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Nice van, I saw that for sale a few months ago!
Mini K van, has the 4 syncro remote box. You will need to get floor pans locally as we had a different ribbed section than the Uk floors. The front doors are the only other unique body parts.
Have fun with it!!!

So is there a difference between the 4 syncro and the magic wand box as I was under the impression that my van was a magic wand?

[scoop-deluxe]

Check the gearbox casing number. It should be 22g1228 (I think!) That will be 4 syncro casing. There will be a metal plate that bolts to the diff housing that holds the gearstick. It will go through the same hole in floor as a wagic wand shift, but they called it a 'pudding stirrer' instead.

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Is there any way to improve the shifting on these magic wand / pudding stirrer boxes if rebuilt properly?

[scoop-deluxe]

If rebuilt properly then it should be ok. Depends on what you're expecting out of it, thats all. If you get a remote extension though that will be the best one out of all.

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Forgive my ignorance what is a remote extension? 

[nicklouse]

Forgive my ignorance what is a remote extension? 

see this thread

http://www.theminifo...1-gear-linkage/

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This is great thanks.  I think I will stick with the original configuration and if it is truly shocking then I will look into something like the remote extension.

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Time to remove the rusty rear closing panel 

 

 

 

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I just ordered a few new panels....

 

Rear step

Beaver Panel

LH Beaver

RH Beaver

Beaver closing panel

LH lower 1/4 repair panel

RH lower 1/4 repair panel

 

This should keep me busy for a while!

[SAL 821X]

Nice looking project. 

 

I had a mk3 850cc saloon in that colour. 

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I have been toying with the idea of going all black

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It will always be dirty, even after you wash it!!!
Did you order the panels local or from the Uk? I just got a quote for freight from a Uk supplier for some panels and the price was horrendous. Having to rethink now...

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It will always be dirty, even after you wash it!!!
Did you order the panels local or from the Uk? I just got a quote for freight from a Uk supplier for some panels and the price was horrendous. Having to rethink now...

I ordered the panels through Lincoln @ Aus Mini Spares.  I want to try and keep everything as local as possible.  I will probably order the 7 Port head direct from Pierce Manifolds in USA though.

 

I own a Black Land Rover at the moment, and my last one was too - intact my last 3 motorbikes were black come to think of it so I know the down falls well, they just look so good!

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What are peoples thoughts on putting a pierce Manifolds 7 port onto the 1100 motor with a 040' over bore.

running twin webers 38 / 40 doce

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My initial thoughts are its a fair bit of time and money for a gain that wouldn't be much. The room in a round nose is not as much as a clubman so its a tight fit. A mate of mine put one in his GT, absolutely hammers but its a 1340. He had to spend heaps on the head as there were a lot of issues with spring heights etc.
Personally I would spend the money modifying your existing head, matching it with a suitable cam and choose whatever intake that takes your fancy. Just my opinion!!