hiya guys.
after some changes and putting in more oil into my mini it seems to be making a slushing sound coming from the back of the vehicle when i stop. its as if u can hear a tide of liquid of some kind splashing which lasts for a couple of seconds. any ideas? the oil reading is just below maximum.
cheers, tim
hello - new mini driver - help!
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TimmyB
, Jan 07 2006 04:48 PM
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The Roadie
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Posted 07 January 2006 - 05:14 PM
I don't quite follow, but from what I understand it just sounds like the petrol is sloshing around the fuel tank. I can hear it in mine if pulling up to an abrupt stop if its about half full.
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Posted 07 January 2006 - 05:21 PM
Yea, have you filled the tank up recently?
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 01:30 AM
oh right yeah. its probably just me being paranoid as ive had a lot of trouble with my mini recently (indicators, wheel bearings, brakes) and the sort. Thankyou for putting my mind at ease. 
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 01:33 AM
If its a mini your always gonna have problems with it, but thats half the fun of owning a mini :tongue:
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 01:34 AM
ok guys.. just one other thing i gues...
i need a new exhaust as mine has pretty much rusted off (Well it wasnt completely rusted until i took it to KAP in folkestone (avoid) and when i got it back it was completely off. They have been pretty bad. Anyway, they've quoted me for £60 for a new exhaust (inc fitting parts etc.) is this reasonable? I have a 1990 City. Thanks
i need a new exhaust as mine has pretty much rusted off (Well it wasnt completely rusted until i took it to KAP in folkestone (avoid) and when i got it back it was completely off. They have been pretty bad. Anyway, they've quoted me for £60 for a new exhaust (inc fitting parts etc.) is this reasonable? I have a 1990 City. Thanks
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 01:36 AM
haha quick response. yeah i guess it is. I really need to start learning how to do it all myself (hayes manual on the way), next time i have a problem with it!
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 07:19 AM
not bad i guess if thats a stanard exhaust but for about the same you can get an rc40 which will look and sound better plus it may even increase power a bit.
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Posted 10 January 2006 - 12:01 AM
wow cool whats an rc40, will i need to fit it myself? thanks mate.
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Posted 10 January 2006 - 06:58 AM
rc40 is the next step up in terms of exhausts, it improves gas flow from the engine, sounds roarty and looks cool.... treat yoursxelf to a stage 1 kit, which will include inlet and outlet manifolds...rc40 and fitting kit along with a carb needle and improved air filter...will make a big difference
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Posted 10 January 2006 - 04:46 PM
Just had a new standard exhaust fitted to mine, cost me £39.00.ok guys.. just one other thing i gues...
i need a new exhaust as mine has pretty much rusted off (Well it wasnt completely rusted until i took it to KAP in folkestone (avoid) and when i got it back it was completely off. They have been pretty bad. Anyway, they've quoted me for £60 for a new exhaust (inc fitting parts etc.) is this reasonable? I have a 1990 City. Thanks
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 12:36 AM
my mini also did this when i first got it.
this may sound stupid but my slushing sound came from rain water which had gathered where my spare wheel was.
so you might want to check there.
this may sound stupid but my slushing sound came from rain water which had gathered where my spare wheel was.
so you might want to check there.
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 12:38 AM
and yeah definately get an RC40 or a stage 1 with an RC40 in it as it does make a big difference. but you will have to get i rollin road tuned if you get a full stage 1 kit!!
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 01:51 AM
good idea. i will check the spare wheel tomorrow.
in relation to the £39 quote for a new exhaust, did that include them installing it for you?
in relation to the £39 quote for a new exhaust, did that include them installing it for you?
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Posted 11 January 2006 - 09:41 AM
I thort another bini driver had joined lol. Thort this post would consist of alot of bini bashingnew mini driver - help!
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