Ive got an F reg Mini Mayfair. 998cc I got the car from my brother who says hes had the same problem with it. When driving up a hill or in 3rd &...

JAThomas

09-25-2003 04:06 AM
splam

since I found the apparently best needle for my stage 1'd mini and set the carburation, the car just guzzles down fuel as it never had. Any clues...

Dantiri

09-24-2003 10:45 AM
Kelley Mascher

Good morning. I came across http://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/pages/staff/djcunlif/minis/minilinks.htm, which is a great resource, but it seems to be all...

H.J. Kamps

09-22-2003 04:37 PM
H.J. Kamps

The "Microsoft" mails just go straight to my trash can, but it's the "returned mail" ones that seem to be carrying a virus and are coming through the...

Steve

09-22-2003 02:29 PM
k

I am trying to change the pinion on the sly, I don't want to separate the engine from the gearbox so I have ripped the diff off and the odometer...

Mark

09-22-2003 09:29 AM
Steve

Everyone that I see goes through Spamcop.net! Still no sign of this spam monkey leaving us alone... splam wrote:

Chris Jones

09-21-2003 09:28 PM
Chris Jones

i have the Mailwasher program, and it was great at first, but now as you point out everyday Im getting dozens of return address unkown...

H.J. Kamps

09-20-2003 05:19 PM
splam

"Graham" <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote There are many proprietary carb cleaning products on the market. Just spray on, leave for a...

H.J. Kamps

09-20-2003 01:22 PM
Jon Barber

sp4mtrap (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (-AD-) wrote in news:MPG.19d3953790c0c791989b5a (AT) news (DOT) cis.dfn.de: Sorry to hijack the thread - whats the...

Skirrow

09-19-2003 03:31 PM
Les Rose

I've recently removed the engine from my 1982 metro (or more precisely, removed the metro from around my engine). Could anybody tell me roughly how...

Dave Skirrow

09-19-2003 02:25 PM
Dave Yardy

The spammers nowaday are nothing like they used to be. Have they no respect for their legacy? hj

H.J. Kamps

09-19-2003 06:17 AM
H.J. Kamps

Hey. I have been inquiring about the price of getting a mini re-sprayed, and I have heard anything from £300 - £800. Even the lowest price of that...

H.J. Kamps

09-18-2003 05:29 PM
Fitzy

Is there anywhere in particular you can go for used mini parts? Scrapyard-type-stuff, for example? I have been looking for a scrapyard here in...

H.J. Kamps

09-18-2003 05:18 PM
Fitzy

I'm toying with the idea of selling my Healey 3000 and getting a Cooper. I guess I'm thinking I could get on pretty well done for what I could get...

jtpr

09-18-2003 01:58 AM
iBuyMinis.Us

I just saw a shortened mini for sale in the last issue of miniworld. It looks pretty funny but the picture is tiny! where can I find pictures...

Dantiri

09-17-2003 12:18 PM
H.J. Kamps

Is it possible and how difficult would it be, to fit a 1.4i 16v rover metro engine and gearbox into a Mini Mayfair 998 1991 model? cheers ---

JC

09-17-2003 11:20 AM
fraggy

I just need some info on some wheels. What is the stud pattern and offset for stock 10" wheels and rims for a Mini Clubman Layland 1971????

Snoop D.O double Gee

09-16-2003 12:50 AM
splam

On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:30:13 +0100, sp4mtrap (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (-AD-) wrote: it is supposed to draw air out of the engine compartment...

H.J. Kamps

09-15-2003 02:47 AM
t.a.j.m.vdnbogaard@REMOVEuvt.nl

Hi all, I have a 1969 cooper 998 engine I want to fit on my mini. I actually want to build a hybrid engine fitting the cooper head, cylinder and...

Dantiri

09-14-2003 09:10 PM
tim_lis

"Graham" <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote When running at cruise, the mixture is quite lean which needs a good strong spark to ignite...

H.J. Kamps

09-14-2003 04:17 PM
Dave Yardy

I have read a lot about needles and the difficulty of choosing one. I have to be ignorant and ask a far more basic question: What is a needle?...

H.J. Kamps

09-14-2003 08:37 AM
Chris Morriss

'91 Mini Cooper. Is removing the 3 instrument nacelle as simple as the Haynes manual suggets. Just grip both sides and pull ! I'm unwilling to pull...

Julian Benn

09-14-2003 07:50 AM
taffy_turner

howdy i have just started examining the gt gearbox for wear/damage etc. having never opened one before i am wondering what is acceptable/unacceptable...

leon

09-14-2003 04:51 AM
splam

Hi All Mini Sidewalk, 1995, 12" wheels Front brakes beginning to shudder when braking ,, so its time to change the brake discs,I don't want to go to...

Fitzy

09-13-2003 04:48 PM
Fitzy

I decided to move this from another thread - it got very off topic... Steve wrote: Couldn't agree more, but I think most people think of the act...

H.J. Kamps

09-13-2003 04:02 PM
tim_lis

"Graham" <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote Thanks guys. We have a customer in NZ asking for one, so I'll send out a UK item and...

Steve

09-13-2003 09:13 AM
SkyRacerD14001

What is the brake switch on the dash for? Mine has never done anything, (Just thought - I didnt check the bulb in the switch). Anyway can I remove...

TurboJo

09-12-2003 02:15 PM
TurboJo

Hi, I went to get my tracking corrected yesterday, and was informed that one wheel was about 2 inches higher than the other. I believe this could...

Dave

09-12-2003 09:17 AM
Steve

EBC brakes to fitt K reg Mini 1.3 injection B/discs x 4 b/pads x 2 sets w/cylinders x 4 all in price 60.00 +vat to clear, must collect www.fastfit.com

Swiftfit Tyres & Exhaust

09-12-2003 08:49 AM
Swiftfit Tyres & Exhaust

Aha. That sounds about right. And it would make sense that it would have to be connected, then... Hmm. I'll do something about that. Thanks!

H.J. Kamps

09-12-2003 04:24 AM
H.J. Kamps

hiya Just thought i'd let the group know that Henry(cooper) is all painted now hoorar. My brother in law sprayed it but knackered up the rear quarter...

fraggy

09-11-2003 03:34 PM
fraggy

Hi, can anybody tell me if a 98 Mini has an electronic speedo? I just need to know because I think about fitting a navigation system and would...

Raoul Donschachner

09-11-2003 07:22 AM
Nicholas Bales

Hello all, Recently I bought a Quickshift, but I am having trouble putting it in my car. You are supposed to remove the 2 little pins from the side...

Dennis Jansen

09-11-2003 02:49 AM
Michael Heinzelmann

Hi all, My brother just bought a 1976 innocenti mini cooper 1300, really beautiful! It has a problem with the clutch and brake pedals. When either of...

Dantiri

09-10-2003 11:03 AM
Kelley Mascher

Ey up, are the step sills for the Mk II and the Mk III different sizes? I have some Mk III sills for restoring my Mk II - bloke says "they...

Chris Jones

09-10-2003 06:28 AM
Steve

i did get a tip once that if you strap some magnets to the oil filter it will catch a load more bits. without slowing oil flow as it's not a...

James Taylor

09-10-2003 12:22 AM
tim_lis

I am looking for a mini for a project car any type any condition sydney area please

Phil

09-09-2003 06:52 PM
bluzu

Spot on. It is a very common fault with later 12" wheeled cars. Something in the design seems to allow this to happen. Maybe it is your second...

geepeetee

09-09-2003 11:36 AM
Steve

First, you should manually turn the engine with the plugs out to make sure it isn't seized. Then leave the plugs out, connect up a battery and spin...

Another Rob

09-09-2003 11:31 AM
Steve

Hi While replacing a wheel bearing i noticed a little play in top and bottom ball joints on both wheels. The MOT is coming up soon, can anyone tell...

geepeetee

09-09-2003 11:22 AM
Steve

I'm currently cleaning up some old drum brakes and am struggling to free the adjustment screws on one of them. Can anyone tell me whether these have...

Martyn

09-09-2003 12:04 AM
Kevin Hall

Hi all, My dads mini has a MG Metro 1300 lump installed, but didn't have the correct dizzy (the one fitted was an 1100 mini); now got the right...

Phil Howard

09-08-2003 05:06 PM
nite_fire

Hi all I've recently bought my first mini and I'm finding driving quite painful after more than about 1/2 an hour in the car. I'm fairly tall...

Dan Loveday

09-08-2003 02:21 PM
Dan Loveday

In message <3f4d18e9$0$12149$7b0f0fd3 (AT) reader (DOT) news.newnet.co.uk>, Andrew Davenport <adavenport (AT) focus-technology (DOT) co.uk>...

The Incredible Swearing Man©

09-07-2003 10:11 PM
tim_lis

Hi, what where the differences on the late classic Mini models between the Cooper and the regular Mini? I just know the difference in...

Raoul Donschachner

09-07-2003 05:17 PM
Paul Kelly

Look out for Mini Magic on channel 139, men and motors Tuesday 2/09/2003 @ 19.00 Sunday 7/09/2003 @ 16.00 and Monday 8/09/2003 @ 21.00 The other...

taffy_turner

09-07-2003 10:01 AM
Jono Barspeed

Hi all, I would like to recommend a really great product for polishing your car. It's called Synpol and I don't think it's available in the UK but...

Dantiri

09-07-2003 03:50 AM
Dantiri

I'm after converting some Rover metro hydrolastic suspension units into independent units (later metros are linked). Can anyone suggest a supplier of...

Ken

09-06-2003 08:02 PM
Chris Jones

Hey all in our 62 mini 998 We have this noise from the front ,when the car is slowing down it is most noticable. Its not the engine being loose...

lindner

09-06-2003 06:30 AM
ops

Can you help me? I need electric diagram for Austin Rover 1998 0r 1999. Thank you. Gilles

Juliblanc

09-06-2003 02:35 AM
Dantiri