Why Do 205 Automatics Have Domed Bonnet?

[mmatthej1 1]

Just wonder why the special 'domed' bonnet was fitted to automatic cars - maybe the transmission was somehow 'taller' and engine had to be raised?

 

Be good to know!

[welshpug 1,627]

they don't all have them, only the single point and carburetted variants do due to the location of the air box and inlet pipe to the carb/throttle body, multipoint injected auto models did not have them.

 

 

so in essence, if you fit twin carbs/bodies to an XU engine and fit an auto bonnet "for clearance" you're doing it wrong, as the hump is in the wrong place

Edited August 11, 2014 by welshpug

[mmatthej1 1]

Thanks for that info!

 

Do you happen to know if fitting the auto. bonnet would then allow room for an intercooler on a 1.8 turbo diesel?

 

(I notice that the 'highest point' on the engine is a belt-driven pump for (I think) power steering, so intercooler fitting would need to allow for this)

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

It might squeeze in there, Mind the bonnet doesn;t give a huge amount of extra space

[Anthony 1,000]

The XUD top mount intercooler fits underneath a standard bonnet doesn't it, although I'm sure an auto bonnet would give you more space to properly duct some air to it (although to a point, why bother when you can fit a FMIC that'll be far more effective?)

[mmatthej1 1]

Err, what's an FMIC? Excuse my ignorance...................

[jackherer 543]

Front Mount Inter Cooler

[mmatthej1 1]

Ah yes, that would be a far better position but just whereabouts could it be fitted, I wonder?

 

Don't really want to do too much cutting about, as keen to retain original looks - is there a particular donor vehicle source or is it a special kit?

 

Appreciate any guidance, plse.

[boldy205 74]

just in front of the rad usually, painted black too help it go un noticed.