Community Status Updates
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cooperdan
Did they give up on you
Feb 01 2019 07:13 PM -
Vinay-RS
I must have installed them incorrectly, as I think one of them is failing.
Feb 02 2019 11:46 AM -
cooperdan
I always get paranoid when I install them...alot trial and error
Feb 02 2019 12:44 PM
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Vinay-RS
It's always nice to start up and drive the Mini after a short break. Just puts a smile on my face :)
Jan 02 2019 08:43 AM
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Anthony30
:)
Jan 02 2019 11:07 PM -
ukcooper
got be a mpi then
Jan 10 2019 07:22 PM -
Vinay-RS
Nah, single HS4 carb on a 1275 cc Clubman :)
Jan 12 2019 02:44 PM
Vinay-RS
The Mini is struggling to select second and reverse. I worry that the clutch is failing (which I'm guessing is not an engine in-situ job) or the synchros on 2 and 3 are wrecked... :(
Nov 03 2018 08:15 AM
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nicklouse
sounds like you have a leak somewhere.
Nov 07 2018 03:09 PM -
Vinay-RS
Probably, especially since the system is supposed to be sealed. need to clean everything and see where the fluid is being lost.
Nov 07 2018 03:14 PM -
timmy850
I've put new seal kits through the slave and master recently. Very easy and cheap to do if the bores are in good condition.
Nov 07 2018 11:23 PM
Vinay-RS
It's time to accept that old cars don't work as a daily driver, especially if it's your only car.
Sep 09 2018 11:40 AM
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Mini Manannán
I disagree, my mini's my only car, commutes every day. Have to agree that it's a fair bit of maintenance though!
Sep 24 2018 05:19 PM -
Vinay-RS
I think that's important. If the Mini was restored to a high standard and the weekly/monthly checks are done, it will be fine.
My problem was I didn't do part 1, the car was never decommissioned and given a full resto, so sometimes parts seem to fail in succession, making me rather disheartened.
Sep 24 2018 05:53 PM -
Vinay-RS
That said, as stated above, it's such a fun daily driver and it's getting easier to fix things when they break... for now.
Sep 24 2018 05:58 PM
Vinay-RS
Love the mention of the Project Binky folks at the end of the most recent episode of The Skid Factory Bedford Van build.
Aug 17 2018 05:40 AM
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Ben_O
I liked the Herbert the pervert Bedford parts guy at the beginning
Aug 18 2018 08:08 PM -
Vinay-RS
I had to go look that up. Never watched Family Guy.
Aug 20 2018 03:07 PM -
nicklouse
well Binky did mention Skid row at the start of the last episode.
Aug 22 2018 03:20 PM
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WillCarter
Haven't come across one but this might help: https://youtu.be/UEJbKLZ7RmM, unless you're talking about wiring
Jul 26 2018 03:51 PM -
Vinay-RS
Thanks. That's great for restoring the lens. Wondering what to do about the housing too.
Jul 26 2018 04:40 PM
Vinay-RS
Thinking it is time to buy some power tools. Looking to get a drill, angle grinder and not sure what else.
Jul 02 2018 02:41 PM
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Vinay-RS
Looked at the dremel... it's a bit pricey for right now. Still looking for a nice led light and that jump start thing (not sure what it is).
Jul 06 2018 10:38 AM -
timmy850
To me a jump starter isn't essential for the garage. I had one but never used it and the battery died in it. As long as you can keep the battery charged (through driving or a trickle charger) you should be ok.
Jul 07 2018 01:01 AM -
1275poorlyproject
Always found small magnet backed led lights invaluable
Jul 08 2018 07:33 PM
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Itsaminithing
Share & share alike. I hope you bought enough for everyone on the forum.
Jun 06 2018 11:05 PM -
Vinay-RS
Haha. I don't think there are enough Mini wheels in SA for everyone on the forum :P
Jun 07 2018 07:20 AM -
ukcooper
shares ill have 2 of em
Jun 07 2018 06:43 PM
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Vinay-RS
They're not standard in stores and tend to be twice/thrice the price of metric ones.
May 21 2018 01:19 PM -
Chris.Williams
Let me know if I can help you out with that, stuff is well priced here. Lots of options
May 21 2018 09:19 PM -
Vinay-RS
Thanks, Chris. I think it would be best to just check locally. Shipping from across the world would probably be a lot...
May 23 2018 05:58 AM
Vinay-RS
This was a complete fail of a weekend working on the Mini. Got nothing of note done and now the Mini has no brakes.
May 13 2018 06:43 PM
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Anthony30
:(
May 13 2018 07:08 PM
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Vinay-RS
So, hopefully I'll get to pick them up on Saturday :)
May 08 2018 03:42 PM -
Chris.Williams
Sounds exciting! Better be some pictures to follow
May 09 2018 08:13 AM -
Vinay-RS
So, I decided to pass on the wheels. Guy turns around and raised the selling price. .. :\
May 09 2018 03:09 PM
Vinay-RS
Anyone having issues with uploading pictures to imgur or is it just me?
Mar 29 2018 08:32 AM
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Ben_O
Just uploaded one to check and it worked fine
Mar 29 2018 05:44 PM -
Vinay-RS
I think it was a browser problem. Switched to a different browser and it seemed to work.
Mar 30 2018 04:10 AM
Vinay-RS
When the Mini makes a loud bang while driving and you've got to limp it home :(
Feb 16 2018 06:53 AM
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Will16
Hope its not anything major Vin :/ !
Feb 16 2018 07:11 PM -
Vinay-RS
and I drove the car to work this morning and all the noises are gone... strange car
Feb 17 2018 11:25 AM -
Anthony30
:(
Feb 18 2018 08:21 PM
Vinay-RS
The sad things about going on holiday are being away from the Mini and missing out on the Mini meets.
Jan 20 2018 06:07 PM
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Anthony30
Wish I could go on holiday. :(
Jan 22 2018 10:09 PM -
Vinay-RS
It's my first break since December 2016. It was quite sad when everyone was on holiday at the end of December and I was still at work.
Jan 23 2018 08:37 AM -
Anthony30
:(
Jan 23 2018 09:07 PM
Vinay-RS
Can't finish assembling the wheel hubs because I don't have the right socket for the ball joints :( Sigh.
Dec 28 2017 04:40 PM
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minibitsuk
Can post you one ��
Dec 29 2017 07:06 AM -
Vinay-RS
I think that might be the best plan.
Dec 29 2017 10:07 AM -
Vinay-RS
Sorted! Found one :)
Dec 29 2017 12:18 PM
