Austin Healey Sprite 1958 Service Repair Workshop Manual

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🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Austin-Healey Model: Sprite Year: 1958 Codes Model Designation: AN5 (for early models) 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Owners with basic mechanical skills and independent...

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Description

🏷️ Basic Information

Identification

Make:

Austin-Healey

Model:

Sprite

Year:

Codes

Model Designation:

AN5 (for early models)

👋 Introduction

Market Position

Target Audience:

Owners with basic mechanical skills and independent auto service professionals

Competitive Analysis

Uniqueness:

Vehicle specific, not generic

Key Features

Visual Aids:

Diagrams, illustrations

Documentation Source:

Manufacturer

Benefit Statement:

Saves money on maintenance and repairs, empowers informed discussion with technicians

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas

Major Topics:

Full service and repair instructions

Page Count

Estimated Page Count:

N/A (Digital Format)

Manual Type

Type:

Service Repair Workshop Manual

Language

Language:

English

Format

Format:

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems Covered

Engine Mechanical:

Engine Electrical:

Emission Control:

Fuel System:

Clutch System:

Manual Transaxle:

Automatic Transaxle:

Driveshaft Axle:

Suspension System:

Steering System:

Restraint System:

Brake System:

Body Interior Exterior:

Body Electrical:

HVAC:

Procedures Included

General Information:

Step By Step Instructions:

Troubleshooting:

Technical Depth

Depth:

Vehicle specific, same as dealer service departments

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format

Requirements:

Adobe PDF Reader

Print Quality

Printability:

Yes, all pages printable

Binding Type

Binding:

N/A (Digital Format)

Paper Type

Paper Type:

N/A (Digital Format)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Primary Engine

Engine Type:

Inline 4-cylinder

Displacement:

948 cc (57.9 cu in)

Bore X Stroke:

62.9 mm x 74.0 mm

Compression Ratio:

8.3:1 (typical)

Performance

Horsepower:

43 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

52 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

Fuel System

Carburetor Type:

Twin SU H1 1.5" (or equivalent) downdraft carburetors

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded Gasoline (historically, leaded gasoline was standard)

Engine Mechanical

Valve Train:

Overhead Valve (OHV), pushrod operated

Cooling System:

Water-cooled

Engine Electrical

Ignition System:

Coil and Distributor

🔧 Transmission

Standard

Transmission Type:

Four-speed manual transaxle

Gear Ratios:

Specific ratios detailed in manual (e.g., 1st: ~3.3, 2nd: ~2.1, 3rd: ~1.3, 4th: 1.0)

Optional

Optional Transmission:

N/A for 1958 model

Features

Clutch Type:

Single dry plate, hydraulically operated

📐 Dimensions

Exterior

Length:

Approx. 136 inches (3454 mm)

Width:

Approx. 52 inches (1321 mm)

Height:

Approx. 45 inches (1143 mm) to top of windscreen

Weights

Curb Weight:

Approx. 1450 lbs (658 kg)

Wheelbase:

72 inches (1829 mm)

Track Width Front:

Approx. 41 inches (1041 mm)

Track Width Rear:

Approx. 41 inches (1041 mm)

🛡️ Safety Features

Ratings

Safety Standards:

Era-appropriate, lacks modern safety features

Active Features

Brakes:

Hydraulic drum brakes all around

Passive Features

Seatbelts:

Not standard on initial models

Windscreen:

Fixed, non-laminated (early models)

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment

Radio:

Optional, typically a period-correct AM radio

🔧 Maintenance

Service Intervals

Oil Change Interval:

Approx. 3,000 miles or 6 months (detailed in manual)

Grease Points:

Periodic lubrication of kingpins, steering joints, etc., detailed in manual

Fluid Specifications

Engine Oil:

SAE 20W-50 (or SAE 30 for colder climates, consult manual for precise recommendations)

Coolant:

Ethylene glycol based antifreeze/coolant mixture (50/50)

Brake Fluid:

DOT 3 or DOT 4 (consult manual for specific type and replacement)

Transmission Fluid:

GL-4 Gear Oil (e.g., 80W-90)

Known Issues

Common Wear Items:

Brake wheel cylinders, clutch master cylinder, kingpins, gearbox synchromesh

Body Corrosion:

Susceptible to rust, especially around sills, wheel arches, and floors

Electrical System:

Aging wiring harnesses and Lucas components can be a source of issues

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage

Brand Origin:

British sports car manufacturer, a marque of Donald Healey Motor Company

Model Evolution

Introduction:

Launched in 1958 as the successor to the Austin-Healey 100-6, smaller and more affordable

Design Philosophy:

Simple, lightweight, affordable two-seater sports car

Production

Manufacturing Plant:

Abingdon, England

Production Period For Model:

1958-1961 (for the AH Sprite Mk1 / Frogeye Sprite)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Recognitions

Motorsport Heritage:

Competed successfully in various rallies and circuit races of its era, contributing to its sporty image.