The little Niva needed some work, so having an afternoon to spent at home i thought is as good time as any to get it done, first on the list was to tighten the fan belt, 2 minute job, thanks to the peugeot tensioner i installed, only 1/2" wrench needed. Then i got under it, checked the rear diff oil, because i found oil on one of the shock absorbers, but the diff is fine only the shock seams to let go, must been one of the speed bumps i've been jumping in the city during this pandemic, also front end bushings are falling apart. Then i changed the drivers front indicator lens, when i assemble it i installed a new one, but it seems it is not that good of quality, the orange part fade, so i installed i used one that had a bit of yellowing but still better. The other side is the original with a 1981 date and still in perfect shape i also change the bolts with stainless ones, because the old one had almost rusted away. Last also biggest job was to clean the carburetor, a week ago it left me needing a tow because the needle and seat was sticking, took the air filter housing off, a bit more complex because of the LPG mixer in it then 5 bolt and the carb splits in half, very easy to service, the float and seat has lots of debris and they are worn out, so i split another carburetor i had on my shelves that has low mileage too the float and needle and seat and, clean them and install them in the carburetor on the niva, you can see the difference, put together everything, it fire up, no leaks and is working fine. Drove it out of the garage and over to the other garage where i gave it a wash now is ready for some more driving.
Peugeot decal on the Niva, but i think it has organ rejection because the battery in it failed right when i installed it so had to buy a new battery. Glueing one decal turn out costly, that battery is not cheap. I got the best quality they had and a bit bigger capacity for when i swap in a diesel.
