>Due to the restricted opening angle, the access doors do not stay open
unless
>held. Would it have been better to put the hinge on the port side so that
>gravity would hold the door open for cooling after engine stop?
Why not, it is a niusance that they won't stay open.
>Is the door for access to the water expansion tank cap useful in practice?
Only for cooling
>The overflow bottle is mounted above the port footwell where it can be
>observed through the oil access door. Should the water level drop, won't it
>first be signaled by a change in the overflow bottle's level? When water
>must be added, it seems that would indicate an overall engine inspection is
>needed, requiring cowl removal anyway.
>
It's not uncommon to have a slight weep from one of the many hose clip
joints. Regular checks under the hood are a wise precaution.
Graham
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