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[Chris M]

After owning my 1998 MPI named Ginge now for about 18 months & my first Mini 've for about 26 years,I thought it was time I got to know it better, fix some oil leaks & freshen up the engine bay.

Heres how I've been getting on.

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[cookie4343]

Great work looks good under there. Look forward to more updates. I want to do my spi bay eventually but looks very busy compared to a carb mini.

[Chris M]

Yes the engine bay is solid requires a little repair & sorting out the rust on the bulkhead. Then a full repaint of the engine bay before the engine goes back in.

[jamesquintin]

I can recomend the sound bulkhead foam from Minispares:

http://minispares.co.../ETD101580.aspx

 

 

 

I also have the small square foam cut out that goes behind the fuel pipes on the bulkhead if you want one..?

Q
 

[Chris M]

Thanks James. I was thining of leaving the bulkhead cover off & going for the clean look.

[Chris M]

Started to strip the engine apart to check the condition inside. Nice & clen inside.

I don't have an engine stand so I used a couple of planks of wood & made my own!

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[Chris M]

I decided to give the head bit of a clean up, so I thought i'd give it a grit blast. The results are amazing! 

I covered all the holes up with gaffer tape & was carefull.

 

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[Chris M]

Bit of an update. Been busy cleaning the engine & buying parts!

 

Decided the pressure wash the engine block, gave it a good dry out & then oiled the bores & oil ways etc.

Then gave the block a coat of High temperature Volcanic paint to match the car that I had mixed up. Well pleased with  the results so far!

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[Chris M]

I've decided to give Ginge a little more power. I had this little package arrive. The parts look great.

So i decided on a Swiftune cam & adjustable duplex chain kit.

Also I bought a used ported & big vlave head, also a mainiflow exhaust to help the gases escape a little quicker.

 

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