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pusb

Just finished my first ever engine swap :)
Apr 16 2016 02:40 PM
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    Anthony30
    Well done! 998 to 1275? :/
    Apr 16 2016 04:08 PM
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    pusb
    850 to 1275
    Apr 16 2016 04:10 PM
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pusb

Why do "specialist Mini parts suppliers" supply parts for Mini's that don't fit?
Apr 09 2016 02:28 PM
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    minidaves
    because people dont want to pay for quality they worry about the price too much
    Apr 10 2016 09:45 AM
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    littlemissmagic
    Sometimes it's cheap aftermarket parts and sometimes it's because the tooling has become old and worn.
    Apr 10 2016 12:17 PM
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    bluemini1979
    Or buy the parts that are supposed to go and work together but don't. All new pre veto set up that doesn't have enough travel to disengage.
    Apr 10 2016 09:28 PM
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pusb

Wish now I had ordered a new loom before taking the old one out. 10 week wait for new one to be made is frustrating!
Mar 23 2016 09:42 PM
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pusb

What stage 1 kit would you fit to a 1100 engine, but with a 1275 head? Should it be a 1275 kit, or a 998/1098 kit?
Mar 04 2016 08:40 PM
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pusb

Considering a full resto. It'll be my first, but not sure I want my Mini off the road for up to 3 years. I will miss driving her!
Feb 21 2016 09:22 PM
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    Steve220
    It's why I collect as many parts before, cuts down a fair bit of time.
    Feb 22 2016 11:30 AM
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pusb

can anyone reccomend a dvd or book for a complete amature attempting their first engine rebuild?
Jan 17 2016 07:12 PM
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    pusb
    Cool, I'll see if I can find a copy then. I'm sure they'll be one somewhere cheaper than that ebay one! Thanks for your help!
    Jan 17 2016 09:00 PM
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    Dusky
    Mini mania youtube guides
    Jan 18 2016 07:11 AM
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    blacktulip
    i used envelopes and a pen to stores bits and bobs as when plastic bags gets oil on it the pen disperses. the engines are not that complex as you think. its the cleaning,checking and measuring that takes up the time.
    Jan 18 2016 01:47 PM
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pusb

Jimmy Hill RIP Legend
Dec 19 2015 02:49 PM
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pusb

Non Mini MOT tomorrow. Slightly nervous as I can't afford it to fail!
Dec 04 2015 07:05 PM
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    CityEPete
    Well? :-)
    Dec 05 2015 09:32 PM
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    pusb
    Passed, thankfully! Not even an advisory
    Dec 06 2015 05:03 PM
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pusb

Wheres the best place to buy some car power and speaker cable?
Oct 20 2015 05:01 PM
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pusb

Seen a very dejected looking Metro at the scrappy today. Didnt look bad rust wise.
Oct 10 2015 04:02 PM
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    pusb
    A, it was a y reg, so 82 or 83 I think.
    Oct 11 2015 12:48 AM
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    Anthony30
    :(
    Oct 11 2015 09:06 AM
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    Archived4
    Devastated. But one's enough for me haha
    Oct 11 2015 04:58 PM
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pusb

Getting ready for winter hibernation, body cleaned all over, bottom scubbed, top half waxed. Gave the car a clean as well ;)
Sep 25 2015 04:28 PM
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pusb

Is it easy to change a cylinder head mounted heater valve, for one of the later inline types?
Aug 28 2015 05:02 PM
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    pusb
    Cool, is the inline/SPI type held in place by anything? Or do the pipes just secure it?
    Aug 28 2015 05:11 PM
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    clubman91
    Just the pipes and cable =)
    Aug 28 2015 11:25 PM
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    Archived4
    Pipes secure it and the cable just needs to be fitted nicely
    Aug 29 2015 09:17 AM
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pusb

Should you wave at Metro's when you're in a Mini?
Jul 25 2015 04:33 PM
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    megamini_jb
    Hell no and I own a Bini Haha
    Jul 25 2015 07:52 PM
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    pusb
    I only asked because I went passed an old fella in an Austin Metro, but he looked like he still expected the road to be inhabited by Metro's, Maestros, and Montego', so I didn't wave!
    Jul 26 2015 12:28 AM
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    SecretSugar
    Only if it was accidental like when reaching for my sun visor :P
    Jul 26 2015 09:11 AM
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pusb

5 miles crawling along in this heat, never knew my temp gauge could go that high! Scary stuff!
Jun 30 2015 03:59 PM
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pusb

Dont suppose anyone on here knows anything about Fiat engines do they?
May 23 2015 02:43 PM
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    pusb
    1.2 8v in a Punto. Anyway, its using oil, which in the book says a small amount is normal, but doesn't define what is a small amount!
    May 23 2015 03:25 PM
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    Archived4
    How much is it using though? My metro can burn 250ml if I rag it over the course of a week so just keep it topped up. It'd show you if it was going to go drastically wrong lol
    May 23 2015 05:28 PM
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    pusb
    0.5 litres in 2k miles. Seemed a lot for a modern engine.
    May 23 2015 11:05 PM