Irish Mini Owners Club

Cheers for the help fellas. I will try everything and see what works!

Hey Guys, I was wondering if someone could help me. I have a mini shich is in need in repair. Due to having a bit of time on my hands these days I am looking to do a bit of work on the car. Could anyone recommend where I may be able to get tools suitable. eg. imperial sized sockets and spanners,etc....

John

the garage is Byrne&Murphy

Raleigh Square, Crumlin

Ph01-4557069

ask for Bobbi

Just tell him that you saw the job on my mini ( a light blue colour) and that I gave you his number

let me know how you get on

He's not exactly cheap but hes good

Hey My mini was turned over on its side earlier this year had to get the door reskinned, alot of dents taken out and got the whole car resprayed. Got a few other bits and pieces done also. All this cost €2500. The quality of the job is superb, basically looks like a new car. If you're getting it spr...

Hey Guys

Anyone know where I could get some silver finish mini trim for the bottom sill of the car?

Need enough to cover two sides

Got black trim but would prefer silver. Am willing to trade.

Any help is appreciated

Will

Am on the southside of dublin.

What kind of price are they in Dunboyne?

Am looking for the large numbers on pressed aluminium.

Thanks

Will

Hey guys

I'm in the process of restoring my '81 mini. I was wondering if anybody knows where I can get pressed metal number plates in Ireland or England.

Any help is appreciated.

Will

Hey

Try Paul of Minifix 0872597085. He's in the northside of Dublin.He'll be able to give you a dig out

Depending on the condition of the car you could be looking between 2k to 3k for a half decent job. You are better advised to get someone who knows what they are doing and that has an oven in their garage to dry the paint on the car. Gives it a better and tougher paint finish. You could ring Paul of ...

Mal

Think I have someone sorted for restoring the car.

Thanks for the reply.

Will

Located In Tallaght Dublin The biggest dent is in the door, which I am gonna replace with a new door skin. The rest of the dents are not too deep but require a bit of work to straighten them out. Ideally I am looking for someone to remove the dents and paint the car. I am in the process of sourcing ...

Hi Guys

Wondering if anybody could recommend where I could get my mini restored.

Its needs a total respray and a few dents to be beaten out.

Got a quote of 2500 euro but want to compare it against other prices.

Any help is appreciated.

Will

Hey Guys

Just wondering if anyone out there knows where to get and what price a drivers door skin would be?

Also looking for a front and rear chrome bumpers and a price on new windscreen wipers.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Will

Hey Guys

Just wondering if any of you know a good place for buying new 10" tyres for a mini.

Any help appreciated.

Will

[quote="thewilleffect"]Hey Guys Just wondering if anybody could point me in the direction of a new/recon alternator for a 1ltr mini. Have been quoted 100 for supply and fit, that about the going rate? Any help appreciated. Will[/quote] Thanks Guys for all the help Im the little blue mini h...

Thanks Fellas

Will Have a look around

Located in Tallaght, Dublin

Bearings are starting to rattle a bit in the alternator so its just about on its last legs

Thanks again

Later fellas

Hey Guys

Just wondering if anybody could point me in the direction of a new/recon alternator for a 1ltr mini.

Have been quoted 100 for supply and fit, that about the going rate?

Any help appreciated.

Will

Thats great, ta very much

Will

Hey Guys

Anybody know where best to go to get a motor quote.

Living in dublin and would be looking for a place that does quotes for cars from 17-25 yrs old.

Any help appreciated.

Will

Hey Guys Need your help Had a problem with my clutch and got it bled. Was fine for a while but noticed that the clutch pedal was stalling on relase, now its completely gone! Could that be something to do with the seals or the master/slave cylinder? Also having trouble with the battery. I was told wh...

Thanks fellas

Much appreciate the advice

Will give it a blast and let you know how i go

Thanks again

Will

Hi Marcos

I havent intentionally done anything to the clutch.

I had the exhasut changed on saturday by kwickfit. Could that have caused a problem??

What can i do to check whats wrong?

any help is greatly appreciated.

Will

Hi Guys, Was wondering if any of you guys could help me. I have an '81 mini and have just noticed that I nearly have to have the clutch pedal to the floor before the gear will change. Also the gear change is rough and not as smooth as it used to be. Whan statring to drive, the pedal is hardly off th...