The Austin Healey Sprite 1959 Service Repair Workshop Manual provides comprehensive repair instructions used by mechanics worldwide. This manual offers an in-depth guide for servicing and repairing your Austin Healey Sprite, covering all major systems. It includes step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications to help you diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
The manual provides detailed information on various aspects of the vehicle, including:
* **General Information:** Essential details about the Austin Healey Sprite 1959 model.
* **Engine Mechanical System:** Covers the engine, including its mechanical components, operation, and maintenance.
* **Engine Electrical System:** Covers the electrical components of the engine, including the ignition system, starter, alternator, and wiring.
* **Emission Control System:** Explains the emissions control system and its components.
* **Fuel System:** Provides information on the fuel system, including the fuel tank, lines, pump, and carburetor.
* **Clutch System:** Covers the clutch system, including operation, adjustment, and repair.
* **Manual Transaxle System:** Details the manual transaxle, its operation, and maintenance.
* **Automatic Transaxle System:** Information on the automatic transaxle system, including operation and repair.
* **Driveshaft and Axle:** Provides information on the driveshaft and axle, including maintenance and repair procedures.
* **Suspension System:** Covers the suspension system, including components, adjustment, and repair.
* **Steering System:** Explains the steering system, including components, operation, and adjustment.
* **Restraint System:** Details the restraint system, including seat belts and their operation.
* **Brake System:** Provides information on the brake system, including components, operation, and maintenance.
* **Body (Interior and Exterior):** Covers the body of the car, including interior and exterior components, their maintenance, and repair.
* **Body Electrical System:** Explains the car's electrical system, including wiring, lights, and accessories.
* **Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning:** Provides information on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system of the car.
This manual is written for vehicle owners with basic mechanical skills, as well as independent auto service professionals. It offers the same specifications and procedures available to authorized dealer service departments. Even if you do not plan to work on your car yourself, this manual can help you understand the repair process and communicate more effectively with a mechanic. The clear and concise text, combined with illustrations, makes it easy for anyone with basic mechanical knowledge to safely and easily service and repair their Austin Healey Sprite.
The Austin Healey Sprite, affectionately nicknamed "Frogeye" for its distinctive, bulbous headlights, is a small, lightweight British sports car produced from 1958 to 1961. This nimble two-seater, designed by Donald Healey and built by the Austin Motor Company, was an immediate success, offering affordable performance and a charmingly quirky personality. Powered by a 948cc inline-four engine, the Sprite boasted a top speed of 70 mph and a 0-60 mph time of around 16 seconds, making it a spirited performer for the time. The Sprite's compact dimensions, low weight, and impressive handling characteristics made it a popular choice for both road driving and competitive motorsports. Its lightweight construction and simple mechanicals made it relatively inexpensive to maintain, further increasing its appeal to enthusiasts.
The "Frogeye" Sprite, though small in stature, made a big impact on the automotive world. It was the first in a line of successful Austin-Healey sports cars, including the larger and more powerful Austin-Healey 3000. The Sprite's popularity contributed to the resurgence of interest in British sports cars, and its influence can still be seen in modern sports car design. The Austin Healey Sprite continues to be a cherished classic, revered for its playful character, engaging driving experience, and iconic design. A 1959 Service Repair Workshop Manual for the Sprite would be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to restore, maintain, or simply understand the intricacies of this charming little British icon. The manual would provide detailed information on every aspect of the vehicle, from engine and transmission to suspension and bodywork, offering insights into the car's construction, operation, and potential problems.