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[tiger99]

He is a, perhaps the, leading expert, for many years, on tuning and modifying Minis.

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Sorry, I was joking. Got his books.

[KernowCooper]

I thought you must be anyone who's got a mini and spanners knows

[Stu1961]

I find the Haynes Manuals very good, the ones I use the most are obviously the Mini but also those that cover the Metro. If you run SU carbs I would wholeheartedly recommend the one that covers these as well. I have some of the factory manuals on CD they are full of info but a little impractical when actually working under the bonnet.

 

The best manual I have though is the one put together from my own experiences.

 

Stuart  

[mab01uk]

Tuning SU Carburetters:

http://www.spridgetg...SU_Crbrttrs.pdf

[Dusky]

Where cab I buy the yellow bible with quick delivery? Need pages about carbs and manifold asap, and the book i just ordered wont be shipped until next month...

[KernowCooper]

Ebay

[Ubertech_s]

 

Hi i noticed no manuals geared towards panel removal and replacement.... anyone know if there is such a thing????

Linsay Porters "Mini - All Models: Guide to Purchase & DIY Restoration" contains lots of information about panel repair/replacement.

Seems to be pretty cheap to pick up via Amazon (though I've never used those sellers)

http://www.amazon.co...-...6664&sr=8-1

 

 

9780854293797 MINI - ALL MODELS: GUIDE TO PURCHASE & DIY RESTORATION LINDSAY PORTER

ISBN 10: 0854293795 / 0-85429-379-5 
ISBN 13: 9780854293797
Publisher: G T FOULIS & CO LTD
Publication Date: 1984
Binding: Hardcover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think the guide to purchase is a little irrelevant, but the restoration section is great, loads of information on how to remove and replace each panel on the car including the tricky bits. Old black and white photos but they are still reasonably clear - if your going for your first stab at welding this should keep you right.

[Kubekov]

Workshop Manual - Rover's MPI

Service and Repair Manual - MINI Haynes Service & Repair manual

 

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[David128]

Hi All I also got this one Original BMC workshop manual ..I dont think i'll be using their advice re welding example place wet asbestos over area to be welded form a ring with it and weld to stop body deformation.. 

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[Deejayry]

www.ime.org.uk

 

An old repository of bits of mini related information including many tips & Tricks for the tricky jobs such as brake/clutch clevis pins. This was compiled by a few members of the MiniList yahoo Group back in the late 90's to early 00's

[mab01uk]

Weights of most main Mini components:-

 

"The weights on this site are for the Alec Issigonis Mini, from 1959 to 2000. Including parts for the A-Series & A-Plus Engines for, BMC Mk1 850cc Austin Se7en, Morris Mini Minor, Super Deluxe, Countryman, Van, Pick-Up, Traveller, Cooper S, 997, 998, 1071, 1275, Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, Moke, Austin and Morris Mk2, Leyland Mk3 Mini 1000, 1000HL, 1100 Special, Clubman and 1275GT, Limited Edition, City, Mayfair, Sprite, Mini 25, Ritz, Chelsea, Piccadilly, Park Lane, Advantage, Red Hot, Jet Black, Designer, Racing Green, Flame, Checkmate, Rose, Sky, Mini 30, Spi, Mpi, Studio 2, Cabriolet, Neon, British Open Classic, Italian Job, Rio, Tahiti, Monte Carlo, Mini 35, Cooper Grand Prix, Sidewalk, Equinox, Paul Smith, Cooper Sports, >Cooper S Touring, Cooper Sport 5, Cooper S Works, Rover Mini 40, John Cooper LE, and the Cooper Sport 500 LE."

http://www.miniweigh...o.uk/index.html

Edited by mab01uk, 01 October 2019 - 07:54 PM.

[pltudinous]

If it hasn't been mentioned elsewhere the Mini Torque Settings sign on eBay and Amazon is very good :)
Like this one: ebay no. 273773552494