Irish Mini Owners Club

Is it diff oil seals or the hub seals you are after. Both are easily available and inexpensive online from any of the UK Mini parts suppliers, only a few quid each. Diff oil seal is AUD5738 http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=327&products_id=12584 the...

Hi guys,

Anybody know off hand what size dire shaft seals are for a 998. 1991 reg?

Motor factors don't know how long it will take but might be able to get generic one if I know inner outer and height.

Thanks

Hi guys,

I managed to get a lend of one from a friend of a friend.

thanks

Hi guys, Do any oy ye have a door mirror fixing nut tool? Seems like there's a special tool to fix these to be skins and I didn't realise but under pressure to get my mini finshed! Seems kinda like a pop rivet tool. Anybody have one I could borrow for weekend or few hours over weekend in Tallaght/P...

Hi guys, Do any oy ye have a door mirror fixing nut tool? Seems like there's a special tool to fix these to be skins and I didn't realise but under pressure to get my mini finshed! Seems kinda like a pop rivet tool. Anybody have one I could borrow for weekend or few hours over weekend in Tallaght/Pa...

Hi guys, I've attacked my rotten doors. I've deskinned them and fitted the replacement panel from minispares for the bottom section of the frame and welded in a few other patches here and there. I think I'm ready to fit the new skins. My question is, given I don't have a spot welder, where should I ...

Well, I finally got myself a mini! :-) After nearly a year searching I'm really happy to get one. Thanks to all for help on the forum when I put up wanted ad etc. I took a long time to find a "decent" one. Here's a few pics of her anyway, I think it's in pretty good nick although it does n...

LorenzoGer wrote:That will look great when it's restored.

Cheers, thanks Ger. Must start a project thread. Took one of the doors off today to get a better idea of the rust...!

Mine isn't SWP but it does look very simular ( over 20 years old) . Theres very little in them to go wrong , the only real technical bit is the wire feed. OK cool thanks woody. A guy I know who was a professional welder was saying some more sophisticated ones have digital boards which can go but I ...

I have a 180 Turbo for years now and find it very good. The Turbo just means it has an extra fan for cooling so you can weld for longer periods. The deal on the 170 is actually better because it includes the first bottle of gas. I use to use larger bottles but the rental went too high so now I use ...

Thanks for the reply Dave. I'll keep this I one in mind thanks!

Hi guys, Bought a 91 mini city which needs some welding. New door skins to start but there'll probably be more to do I'm sure... Anyway, I've been looking around at mig welders and was advised that I should look for something that'll do 0.6mm wire which is biggest gauge to be used for bodywork. Also...

Billy wrote:Good luck with the project, Michael. Be sure to start a project thread in the Projects section of the forum. If for no other reason, it helps you keep a record of progress.

Billy

Thanks Billy, must do alright. People might have good advice when they see things I'm doing!

nutterboy wrote:

antodeco wrote:The both of you are only 10 minutes from me!

Must meet up with you also lad and have a look at what you've got


Mike,
Yea no problem giving ya some advice but even I don't know what I'm talking about most of the time

You'll both know a lot more than me anyway!

Hi all! Finally got my hands on a mini! I've been looking for about a year and happy to finally find one I'm happy with! Needs some work with new door skins if not doors too (as u can see in pic) and boot lid. Also small touch around windscreen and little bit at one of the a panels that hopefully is...

Cheers for all the positive comments and sorry about the delay! Yeah, that sounds good Andy, good to have somebody local who knows what they're talking about as this is my first mini!

I got a mini city! Pretty happy with it. I've been looking for about a year and I think this one is pretty decent. Doors need doing a there is a tiny piece around windscreen and maybe a little on one a panel but overall sills etc are excellent. Looking forward to getting stuck into it! Need to get a...

Hi Mike did you get a tow truck sorted? I have a guy who tows my cars for me decent price. Im in palmerstown myself Woodfarm Acres. where abouts are you? Hi nutterboy, I got sorted thanks. I meant to update here but have been flat out since! I got a recovery guy to tow it so worked out OK. I'm on g...

Hi all, I'm buying a mini tonight :-) However, when I went to transfer my insurance they said they wouldn't let me transfer my insurance as its a classic! I don't want to buy a classic policy as it needs some work and I think it'll take a few months to get it right...! Can anybody recommend a towing...

Thanks for the invite but I won't be able to make this as I've to go to a wedding and ill be km too much trouble if I risk being late :-/. Sorry to miss this as it Sounds like a good event. I'll keep an eye out if you're doing it again.