On Fri, 2 Jan 98 18:02:21 -0000 Phil Raby <mgworld@chp.ltd.uk> writes:
>Happy new year to everyone!!
>
>Just asking a favour (or should that be favor?) Can someone translate
>the
>following US auto terms to good old Queen's English please?
>
>Swaybar
= Anti-roll bar
>Spindles
Don't know, but I thought it was the same term "across the pond" Ie.
refers to the "sticky out bit" on the king pin which the bearings and hub
attach.
>Rods
Connecting Rods
>Headers
Extractor Exhaust or Exhaust manifold
>Squirly
Strange, wierd, or when automotive related, a loose car, one that is very
imprecise in handling
>Many thanks in advance
>
>Cheers
>
>
>
>Philip Raby
>Editor, MG World
>PO Box 163, Bicester OX6 3YS, UK
>Tel: 01869 340061 Fax: 01869 340063 Mobile 0467 767361
>www.chp.ltd.uk
Rick Morrison
"if Old Perculiar is lethal, then I'm DOA"
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
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