Engine Reparation
Here we are – the last (planned, big) reparation. After i touched everything on this car, i did the engine reparation. I want to thank to TrabantWelt I bought the full engine reparation set and i switched the crankshaft to the sport one (steel cage bearings and woodruff keys for…
Gearbox Reparation
My freewill was missing, i.e. welded (marked in red), so i decided to install a new freewill. I decided to change all the sealings too. And the bearings. Because i didn’t know what is the situation with the welded freewill, i bought a gear wheel for the 4th gear. Both,…
Add Backup Light
I added a backup light to help me find the garage easily.
Add Third Stop Light
This is in category security. My only thing so far was the right external mirror. Two years ago i bought a third stop light from Canadian Tire and recently i decided to install it. I endeavor to keep my car as original as i can, i.e. don’t drill extra holes,…
Problems with the Ignition
Last fall (around October 2024) i had issues with the ignition system. Initially i installed the “classic” ignition cables, but later the resistor in one of them broke. I replaced the 2 pipes with some chinese parts. In the next episode of my soapy serial, the ignition stopped and i…
Never paint your gas tank inside!
Since i bought the car, the gas tank was causing problems, because it was/is rusted. I made a mistake! I painted inside my gas tank. I used one of the perfectly marketed SHITS! My cleaning procedure: This happened around October 2023. In the summer of 2024 the paint in the…
Assembled
Ready for technical inspection.
Assembly (Seats Installed)
The interior, except the door covers is installed.
Assembly (Install Windows)
My wife helped me to install the windows. After we destroyed 2 of the old sealants, i purchased a full set from TrabantWelt. The corners are painted with seam sealer. Our friend gave us an advice: use vaseline while installing the windows. His father had 2 Trabant-s for a duration…
First Engine Start After the Restoration
I forgot to pull the choke in the beginning.