Federal what?

[sideways]

Just a curiosity - does anyone know what the writing/numbers mean.

Finally got her on the hoist this weekend, looks pretty clean to me.

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[NewLogik]

Just a curiosity - does anyone know what the writing/numbers mean.

Finally got her on the hoist this weekend, looks pretty clean to me.

I will let other answer for the "Federal" meaning as I have a good idea, however don't want to get it wrong.

That said, did you had the chance to check if the front rubber exhaust support have been replaced or it's still missing ? Last time I saw the car it was missing.

Regards,

[sideways]

Just a curiosity - does anyone know what the writing/numbers mean.

Finally got her on the hoist this weekend, looks pretty clean to me.

I will let other answer for the "Federal" meaning as I have a good idea, however don't want to get it wrong.

That said, did you had the chance to check if the front rubber exhaust support have been replaced or it's still missing ? Last time I saw the car it was missing.

Regards,

Where in relation to the Cat would that be? When I was under the car I poked and prodded and pulled to see if anything would fall off etc but all seemed secure - the muffler has developed a hole though so that will need to be replaced.

I want to make sure I replace it with the proper one as I have read(?) that putting on a 'performance' muffler will upset the V5 - not that this car needs more performance, delightful driver!

[dapinky]

My best guess for the writing is that it is a Federal bodyshell, pushed onto the production line on 19th April 1991 and assembled by someone with the initials B.S.

[sideways]

My best guess for the writing is that it is a Federal bodyshell, pushed onto the production line on 19th April 1991 and assembled by someone with the initials B.S.

Makes sense

[GeoffSmith]

My best guess for the writing is that it is a Federal bodyshell, pushed onto the production line on 19th April 1991 and assembled by someone with the initials B.S.

It could just be BS.

[Rambo]

British Standard and not Barry Stokes

ie it conforms to a particular British Standard, sub section 19.4.9 but is for the US market ???

Just an intuitive guess

[GeoffSmith]

Mierda de toro.

[Rambo]

Mierda de toro.

Mierda de toro = shite of the bull ie Bull Shite = BS

We have the answer

QED

[sideways]

Hmm, based on those replies I think I shall have to burn off that offending phrase - should I keep a fire extinguisher nearby - just in case?

[GeoffSmith]

[Giniw]

19.4.91 35 maybe? (the 35th built?) Although I agree it looks more like a B than 13

[NewLogik]

Just a curiosity - does anyone know what the writing/numbers mean.

Finally got her on the hoist this weekend, looks pretty clean to me.

I will let other answer for the "Federal" meaning as I have a good idea, however don't want to get it wrong.

That said, did you had the chance to check if the front rubber exhaust support have been replaced or it's still missing ? Last time I saw the car it was missing.

Regards,

Where in relation to the Cat would that be? When I was under the car I poked and prodded and pulled to see if anything would fall off etc but all seemed secure - the muffler has developed a hole though so that will need to be replaced.

I want to make sure I replace it with the proper one as I have read(?) that putting on a 'performance' muffler will upset the V5 - not that this car needs more performance, delightful driver!

This is the one I was reffering to :

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[sideways]

This is the one I was reffering to :

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I'll get it in the shop to review that and repair as needed - looks like it needs a new muffler anyway so...

[sideways]

Oh, right, forgot about that - my car, which had an internal combustion engine and which became an external combustion Esprit.