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fat fan, Posts by you about restoration of vehicles in Gampaha, is interesting. I like to visit because I do go to JA ELA last few days for development work of a land of mine, land was neglected for almost four months due to the curfew. My watcher left me due to a family problem of his, just before the curfew and the land was neglected. I got a new watcher and supervise daily, as few changes are being done to the house their, CEB Power supply meter inside the gate. CEB, 3PH Meter cannot read if there is no one their. There are four more privater meters fixed inside which supply power to other rented buildings. With your permeation if I can get a introduction to visit that work shop to have look at restoration, will be appreciated. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Thank you for all drawbacks what you have mentioned, you are correct and I agree. I did this after educating few friends of mine in my country. As I mentioned this was seen in a another country doing this type of corroded parts repair I thought and will try this for the time factor. One thing I did not mentioned in that post was, I got the person (tinker) to cut off all corroded parts of the riveting section, to stop further spreading of corrosion. I came across one Nissan car which I did that after about 5 years I had a chat with the new owner ( the vehicle hands had changed few times) and examined the point on the bottom near the windscreen glass part which I got my tinker to do the patch work pop reverting the corroded part, inside I cannot say top even the present owner did not know that part had been changed with a pop riveting with a new paint. Rivet head was also grounded by using a grinder strength of rivet will not loose to minimum for painting. If not the rivet head will be popping out visible after painting. Little bit of more metal filler was used to get the correct shape, Long years ago in late 1960 to late 1970 never did above rivet repair that time all ways cutoff the corroded section by using the Oxygen Acetylene flame and weld a part of metal sheath to repair corroded sections. My reply posts are little longer due to long explanations of mine what ever I did in the past. In 1960 1970 era we did not have angle grinders with very thin cutting wheels. All was done by cutting with the hot flame or using a Chisel to cut corroded sections, at times hack saw blade (Eclipse) was also used to cut of the area after using the chisel to get space. Ms. Browns was the agent for UK made Eclipse hack saw blades at that time, no Chinese or any others. Cost was Rs, 2/= for high speed and Rs, 1.25 for all heard blade. When Chinese first came they were under 25 Cents. Ms, Hunters had the agency for best tools like High speed Drill bits of Presto, all type of Lucas tools, Box spanners, Ball racer pullers, Pachikawatthe biggest tools stockist was Ms, A.C.Paul and at Old moor Street (which was a small cart road) Samuel sons carried most high quality tools. After 1960 late only all small time motor spare part dealers came up in Panchikawatthe. Almost buildings were single story Calcult tiled ( sinhala ulu. Tiles) houses converted to shops. Some big timers today (Second and Third generation doing business) in that road were the pavement hawkers selling old spares as all used vehicles were brought to that road and dismantled for spares. After 1962 Panchikawattha had a very big change of buildings with three or more flows. Today big business name was started in a small room lending money for the day to day hawkers to pay back on the end of the day, later he stared importing (After 1977) spares and indenting spares to others. He named his business by one of this close relative and pass of few years ago. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

fiat fan, I noticed a mechanic using a undercoat sealant to protect corroding, it is very good several automobile service dealers started undercoat protection but all of them have discontinued that service. I requested from a leading service station owner for reason to discontinue of that service, he informed the profit was not enough also very few customers did this protection done. Did they do a sand blasting before the under seal protection? Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

fiat fan, Very good detail pictures of your restoration, can you inform this work shop is situated in Colombo or out of Colombo. Pictures back ground I can see many newer cars. Do they do only tinkering and painting or all round repairs. It is good to know this type of people because today no one will want to undertake time consuming jobs like restorations of older Vehicles. I have little space in my Colombo property, if not I also will undertake this type of restorations. The little knowledge of older vehicles I am confident can do them to satisfy costumers needs. When I read outside world many people are engaged in restoration of vehicles what ever they have in those countries. There are many spare part dealers in the world who are selling original spares or spares similar to originals. I have restored many old vehicles in the past mostly, without cutting the corroded part of the vehicle. only by cleaning very well and make a little bigger part similar to the corroded section riveting the new iron sheath to that from inside of the vehicle or outside, later apply good epoxy mixed on to that section. Instead of welding a new iron sheath. this saves time also will not go out of alignment of the section what a metal worker will work. Above is limited to only straight sheath parts, like floor boards, door parts. Many sections need welding due to the shape of the body or the door sections. Application of epoxy is easy on straight sections, at times can use fiber glass cloth depends on the section. Have done to many vehicles for more than number of decades. I have posted about this few years back when one of my young worker wanted a vehicle for his family use. Riveting can use pop rivet or a Brass rivet, Brass rivet will give a better finish than a pop revert. finish with thin fiber glass cloth not the Fiber glass mat. Member wants can give a demonstration, I saw studied this method, metal sheath riveting and using Fiber glass mat this method to my self applying this in first class country. I studied from them very long years ago in late 1970. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, I posted about Acetone some time back cannot remember the exact date. One member replied for same, to inform petrol is a good cleaner. He is correct. His question is reason to use Acetone will that do any thing more than petrol. I am doing a test for last few days to inform members my self without acetone the performance and with Acetone. Because I do about 100 kilometers daily these days for my personal development project out of Colombo. I do to Ja ela on highway up and down. That alone is about 30 km. next 70 KM is for Victoria bridge to Kollupitiya up and down. Will inform correct figures later another day. Mine is a Suzuki Avery done 14000+ Kilometers. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

sathyajithj99, Your post is correct, even those days we had motorists who never did any service till the engine oil become like Tar. Today I have come across motorists who do a service once a year, never to recommended time. I have very close associate who is doing that way only when he gets his annual leave, he attends to his new vehicle first owner Agents delivered to him new. 0 mileage. At present vehicle SEW in very good condition done over 85000 Kilometers. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Devinda_Z, CCS? Yes Ceylon Civil Service. Today Sri Lanka Administration service. You are a descendant one of them. Please pardon me for the Question. What I mentioned on that post is true. You will see on your own eyes today's similar service equal to CCS officers, how they are respected by others. I do not want to insult the present officers of state who are doing a yeoman service, to our people. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, I do not know what I post on this thread is correct, but my memories go back to when I saw the 1 Sri 1 which was owned by our late prime minister one of the greatest brave Politicians we had. I have not heard those days that he was crazy for motor vehicles. Still when Sri was first used to automobiles in Ceylon by late Prime minister who opened the eyes of under privileged society in Ceylon. He had insisted then authorities to reserve the first number to him. Almost all people who are living in Sri Lanka today had free education, thanks to our great politicians in the past. During my young days Civil servants were the top government respected officers. Today that respect is not there for the officers who are called today as Lankan administration service. Inside the office when they do their duty, will be respected by their subordinates, as well as who come to get their requirements. Moment they are out of their office they are like normal citizens. I remember very well one politician mentioned referring to another politician that he let loose ( I do not want to write that word hear) respect what public service officers were enjoying. Coming to jeeps in 1945 post war models were very popular among the poachers, hunting in our jungles were made illegal, there was few affluent class of people who was engaged in hunting our wild animals. That was mainly in Anuradapura, Polonnaruva. Udawalave, Hambanthota, Panama. Where ever Railway lines were their the hunters used to get down large wooden cool boxes stuffed with Ice to one of their closest hunting site Railway stations to transport the killed animals body parts. Next day they they will be at Colombo 02 famous food stuff organization to store in their cool rooms. Today that site is a building development site. During 1940s to 1970s it was a pride for hunters to have a stuffed carcasses of killed animals by them, on their bungalow large halls. I used to go for earth moving heavy machinery electrical repairs with my late father and after his demise my self with my assistance. I have visited to almost all Irrigation development sites in the entire Island. Most earth moving machinery owners had few licensed shot guns, Early mornings their hobby was to shoot a animal or a bird for the lunch table. Above is little what I remember of those 4 wheel drive small left hand drive jeeps, Some had Trailers attached to them. Did a valuable service to our motorists in good old days. Also have to mention that all rest houses around the Island those days catered the hunters as well as travelers Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

fiat fan, Please request your brother to call me on 0712222420, 0112573690, 0115657600. Or send me a Email to [[email protected]}. I have a hearing difficulty (Due to my old age 77+ . After spending 100,000 to a hearing aid dealer in Colombo it is not working satisfactory) due to that mostly I miss calls on my mobile. Some times my assistants pick the call and inform me to call back. I all-ways answer missed calls later. Thank you for your post. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, Little memories I have on Jeeps in Ceylon. This I should post to the page, requested by the moderators to write, still I post because jeep subject is disused above. During my young days Ceylon did not have many Japanese vehicles. Almost all jeeps available in the country was American Willis Jeeps, they were sold in Army auctions. I cannot remember any exclusive agent in Ceylon in 1950. Many motor spare parts dealers imported spares for them. Ms, Bogala Motors imported all electrical spares for them. They also had plenty of engine spares, Pistons, Piston rings Gaskets many others for the WW2 and post WW2 models. Many parts of USA jeeps were fitted to UK vehicles, some spares our mechanics were able to fix them without any difficulty. Innovative mechanics fixed them with few modifications. Most Peugeot Diesel vehicles came to Sri Lanka after 1970 I did a modification to starting problem they had due to a inherited problem on early Peugeot Diesel engines. Few hundred vehicles were imported and given to Transport contractors, Planters, Industrialists and few others who were close to then Government. They were the first new vehicles came to Sri Lanka with Alternators. Our Auto Electricians were not used to alternators, what they did was fixing 12 Volts UK make dynamos. At that time all leading spare part dealers did not have any spares for Alternators. Like Diode plates, Regulators Alternator slip ring brushes. Later Auto alternators came with Electronic regulators inbuilt. Lucas of UK had few alternators with a Electronic regulator can be fitted outside. Above is very little I remember mostly on my specialty during past era before switching to another modern technology in Automobiles. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Devinda_z, Thank for your post. I did not read my Emails for last few days due to pressure of work load in my property building developments. Like for motor vehicles buildings have to be maintained properly. If not they will deteriorate, no tenant will want them. Most of them is Commercial buildings Some Lessees are not paying their monthly lease rent. My reserves are withdrawn not estimated amounts, when I commenced work in December 2019. Unexpected world and our health problem had effected in a very bad way, I lost nearly three months of development work. There was people to work. Due to closer of shops supplies of raw materials were not available. Workers some or other left to their villages few came back, Had to restart with new workers. Cannot estimate new cost yet. Have to complete whatever the cost. I simply cannot think the cost so far spend on complete work, Mostly by demolishing and redoing to present requirements. Buildings are under 30 years old I am a old man do things ( not to star class) in a most habitable way so that we Sinhalese Sri Lankns can utilize for the most comfortable way. Buildings are under 30 years old. This repair can go on for another 10 years or more, I don't think I will be alive then. I did not write about Automobiles on the Exclusive Automobile forum, it is just for the information. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

fiat fan, When I read list of things you have done, I think it is cheap as for today's cost due to high cost of our mechanics charges.Unless DIY. Where do you have the baby for me to have a look, if you permit. Because good old days did not have complicated advanced technology on them. Most of our technicians can handle repairs without any difficul Only If the vehicle is within 25 to 50 Kilo meters close to Colombo. As my old age 76+ do not permit me long distance traveling. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, I Received this by Email Electric Nissan Ariya SUV unveiled Jul 15, 2020 The Nissan Ariya is a similar size to the Qashqai and X-Trail, and promises up to 310 miles of range • 0-62mph in just 5.1 second • Two- and four-wheel drive models due • Semi-autonomous tech to be fitted The Nissan Ariya electric SUV has been officially revealed, with the car’s styling almost unchanged from the original concept car. Prices, full specs and a release date are yet to be announced but the Japanese company has confirmed some of the car’s performance details. The Ariya is a five-seat electric SUV that’s similar in size to the Nissan Qashqai and Nissan X-Trail but has a much bolder look. The car is likely to go on sale in 2021, when it will rival the Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai 45 and the Cupra Tavascan. • What else can you look forward to in 2021? 2021 Nissan Ariya SUV styling Image 7 of 32 Nissan first revealed the Ariya concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show and it appears that many of the striking styling touches will make it to production. At the front, a large closed-off grille will be flanked by sharp LED daytime running lights, while the headlights also incorporate LED technology. The car gets a subtle front spoiler and plastic body cladding, with the latter designed to make the car look more rugged. The swooping roofline leads to a full-width LED light bar at the rear of the car. As it’s electric, the Ariya doesn’t have any exhaust pipes, giving the rear bumper a clean look. You get 19-inch alloy wheels as standard and 20-inch versions will be offered on high-spec trim levels. Interior and practicality Image 11 of 32 Nissan X-Trail SUV 2018 – can it compete with the Skoda Kodiaq? video playing 2018 Nissan Qashqai SUV review - James... Nissan X-Trail SUV 2014 review - Carbuyer Nissan X-Trail SUV (2007-2014) review -... Range Rover SUV 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer Video Smart Player invented by Digiteka Inside, the Ariya has a striking minimalist design with two large 12.3-inch screens; one showing driving information and one controlling the infotainment and sat nav functions. It’s a similar setup to the Mercedes A-Class and the new Volkswagen Golf. Nissan has even kept the concept’s integrated touch panels that replace physical buttons, while the Ariya has copper-coloured detailing (to resemble a dawn sky) rather than the eco-signalling blue details on the Nissan Leaf. You get a large colour head-up display, keyless entry with saved driver profiles and a voice assistant that can perform functions like selecting a playlist and changing the air con temperature. An accompanying phone app can be used to preset the climate control before getting in the car, check the battery status and be notified of the best time to start your journey. The Ariya is a similar size to the Nissan X-Trail, which comes with the option of seven seats, but has a much longer wheelbase than the X-Tr l. Combined with the lack of engine and exhaust system, this means the Ariya has huge amounts of interior space. There’s a flat floor in the rear, while the boot offers 466 litres (408 for four-wheel drive models). Not many EVs are suitable for towing but the Ariya manages up to 1,500kg. Performance Ariya buyers will get the choice of 65kWh and 90kWh (with usable capacities of 63kWh and 87kWh batteries respectively) and a decision between two- and “e-4orce” four-wheel drive. With two-wheel drive, the models come with 214 or 239bhp respectively, and both hit 0-62mph in around 7.5 seconds. All three four-wheel-drive models (65kWh, 90kWh and a 90kWh Performance version) offer plenty of power and quick acceleration; 65kWh models have 274bhp and a 5.9-second 0-62mph time, 90kWh models boast 302bhp and a slightly quicker sprint, and Performance models get 388bhp and a rapid 0-62mph time of 5.1 seconds. Two-wheel-drive models manage 99mph, and four-wheel-drive ones can reach 124mph. Four-wheel-drive versions add a ‘snow’ driving mode to the eco, sport and normal selection, and Nissan says the system offers ultra-precise motor and brake control in slippery conditions. Range and charging Even the four-wheel drive 65kWh version manages 211 miles of range but the long-distance champion is the 90kWh battery with two-wheel drive. In this specification, you can expect 310 miles on a full charge. This drops to 285 miles with four-wheel drive, and 248 miles for the Performance variant. Versions with the smaller battery can charge at 7.4kW home or public chargers, while 90kWh models also get a 22kW three-phase home charger. Fast charging at up to 130kW is available at motorway service stations and other locations. Image 28 of 32 Nissan has been enhancing its ProPilot driver assistance systems in recent years, and the Ariya features this semi-autonomous technology that can keep you in your lane and follow the car in front at a safe distance. Other safety features include front and rear automatic braking and a surround-view monitor. The Ariya will sit on a new platform designed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, and this may also underpin an electric Renault SUV thought to be in development. THERE ARE FEW MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE. I DID NOT GET ALL ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL POST. HOPE MEMBERS GOT THE INFORMATION TO A CERTAIN EXTEND. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Devinda_Z, Can you inform the problems on LEAF car. A friend of mine is trying to sell his car due various problems he is facing. Also good repair workshop to go for repairs. You can Email me instead of replying to this page because this page is for tires. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Croswind, My belated reply was due to pressure of my personal work involved in lands in outscores of Colombo. Our late first lady prime Minister in the world was Mrs,B. Her first team 1962 she had to implement the import ban due to the country's financial situation of our blessed, country (at preset most third world and developing countries are facing with.) Cost of all imported goods went up in selling cost. Motor vehicles was the most costliest imported item. Holden s had a bigger vehicle in all aspects, than any other motor vehicle made in UK and Europe, Japanese vehicle were very few in our country, Auto boxes first appeared in American vehicles, no vehicle user wanted them due to lac of knowledge.All UK made Double Decker buses had pre selected Gear boxes. All used Vehicles came to Sri Lanka. Crosswind's statement is correct, there was no age limit also had a very reasonable depreciation allowed to agent's value calculated according. Very few vehicles were used vehicles. Auto boxes to my knowledge first adopted by Americans in their Chrysler 6 Cylinder cars. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, Fixing two sets of horns to the existing wiring can do with a two way switch. With existing wiring, have to add another wire to the harness to operate existing horn and the duel set of horns. Driving in city can use the single horn, out of the city use duel horns which gives a loud noise. Any member wants help can contact me by telephone will give the advice how to fix same. Sylvester Wjesinghe Sylvi.

Members, Can any member give details about the Curfew time driving without a valid permit to visit for a urgent help to a close relation. Police has lockup the driver and the person who was visiting his relative, in one of the Colombo Police area station. To people was released from the lockup after three hours contacting high officer in the police department by the relatives. The vehicle was detained for two days. Later that Cussed traffic officer in charge with a unhappy mood instructed the junior police officers to give the vehicle back, there also he had requested the person who got him on his mobile telephone who contact, how did he come to know his mobile contact. One condition was the registered owner had to come, to the Police station to take delivery from their custody of the vehicle. Finally the day which was given by the police station to appear in Colombo Hulftsdorp court no 2, was getting closer.Two people contacted a Lawyer to appear on behalf of them. Lawyer has informed them he still had not attended for such case, for them to contact the relevant Police station to find out more details, what will be the fine. Police officer who came on the telephone had informed them (2 Accused) that they will send a Summons, to appear in courts, still no decision by the department. Our President had requested to release all detained vehicles who used during the Curfew. According to some Sri lankans the past Curfew is only a police curfew which normally Police warn the people. Give them a pass to go back home. Do any member have had to go before Courts, for above similar offense or know about the cost of fine. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, All Opel cars came to Ceylon during that era had 6 Volts system, only later years they were installed by the manufactor with 12 volts. Most of German cars had similar Dynamos. Only VW had a long shaft dynamo, to drive the cooling fan fitted to dynamo one end. Later 1970 some VW owners did not sanctify with head light power to drive in the night. Out of Colombo which was not lighted well like now days. M/s. Bogala Motors which was existing at that time in Fort close to old clock tower left hand side oppesite of Bover's building, until the Central Bank development project started, imported German "HELLA" Head lamp high powered sealed beams 6Volts. That was a conversion kit did not hit the market. I converted few cars VW , Opel, Skoda, Bogward Renault to 12 volts, Some with 12 Volts complete Dynamos of UK made (lucas). VW had to change the Dynamo field coils winding also new dynamo Armature winding. To give 12 Volts high Amperage. VW dynamo turns at very high RPM to cool the engine. With a very large pulley on crank shaft end, therefore slow generating was never a problem. Some other cars had the slow driving on top gear at very slow speeds, lights used to get dim due to dynamo did not compensate the draw of current during night driving. Mainly due to some motorists did not drive vehicles at recommended gears on low speed therefore the generators did not give high amperage. Alternators did very well for this problem. Few years back I had experienced a long wheel base, 4DR5 engine Jeep had this problem. The owner had spend few thousands to convert to duel A/C New complete system, double insulated soft rear hood so that day heat will not come in, same problem when he drives at slow speeds Alternator was not charging enough in the night. I do not do any electrical repairs now days due to my present service in Automobiles. I corrected his problem with minimal cost. Most of my old friends want me to commence Electrical repairs again. Some what I have mentioned are not relevant to the topic, but it is very important to younger generation motorists to know the past era what our motorist faced. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Morgans were imported by some one in Colombo 00200during 1940s. In early days I cannot give the importers name, remember my late father used to say that he did some Electrical repairs on them. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, As far as I remember Holden statesmen cars, were a gift from Australian government for summit in 1976. Few cars imported to Sri Lanka before the conference in 1976 by M/s, Colets in Borella before you come to Raymends, funeral undertakes on the same road. At present a big Textile shop is their Colets closed their work shop. That property was a very large area covering their show room and work shop. The statesmen car model which came to SL was a big one, all were red color. All summit Holden cars were sold to general public after the sumit, few cars were converted to Diesel. All had German technology Electrical system, was Similar to VW 12 volts at that time manufactured cars. With 4 speed auto gear box vehicles. The above car was a beautiful and a stately car. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, Agents are good they have all necessary tools to handle any problem of a vehicle which they sell or imported used in a norther country. Only thing is they change necessary parts as well as serviceable parts of a vehicle what they do the repair. I have noticed my close family members and friends had show me several parts what reputed agents have replaced like brake pads, what changed had 75% of usable time.Once I took my present vehicle what I use now to agents to get a scan of the engine, because I had done 10000 Kilometers. Agents service advicer recommended me to replace many unnecessary parts of the Japanese vehicle. They were not aware the little knowledge I have on Motor vehicles. Very next day I got a friend of mine to do a scan. Agents are close to me than my friend who has a very good work shop with modern testing equipment, tools and skilled workers. I had to travel about 1 hour out of Colombo. His scan and advice was totally different from the agents. I believe agents work shops are their to give correct advice, than replacing unnecessary parts of the vehicles what they service. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Crosswind, After attending to all other necessary repairs of the said car, because the engine was OK, Did not do any thing to the engine, later the engine developed burning oil rapidly with heavy smoke. Do not know the previous owner had used some chemical in order to sell the car to prevent the oil burning. I was surprised to notice that problem rose up meter was reading after the costly repair, 14600 Kilometers of short distance running. Only with few long distance runs. We decided to sell the car because my young staff members, this car was his very first one. He got used how to maintain a car. later his father also gave him financial help they decided to go for a new car with about 25% financing. At present he has done 20000 Kilometers without any problems. Once he dropped the car Key in water, that day manage without a problem, next morning he was unable to stat with that Key had to get other spare key from Finance company and start the car. Only with service at every 5000 Kilometer intervals. It is a Indian car for that cost under Rupees 2 Million 4 years ago, I think it is a good decision. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Honorable iRage,Your post is perfectly correct. I use two vehicles at present, When every time I fill up the tanks of both vehicles write back of the cash receipt what the petrol station give, write the meter reading and the number of Liters pumped into the Vehicle. later enter the figures on the running record book. My Suzuki Every mini van I have never got more than 10.5 Km/ lit. In Colombo running with Ac on. Present meter reading is 13000 + Kilometers. I also use a Bajaj three wheeler, I never got more than 25 Km/Lit. Present Meter reading 1200 Kilometers bought in February this year. That is also for Colombo running. Both are bought new. Van had 17 Kilometers. Bought new in Japan, registered thereafter canceled registration in Japan for export requirement of the vehicle. Three wheeler had 6 kilometers Bought from D/P local agent. When I possess said two Vehicles. No point in exaggeration figures few rupees gain which will take us nowhere. Later one day all of us will realize the lie we had said for few rupee gain. Today most Vehicle sales owners had become billionaires by informing lies for rupees gain. After open economy era. Which our late honorable Precedent J R Jayawardana created in year 1977. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members, Most car owners and Sales owners, to get a better price for their Vehicles inform that the car buyers does more than 10KM/L. First of all the buyer should question that is with A/C on in Colombo or any other town running. They cannot prove that. I have used cars of all CC capacities during last 65 years what ever I can remember. During early 1950 era of vehicles most popular car which did more miles for a gallon was Morris Minor, Fiat 500, 600. and Austin A30/35. No other car gave good performance for their engine capacity. Most other cars were 1300 CC without AC and up to 1800 CC. All had carburetors as well as Heater system. Carburetor Engines did not give good mileage. Later EFI came some buyers did not like them as well as all motor mechanics. During early 1950 Automobile Mechanics did repairs after working in work shop, as a helper. (Golaya) Under a Bass who had worked under a another experienced Bass. There were few training centers like Ceylon Technical College at the end of Pettah in Colombo. Later years we got BTTI Ratmalana German training center and all other training centers for Motor Mechanics followed during after 1950 end. My late father also joined from Wesley College after attending to 5th standered to M/S Walker Sons Motor work shop where originally situated on the Gafoor Building Fort opposite Harbor. At the age of 15+, in 1912. Later when the 1st World War started they were absorbed to Royal Army. Sent them to Basra Present Iraq. Present Cargils pioneer food city out let at Staples Road was the BSA Motor Cycle service center till end of British Motor Cycle imports. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.

Members. All fuel cleaners are based on "ACETONE". Therefore I use "ACETONE" fill up 5% when I fill the tank full. When tank is used 20% I top up the fuel tank. Sylvester Wijesinghe Sylvi.