Domsmith wrote:
Hi guys
quick question. I have been looking at a Mk2 cooper s. Looks ok, but some small issues and looking for any advice about that.
First, there seem to be only 2 tabs for the fuel breather hoses (where the blue arrows are in the photos). Maybe there is a third one up on the parcel shelf, but i did not see it. Should there always be a third one? and should the 2 outside ones be in the position where the blue arrows are? in photos of other cars they seemed to be in the position where the red arrows are.
Also there are only 2 supports for the boot board. There are 2 holes where the third support should be - indicating that it would be riveted, is that right?
Any advice would be most gratefully received - these days making an incorrect purchase decision can cost a lot
I agree that the parcel shelf tabs do appear to be wider apart than usual. I don't have many photos of the centre breather tab because they are usually hidden under the sound deadner. They may have changed locations over the years as well. Someone on here should have a MK2S without any sound deadner and could take some photos for you. Here is a photo anyway but I think its a MK1 S.
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Rear parcel shelf centre tab.jpg
There should be 4 holes all up for the boot board bracket. 2 at the rear and 2 on the floor a couple of inches towards the front of the car. Yes they are pop riveted. See if you can get some better photos. Even from underneath. Maybe the bracket was lost and the holes filled in when the boot was resprayed.
I suggest you start a new post asking for photos of boot tabs. That way your question is not hidden away in another post.
Also the seller of that car is on this forum. jayrrrr is his name. Try and PM him for more info or photos. Or he may join in on the conversation.
