i got my ute today n the bonnet was not secured as tightly s we thought...so on the way home it flew up n now has to b scrapped...not very happy. my hubby has his car well my old one..so i m the one with the datto now not him..his datto got sold last yr.

Great to hear you have and interest.

I recommend with the engine - get 2 A12's strip the first one down to a bare block and then put it back together again.

You will work out all the tools you need, the common mistakes, and the best order to pull it apart.

From then on working on A series will be easy!

nah m gonna put a ca18 in it! already got a x-member for it!

Well then get 2 CAs I guess.

Ambitious first project....don't make it too hard on yourself. (I'm sure you've read all the CA18DET type threads)

But if your really keen I'm sure you'll get it done.

i've got my hubby helping e, n his lil bro mite cum n help occasionaly, n i have my mechanic say he'll help when needed.

so i have plenty of help n support at home plus hte help n advice of u guys on here!!!