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SamMason
Engine not turning over very quickly/not turning over at all, Solenoid clicking 90% of the time while starting (or trying to).. Yet the battery still has 12.5v in it. Had it on charge over night - Turning over much quicker but the Solenoid still clicks.. Confused.. Any ideas?
Feb 25 2013 01:53 PM
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SamMason
OK, so its likely to be the starter that's at fault, you think?
Feb 25 2013 02:34 PM -
Pitcrew6464
check you have spark at plugs while cranking 1st
Feb 25 2013 05:35 PM -
SamMason
This is strange.. Had the above issues last week. It died on the weekend (prompting me to put the status), stuck a battery charger on it over Sunday night & it started with some difficulty this morning. Just took the car out this afternoon (with a chase car), several stops to see what it was like & there was no problems starting. The solenoid only clicked once, on one of the half dozen starts... Its booked in with the garage for Thursday, so I'll see what they say.. >.<
Feb 25 2013 06:30 PM
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Brad_Raybould
How long did you have to wait from the day you ordered them mate?
Feb 25 2013 01:37 PM -
0525116
just over a week or so. :)
Feb 25 2013 04:04 PM -
Brad_Raybould
Cheers, can't wait myself.
Feb 25 2013 05:01 PM
HollyBaby
Let down by the no show potato van. Lunch today consists of a packet of mini chedders and malteasers.
Feb 25 2013 01:07 PM
tomb1992
3 weeks and still know right of cheque from the sodding claims company :@
Feb 25 2013 12:29 PM
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minimaxie
I think the problem comes with trying to link the older Smiths type gauges with the later MPi Nippon Seiki ones. Although I'm also curious as I've never seen an MPi with a Smiths Cooper S centre binnacle
Feb 24 2013 11:04 PM -
fattail95
The oil pressure gauge is fine as its just a pipe, the water temp is fine too, its electric and the signal is the same as the current one between the speedo and tach. The rest is just rewiring :) But MPIs had a solid bulkhead so it would need to be cut, not surgery Im willing lol.
Feb 24 2013 11:39 PM -
jaydee
I think MK1leg done it
Feb 25 2013 09:32 AM
mattdc2r
Just been to see vinnie. Only a little bit of welding left to do and then she's off for a re-spray.
Feb 24 2013 08:52 PM
Noris8322
Engine out. Car now looking sorry for its self, but now the fun part starts!
Feb 24 2013 08:10 PM
a_woolhouse
Ebay should be made illegal, i'm spending money i dont really have lol
Feb 24 2013 07:36 PM
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JWS
Is there a club? If so, sign me up.
Feb 25 2013 11:09 AM -
a_woolhouse
what sort of club?
Feb 26 2013 10:59 AM
miniloverswife
bk on here after ageesss...need to save some pennies so tom can finally get his welder n start doing some proper work on the mini!
Feb 24 2013 07:24 PM
roberts
Classic Mini Arm Rests - OUT NOW... http://optauto.easyspaceshops.com/epages/100112422.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/100112422/Categories/Products__Services/Classic_Mini_Products/Arm_Rests
Feb 24 2013 06:48 PM
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fattail95
Any pics of it fitted? :D Very interested.
Feb 24 2013 07:02 PM -
roberts
nope not yet, no doubt there will be pics on here soon ;)
Feb 24 2013 07:28 PM
Shifty
Awesome day at Race Retro, had a ride round the rally course with Russell Brookes in his Talbot Sunbeam works rally car!!
Feb 24 2013 06:07 PM
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iMurray
that sounds amazing. lucky boy!
Feb 24 2013 06:23 PM -
Archived4
Wow, wish I was there hearing that! >.<
Feb 24 2013 06:53 PM
Lucas1988
why is it work can't even pay me, what they owe me. Only 600 short this month, thanks for that
Feb 24 2013 05:24 PM
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Lucas1988
no way, work will be getting it in the neck tomorrow. fed up of it, and to top it am having to pay loads into pension, i have no intention of living to that age
Feb 24 2013 07:05 PM -
minirage
hahaha, top rollers love to do this, a few missed payments here and there, bet they got overpaid and had a weekend away, had that at work a few years ago
Feb 24 2013 07:46 PM -
Lucas1988
at least i get bonus, with these guys, although its not going to much after tax and insurance
Feb 24 2013 08:51 PM
alex-95
Whats the square hole for on the bottom left of the inner wing? http://www.minispares.com/image.axd?type=product&picture=350/14A7901.jpg Could I weld it up?
Feb 24 2013 04:15 PM
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Artful Dodger
little holes at the very bottom can be welded up i guess:P
Feb 24 2013 04:30 PM -
alex-95
I'll weld them up then. :)
Feb 24 2013 04:33 PM -
Mad Max
Its access hole for the brake union so you can undo it with the engine in
Feb 24 2013 06:27 PM
