Her Car Restoration Diary (7) | ENGINE REBUILT BUT WILL IT RUN properly? | Bugatti Type 43A
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
After the complete engine rebuild, it’s time for the final tweaks. In this episode, we fine-tune Gromit’s pre-war engine, check the spark plugs, and take it for a proper test drive. The journey from restoration to perfection continues — one bolt, one adjustment, one heartbeat at a time.
💡 This is part of “Her Car Restoration Diary” — following the journey of a classic machine brought back to life.
Check the first drive after engine restoration here:
Chapters:
00:00 Flashback - The first drive after rebuilding the engine
00:26 Throttle issue
03:00 Running rich
03:52 Replacing the throttle spring
04:39 - Dicky seat adjustments
06:09 Getting ready for a short drive test
07:37 On the road again — smooth and strong
08:38 - Rain Drive
09:30 - Washing Gromit
11:15 Closing thoughts & next steps
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