1992... A Frustrating Mini Year?
#1
Posted 10 September 2019 - 08:12 PM
It looks like 1992 was a crossover year for loads of things. And when he goes off for an MOT I’m likely to get asked where his catalytic converter is. He doesn’t have one. Poor Gus, brand new, was a basic cheapo Mini, the poor fella.
And when I’m looking up parts, nowhere seems to agree which parts are right.
Am I looking in the wrong places? Even just trying to identify the right water pump or oil filter seems befuddling.
So when I’m looking for stuff I start off with the best of intentions, get completely confused and end up doing nothing. I have no doubt it’s probably quite simple, but as I’m not that experienced to even know what I’m looking for.
Any tips for the hard of understanding?
#2
Posted 11 September 2019 - 09:22 AM
Your water pump can be a bypass or non bypass type (bypass type has the small hose going to the head from the top of the pump)
#3
Posted 11 September 2019 - 09:23 AM
Your water pump can be a bypass or non bypass type (bypass type has the small hose going to the head from the top of the pump)
#4
Posted 11 September 2019 - 11:18 AM
You haven't stated what model the car is so some basics first.
If it is a 998cc than its a late reg pre '92
If it is 1275 injected than it is a '92 Cooper.
If it is a 1275 Carb than as cal844 has said above the quickest way to ID the body is a row of relay mounting brackets to the left of the wiper motor which would make it '92 -on.
Some Lucas items like dizzy, wiper motor and starter have a four digit date stamp on them. 42 91 would be week 42 1991.
Engine number may help.
A photo of the engine bay would help id the car fairly quick.
Edited by viz139, 11 September 2019 - 11:19 AM.
#5
Posted 11 September 2019 - 12:21 PM
#6
Posted 11 September 2019 - 04:19 PM
#7
Posted 11 September 2019 - 04:25 PM
#8
Posted 11 September 2019 - 05:08 PM
I hadn't realised the 998cc was continued up until November of that year.This should be your car
https://www.automobi.../mini_city.html
If your looking for parts the Mini 1992, 998cc referance should get you exactly what you need
#9
Posted 11 September 2019 - 05:11 PM
week and year of manufacture stamped on the boot lock too!
#10
Posted 12 September 2019 - 12:55 PM
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