Oval access panel in driver’s footwell - which way to fit it?

[rdaustin]

We are in the middle of a total rebuild of our S1 OTS RHD and have what we think is some kind of access plate/cover that fits into the driver’s footwell - Martin Robey’s call it Forward Tunnel Side Panel Cover (part # MRE120ARH/C). It’s oval with straight sides and has a small notch cut-out - what we don’t know in which position the cut-out should go (if looking from inside the footwell). We’re also assuming there should be a gasket for it, but we haven’t been able to source one… does anyone have any ideas? (We are based in the UK, so UK sources please!). Thanks all!

[mgcjag]

Starter motor bolt access panel....Steve..ps BD25731&2 from parts catalogue cover plate and gasket

[rdaustin]

Thanks Steve - that explains it! Seems none of the usual suppliers have the gasket (could be they changed the part # - I'll call them.. ).
Do you know which way the panel fits (looking from the footwell)? It has a cut-out. should this be top or bottom, and left or right, if looking from inside the footwell?
Thanks again
Rebecca

[mgcjag]

The Robey part is aftermarket useing their own part number I think...not even sure its the correct shape...plenty of images of others builds in the restoration section if you search....Steve ps photo of your cutout and panel would be usefull

[rdaustin]

Thanks Steve - much appreciated. Will post some photos in the next week or so (about to go away on business for a week)

[Geoff Allam]

The cutout ib mine was at the 10 o’clock position when I removed it. It did not appear to have ever been removed before . I could see no logical reason for the cutout.