Irish Mini Owners Club

Thanks guys ...sorry I should have explained better but yes its exhaust fumes...I know my back doors are not great at the bottom (a bit rusty :( ) and the rubber seal is very bad on one...so maybe that is where my problem is. I'll get onto Ian and Woody where do you get that other sealant? Maybe the...

Hi All,

Just one or two questions if ye can help, I'm wondering about fumes in my mini van? I know the back rubber around my doors is not great would this be my probem or should I be looking at something else.....Anyone know where I coud get rubber seals for the doors?
thanks in advance
Suzanne

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steeo wrote:What year is it ???
I enquired about the pickup I had and once it was over 25-30 years it was exempt.

Cool....its a 1982 so its 28yrs now....how did you check it out???

mind saying who quoted you ? thats a great price. no problem Keith, I found Brophy & Co. Insurance Brokers on the net, the policy will be with AXA. But I think it is some way connected to me having a private car insurance as well as they need details of no claims etc. Still I was delighted....H...

Can someone tell me if I need to have a doe test done on my mini van every year I did have one done last year....

Thanks for all the advice and I have a Quote now for 269 some difference.....anyone tell me do I need still need a doe done on the van

Hi All I know this has been on here a lot but I have just got my renewal Quote for my insurance on my 1982 mini van and its crazy compared with last year .....Last year was 340 this year its 510????? :evil: :evil: Before you ask there have been no claims or points since last year, when I rang up to ...

Welcome Danny, and once you get your mini you'll be hooked forever!!!

Fantastic Pictures! I have to say I really enjoyed it too..... and 'Beanie' my mini van drove like a dream....Maybe I will make it to the next mini run. But I will have to sort out my windows and make sure they don't get stuck not funny on such a hot day, especially when the temp gauge isn't working...

Mummy Hen wrote:Have a look at the ring gear on the flywheel it might have come lose

Hey thanks "Mummy Hen" you were spot on was something to do with the fly wheel, she's with the mini doc now getting fixed!

thanks! same to you, sunshine and chocolate oh happy day!!!

Did it make the noise when it started and was running, or just whe u were turning it over trying to start it. If it was making the noise when it was running sounds like alternator, links to not starting as well as it has to make a curcuit through it. If it was makin noise just when ur turning it ov...

To all you mechanical minded guys!, just wondering if you would have any idea whats up with my mini.... here's what happened, drove mini yesterday all was well was parked up in town for about an hour went back and it wouldn't start, thought it was just cold so tried a few more times she started, dro...

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Glad to hear you are all ok, poor Stan doesn't seem to have much luck with 'stud'. But us mini drivers made of strong stuff!!!

seanos wrote:When your not driving put a bowl of salt in your car, it absorbs any moisture in the air.
When it goes hard lash it in the microwave to dry it out, then its ready to use again.

Thanks for this , must give it a go !

My mini van is now know as 'Beanie', named by my 4yr old who loves the Mr. Bean cartoons!!!

Wow! your mini looks fab, well done to your team amazing job!

All you lucky guys & gals heading to Top Gear have a blast, can't wait to see some photos!!! Heading to the Kenmare Run myself looking forward to doing one at last...... !

Hi Tommy, at last I should be able to make this run ......looking forward to meeting everyone. Do I need to join the club before hand or can I join on the day????


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Cheers!

Congrats, I don't know ye either but hope to meet at a run sometime, happy planning for the big day !!!

Thanks guys !!!!!!

Hi All, Just wanted to pick your brains if I may, I'm missing a catch and rubber seal from the window of my mini van, sorry don't know what it's called. I have the split windows it's the center catch and the rubber that goes between the two pieces of glass if that makes any sense??? :? Does anyone k...

Fantastic work, I know where I need to go if I have problems with mine !!