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Technical Section
by
irishminis »
Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:26 pm
Hi, after months of talking about it, the IMOC Committee, along with the help of some of members, have set up this new Technical Section for the...
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Last post by irishminis
Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:26 pm
Diagnostic Reader locations
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by
woody »
Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:06 pm
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This thread is to help people with injected Minis locate a member or a garage in there area with the nessessary equipment to read the ECU and/or...
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Minifix
Snap on Ethos
SPI and MPI leads
Sykes pickavent ACR4
Universal pod
Both MPI and SPI leads
Clogran Co dublin
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Last post by jocelynn
Sat Aug 31, 2013 11:07 pm
Photos of Rain Gutters MKIV+
by
ctwomey »
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:59 am
Hi all,
Does anyone have photos of MKIV onwards rain gutters for both the front and back? I am creating repair patches and I want to match the...
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Last post by ctwomey
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:59 am
Fitting Glass.
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by
keith »
Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:52 am
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Anybody got suggestions who I could get to call round and fit a rear glass?
Attempted it myself with a blunt screwdriver, lots of soapy water and a...
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Thanks woody, I'll contact James again.
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Last post by keith
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:41 pm
Tyres
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THOMAS »
Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:26 pm
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Hello, does anybody have any tips on fitting tyres 165 60 12 on superlight wheels. Thanks.
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Trying to fit Yokohama a539 on superlight 6 *12, tyres keep getting damaged.
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Last post by THOMAS
Sun Aug 22, 2021 8:49 pm
Spi Cranking
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by
keith »
Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:22 pm
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Felling pretty happy this eve - the non-cranking Spi in my garage is now turning over on the key - suspected relay pack was not the issue, rather a...
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Also replaced fuel pump... (thanks James!) - added points for navigating the tank out while keeping the large speakers in the parcel shelf.
Replaced...
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Last post by keith
Sun Jun 06, 2021 6:31 pm
HOW TO CHANGE MINI BALLJOINTS
by
purplehaze »
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:17 pm
Hey all :) I Did a HOW TO video during the week! It Is live on my patreon now but will be uploaded Wednesday 28th April @7pm
Head over to my...
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Last post by purplehaze
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:17 pm
Engine Braking
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by
antodeco »
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:18 pm
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Hey all, quick question. The engine braking on my GT seems too excessive. In low speeds taking my foot off off the pedal actually feels like I've hit...
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Thanks Woody. It's only at low speeds thankfully, but very annoying!
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Last post by antodeco
Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:42 pm
CV Joint seating washer
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by
charcosull »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:23 am
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Hi All.
Would anybody know the dimensions of the seating washer to torque up the cv joint/front wheel bearing (tool21 on minispares).
Or even...
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Eamonn you absolute gentleman. I moved house and couldnt find the Haynes manual anywwhere. Probably still at the bottom of a box.
I was able to get...
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Last post by charcosull
Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:41 am
Engine doesn't turn over
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by
DaveC »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:39 pm
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1992 Mini City 1000
The battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition key to start, the oil light and ignition light come on, but then nothing...
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Or bring it down to the Bog Run this Sunday.
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Last post by Billy
Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:11 pm
Correct knuckle joint....
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by
minimike »
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:27 am
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Hi guys,
I replaced my knuckle joints in the suspension for my last NCT. I bought the replacements from minispares. It turns out there are two...
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Thanks guys. Cones are a good age I think. I'm pretty sure they were a fair bit more compressed than a new one, I'll have to look for a picture....
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Last post by minimike
Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:35 pm
Emissions help for nct
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by
minimike »
Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:49 pm
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Hi,
I've a 91 city that failed nct on emissiosn (amongst other things....).
The other bits I can sort easily enough but I don't know anything about...
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Pretty sweet alright! Thought I'd never get there at one point! :D
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Last post by minimike
Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:55 pm
solenoid wiring
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by
johnnyj »
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:24 pm
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Hi does anyone have a picture of the wiring on the solenoid switch. The car is a 1979 mini 1000 and the previous owner was messing around with it...
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Thanks Woody, i'll have a look and see what way it is connected.
Cheers.
John.
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Last post by johnnyj
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:41 pm
Steering column movement
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by
minimike »
Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:21 am
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Hi,
Failed nct (amongst other things....) On steering wheel movement. It moves about a mm or more up and down. Its tightened to parcel where it...
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There should be a plastic Bush that slides over the top of the inner shaft and sits in between the outter and inner shafts.
Hey Neil,
That's...
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Last post by minimike
Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:56 pm
Correct steering rack lubrication
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by
minimike »
Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:51 pm
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Hi guys,
I've a 91 city with ripped steering rack gaiters so I'm going to replace. However, I'd imagine I should reblube the rack.
Haynes manual...
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The proper grease is very fluid like and will have leaked out. Jack the car up on one side and remove the gaiter on that side. Use a syringe to put...
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Last post by minimike
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:53 pm
New Welder advice
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by
minimike »
Thu May 11, 2017 10:45 pm
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Hi guys,
Bought a 91 mini city which needs some welding. New door skins to start but there'll probably be more to do I'm sure...
Anyway, I've been...
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Hi all,
I bought this in he end. Did my door frame repairs and welded on new skins in relevant places. Also welded in small patch panels here and...
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Last post by minimike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:01 pm
Where to plug weld skins
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by
minimike »
Tue May 08, 2018 11:09 pm
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Hi guys,
I've attacked my rotten doors. I've deskinned them and fitted the replacement panel from minispares for the bottom section of the frame and...
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Hi guys,
I'm no expert but got doors done. Drilled a hole below door handle and plug welded it. Welded the skin to frame after I folded it over on...
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Last post by minimike
Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:09 pm
main bearings 1275
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by
ger71 »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:57 am
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hi all heres an engine number 12h9966aa105834 for a 1275 i need to find out what mainbearings are fitted to it i got some from minispares with a...
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its verto type but i changed to that when i got it could be what woody thinks. thanks
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Last post by ger71
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:44 pm
Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
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by
Jknight »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:43 pm
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Just wondering if this would cause problems with the emissions for the nct?
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That's exactly why I'm asking. Thinking of fitting the same to my car. Did the stage one kit make much of a difference?
To be honest I have no...
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Last post by davem
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:22 pm
Petrol/Engine Issue
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by
antodeco »
Fri Sep 29, 2017 9:22 am
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Hi all,
Having a strange issue. I hadnt driven the car in a few weeks, and the clutch was dead. I managed to bleed the clutch and all working fine....
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If your using more petrol than normal than baring a leak it is most likely the carb. A blocked filter , weak pump or electrical fault will not use...
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Last post by woody
Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:24 am
SPI Mini De-Cat.
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by
Redned »
Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:04 pm
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Is replacing the cat with a De-cat pipe a safe option ? The cat needs replacing anyway, so this and the N.C.T. aside are there any other issues which...
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Many people have done it with no reported problems as far as normal driving is concerned.
As for the NCT , I have not heard of anybody passing a SPi...
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Last post by woody
Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:14 pm
Changing side bulbs
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by
antodeco »
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:09 pm
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Hi all,
Silly question. How do you change the side bulb on a Clubman?
I've taken the light assembly apart and the bulb is in the headlight but seems...
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Thanks. I'll give it another go. The rubber just looks too wide on the inside of the light to fit back out
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Last post by antodeco
Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:27 pm
Removing rear quarter panel windows?
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by
KevCork »
Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:00 pm
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Any idea where to start with this lads? They are sealed windows! That dont open
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Lovely job got that sorted thanks
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Last post by KevCork
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:38 pm
Original Colour?
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by
KevCork »
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:39 pm
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Hi lads just wondering does anyone know the colours/paints and codes that a 1995 mini sprite would have come in?
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That brochure is a great help!! Thanks a mill woody
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Last post by KevCork
Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:59 pm
Rustwd screws in arches!
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by
KevCork »
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:35 am
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Well lads! Few years later finally got some time to get stuck into a mini i bough in 2014/15. Any suggestions on how to removes arches when the...
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lovely!! that worked a treat cheers
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Last post by KevCork
Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:18 pm
Wiring diagram downloads
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by
miniman35 »
Thu May 04, 2017 7:58 pm
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I came across the below website earlier today. It got 1000's of wiring diagrams (of every thing) that might be some use to members repairing old...
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Hi, try this link.
I was able to get a few downloads without registering on the site.
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Last post by miniman35
Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:00 pm
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Last post by keith
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:50 pm
Side lights
Replies: 2
by
DaveC »
Sun May 14, 2017 1:44 pm
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Battling with electrics on a 1980 Mini 1000
I have everything working again except for side lights / instrument lights.
I have tried a different fuse...
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Thanks Woody, got them sorted earlier
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Last post by DaveC
Tue May 16, 2017 10:52 pm
Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
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by
Jknight »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:14 pm
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Hi I have just purchased a 1994 mini 35. It has two issues. A hunting idle and running on when ignition is switched off. Any ideas where I should...
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Minispares
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Last post by woody
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:41 pm
ignition timing issue - jumping
Replies: 2
by
ian o B »
Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:50 pm
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Hi all. Hopeing somone might be able to shine some light on this issue.
While checking ignition timing using a timing light the flash was occuring...
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Thanks woody.
Have checked all vaccum hoses all are fine.
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Last post by ian o B
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:18 am
Control arm rebuilds
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by
Mcmini »
Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:41 pm
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Folks.
Does anyone know someone to ream and fit new control arm bearings... both front and rears need to be done.
Currently finishing the...
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Thanks TMG lovely job.
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Last post by Mcmini
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:49 pm
Battery will not hold the charge.
Replies: 5
by
motrroc »
Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:19 am
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Hi lads.
I am having trouble getting my mini to start consistently. Initially the car would need to have being running every second day or else the...
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Most stereos and amps have two power supplies, one permanent for memory and one switched with ignition.Incorrect wiring or faulty stereo could drain...
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Last post by woody
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:43 pm
MPi ECU
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by
keith »
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:35 pm
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how to reset your ECU (MPi) if you replace a sensor.
1] turn ignition on - engine *not* running
2] press accelerator all the way to the floor 10...
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how to reset your ECU (MPi) if you replace a sensor.
1] turn ignition on - engine *not* running
2] press accelerator all the way to the floor 10...
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Last post by clubmankev
Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:59 pm
Spi relay pack
Replies: 3
by
keith »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:30 pm
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image.jpeg So, I'm on my third relay pack, getting fed up with this, the starter relay seems to have failed again. Thinking of replacing the pack...
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Woody, thanks, you are a legend!
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Last post by keith
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:22 pm
1293 Engine Build Advice
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by
knock.mini »
Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:17 am
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So heres the story! Bought a 1275 which needs to be rebored. thats fine i think i will go 1293 because im after a reliable set up for road use. A...
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Iirc you're looking for the single groove standard valves {I think these should work for your head, this will keep costs down too, I think?}
The...
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Last post by macker
Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:18 am
Fuel gauge acting up
Replies: 4
by
jaydeluxe »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:02 am
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Tank in my Mpi gets signalled as completely empty on fuel gauge when it's still 2/3 full. When I top up fuel tank, reads as full but after a short...
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:cry: Worked perfectly for years... Could even judge how empty it really was by a fraction of a millimetre of the position of the gauge. Would hate...
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Last post by jaydeluxe
Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:29 pm
subframes - paint or powder
Replies: 4
by
Mcmini »
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:45 am
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So what does the world think
After wirewheeling and maybe blasting.
Option 1
Por rust trestment
Etch primer
Chassis paint
Option 2...
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Because this is ireland the quotes to dip/blast and powdercost were gouging.
So its eastwood paints. Front is ready to go in paint this week. 1/3rd...
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Last post by Mcmini
Sun May 22, 2016 10:04 am
Engine Rebuild Problems..
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by
knock.mini »
Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:39 pm
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Well! So heres the story.. 1275cc engine.. sat outside a long while.. got it on the chaep.. head gasket gone.. full of water.. slight surface rust in...
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Would suggest u bring the block to a machine shop that does engine re bores / hones for their advice ( whether a clean up or re bore ) .
Yes you can...
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Last post by knock.mini
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:51 pm
Ignore
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knock.mini »
Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:42 pm
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:!:
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To the best of my knowlodge all bottom suspension arms on drums and discs are the same . One thing that will through out camber is lowering the car,...
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Last post by woody
Sat Mar 12, 2016 5:59 pm
engine won't start
Replies: 3
by
KevCork »
Wed May 20, 2015 6:47 pm
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So my mini wouldn't start. It's just ticks. I had a bit of a battery problem but I got a new battery and the mini still won't start just ticks. But...
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Nice one lads that did the trick
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Last post by KevCork
Mon May 25, 2015 12:09 am
2k Paint
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by
bevan »
Sat May 09, 2015 10:50 am
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Any painters on here by any chance? I am looking for a few questions answered
I don't want mythering my panel beater again as he is probably sick...
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Found out that paint is not only referenced by manufacturer code but also by catalogue numbers such as RAL and British standard, having dug through...
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Last post by bevan
Mon May 18, 2015 3:35 pm
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Last post by bevan
Wed May 13, 2015 10:04 pm
Brake pad replacement
Replies: 6
by
antodeco »
Mon May 04, 2015 11:13 am
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Hi all,
Going to venture into the unknown for me and replace the pads on my 1275gt.
My assumptions are: 8.4 discs at the front? (1980)
Drums on the...
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Thanks lads. Looks like the EBC Kevlar pads are the best? Work well from cold and low wear. Sound ideal!
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Last post by antodeco
Wed May 06, 2015 6:45 pm
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Last post by marcexec
Fri May 01, 2015 4:04 pm
Any motorbike engined minis on here?
Replies: 2
by
Wills21 »
Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:36 pm
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Really thinking about saving for a lynx r1 kit from England, are there any bike engined minis on here? Or does anyone know of any in Ireland?
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There's one on done deal for sale with a motor bike engine in it a zcar kit
Mini z cars busa 1300cc
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Last post by jcrothers
Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:10 am
convert auto to manual
Replies: 8
by
peterk19 »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:31 pm
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Quick question i have been offered a 1275 auto spi engine can i just swap it into a 998 manual gearbox and put a car on it or is that possible?
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Cheers for the info lads I am going to leave it for the moment I've my work cut out at the moment trying to get 2 minis up to a decent standard ill...
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Last post by peterk19
Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:19 am
Bolt size?
Replies: 2
by
macker »
Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:53 am
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I'm looking for the size of the collared bolt that goes through the top engine steady on the bulkhead side, the one that goes through the engine...
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Cheerz TMG, would you happen to know how long the collar is?
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Last post by macker
Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:25 am
Switches + "toggles"
Replies: 5
by
KevCork »
Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:33 pm
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Not sure if this counts as a technical question. It's probably more of a stupid question.
Anyway, is it possible to directly change the switches on...
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As Woody said,some of the switches are a direct replacement but the hazard switch took a total of 3 relays which included a changeover relay,a double...
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:38 pm
head
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by
johnner »
Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:43 pm
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can anyone tell me if an automatic unleaded 1275 head will fit onto a manual 1275 engine as i haven't got a clue about engines
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Yep, it'l fit
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Last post by daniel garry
Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:51 am
engine wiring
by
johnner »
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:27 pm
hi lads I've taken an an engine from a car with a solenoid on the inner wing and put it into a car without but can't get the engine to run do i need...
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Last post by johnner
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:27 pm
fiesta brake pipes
Replies: 2
by
bob the dog »
Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:04 am
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does anyone know anywhere I can get sum brake pipes made up. for my fiesta brake convention
thanks ed 8)
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Have you got a tap and die set? I done the fiesta caliper conversion and was left with the same dilemma, I decided to drill a hole and using a tap a...
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Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:15 pm
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