Re: Under the bonnet

I remember my first car, a Vauxhall Viva had an engine in traditional front-to-back orientation, and a great deal of space all around it.

I seem to remember that you could get to just about everything.

Re: Under the bonnet

Yes, you could with my Morris Minors too.

I had the pick up truck with a canvas cover, then the Traveller with the wood on the sides, and lastly a little white saloon.

I was very fond of my Moggies.

Re: Under the bonnet

This is the first engine that truly scares me...every car I've ever had I've worked on at some point.....not this one.

Re: Under the bonnet

I just wait for a light to come on, then it probably needs some sort of attention.

Re: Under the bonnet

Agreed. Apart from topping up the fluids, the only other thing I do under the bonnet is to wipe the plastic covers over with a damp cloth

Re: Under the bonnet

Try fathoming this out

Re: Under the bonnet

My Isuzu came with 5 years fixed price servicing. The 40000km service (a biggie) was $760 in Broome but would have been the same where ever it was done.

Re: Under the bonnet

My Colt was a nightmare with its transverse engine.



... but the Isuzu is OK only the turbo has a plastic cover over it. The box upper left is just the air filter.



It is a plumber's delight. However there is a difference in scale, the Colt weighed 0.75 tonnes whereas the Isuzu weighs 2 tonnes.