Hey everybody,

Translation problem here.

Two out of the 4 straps that hold the engine cover on my early S1 are not entirely original as the PO' mechanic made new ones using an air chamber.

The other 2 are original but so worn and hard I have a hard time putting a name on what was originally used, I know it's not leather but I need to know precisely how it's called so I can translate it and find

the equivalent here in France or an online source etc...

The other two are not in good shape : old and dry and will be braking sooner or later.

I want to use the exact same stuff or something as close as possible to what was used back in the day.

Thanks .

Do you mean these...

If so they're made from rubber and SJ sell them (SJ079U0022 I believe but double check).

Paul.

Edited April 29, 201015 yr by Paul Coleman

Thanks Paul,

sorry my post wasn't very clear, I'm actually looking for the correct material, (but wasn't even sure what it is/was), as as I said mine, which I believe are original from 1976, are so dry/rotten I was even wondering what they were in the first place (ha my head hurts).

As you can see this original strap broke when I tried to take it of to have a better look at it (the two original straps on my car are the ones located near the wall/ heat shield etc...)

They are a different shape to those sold at SJ and I want to (re)use the original metal bits.

Ah okay. I'd never seen an original as all mine are long gone, so I assumed they were made from rubber but looking at yours they're not. So I can't help you I'm afraid

Paul.