BL R-series engine fitted to the Maestro with the carburettor facing the front of the car, which also led to a reputation for carburettor icing in cold weather. The endemic problem of crankshaft failure was later attributed to flexing of the crankcase – because the E series relied upon the heavy sump/transmission unit to give additional strength to the cylinder block casting, this caused problems when a plain sump was bolted in its place. The R series was superseded in 1984 by the S series. BL R-series engine The R series is a line of petrol engines introduced by British Leyland in 1983
Stonehenge in its landscape monument no longer held, and a new scheme was set out: The Avenue was also constructed during Phase 3. The book was launched at the Society of Antiquaries in London on 5 October 1995. One reviewer wryly noted: If this book were a new car - such is its importance - it would have descended from the clouds amidst lasers, escorted by angelic supermodels. Instead, it was launched at the Society of Antiquaries with tea and biscuits. Such is the world. Reviewers described the monograph as "a massive achievement", "fundamental" and "one of the more important British archaeological publications this