One Carb Or Two?
Posted 15 March 2025 - 01:59 PM
While I had the wheels off for the tyre change I noticed that the steering rack gaiter was showing some wear/cracks, looking back a new rack was fitted in January 2020, so the gaiters have lasted 5 years, got to say changing the drivers side was frustrating and difficult whereas the passenger side only took 10 minutes from start to finish.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 20 March 2025 - 06:10 PM
Even though when replacing the steering rack gaiters I refitted the track rod ends in the same place, I thought I would check the tracking using a purchase from e bay, all checked out ok
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 21 April 2025 - 05:26 PM
Decided to fit an additional steady bar to the radiator side of the engine, luckily there was already a hole in the subframe so no drilling required, I also changed all the other steady bushes. I then took it for a little run and parked a few cars away from this beauty.
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Posted 09 May 2025 - 05:32 PM
On the return home after a 700 mile journey attending the Cornish Riviera run the mini developed a minor exhaust blow, when I got it home I identified the blow from the Y Piece where it goes into a single pipe, I thought I would check for tightness when this happened.
I then removed the complete exhaust and refitted it with new clamps.
Also I was pleasantly suprised that I managed to achieve 45 MPG on the way home 
Edited by JXC Mini GT, 15 May 2025 - 03:44 PM.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 12 May 2025 - 05:52 PM
My Mini was fitted with a Quick release rod change gear selector coupling when I purchased it, I have been struggling with selecting 3rd gear for a while, so today I changed it back to the standard sleeve and roll pins, the difference is amazing I can now select all gears much easier, feeling very pleased with myself.
Mini Mad
Posted 19 May 2025 - 07:32 PM
Up Into Fourth
Posted 20 May 2025 - 07:23 AM
one way to tackle it is through adjustable engine steadies; depending on clearance between the carb and bulkhead, tipping the engine backward will move the y-piece away from the bodywork.
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Posted 20 May 2025 - 05:08 PM
Just a quick question, how close is your Y piece to the tunnel/ floor, mine is very close and wondering best way to tackle this .
Thanks
Daz
The Y piece has about 25 to 30mm clearance, but I do have adjustable engine steadies so could alter the clearance should it be required.
Mini Mad
Posted 20 May 2025 - 05:33 PM
Mini Mad
Posted 03 June 2025 - 08:33 AM
Even though when replacing the steering rack gaiters I refitted the track rod ends in the same place, I thought I would check the tracking using a purchase from e bay, all checked out ok
How do you find these tracking gauges? Worth a pop?
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 03 June 2025 - 04:45 PM
I think for £30 they are worth the money, lots of garages will check the tracking for free if you're having tyres fitted, but will charge £35 upwards for for any adjustments.
They're obviously not as good as laser tracking but are ideal especially if you are rebuilding your steering/suspension.
I would add that it is more accurate and easier to use with an additional pair of hands.
Mini Mad
Posted 04 June 2025 - 10:06 AM
I think for £30 they are worth the money, lots of garages will check the tracking for free if you're having tyres fitted, but will charge £35 upwards for for any adjustments.
They're obviously not as good as laser tracking but are ideal especially if you are rebuilding your steering/suspension.
I would add that it is more accurate and easier to use with an additional pair of hands.
Thank you.
Do you have a link to the ones you bought?
Learner Driver
Posted 04 June 2025 - 10:23 AM
I use one of these http://www.trackace.co.uk/ very accurate. Demon Tweaks sell them.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 04 June 2025 - 04:44 PM
I think for £30 they are worth the money, lots of garages will check the tracking for free if you're having tyres fitted, but will charge £35 upwards for for any adjustments.
They're obviously not as good as laser tracking but are ideal especially if you are rebuilding your steering/suspension.
I would add that it is more accurate and easier to use with an additional pair of hands.
Thank you.
Do you have a link to the ones you bought?
For some reason I am struggling to post the link, the description is:-
2Pcs Wheel Alignment Tool Toe Plates Accurate Measure Tape And Conversion Chart supplied by quantum.trade
Also the price has dropped to £23.99
Edited by JXC Mini GT, 04 June 2025 - 04:45 PM.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 14 June 2025 - 01:55 PM
The Mini had a good run out to Beaulieu where I purchased a new steering wheel and front mats, I then went on to the Isle of Wight for a week, while there I popped in to see Ben to arrange for some work to be done later on in the year, the car has however developed a creak from the front suspension (front knuckle joints ?) and an exhaust blow as a result of going over a very high speed hump.
Edited by JXC Mini GT, 14 June 2025 - 01:56 PM.
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