, 2008, at 2:25 PM, Zach wrote: > > > > > Off topic... As if that is possible on this list... > > > > Anyone know what a non-running project Citroen DS station wagon is > > worth? Looks pretty complete and clean, last tabbed in 1990... > > > > Anyone know what the problem areas are? > > > > -Zach > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
