Austin-Healey Sprite User Manual

AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE
REGULAR ATTENTIONS
DAILY
sary to the 'FULL' mark on the dipstick. The oil filler is in the
valve rocker cover and the dipstick is on the right side of the
engine.
After adding oil, allow a few seconds to elapse for the oil to
reach the sump from the valve rocker cover before checking the
Radiator: Check the level of water in the radiator and top-up
if necessary. Fill to the bottom of the filler cap well, when the
engine is cold.
' X.B.— Do not remove the filler cap if the coolant temperature
is above boiling point or if the engine is running.
Engine: Check the level of oil in the sump and top-up if neces-
Gearbox Oil Filler Plug
1. Filler plug.
2. Rubber cover.
Access.
level.
WEEKLY
infiate, if necessary, to the recommended pressures. Ensure the
valves are fitted with screw caps and inspect the tyres for possible
damage and wipe off any oil or grease. See page 50 for correct
pressures.
EVERY 1,000 MILES (1,600 km.)
the filler plug, turn back the rubber fioor covering and remove
the rubber plug from the left side of the gearbox covering.
Remove the filler plug and fill up to the bottom of the threads.
This gives the correct level.
Tyrest Check all t yre pressures, using a t yre gauge and
Rear Axle: Check the level and top-up if necessary. The
filler plug is located on the rear side of the axle and also serves
as an oil level indicator.
After topping-up allow time for any surplus oil to run out
should too much have been injected. This is most important
as if the axle is overfilled, the lubricant may leak through to the
brake linings and lessen their efficiency.
Brakes: Apply an oil gun to the brake balance lever nipple on the
rear axle, and to the handbrake cable nipple located just forward
of the rear axle.
Gearbox.' Check the level and top-up if 'necessary. To reach
Rear Axle and Rear
Universal Joint.
Radiator Header Tank and
The engine cooling system is
sealed and pressurised and
for this reason the radiator
jiller cap should never,
under any circumstances, be
removed when the coolant
is above boiling point or
the engine is running.
Filler Cap.
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1. Combined oil filler and
level plug.
2. Drain plug.
3. Propeller shaft rear uni-
versal joint nipple.
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Austin-Healey Sprite Specifications

General

Brand	Austin-Healey
Model	Sprite
Category	Automobile
Language	English