14 replies to this topic

[flanders56]

I want to self service my mini as its running rough and im getting work done soon so want to get it running sweet before we delve further into the problems.

What is a list of the things needed and where is the cheapest place to get them?

Thanks

[minilester]

oh good...i wana know this one too....
isnt it ...
oil (for a full oil change)
oil filter...
erm.....erm....

[stuwhitfield]

oil
oil filter
sump washer

rotor arm
dissy cap
ht leads
spark plugs

air filter

(grease gun)
grease
spark plugs

support your local motor factor, if you use them enough ask for trade prices with a cheeky smile

[chipster196]

20 w 50 oil
oil filter
air filter
spark plugs
HT leads
distributor cap
rotor arm
points and condensor

a major service but what i'd do (i do this every year except P+C as mine is electronic ignition and i dont do air as i have a K+N)

unipart are good for mini bits

[flanders56]

oh good...i wana know this one too....
isnt it ...
oil (for a full oil change)
oil filter...
erm.....erm....

Ht Leads
New Spark Plugs
Rotor Arm
K&N filter cleaner
...?

[minilester]

best brand for the oil?....

[Alex_B]

in responce to the oil, aparently comma 20w50 and halfords classic 20w50, are good oils to use

oh dont forget a new pine air freshener for the interior ahh sorry had to add that.

[flanders56]

I cant find points and condensors and any new air filter for my K&N filter or just cleaner.

[1984mini25]

oil (20/50)
oil filter
sump washer
rotor arm
dissy cap
ht leads
spark plugs
air filter
grease gun for the For The 8 suspension greasing points, front ball joints, top arm and rear radius arms, not greasing them regularly will result in having to change the ball joints and/or rear arm bearings and shaft more often than normal.
spark plugs

Points
condenser

Timing light for readjusting the timing after swapping the points and condenser.

Feeler gages for setting the point’s gap and for setting the tappet/valve clearances.

A rocker cover gasket if the old one is crusty, for when removing/refitting the rocker cover to adjust the above.

Edited by 1984mini25, 21 May 2010 - 07:35 PM.

[Ouster]

aparently comma 20w50 and halfords classic 20w50, are good oils to use

I believe they are the same.

[flanders56]

is this suitable for my 1993 1.3 rover http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item2c544922f6

[1984mini25]

Check on the car before hand, pop the two spring clips back and pop the cap off to look, the cap has a little lug on it so it will only fit one way round.

Alternatively if the dizzy cap is held in place with 2 crosshead screws, then you’ve got an electronic dizzy (no points) so just require a new rotor arm and cap for those.

[chipster196]

i use 20w50 comma classic oil for my mini. Comes in a metal 5litre can and is about £15 a gallon... good quality oil

[minidaves]

comma oil and halfords are the same, i pay £11 a 5 ltr pot. oil filter unipart £1.09 dizzy cap on electronic dizzy cars can be a nightmare, so if the screws dont come undone easy, then you could have issues, I have to repair most to be honest when i service peoples minis.

[E-Tizzle]

someone said something about not finding a k+n filter.

heres one from minisport
http://www.minisport...o_KNNE2601.html

heres one from minispares
http://www.minispare...=...4487&title=