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[82hle]

You're doing a fantastic job.
Mart.

[Pitcrew6464]

fantastic project paint job looks ace!

[bigcaddy]

On the home strech here. Got the exterior pretty much all done minus the Grill. I ordered a complete grill and it was all bitched up. I sent it back along with all the trim for it.

Also modified my Cleaseans or however you say it. the British flags to cover the marker lights. I think I have innocenti fenders.. not sure.

[bigcaddy]

Some new pictures outside today.
Hit up the local Import Kit car show today. nice turn out.

[bigcaddy]

I'm looking for a taller set of final drive gears. I plan to take the car to some shows but they are hours away on the highway. speeds of 70mph. It screams at 45mph.

I'm almost positive I have a set of 3.44:1 gears Stock

Is a 3.1 ok to run on a stage1 998 ?

[bigcaddy]

Actually. Could one of you guys send me a set of used Minilites please. I can't get anything here like that.

I'm thinking 12" x 5.5 and add some mild flares.

[Down&Out]

I say leave the 10's on, theyre lovely.

[mighty mini jack]

Really does look great on the 10's.

[bigcaddy]

Picked up a set of Stock 12" wheel for the mini. A fellow TMF user sent them over from Germany. thanks again bud.. I need a little more speed out of it on highways. I may switch final drives if needed.

I plan to rebuild the motor this winter.

The car has no brakes at the moment. I though the master was out of juice but now I'm thinking it needs rebuilt. $80.00 USD later.

[turbozutek]

Wheels would look way better with some nice shiny nuts - those horrid rusty ones are letting the side down, also, polish the interior rocker switches with some linseed oil, they'll come up like new!

SUCH a nice car.

Chris...

[malcs_miniturbo]

love the golf and the mini

[bigcaddy]

Finally an update.

I'm selling the golf.

I just picked up an austin america 1300. I'm planning a full rebuild of the motor. while it is out I'll repaint the bay and freshin up the suspension.


I've pulled apart the head and I'm planning on having it checked at our local machine shop.

[bigcaddy]

I got the engine mounted to the stand.
I'm pretty sure the engine is bored 20over so I'll pull the pistons and get it all measured. I want to get it cleaned up and honed. hopefully the pistons are in good shape so I don't have to replace them. All seals and bearings are getting replaced as well.

I took the head to our local shop yesterday and they are going to look over it and give me a list of what it needs. One valve was a little stuck so I assume guides and seals for sure. Should I have the head just plained or get it cut down a bit more to raise the compression?

ANY ADVICE AT THIS POINT WOULD BE HELPFUL

[bigcaddy]

wow, not a very lively group here anymore.

anyways. I started pulling apart the engine. I'd like some assistance identifying the pistons if possible.

I just took shots of the Mic'd size of the piston and also the rod bearing areas on the crank to see if the crank is still untouched.






Bearing size;



One Piston marking:



Another piston marking:



Another marking.

[blue gt]

Mmmm....nice looking mini can't wait to see it with the 12" wheels on.