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Ben_O
Oh yes, Do tell
Sep 01 2019 09:30 PM -
megamini_jb
What have I done? Haha!
I haven’t sold the minis but I have pushed them to one side to mess around with silly Honda’s. I do miss the minis though :( so think it’s about time I pull my finger out!
Dec 16 2019 07:50 AM -
Anthony30
Thought you sold it. :/
Dec 16 2019 09:41 PM
MiniMoe2008
Specialist Components 6x10 Diamond cut wheel. Does anyone have one?
Aug 25 2019 01:04 PM
Dandyer1995
Moving the Mini tonight, On a pallet, on the back of a pick up truck. Here goes nothing!
Aug 21 2019 04:09 PM
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Tonylamb
So I've noticed that the rear subframe only has two bolts holding it against the rear of the car at the sills. The bottom bolts both sides are missing and neither hole has what I presume is a captive nut to screw into? My options seem to be to remove the rear subframe take the flat plate against the car off and re set both the captive nuts. or i'm thinking is it possible to cut a slot out of the sill at the rear and wind a nut on the bolt and then tack weld it in place before repla...
Mar 16 2020 09:08 PM
M J W J
Mini is now loaded into a container and is on its way. Holly c*** was it expensive but worth it as I want the mini home.
Aug 16 2019 02:09 PM
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sledgehammer
will be worth it in the long run
hopefully customs will leave it alone
Aug 16 2019 07:40 PM -
M J W J
I'm asking the docks to not unload it. I ended up doing half the work to strap it down so I think I can unstrap it.
Aug 17 2019 01:01 PM
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leaky
Giddy up
Aug 13 2019 10:43 AM -
toyboy396
I am
Aug 13 2019 11:10 AM -
Anthony30
:)
Aug 16 2019 10:01 PM
M J W J
Real long shot. Anyone have an a+ series engine in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia. We. Are stranded 250km from Ulaanbaatar with an engine that has thrown a rod.
Aug 09 2019 01:35 AM
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sledgehammer
wonder if there any austin 1300 /1100 out there , or old metro / kit car , best of luck
Aug 11 2019 03:26 PM -
M J W J
We tried patching the hole in the gearbox and running it on three. We managed about 25km before she completely gave up. We are now in the process of arranging a shopping container to get her back to the Uk.
Aug 13 2019 01:08 AM -
sledgehammer
hope it works out for you
a shipping container is probably the best way to get it back here
best of luck
Aug 13 2019 10:40 PM
Davemich
Is there a special tool I can buy to undo the Trunion bolts on the rear subframe, if so were can I get one.
Aug 01 2019 09:08 PM
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Davemich
Thanks, will give it a go.
Aug 02 2019 09:39 PM -
Deathrow
You can modify the tool that comes with an angle grinder, that's what I did.
Aug 07 2019 08:06 AM -
MikeRotherham
I used one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Spanner-Grinder-Lock-Nut-Wrench/dp/B07G3R2KRH/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=1WZ4DIMWBYPP9&keywords=adjustable+wrench+grinder+wrench&qid=1565766117&s=gateway&sprefix=adju,aps,144&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyT0xaTjRJWlNHT05NJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjc0ODMwMjFYR0tTNVNINTM4WCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTEwMDIwMUczNzdBMFkxTjJBRSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Aug 14 2019 07:05 AM
