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minirage

This electrician sounds a bit of a fool, where's he based?
Aug 25 2013 09:33 AM

lyndseyp27

I shall have another look today - not sorted yet, not sure what I'm doing but ill give it a go. Ill try another indicator stalk today to see if that works, if not ill look for this slam panel you mention :)
He's a nightmare electrician! (He's a mechanic who said he was amazing with electrics for minis...) names mark from mj mobile mechanic (although he has a unit now).
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM

lyndseyp27

In pelsall, Walsall way.
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM

tomb1992

don't really have the tools and know how. never done a swap/ performance mods on a project besides services :/
Aug 24 2013 04:14 PM

miniman24

If you have the means to lift the engine out of the car, an engine change is one of the easier jobs on a Mini :D
Aug 24 2013 05:15 PM

HarrysMini

You don't need an engine crane; Support with wood/bricks and unbolt the subby, then just get a mate to help you lift the shell over the engine. Obviously disconnect anything connected to the engine first.
Aug 24 2013 05:58 PM

MiniMan1996

Can I do that with a tap and dye set or do I need to buy a special tool?
Aug 29 2013 10:37 PM

Domneon

You need to get the thread size and then search for the right Helicoil set. It consists of an over sized drill bit, over sized tap, thread inserts and insertion tool. You have to be careful so if you don't have the confidence then get a machine shop to do it. Cheaper than buying a new block
Aug 29 2013 10:52 PM

MiniMan1996

Well Im at college at the moment, and we basically have a workshop with every tool needed. So Ill go back to college and see what I can do, because need be Ill get my tutor to give me a hand and for free. So definitely a lot cheaper. Cheers mate, appreciate it
Aug 31 2013 10:46 PM

jaydee

1hr and no one still noticed..
On a mini forum they should have pointed out that.
Aug 23 2013 08:07 PM

TehMarchant

Doesn't affect me jaydee, mine is a '78 :)
Aug 23 2013 08:41 PM

100ev8

its just a car ! what difference does the name make ?
Aug 23 2013 08:49 PM

robminibcy

I followed one once. Was so nice to feel really big and powerful for a change!
Aug 23 2013 06:29 PM

Hrimfaxi

Only opportunity to "Lord it up" in a Mini haha. This 500 didn't hang about though!
Aug 23 2013 06:43 PM

RWRio93

mine is on tuesday... good luck!
Aug 23 2013 07:56 PM

sledgehammer

good for stone chips

Aug 23 2013 02:07 PM

IainStallard

I hate the fact that I'm crawling along at less than 20mph trying to avoid stones flicking up, and then some enormous range rover comes storming along the other way, throwing stones everywhere!
Aug 23 2013 02:14 PM

jsiggee

Complain to the council. Probably won't get anywhere but its always good to have a moan!
Aug 23 2013 03:31 PM

feeenix14

awesome, i did the same thing a few years back, started in sydney drove all the way down the great ocean road round to melbourne adelaide and up all the way to ayers rock !! unforgettable. if you are into cars then try and get to the batthurst race track, they have a good museum and its free to go around the track, but bear in mind that cornering hard in a campervan will usually mean pots and pans everywhere
Aug 23 2013 03:27 PM

MiniMaly

That's the same route as we're doing! I doubt I'll take the van on track as I don't want to shed out loads on insurance if it breaks! Although I hear there's a massive drift scene in New Zealnd so I'll get involved in that when I get there!!
Aug 30 2013 01:21 PM

littlemissmagic

It keeps coming up then down again.can't stay on for more than a few mins. Worldwide problem as well, not just UK
Aug 23 2013 10:10 AM

Tamworthbay

Has it been hacked I wonder?
Aug 23 2013 11:54 AM

littlemissmagic

They probably just messed up! It seems to be sort of working now but I still can't log in. I hate Ebay lately, it sucks.
Aug 23 2013 12:03 PM

Leics1275

You just gotta love previous oowners lolol
Aug 23 2013 04:57 AM