While working on an engine replacement project, Ron Beckett discovered that access to the engine bay can be greatly improved on the P38A Range Rover by opening the hood/bonnet to the completely vertical position (see photo at right). This is especially helpful in such operations as lifting the engine out with a hoist.

Land Rover designed the hood so it can be opened to this extreme position and held there by retaining clips that are thoughtfully built into the hinges. The pictures below, kindly supplied by Ron, illustrate this procedure.

Photo showing hinge area of hood (bonnet) when raised to vertical position. Note the pivoting retaining clip that is normally in the position shown	Photo showing retaining clip rotated into position so the hole in its free end engages with the pin in the hinge mechanism.