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Chris.Williams

Yes
Mar 12 2017 08:42 AM

RHDmini74

Ho damn... Maybe ill get some mambas instead haha
Mar 01 2017 05:29 PM

timmy850

You can try import monster
https://www.importmonster.com.au/yahoo?cat=0&term=pcd+101.65
Mar 01 2017 11:10 PM

alex-95

force racing do similar

Mar 03 2017 04:00 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

mister bridger

No, Morris Cooper badge is about 3" longer and holes are spaced wider apart.
Feb 12 2017 02:59 PM

RHDmini74

Damn okay thanks!
Feb 12 2017 11:01 PM

sonikk4

Look for Wills mini special.

Oct 15 2016 06:17 PM

minifreek1

Don't bother...

I have 1 and I couldnt get reverse so removed it...

Mind you, mines a copy... An original genuine KAD shifter might work...
Jul 08 2016 06:03 AM

RHDmini74

Thanks. Yea Ive decided to keep it original. Throws are already short and smooth.
Jul 08 2016 08:15 AM

Anthony30

Whatever way it falls onto the car then, I suppose. :)
Jan 31 2016 08:29 PM

nicklouse

The Center exit box has the shorter pipe to the front and the rear should be upswept.
Feb 02 2016 02:42 PM

RHDmini74

The previous owner must have bought it used or chopped it off. the pipes coming out of there muffler are only about 2 in and all jagged on the edge.
Feb 02 2016 06:53 PM

Steve220

What's the compression ratio, around 9.4? Then around 135psi will be very good.
Jan 25 2016 07:30 PM

RHDmini74

not sure what it is. I'll be testing it later
Jan 25 2016 11:28 PM

inim_repooc

not an expert on this by any means - but I would think it would probably be a good idea to just keep them well polished and protected - laquer would probably not adhere well on the surface and start peeling off and make the wheel look terrible...

again - just my thoughts here nothing scientific! :)
Jan 23 2016 11:31 AM

jsiggee

keep them clean and use a good sealant or wax on them, it'll do the trick.

Jan 23 2016 04:58 PM

Steve220

Yep, get a GOOD rim wax on them before fitting. Get as many coats on as possible. Karate kid style, wax on - wax off!

Jan 24 2016 12:18 PM

ABigPancake

There is a recommendation here:

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/194176-what-do-you-need-tool-wise-for-welding/
Jan 12 2016 09:02 AM

robminibcy

I think your ears could tell you that. I wouldn't worry, my 998s been givven death with poorly valve seals for 3 years and about 20k now and other Tha the obvious blue smoke runs fine.
Jan 06 2016 08:49 PM

Midas Mk1

Valve Bounce
Jan 07 2016 10:11 PM

jaydee

On a standard 1275 the first crank resonation happens at 5200 rpm..
Jan 08 2016 10:01 AM

RHDmini74

ok thanks!

Jan 04 2016 07:39 PM

Dr s

The seal might be different, but it will fit. However a decent mk2 boolid will be worth a few quid, not easy to find!
Jan 05 2016 11:11 AM

RHDmini74

I got an extra off my 67mkII!
Jan 05 2016 06:37 PM

nicklouse

I would not bother. There are better ways to spend the money.
Jan 02 2016 10:32 PM

RHDmini74

I already have dual hs4 1.5s from my other 1275 that are freshly rebuilt so I was gonna throw them on for now

Jan 02 2016 10:35 PM

Steve220

As a US octane rating of 94 is equivalent to our 98.
Dec 27 2015 07:34 PM

RHDmini74

i think AKI. I heard that the number is lower in the states then other countries
Dec 27 2015 07:40 PM

Steve220

Then your 93 will be fine
Dec 27 2015 09:10 PM