The view from underneath

[jdm1602]

What a nice little car, just drive and enjoy. Over time, replace all the bushings with original rubber, control arms and all that. Make sure brakes are solid. Also looks like the ball joints are original riveted type, replace when you do the control arms.

[02Les]

That is neat. Last I heard the touring muffler is NLA.

Do you have a rubber thing covering the hinges in between the backs of the rear seats? I have never seen a touring with that piece.

Bill,

Rear Trg muffler is still available. I had to use my NOS spare recently when the 20 yr old one finally fell off! So I checked availability. I could get one (then) for around $135.

part # 18 12 1 103 694.

What rubber thingie????

[BillWilliams]

That is good to know about the muffler

The rubber thingy is call a 'covering cap' 52201807517.

Does yours have that?

Mine was in pieces when I got it. I would love to have one

[02Les]

That is good to know about the muffler

The rubber thingy is call a 'covering cap' 52201807517.

Does yours have that?

Mine was in pieces when I got it. I would love to have one

I honestly do not know Bill and I'm in China currently.

I had all the seats out for the refurbishment back in '86/'87. I guess it was there then, but whether, after the 2 yrs it took, I remembered to refit it is anyone's guess.

I'll try & remember to look when I get back.

[Simeon]

What is the red electrical 'thing' that seems to be fitted into the core / freeze plug here?

Temperature sender?

[Mike Self]

manifold is an electric block heater--used in very cold climates to warm the coolant for easier starting and faster interior heat. Factory accessory--not sure if they're still available. I bought one years ago but quit driving my 02's in the winter salt and never used it.

Doubt if you need 'em in Australia...

mike

[Ultralite]

thank you for those excellent pics. I always mean to take pictures and get distracted.

what an awesome car, love the Tourings!

[InkaSteve]

That is good to know about the muffler

The rubber thingy is call a 'covering cap' 52201807517.

Does yours have that?

Mine was in pieces when I got it. I would love to have one

Now I am going to have to go out and look at the back seat to see if I have one. My back seats spend most of their life folded down.