Close-up of Specific Parts of the Dakar

So What's under the bonnet Eliot?

[2006 - editors note - this was taken a few years ago, when it had the 3.9 rover engine in it.]

A=New Edelbrock/Web 500 CFM from RPI

B=Castrol GTX can makes a great Dizzie cover for the Water..

C=Ignition Coil Relocated here to keep it dry

D=Metal plate to prevent water spilling over the bonnet into the engine bay

Front Towing point:

About 1/2 Inch thick, Picks up on the existing front bumper holes plus an additional

point at the back via a sleeved hole.

That's a 1" Shackle through it.

The Dak is running on +2" Springs and +3" Shocks with no self-leveler,

The only thing keeping your back axle in place, is your shock absorbers..

Those Straps stops the springs falling out and also reduce the strain on the shocks

(I've Managed to break the eye's off two expensive Bilstiens in the past)

Basicly it's an old ratchet strap bolted to the chassis at the top-left of the picture.

Rear towing point:

Again, 1/2" thick plate picking up on the existing bumper points

plus an additional sleeved point at the

back that also supports the winch.

Rear Winch between the Bumpers..

"You can always go back where you came from, Because you've just been there."

Rubber Foot from a computer used for the bonnect close.

My new Jerry Can Holder in the back, next to my orange box

that i keep my ropes & tools in.

The Kenlowe Switch packed up due to water ingress, so i've put it in the glove box.

Also the two relays for the Fans are in there nice & dry.

Here is the Circuit diagram for my fans. It now features a buzzer that will sound if you turn your fans off when in water,

and then forget to turn them back on again, once the water temperature has got back up.

I call it the "Doh" circuit !

I use 30A Lucas starter motor relays, because they last better than those nasty plastic jobbys, that just melt.

(And my dad had a whole box of them ! - cheers dad!)