Why no sump gasket

[mikeonb4c]

Interesting post. I read somewhere Bongos were only designed for 10yrs use. If thats true maybe they never envisaged the sump needing removing.

[Bob]

I've an idea most cars are designed to last only 7 years.

[turfite9999]

Not sure but I don't think they were made to last ten years I think it's something to do with emissions in Japan and I think they have to get rid at 10 years old, not sure if correct but heard it somewhere

Happy new year

Turfite

[Bob]

Yes, pretty much correct.

At ten years Japanese vehicles have to pass the Shaken, a sort of mega MoT, and priced accordingly.

Thus it's not cost effective to own a car over that age, hence many sold a dockside auctions.

Partly Greenwash about emissions, largely to protect car jobs.