Much like cleaning aluminium in caustic soda before you do any anodising on it.

Lets face it, you don't do this kind of cleaning every year. Only when you know there is a contamination issue when the coolant is not the correct colour.

BTW have you seen how well rocker covers come up in a dishwasher, they don't seem to melt

Absolutely; I'm on your side.

Dish wash powder seems OK as well..... Not sure what the 'Power Ball' on tabs really do anyhow..!

I asked that very same question. Turns out thats a rinse aid thingy. It being harder that the rest of the tablet though I have crushed them up if using them, don't want it to foul the impeller

All fluids changed and the dishwasher tablet worked a treat. So we have been out and about in Charlie and I have to say he is a treat on the road. I have pics but as I've said I will have to upload one per post.... The first is the clock.

Brown matching plastics inside.

Engine could do with a clean but seems oil leak free...ish

More stuff (brown and beige)

All very clean and great condition.

Rear ashtrays both sides.

Outside pics.

Side

purple haze said:

All fluids changed and the dishwasher tablet worked a treat. So we have been out and about in Charlie and I have to say he is a treat on the road. I have pics but as I've said I will have to upload one per post.... The first is the clock.

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Looks like the date display from the back to the future delorean..80s high tech ftw!

Other side

The arch gap on the rear wheels is insane, you could park another Panda in there! Is that normal?

Also the clock is wrong.

Inside arch under mat.

Rear view

Didge3 said:

The arch gap on the rear wheels is insane, you could park another Panda in there! Is that normal?

Also the clock is wrong.

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The clock is right...I have driven to Alaska. Yep the arches are normal...ready to give lifts to fattys in the back.

Got this from eBay. Original 80's sunstrip with a clear background. Colours should match the car nicely. Yeah a bit tacky but I like it.

Looks wonderful

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Looks wonderful

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Thankyou....it has rust in a few places and the pics don't pickup on this..still love driving him and looking forward to the show on the 1st April..

I will be dumping the oil again soon for another fresh oil and filter after another Italian tune up to and from the show.