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irishminis »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:43 am
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Hi all, I have enabled a feature that allows you to upload ten photo's to each post. Below is a quick guide on how to upload your photo's to the...
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I'd the same problem even though they were under 2mb
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Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum Introduction and help
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irishminis »
Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:04 am
Forum Introduction
Hello and welcome to the Irish Mini Owners Club forum. We are glad you have decided to join us. We have a number of different...
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Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:04 am
project Work
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williamt »
Sun Jun 26, 2016 1:34 am
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I Have a Clubman Estate. I Cant work on due to a Back injury. I Have Been Thinking of selling but Also of Having Someone carry out the work.. Very...
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Thanks for The Reply. Appreciate it
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Last post by williamt
Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:19 pm
Restorers/BodyShops in Limerick area - Bodywork?
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shaneymac »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:57 pm
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Hi,
Just got a 1998 Racing Green Cooper and have been stripping it myself - exterior brightwork, lights, bumper and most of the interior etc removed...
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The Marcos Graveyard - I'll try that then so tomorrow. Thanks.
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Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:01 am
Wedding Minis wanted
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kerryminigringo »
Sun May 29, 2016 9:23 am
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I have been contact by a guy called James Kenna who is looking for 3 Minis to drive him and his grooms men to the church on his wedding day.The...
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He's getting married the same day as me !
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Last post by D.M.G.T
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:24 pm
MINI VIDEO
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woody »
Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:41 pm
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Some of you will know David O'Carroll ( son of Colin) who has made this video for a collage project. You may recognize a few faces and cars in it.
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good stuff!
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Last post by keith
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:33 pm
IMM'16 Lost and Found
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woody »
Wed May 18, 2016 9:04 pm
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An item of IMOC clothing was left outside my Puck Sunday some time .If the owner would like to PM me with a discription and size of what they lost I...
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Owner found, claims he wasn't that drunk :D
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Last post by woody
Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:33 pm
bini electrics
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armo »
Wed May 25, 2016 10:17 pm
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It kills me to even admit i own a bini i must have bumped my head last week when i bought it and hears why
electric nightmare
cooling dan turns on...
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Cant get any info from previous owner but some muppet had some extra wires for whatever resion i removed them ant bits and pieces worked ....findind...
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Last post by armo
Sat May 28, 2016 1:54 pm
howdy... making a comeback
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Mcmini »
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:19 pm
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Howdy all
Liz and Brian here, we have owned our, '66 mk1 850 morris mini minor 850 superdelux for nearly 10 years now. have met loads of great...
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A happy day
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Last post by Mcmini
Fri May 27, 2016 8:00 pm
A little road trip
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vincieshile »
Tue May 24, 2016 1:54 pm
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If you have a few minutes with nothing to do you might have a look at this blog. Just scroll down.
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Great story and fantastic photos.
We did a very similar trip 25 years ago, 7 guys in 2 Minis and a Reilly Elf.
We did the champagne and the GP lap...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed May 25, 2016 12:10 am
Mini key
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JMur »
Mon May 23, 2016 6:13 pm
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Hi guys
I'm just about ready to collect my barn find mini, did a bit of oil lubrication on it yesterday and have the wheels off for replacements to...
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Thanks for that Dougal
I'll try that and let you know
John
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Last post by JMur
Tue May 24, 2016 10:57 pm
1275 upgrade
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Joe_flanagan »
Mon May 09, 2016 4:50 pm
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Hi,
So my 998 engine decided to give up on me a few weeks ago and I am looking to use the opportunity to upgrade to a 1275. I got a 1275 there a few...
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Was looking into dizzys and came accross this video which may help you understand what goes on inside the dizzy with vacumn ,centrifugal and the...
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Last post by woody
Fri May 20, 2016 12:54 pm
Puck for sale
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woody »
Thu May 19, 2016 10:46 am
Several people at the IMM mentioned to me that they were interested in buying a Puck. They don't come up for sale too often and when they do at the...
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Last post by woody
Thu May 19, 2016 10:46 am
Petrol in France and Belgium
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jcrothers »
Fri May 06, 2016 10:56 am
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Just wondering what petrol to put in the car in France and Belgium. I take it u buy the expensive one cause it's the better grade?
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Might be worth a detour to Luxembourg to fill up for the return journey 8)
Could throw in a sneaky lap of Spa on the way ;)
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Sat May 07, 2016 2:32 pm
SINGSTREET HORNET
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woody »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:33 pm
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Somebody got there Hornet into the Singstreet Movie
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I've been to see Sing Street twice. There's several Minis and more than one Wolseley Hornet. There's even a very nice grey Mini van.
Set in Dublin...
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Last post by Billy
Fri May 06, 2016 10:56 am
New home page
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macker »
Wed May 04, 2016 8:41 pm
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Did someone forget to add a Clubman GT to the list :P
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Technically it's actually called a 1275GT!
ooOooHHH..........get you! :P
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Last post by macker
Fri May 06, 2016 12:45 am
Welding
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Geek2016 »
Thu May 05, 2016 12:02 am
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Is there anyone on here know of a good welder around the midlands, south west to west or south I'm in north Tipperary south Offaly so could go a bit...
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PM inbound
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Last post by Underhauled
Thu May 05, 2016 9:28 pm
What's the best panels to get
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Geek2016 »
Wed May 04, 2016 11:17 pm
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I've a 92 mini Sprite and it needs a few new panals and I'm just wondering where would be the best place to get the best ones that aren't to dear ?...
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Heritage Panels are considered the best with a price to match.Depending on which panels you require sometimes its better to spend a bit more for a...
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Last post by woody
Thu May 05, 2016 5:37 pm
Engine Removal
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williamt »
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:38 pm
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Have A Mini 998cc 1980.. Whats the fastest way to Remove Engine and what needs to be taken off to remove.. Ie Manifold carb etc.. do you need to...
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So you think the compression values are ok?.. Yes I Have another Mini with A+ 998cc high compression Engine I was Told And its Fantastic.. SoI Pulled...
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Last post by williamt
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:16 pm
1st Ticket to IMM 2017
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joebe1 »
Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:02 pm
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Hi All
As you can imagine its full steam ahead for the Imm in Belgium and more importantly for us next year. One of the most important jobs to tick...
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Last week to get your membership in to win the first ticket to the imm next year. The draw takes place next Monday so you need to have you membership...
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Last post by spud1979
Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:16 pm
Mini value
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Sdjwaldron »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:33 pm
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Hello, I'm looking for some help to see how much my mini is worth. I've got a friend interested in buying it off me, but between the two of us we...
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List the work you it needs and take some more pictures (right way up would help) of areas like engine bay,spare wheel well, sills , door bottoms and...
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Last post by woody
Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:20 am
Episode 12 of Project Binky
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kerryminigringo »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:20 pm
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Episode 12 of project Binky is up on Youtube.Well worth a watch.
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Excellent engineering, they make it look so easy. Anybody here doing TIG welding?
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Last post by woody
Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:31 am
Alphabet Run
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Hardysplicer »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:50 am
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Have been thinking about an East - West/West - East run based on the alphabet. The first year we would start in say, Arklow and finish in maybe...
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Thought about the East/West alternitive to MTM , the alphabet idea is good and you could work your way around the country.
Bantry to Belfast
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Last post by woody
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:07 am
cleaning wheels
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vincieshile »
Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:04 pm
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Can anyone tell me (or direct to where I can get info) how to clean corrosion, or whatever it is, of my wheels?
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As said there is no way to clean the corrosion you need to strip the clear coat off and re polish it can be done at a cost of around 50 per wheel or...
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Last post by armo
Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:43 pm
Side repeaters measurements?
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CB_Phil »
Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:52 pm
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Looking for measurements for the indicator side repeaters if anyone can help.
Cheers,
Phil
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Many thanks Woody,much appreciated
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Last post by CB_Phil
Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:44 pm
Jacking points
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antodeco »
Fri Mar 18, 2016 5:32 pm
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Hi all,
As the title suggests, I'm looking for the proper place to jack the mini. It is a 1275GT.
There seems to be conflicting information online...
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always good to use a load spreader too, in the form of a nice flat piece of wood, between the jack and the car.
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Last post by keith
Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:34 am
Alloy radiator
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jcrothers »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:29 pm
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Hi I have 1000 mini and want to fit a alloy radiator. I was wondering has any one bought the mini spares or a fletcher radiator?
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Hi all thank you for your posts.
Have been comparing review and prices and the mini spares normal 2 core is 126 sterling and the fletchers 2 core...
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Last post by jcrothers
Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:07 pm
Happy St. Patrick's Day
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Billy »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:41 am
Best of luck to everyone bringing their Minis out to parades around the country. Be sure to take loads of photos.
Billy
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Last post by Billy
Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:41 am
mini in need of help after TRIM TECH!!! butcher
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garryc »
Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:27 pm
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hi all iv put a post up here before about the doodoo work from trim tech!! well its getting worse new problams popping up i dont even like to drive the...
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Thanks for your help I'm based in tallaght myself so thats handy ill post up some pics just to so people can see the butcher job done to my once...
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Last post by garryc
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:42 pm
Insurance Help Please!
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niallery »
Thu Jan 14, 2016 4:21 pm
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Hi All,
I have recently returned from an extended stay in Sweden where I spent the last 6 years. Not wanting to sell my beloved mini I garaged it...
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Glad to hear you finally got sorted. Fair play for persisting! Good luck with the NCT.
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Last post by clubmankev
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:05 pm
Mini Music vidio
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woody »
Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:12 pm
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Trinidad minis
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Can we do that as a party piece for IMM
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Last post by DOUGAL
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:40 pm
February Meeting
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BlackSe7en »
Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:54 pm
We are meeting on Thursday 18th February in The Ivy Inn on Main Street in Naas (See Map in link below).
All welcome form 20:30 onwards.
Note: This...
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Last post by BlackSe7en
Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:54 pm
Happy Birthday Mr. President
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Billy »
Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:45 am
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Happy birthday to our esteemed club President, Joe Whyte.
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Happy Birthday Joe
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Last post by Laurna77
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:36 pm
HELP with power steering
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rmc123 »
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:34 pm
HELP. I have a Opel corsa B power steering in my VTEC which has stopped working. I have checked the motor and purchased a new power steering...
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Last post by rmc123
Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:34 pm
indicator
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johnner »
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:52 pm
High there looking for a new indicator stalk for an 89 mini anyone got one for sale before I ordered one from the uk
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Last post by johnner
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:52 pm
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Last post by purplehaze
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:34 pm
Paul smith mini
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mini-1000 »
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:25 pm
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Hi any paul smith mini's about?
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Friend of mine has one, proper numbered car, in very good condition :) may be for sale, he's in England so cars locked away
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Last post by purplehaze
Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:28 pm
Seeking fuel relay box
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Tiny gotta mini »
Fri Jan 01, 2016 6:33 pm
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Can anyone tell me were I could get a fuel relay box for a 1994 mini spi engine
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If you didn't get one yet I have one here;
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Last post by mgb1978
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:08 pm
Removing light
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KevCork »
Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:53 pm
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Hi guys just looking for some help in how to remove the rear lights (the complete unit) does this involve removing the fuel tank? Also how do I...
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Lads thanks a million much appreciated :mrgreen:
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Last post by KevCork
Mon Jan 18, 2016 10:56 pm
new
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vfast »
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:56 pm
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hi all I'm new to irishmins I have had or been around minis from when I cant remember but this last few years I have slipped towards modified I built...
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Yea that was a good day some nice minis running about
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Last post by vfast
Sat Jan 16, 2016 2:45 pm
Newbie
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Adam »
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:29 pm
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Hi everyone, the names Adam. Im from North county Dublin
Had a mini a few years back, 93d44725 (if its around the club or anyone knows the car)...
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Welcome too the forum :) and the mini world again , hopefully u find something nice soon :) get a clubby, they're better haha :)
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Last post by purplehaze
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:52 am
Happy New Year To All
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Darran »
Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:54 am
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On behalf of the IMOC, we would like to wish all our members and forum users a very Happy New Year, we are all looking forward to an exciting and...
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and to you & yours Darren.
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Last post by keith
Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:37 pm
Merry Christmas
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macker »
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:07 am
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Merry Christmas IMOC and a happy new year to you and yours :D
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Happy Christmas everybody!
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Last post by antodeco
Fri Dec 25, 2015 6:53 pm
Looking for a Lucas Alternator for a 1994 Mini Cooper?
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motrroc »
Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:49 am
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Hi I am looking for a Lucas Alternator in the Dublin/Wicklow/surrounding areas for a 1994 mini cooper.
Any information on sourcing one, would be...
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Hi i was looking for a reconditioned alternator ready to fit. I got one sorted.
Thanks
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Last post by motrroc
Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:41 pm
Tyres
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peterk19 »
Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:34 pm
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Quick question just got a 71 clubman and want to put some fresh rubber on the wheels where does everyone get 10 tyres from or is it best to just...
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No worries happy days
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Last post by purplehaze
Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:51 pm
Possible Alternator Problem.
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motrroc »
Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:14 am
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I just bought a new battery for my 1994 mini cooper but the car is still dead when i try and start it in the mornings.
I manage to get it started...
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Thanks for the advice lads. I will check out what you have mentioned.
Cheers
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Last post by motrroc
Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:37 am
Car not running rite
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Paddy2708 »
Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:47 pm
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Hi lads have a mini 1 ltr she's driving and starting and ticking over no bother but if I'm going along about 50 and put the foot there the car...
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good to hear you have it sorted
you can use a K&N filter insert which keeps the standard filter housing & air mix options - just replaces the paper...
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Last post by keith
Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:24 pm
MPI top steady bar bush replacement
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clubmankev »
Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:08 am
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Hi all, I'm going to have a go at doing the above, but as with every other job on the MPI, lack of room to wield a spanner is against me :evil:. Does...
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Thanks woody, it doesn't look like a socket would go over the nut given its closeness to the breather, maybe a really skinny one! I already got the...
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Last post by clubmankev
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:25 pm
Temp gauge not working
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Paddy2708 »
Sun Nov 22, 2015 3:51 pm
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Hi all I've a temp gauge not working. I've earthed the sender wire and switched the car on and the needle moved straight up to hot so I changed the...
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I'll try that mite cut the wire back have fresh wire to make a goo connection see how that goes
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Last post by Paddy2708
Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:10 pm
1994 Mini Cooper Battery
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motrroc »
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:16 am
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The battery on my 1994 Mini Cooper has just died and i need a new one. Is there a particular battery that i should try and get that will work best?...
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The 063 fits nicely and is the standard battery for mini estates as it is lower and fits under the rear seat. It is however also wider and will fit...
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Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:39 am
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Last post by keith
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:15 pm
Car off the road
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minionly »
Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:51 pm
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Anyone able to help me declearing a mini off the road that has never being on the road in the 10+ years I've owned it 0851273622 any help welcome as...
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Ur dead right found this out yesterday
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Fri Oct 23, 2015 8:42 am
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