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[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

lol sounds like my mini u think uve cured all the problems and then yet more found this summer im going to be welding for 2 weeks
and then respraying bertie hes really showing the small imperfections covered in salt

[Juju]

I shall continue to use this thread as a little Matilda journal.

It's that time of year again (MOT ), and it's been a hell of year for Mistress 'tilda.

She's been rescued by the AA thrice.

New head gasket.
New thermostat.
New water pump.
New temp sensor for aux fan.
New driveshaft.
New driveshaft seals.
New tyres.
New exhaust.

And other things I can't remember but Visa does...

And now the sills.



And unfortunately not just the sills.





Let's just see what else the MOT throws up.

[Lloydie Boy]

God a hell of a year then. Hope the MOT doesn't come back with too much

[Cerberus]

Why do I even read these threads, makes me dread what mines like in the places where I can't see.
Gets me all paranoid.

[bcjames]

Wow Ju, im sort of glad im not the only one with a nice-from-a-distance-just-dont-poke-it-with-a-screwdriver type MPi!

Mines in the mini hospital for scuttle and rear arch issues, goodness knows what he'll find. Thankfully the sills were done earlier in the year.

All the best with it!

[WiredbyWilson]

Blimey Ju!!

I wasn't expecting that and hope you and 'Tilda are ok.

Frankie sends some warm oil and a nice long honk!

[Sir Cheat]

When its done get some waxoyl in there..

[JackMINI]

'Tilda is seriously lush, really makes Harvey wish he wasn't 37! Ahaha.

This is one of the strangest (and best) thread's I have ever read on TMF! Love it. Ahaa.

Lovely car!

[Juju]

Thanks all.

Luckily I can now get the bus to new job. It takes hours, but it's cheaper than running a mini.

She's only ten years old, but rapidly turning into a pile of red oxides. My '79 GT has less holes.

[mike_mini_mad]

Truly is a sexy little mini! Hope the work gets done soon enough!

[Ethel]

What is happening with Tommy, was wondering if he'd emigrated.

That doesn't look bad, back in the day most Minis would have been on their 3rd set of sills by ten and the corrosion would've been wider 'n flakier.

[Juju]

What is happening with Tommy, was wondering if he'd emigrated.

He's in the same state he was a year ago. A few sorry issues have repeatedly arisen with those appointed the task of rebuild.

That doesn't look bad, back in the day most Minis would have been on their 3rd set of sills by ten and the corrosion would've been wider 'n flakier.

I s'pose so. She's held together with turtle wax at the moment.

[Bean]

Owwie! Poor Matilda!

Still - It's good that her caring Mummy is looking after her!!

Gorgeeeoouuussss ...


(And Matilda is, too! )

[WiredbyWilson]

Owwie! Poor Matilda!

Still - It's good that her caring Mummy is looking after her!!

Gorgeeeoouuussss ...


(And Matilda is, too! )

Hear hear

Be nice to see her on the road tearing it up again soon - Sadly Frankie is now tucked up for the winter!

Edited by Wilson1330, 01 November 2010 - 01:08 PM.

[Juju]

Yep, Bean, her Mummy is still caring for her like the mug she is! Thanks.

Wilson, a mini is for four seasons, not just for summer!

She'll be back on the road soon. And so will I. I'll probably need a refresher course of driving lessons by then!