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[mymini007]

yo jamie

have u got any doughnuts for sale?

cheers

With Jam or sugar!

I take it you mean suspension! I have a full set in the blue car, thy just need to be taken off. Whats wrong with yours.

Edited by mymini007, 05 August 2009 - 03:52 PM.

[mymini007]

Here is the spec for the new head.....Thank you James 1275sprite

spec is as follows :

MSPD stage 4 "Trackday" 12g940.
36 in 30 ex race valves
unleaded valve seats
bulleted valve guides
180lb double valve springs
fully ported and polished
20cc combustion chambers (modified for optimum combustion)

[mymini007]

Did a bit this evening.

The old head stripped,



The new one



Servo wnd top engine mount off, exhaust off, (looks like stainless steel)





Tried to have a go at teh gear linkage, but it was getting late so called it. Will have another go tomorrow.

Anybody know where I can get a key to fit this......



2 locking wheel nuts on the car and I dont have a key!

[1275 SPRITE]

Thank you James 1275sprite

No problem, I hope you get as much enjoyment as I did from the head, and I cant to see what power the engine produces, and to hear how differently it drives to your 998!

As for the locking wheel bolts, you might have to use 'round-off' sockets on them. Depending on the type of wheel bolt, some have a 'sleeve' on them that turns so you cant use these sockets. Simply chisel them down the side and they will brake off . Looking at the pic, they look to be the normal type.

James.

[mymini007]

Thank you James 1275sprite

No problem, I hope you get as much enjoyment as I did from the head, and I cant to see what power the engine produces, and to hear how differently it drives to your 998!

As for the locking wheel bolts, you might have to use 'round-off' sockets on them. Depending on the type of wheel bolt, some have a 'sleeve' on them that turns so you cant use these sockets. Simply chisel them down the side and they will brake off . Looking at the pic, they look to be the normal type.

James.

They do have a sleeve, a good whack with a hammer and bolster got that off, I am going to grind some flat edges on the nut and try some stilsons, if that does not work I will try the socket approach.

[mymini007]

Had a change of heart with the seats/interior, I am going for cream with BRG, was going for red but might be a bit much, Roll on Castle combe.

[minisam1275]

hey looking good i think i saw you out in it a few weeks back

im in a similar age cooper in BRG.

Sam

[analogue_radio]

Any luck with the wheel nuts?

[ross k]

hi mate what size are you wheels and tyres 12 by what thanks ross also is there any spacers on there

[mymini007]

hi mate what size are you wheels and tyres 12 by what thanks ross also is there any spacers on there

Which ones, I have a set of 12s on my car a set of 12s (standard on the blue car and some 13x7s for sale!)

I am guessing that you mean the ones on the car now! They are 5.5x12s Cant remember the exact tyre size, but if you really want to know I can have a look for you, and no spacers, just brake drums with them built in.

Edited by mymini007, 12 August 2009 - 02:55 PM.

[mymini007]

Any luck with the wheel nuts?

I will have a go tonight, been a bit busy this week.

[mymini007]

hey looking good i think i saw you out in it a few weeks back

im in a similar age cooper in BRG.

Sam

You may well have done, my car is fairly easy to spot, i will normally give a wave if i see another mini

[mymini007]

Progress with the blue 1275

Carb off
Rad out
Alternator off
Coil off
distributor off
Head off, rocker assembly dropped on foot ......

Those are the easy bits, get underneath, undo the gear linkage.



Ben

See what you mean what a of a job, I started the oter night and then gave up, its on the list for this week.

[ross k]

ok mate i did mean the ones on the car now so do you find they fill those arches well also where did you get the upgrade suspention and arches from sorry for all the questions thanks ross

[Prawn]

love it mate! Looking truly awesome on the new arches. SO much more classic, and they work with your new wheels far better.

Interior sounds interesting too! I see you've gone more down the gentleman racer than all out track weapon! (if I were as old as you I'd do the same )

Cant wait to see more pics! Combe in 6 weeks