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[Down&Out]

I warn anyone reading this, that you have to be calm and determined before you attempt removing the master and clutch cylinders . I was on my back, on the bare metal floor, draped over the crossmember trying to pull out split pins with a pair of rusty pliers with leaves in my hair . Not the most fun experience i tell you!

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:10 AM.

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I'm planning to be ditching the pathetic Mini heater with its rubbish demisting qualities and replacing it with my clever idea... I'll be putting several ceramic heaters under the dash rail, something like this one.


I'll just file the original vent holes bigger and mount it in them, then maybe make a third hole and putting one under that... I'll also be mounting a larger one behind a center console for cabin heat

Some may dislike this idea, but hey... It will at least be better than the pathetic Mini heater and will be cheaper than a heated screen.

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:12 AM.

[Gingerjoe]

looking good buddie, good luck with everything!

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Thanks everyone so far!

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:13 AM.

[mighty mini jack]

Looking good so far matey, good luck with the rest of it

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Thanks Jack good luck with yours too... Can't wait to see what that turns out like .

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:13 AM.

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I HATE RUST! Rear subframe bolts are just evil!, I managed to get one bolt off before throwing a fit

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:14 AM.

[tedmcedd]

this is gonna be cool once its done! do you have two chelseas?

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Nope one mini is a mayfair, this is the Chelsea

Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:14 AM.

[tedmcedd]

ahh i see, luck boy having two... i had two at one point, i had to sell one though, want it back now

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Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:15 AM.

[MiniMick]

This is coming along, i like your heater idea nice one good luck
Mick

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Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:15 AM.

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Edited by Knebworth 79, 05 August 2009 - 02:15 AM.

[Retro_10s]

got the clutch and master cylinders out, almost bursting a blood vessel.. i dont have the smallest of hands

i did that too today,... bloody clevis pin,... Little tip,... Get some R-clips instead of the bent wire. makes future removal and refitting much easier

** edit** oh and reagrding the ceramic heater,.. go for it.. but you might want to up the old alternator for some more jiuce or fit a larger battery too,.. also,.. it's worth keeping the heater matrix in just incase you need some extra water ability cooling, can make the difference on hot summers days idling in traffic jams

Edited by Retro_10s, 03 May 2008 - 10:12 PM.