9 replies to this topic

[JMini]

Hey, my mates got a 1L Mini Red Hot, which is an E-reg. he wants to get the head converted to unleaded and is unsure how to go about it. Just after a bit of info........

Cheers!

[bmcecosse]

Don't bother -it's not worthwhile worrying about it. It may have an 'unleaded' head on it anyway - but just open up the exhaust valves to 15 thou gap, inlets at 12 thou, and check reset every 3000 miles or so.

[998dave]

But to go U/L, just buy a Metro 998cc head, much easier then getting new valve seats ut in yours.

[lrostoke]

Mines a 1984, lead head 998, I've had it 5 yrs, probably cover 40,000 miles or more. All I do is stick a bit of additive in, not even every fill up. I reckon the engines done 90,000 - 100,000 miles still going well , did head gasket change about 18 month ago everything looked fine with the head.

I use Redex additive which may just be snake oil but makes me feel Im doing something, and like said no problems.

When it does come to rebuild time, I'll probably change to a 12g295 or 12g940 anyway.

Edited by lrostoke, 16 June 2011 - 07:30 AM.

[PhilipGCaldwell]

to answer your question, my conversion cost £160

[jaydee]

isnt the mini red hot already unleaded?
Before approaching the conversion and waste all that monet check your current head.

[andyapanel]

isnt the mini red hot already unleaded?
Before approaching the conversion and waste all that monet check your current head.

Yes. It cannot be a Red Hot and E reg. If its Red hot, its unleaded. If its E reg, I dint see how it can be a Red Hot.

[m0useYy]

Would a G reg flame red be unleaded? I'm having trouble starting after refuelling..

[ShoutforJoy]

Yes. It cannot be a Red Hot and E reg. If its Red hot, its unleaded. If its E reg, I dint see how it can be a Red Hot.

Red Hot and Jet Black were a 1988 Limited Edition. Lots are E reg (1 Aug 1987-31 Jul 1988).

Mine on the other hand is a 1986 Mayfair with Red Hot interior and decals - it's not a genuine Red Hot.

[JMini]

Thanks for all the comments, buy what u all said probably he's best just buying a reconditioned head. Is original red hot limited ed. Crackin little car.

Thanks again!!