Community Status Updates

Vinay-RS

What are you looking at? Something fancy from KAD perhaps? ;)
Feb 26 2017 02:11 PM

Anthony30

Just a good modified 12g202 with unleaded inserts will be more than enough.
Feb 26 2017 02:18 PM

Vinay-RS

Nicely ported and gas flowed, it will make a good difference.
Feb 26 2017 02:48 PM

Steve220

Lol
Feb 26 2017 03:37 AM

M J W J

As soon as I read a post about minisport the first thing that popped into my head was 'it won't be in stock'. Clicked on the view all comments button and low and behold. Someone beat me to it.
Feb 26 2017 10:07 PM

sledgehammer

I recon they are ordering off ebay & their warehouse is empty

Feb 26 2017 11:25 PM

Steve220

Totally agree. I ended up wearing a boiler suit and rubber gloves. Strong look.

Feb 25 2017 09:13 AM

jamesmpi

Snap! Same here... And a face mask
Feb 25 2017 03:49 PM

acrowot

try doing it for a living
Feb 25 2017 08:24 PM

Ben_O

I do agree with that but if her and husband are dog people, they may well make better dog owners. Perhaps the cats were a mistake for them?
I just don't like to see animals potentially be mistreated by people who don't want them around
Feb 24 2017 10:02 PM

minifreek1

I agree Ben, Im a dog person meself...

If she can find a good home for the cats to rehome them with someone who would take care of them, as they should be cared for, then I think - as you do - that they could go to someone who would want them....
Feb 25 2017 11:03 AM

SecretSugar

Update: - She decided to keep the cats and get a dog also. But one of the cats has now ran away (they are indoor cats)....she's heartbroken. Part of me feels a little bit of karma.
Mar 04 2017 08:02 PM

ukcooper

we where all young once and new it all
Feb 23 2017 09:07 PM

Vinay-RS

To be fair, there is a picture of a classic mini on the top of the page :P
Feb 24 2017 07:46 AM

matt050990

I can't remember the sign up forms but surely there must be something at the top stating it's for classic mini....
Feb 24 2017 07:47 AM

Vinay-RS

Who needs coffee when you have semi slicks, wet weather and a mini :P
Feb 23 2017 01:07 PM

Anthony30

HAHA.

Feb 22 2017 09:12 PM

RooBoonix

The composite one I had started leaking coolant before I had even started the engine, copper one I fitted after worked fine. I'd go copper! Just make sure the mating faces are perfect
Feb 21 2017 08:46 AM

Steve220

Built a few engines with the 450 gasket. No issues. Preparation is the key to a good gasket change.
Feb 21 2017 09:06 AM

A-Series Spares

Do not use BGA head gaskets and if you use Payen purchase the Head Gasket separate as the ones that come in the Head Gasket sets are not of the same quality. That is our findings. The BK450 is a great gasket :)
Feb 23 2017 09:29 PM

CAU998

No, you shouldn't have any issues with clutch depression, as that's due to the diaphragm. But it could be more grabby due to the lack of springs on the plate itself, which soften the uptake?
Feb 21 2017 10:31 AM

1984mini25

out of all the minis I've driven over they years mine has always had, imo a far too soft clutch, so I can't see it being much of an issue.
Feb 21 2017 10:47 AM

1984mini25

All sorted now with the correct verto plate thanks to good old Guessworks.
Feb 21 2017 03:44 PM

Will16

its a 1986, probably a city type, but with a running driving 1275, resprayed, few nice bits inc a turbo, needs sills, but i got it for the price of decent 1275 motor so im happy :D
Feb 22 2017 07:52 PM

Will16

wasnt looking and didnt really want another one haha, but it was too good to pass up
Feb 22 2017 07:53 PM

megamini_jb

Sounds good :D
Feb 24 2017 06:03 PM

Vinay-RS

Also got about 4 different types of grease on my hands and I couldn't find any hand cleaner :P

Feb 19 2017 01:18 PM

M J W J

Swapping the engine out instead?
Feb 19 2017 10:30 PM

Vinay-RS

I can imagine... Plus there would be all the dirt and crap on the subframe. I'll stick to refurbishing simpler components for now :)
Feb 20 2017 04:52 AM