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Old 27th March 2024, 19:16   #31
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That looks like a lot of car, or will be, once you sort it, what is wrong with the bonnet?
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Old 27th March 2024, 19:26   #32
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You've gotta love a V8! Bit of fan belt slap that's all! Would love to help out but I've been grounded! I think it deserves a thread all of its own Andy! Get the camera cracking!
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Old 27th March 2024, 22:09   #33
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That looks like a lot of car, or will be, once you sort it, what is wrong with the bonnet?
Couple of huge dents!

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Old 27th March 2024, 22:19   #34
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Looks like somebody did a Basil Fawlty with a more substantial tree branch!
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Old 27th March 2024, 23:16   #35
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I know a good body shop that could sort that
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Old 28th March 2024, 08:08   #36
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Old 29th March 2024, 07:24   #37
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Wouldn't be much happening, both marks are on the same side of the bonnet.

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Old 29th March 2024, 07:28   #38
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Wouldn't be much happening, both marks are on the same side of the bonnet.

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Old 30th March 2024, 16:45   #39
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Have you had chance to assess the engine knock or is it a given as a rebuild ?
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Old 31st March 2024, 16:17   #40
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Have you had chance to assess the engine knock or is it a given as a rebuild ?
Not looked yet, I suspect it will need a rebuild.

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