Nearside and offside: Why?

[Captain Muppet]

Mr2Mike said:

Captain Muppet said:

Number 1 cylinder (or rotor for wankels) is the one at the "front" of the engine, ie the one furthest from the block to gearbox face.

Usually, but not always! Renault in particular like to do things differently.

I think we all know that none of the rules apply to the French.