Thread: Do you know

This is it,

It's probably an early 1958-60 S2 2.25L engine. .W.

It's a "swan-neck" manifold. Not a common sight, as it was only used on very early Series 2s (afaik). I think it was done so the exhaust was routed in the same fashion as the diesel's, out through the mudguard. On later petrols, the hole in the guard was fitted standard with a rivetted-on plate. Great to see one still around.

Dan.
69 2A 88" pet4 (still in disguise), 68 2B FC pet6 (still resting quietly), plus 13 other project/parts cars (1xS2, 5xS2As, 7xS3s).

As indicated, these were fitted to 2.25 petrol, up to about 1960 (I have two of these engines here) I had always assumed the reason for the design was so the weight of the exhaust pipe was not taken on the studs, or to make these more accessible, or to give more room around the starter. Also simplifies the exhaust pipe routing. But I have always regarded it as a rather idiosyncratic design feature.

John

Thanks Boys

great for hanging a turbo off of on the 2.25 diesel.