Thread: Meet "Len"

A bit late but here is what my plug looks, I'll post my draw bar ASAP, Easo

Not the best but here we go, if you need any further pics of any thing just ask.



A bit hard too get the reverse shots.


Cheers Easo

Thanks Easo,
It looks like the drawbar is only held onto the crossmember by the four bolts at the rear of the crossmember. As there is no support at the front face of the drawbar (when looking from behind the vehicle,) I would have thought that any serious downforce onto the drawbar would peel the flange off the crossmember, as has happened to mine.

More investigations to do...
Cheers

A couple of photos from my exploits...
Firstly, the repaired plug. The hole in the other end of the block has the same type of plug as this. I had to file a little off one of the flats to clear the exhaust manifold.

Secondly, the removed engine sump guard showing the dirt that was packed solid between the guard and sump.

I have relieved Len of many kgs of dirt/grease/sand so far. Most interesting was the red sand cleaned from inside one chassis outrigger. Must have been from very early in its service life??

Have fun,
Chris

Looks good nothing like a new project.
A few comments, the colour of the chassis is probably the same as the rest of the car was painted at that year model, so it looks like you have one of the colourful ones.
The plugs in the head near the exhaust manifold are not welsh plugs but sacrificial anodes made from aluminium alloy the are available and as already stated are British electrical conduit thread, if lucky your local electrician will have a tap. Put them in with a little sealer and they should not leak, but at 4psi on a very bad day it doesn’t take much to keep the water in.
Dennis

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

Thanks Easo,
It looks like the drawbar is only held onto the crossmember by the four bolts at the rear of the crossmember. As there is no support at the front face of the drawbar (when looking from behind the vehicle,) I would have thought that any serious downforce onto the drawbar would peel the flange off the crossmember, as has happened to mine.

More investigations to do...
Cheers

It also held by two bolts at the inboard face of the crossmember, from what I recall,

Cheers Charlie

Originally Posted by chazza

It also held by two bolts at the inboard face of the crossmember, from what I recall,

Cheers Charlie

I'll try for some better pics tomorrow, Easo.

The radiator in Len has a sprung a leak in the core and with the previous repairs also there, I am looking at recoring it so I know it is right.

I have been quoted $630 for this work. It looks like a core has to be specifically made for it.

Has anyone else had their S1 radiator recored? What did it cost? Are there other options?

I have no problem paying if that is what it costs, I just want to check that I am not getting done over...

Cheers