washers are always better than the old manual type. The problem is that the impeller deteriorates in the electric pump and then they loose...

08-09-2003 03:25 PM
John Manders

On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:22:38 +1000, Graham <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote: So what's he posting like one for. He has just done exactly...

taffy_turner

08-09-2003 02:00 PM
taffy_turner

Also get the repairs done at the best body shop you can find. Ask your local Mini Club to point you in the right direction and get it done...

C

08-09-2003 02:00 PM

I agree that is sounds like a knuckle joint. Ball joints are seldom noisy. If they are you can grease them and the noise will go away for a time. As...

Stuart

08-09-2003 01:39 PM
taffy_turner

If you don't run a thermostat, then you may get a problem with air locks. A sleave is available that goes in place of the thermostat. But on a...

H.J. Kamps

08-09-2003 01:34 PM
taffy_turner

"Dantiri" <dtirinnanziNOSPAM (AT) tin (DOT) it> wrote Or it could be the manifold to transmission clamp is loose. It's important this is attached...

Kaz

08-09-2003 01:29 PM
taffy_turner

Hi mini nuts, Just fitted solid front subby mounts to the car, and I have an annoying clunk now from the passenger side front. It's not the mounts -...

craig

08-09-2003 01:28 PM
craig

Get some mags. Mini World and Mini Magazine have tons of adverts for cars all over the country. ;-) Haje -- Photography and Digital...

H.J. Kamps

08-09-2003 01:27 PM
taffy_turner

Hi, Under the steering column on my 1990 mini cooper is a black box with a set of wire connections on one side. On the box a sticker says "Rover...

Daniel Worthington

08-09-2003 01:10 PM
taffy_turner

Hi everyone Does anybody know what year or Mk the bonnet hinges changed and are the early ones still available? Thanks Dave

nite_fire

08-09-2003 08:39 AM
Howard Rose

Not necessarily Macca - (Saying that - having worked as a metallurgist at the factory down here when they used to make the stuff.) Makka wrote:

The Muffin Man

08-08-2003 03:29 PM
ops

get yer locale auto electrician to fit it makka "DaveG" <gibbo.100NOSPAM (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com> wrote

Snoop D.O double Gee

08-08-2003 11:18 AM
John Rogers

Maybe you should try to look after you mini a bit better, then perhaps it won't break down so much on you. "-AD-" <sp4mtrap (AT) hotmail (DOT) com>...

Paddy

08-08-2003 03:54 AM
xsplam

Hiya, unfortunately you're pretty much gonna have to bend new lines! It'll be better anyway. Looks nice, and you'll have new fitings with no...

Chris Jones

08-07-2003 05:10 PM
Chris Jones

Hi, 1996 Mini 1275 Equinox Spi injection model <20k miles. Its running too rich and coughs when trying to accelerate hard. Not so noticable at low...

JonM

08-07-2003 02:39 AM
JonM

In article <3F312698.5B24942F (AT) delete_this (DOT) yahoo.com>, smorris_12 @delete_this.yahoo.com spouted forth into...

left@fpuv

08-07-2003 01:15 AM
MeatballTurbo

So if you buy the car in Japan to drive in Japan do you have to pay that? The Muffin Man "nite_fire" <dave.miniman (AT) virgin (DOT) removethis.and...

japancarexporter

08-06-2003 03:29 AM
The Muffin Man

I'm gonna top-post this just to bait him. He seemed to get uppity about people not deleting the body of the post they're replying to. I think...

Chris Jones

08-05-2003 10:16 PM
Chris Jones

Hi all! I'm building a website called DIY mini, it's still under development but it will be online soon. In it I will put fully illustrated...

Dantiri

08-05-2003 01:29 PM
Dantiri

"Steve68s" <Steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote Hi Steve Thanks. Are they really that bad? I agree one of them's been badly kerbed but it's a...

ajhdkah

08-05-2003 03:22 AM
ajhdkah

boink is not the messsiah he's just a very naughty boy makka "Boink" <gwbush (AT) whitehouse (DOT) gov> wrote

Malcolm B

08-04-2003 04:02 PM
Malcolm B

"Chris Jones" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote I am always quite sceptical about these pressure failure warning lights. The only way it...

minimini@veryspeedy.net

08-04-2003 10:55 AM
Steve

In article <QtmXa.15$cP2.4 (AT) newsfep3-gui (DOT) server.ntli.net>, Phil Howard <URL:mailto:phil_howard (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com> wrote: As WHAT?...

af

08-04-2003 04:18 AM
Andy Luckman

who what and why and WGF ? "Chris Jones" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote

tim_lis

08-04-2003 04:06 AM
Makka

i was only born in 81 so was a tad before my time unfortunatly! ok this engine came to me newly reco'ed but lacking a head as the original owner sold...

DROPBEAR

08-04-2003 03:25 AM
DROPBEAR

COOL! I recently posted an article (see "what engine is it?"). the engine is actually a 998 cooper! the pistons are flat with the raised "D" shape...

Dantiri

08-04-2003 03:05 AM
Shaun

A few months ago my 1999 mini wouldn't start - the starter motor made a horrible clicking noise, but didn't turn the engine. I vary rarely use the...

paul

08-04-2003 02:26 AM
paul

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:39:18 +0200, t.a.j.m.vdnbogaard (AT) REMOVEuvt (DOT) nl wrote: They were optional from June 1961 when they were first...

rb

08-01-2003 05:13 PM
Ally

"Graham" <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote This is a unit from 1974 onwards with dished top pistons. It is not late enough to be an...

minichicago

08-01-2003 12:03 PM
Steve

Hi I've got a fuel injected Mini, a Spi Sidewalk model from 1995 / 96. Is it possible to add a Stage 1 kit to a fuel injected Mini? Does such a...

Kamaya

08-01-2003 11:56 AM
Steve

Hi all, I just bought a complete 998 engine with twin SU carbs for only 65 pounds (100 euros). I basically got it because the parts could come...

Dantiri

08-01-2003 11:52 AM
Steve

I think that would be difficult for two reasons: 1) it is linked to a mailing list, rather than this newsgroup 2) it is copyrighted It would be far...

H.J. Kamps

08-01-2003 11:13 AM
Scott Beavis

I have just got a car with s discs and want to transplant the engine from my car with later discs. Is there anything I should look out for. They...

The Muffin Man

08-01-2003 05:34 AM
The Muffin Man

hiya I putting my boat in the water thurs then hopefully spraying the cooper on sat or sunday , so will be coming to a town near you in a couple of...

fraggy

07-31-2003 03:01 PM
The Muffin Man

It may also be a reconditioned engine from someone other than Rover. Many reconditioners will use their own numbering. -- Rgds Steve steve (AT)...

H.J. Kamps

07-31-2003 09:56 AM
minimini@veryspeedy.net

ok stupid question but the warning light on the bottom right in the centre pod in a 78 aussie clubman mini s is it for charge or oil pressure? or...

DROPBEAR

07-31-2003 04:04 AM
xsplam

"Graham" <zebedee (AT) alphalink (DOT) com.au> wrote Thanks, very helpful. ;) The Muffin Man

The Muffin Man

07-31-2003 03:51 AM
The Muffin Man

You really don't need a kit. When you start your mini, you notice that you turn the key to the "on" position in the ignition, yes? When you turn...

H.J. Kamps

07-30-2003 01:06 PM
fraggy

can anyone tell me where i can get a seond hand engine for my cooper replica? Di

Ian + Di

07-30-2003 10:58 AM
undercover elephant

I would say, if Haje really wants to write a FAQ for this NG, then it must be pure ASCII text and he can post the FAQ on a regulary base.(Maybe...

H.J. Kamps

07-30-2003 10:05 AM
Michael Heinzelmann

Graham wrote: I would suggest the reason for it not sitting at the right height was not that the space for the displacer was deeper, rather that the...

DROPBEAR

07-30-2003 06:09 AM
Makka

I have just spent the week swaping bits on my engine. put it back in the car and the bugger wont start. Joy! i have gone over everything and it all...

bluzu

07-30-2003 05:55 AM
Makka

Folks, Situation: Standard Leyland Clubman panel van (1974)(well the wiring is anyways!) i.e. 2 fuses under bonnet Requirements: Radio

Steve

07-29-2003 06:53 PM
bluzu

It may just be one of the engine mounts or the steady bar above the torque converter housing. Take hold of the rocker cover and rock the engine...

H.J. Kamps

07-29-2003 12:06 PM
Steve

"Steve" <mininews (AT) netcomuk (DOT) co.uk> wrote in news:bg59fb$npg$1 (AT) taliesin2 (DOT) netcom.net.uk: Yup! I mounted on a slight angle, which...

xsplam

07-29-2003 06:37 AM
xsplam

Yes The Muffin Man "Boink" <gwbush (AT) whitehouse (DOT) gov> wrote

Fitzy

07-28-2003 11:02 PM
The Muffin Man

Thinking about getting one... just so cute and handles soo nice. Live in the Northeast and was wondering how they do in the snow/ice. Thanks for the...

Jack

07-28-2003 06:14 PM
Rocky Frisco

On the top of my 1970 1275 engine the carburetor has a little cap that screws off with a sort of small piston on a spring doodad. Never seen that on...

Craig Wilson

07-28-2003 05:09 PM
Drew

"taffy_turner" <taffy_turner (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote Almost forgot, the general reason for having to raise the front of the car is down to...

Dantiri

07-28-2003 11:36 AM
Steve

"Boink" <gwbush (AT) whitehouse (DOT) gov> wrote Had a similar problem with the clubman van, turned out it was the float on the sender unit rusted...

Impala

07-28-2003 11:13 AM
Steve