You and Chris are right - I can't even get the flipping cover off. One bolt is fouled by the engine lifting bracket. Can't take the lifting bracket off because the loom is in the way.

This is an engine out job whatever way you look at it.

Went and put a deposit on a 2001 LX 2.0 with a genuine 50k on the clock and a full service history. I rather think the Ghia is going to become a parts donor.

It's a shame, went like a Learjet

I've PM'd you about the manual