Is there a difference between a Mk 1 & a Mk 2 bonnet ?

Vince Pepper · Post by **Vince Pepper** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:04 am

I am after a new bonnet my 16v, there is one for sale on eBay listed as a 1988 BX14 in white, the question is will it fit my November 1989 registered car which is a Mk2, Also is Alpine White the only White in the BX range ?

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:47 am

I think a 14 might have the long nose bonnet, which is no good for a Valver.

Mickey taker · Post by **Mickey taker** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:05 am

I famously had a long nose bonnet on my valver , its not correct but didnt actually make any difference, cooling may be slightly better with a short nose one though

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:24 am

Bonnets are interchangeable from Mk1 to Mk2, short or long nosed, metal or GRP.

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:33 pm

Hi Vince,
I have a 'short nosed' White bonnet, manufactured from plastic/GRP which came off a TZD Turbo available !

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Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:53 pm

If you also have the ducting etc that came off the underside of the TZD turbo's bonnet i would be very interested.

Andy

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:03 pm

Mothman wrote:If you also have the ducting etc that came off the underside of the TZD turbo's bonnet i would be very interested.

Andy

Don't fret Andy,

I'd already thought about your need/request if Vince just wants the bonnet

As you were initially earmarked for the whole bonnet/assy, but due to logistics/Courier costs it would have been too expensive IIRC !

I'll keep you posted !

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Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:44 pm

Cheers bud.

Andy

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:50 pm

I wouldn't worry too much about the cooling issue, as most of the airflow into the engine bay is from below the bumper line.

Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:41 am

Isnt the ducting under the bonnet specifically for air for the turbo though? Cooling or otherwise?

Andy

Post by **Tim Leech** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:08 am

Mothman wrote:Isnt the ducting under the bonnet specifically for air for the turbo though? Cooling or otherwise?

Andy

Yes mate, the TD have a special bonnet pad which is hollow that ducts air straight to the intercooler from a duct infront in the radiator.

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