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Technical Section
by
irishminis »
Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:26 pm
Hi, after months of talking about it, the IMOC Committee, along with the help of some of members, have set up this new Technical Section for the...
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Last post by irishminis
Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:26 pm
last try before sending it to a garage any ideas welcome
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andrew.1990.rover »
Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:36 pm
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I have been struggling to get my 998 rover mini started after fitting a stage one kit, inline filter and a new head.
Its sparking fine.
Fuel is...
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Andy, I'm local to you, if you still haven't got it running i don't mind popping round and taking a look.
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Last post by keith
Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:59 pm
how do i remove this???
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andrew.1990.rover »
Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:50 pm
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thanks for taking the time to read this.
seems stuck on so stripped the rest of the engine away now when i try remove it the crank turns.
its...
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Make sure the washer is flattened completely and get the correct sized socket with an airgun if you can!
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Last post by Dilogoat's Gruff
Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:14 am
SRS light
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diarmuidmcl »
Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:52 pm
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One of my minis has been layed up for a while and battery went dead. When i put new battery in the srs light is now on constantly. Is there anyway to...
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yes,
definitely would be useful to others.
I put the bulb in before reconnecting battery
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Last post by diarmuidmcl
Sun Sep 28, 2014 3:37 pm
digital dash
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by
big.ponies »
Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:34 am
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hi people just had a mad thought as mush as I love the original clock instruments is it possible to change to digital and will it take much? what...
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Nothing worst than having to drill fresh paintwork.
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Last post by woody
Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:03 pm
Headlight Upgrade
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by
antodeco »
Tue Sep 02, 2014 12:16 pm
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Hi all,
Looking to upgrade the headlights as part of a rebuild. Can anyone recommend the best way to go? Im trying to find out if there are any retro...
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Thanks for the replies. I was wondering if either of these would fit:
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Last post by antodeco
Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:34 am
Car dying off.
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by
spud1979 »
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:24 am
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What would cause the car to die off in 4th gear? Grand in 1st 2nd and 3rd but as soon as I put it into 4th I loose all power.
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It's a 998 engine
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Last post by spud1979
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:00 pm
REPLACING CHOKE CABLE
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by
LaurenRoseStrogen »
Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:45 am
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Just wondering if anyone can tell me the ins and outs of replacing a choke cable in 1980 mini?
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It's one of the nastier jobs on a Mini Lauren, it's awkward getting access to the nut that holds the cable to the switch panel, indeed it might be...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:54 pm
Crank sensor
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nollaic »
Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:46 pm
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Replacing crank sensor, unfortunately old one got halved with piece left in housing. Unfortunately some of it got pushed through into flywheel...
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It most probably will, part of the sensor is magnetised and could easily get stuck in the reluctor ring and further damage or give an incorrect...
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Last post by Dylan8660
Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:11 am
Adding turbo to mini engine
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by
coolmini »
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:27 pm
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Hi folks,
any of ye here have experience with adding turbo to non turbo engine.
ye ask why. my 7 porter has loads more power but i got addicted and...
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Deffo get on to turbominis for the best info and advice.
The GT15 or GT17 turbos seem the way to go these days although hybred T2 are popular for...
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Last post by woody
Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:20 pm
SPI Juddering in Low Revs?
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by
CB_Phil »
Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:30 pm
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Just heading out for a spin today & the car ('97 SPI, Jap Import) started to judder in low revs in 2nd gear. she idles fine, only issue is while...
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Just back from a quick spin, all seems fine & I did feck all really. just checked the plugs (look like Im running a little lean) will change them...
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Last post by CB_Phil
Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:49 pm
sport arches on mini
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by
tintin »
Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:40 am
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hi iam just after fitting sport arches on 1.0 mini i want to fit 10 x6 on car but wheels look too small if i put spacer and hi-lo on car will look...
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I have 12's on my 998, doesn't kill the power at all
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Last post by Wills21
Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:43 pm
Exhaust pipe to manifold
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by
DaveC »
Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:40 pm
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Any advice on getting a good seal between the exhaust downpipe and standard exhaust manifold on a standard 998?
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Thanks also TMG and Woody!
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Last post by DaveC
Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:35 pm
Putting petrol/brake lines inside car
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by
seanos »
Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:19 pm
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I'm replacing the brake and petrol lines on the underbody of the car.
I was thinking about running them through the inside of the car to avoid...
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i wouldn't run the petrol lines inside the car unless you (and your passengers) are going to wear full length fire-retardant suits, gloves and...
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Last post by keith
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:45 pm
1275 running bad and wont take throttle
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by
Brianmcconnell »
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:37 pm
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Hello all, my mini never ran 100% since iv got it, but last week its started to get worse so I went to investigate! Removed the carburettor witch was...
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Sounds like an air leak between the carb and the head.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:53 pm
998 or 1275?......... please help
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by
knock.mini »
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:10 pm
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So i need an engine for my mini that im building and heard lots of storys of 1275cc engines not lasting long and unreliable... i heard 998cc are not...
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For everyday reliability stick with a single HIF carb.
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Last post by woody
Fri May 09, 2014 9:44 am
front panel
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by
drifthooligon »
Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:27 pm
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starting into work on the cooper/ mayfair lads, need a front panel ASAP, has anybody got an old shell with a decent front panel worth cutting off or...
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Noel i have a brand new front panel in stock
Contact Johnny on 087 9503913
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Last post by Cork Mini Centre
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:36 pm
Cylinder head
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by
rmc123 »
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:38 pm
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Hi
I think the valve seats are damaged in my 1100cc clubman. Every time I start the engine after the car has been sitting for a while it blows blue...
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If its running ok a compression test may find very little, a leakdown test may be better.
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Last post by woody
Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:51 pm
Automatic choke
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by
spud1979 »
Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:34 pm
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I've noticed lately that my choke is not coming on anymore when I start my copper, any suggestions what to check?
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Just when I start her she is conking out all the time, like the choke ain't coming on at all in it anymore.
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Last post by spud1979
Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:36 am
help
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by
big.ponies »
Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:21 pm
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Hello there wonder if anyone can help me im after buying a 1275 turbo engine complete and im really in need of all the diagrams and pictures for the...
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Heres the Haynes book
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Last post by woody
Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:44 pm
Running wrong
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by
spud1979 »
Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:42 pm
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Anyone any ideas, my mpi engine has suddenly starting chucking as I'm driving along. I done nothing different with it recently. Now when I'm driving...
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No we are flying it again thanks Bert. Prob not right to have one as a daily drive and driving nearly 150 kms each day
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Last post by spud1979
Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:57 pm
Missing bolt and what is this?
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by
jaydeluxe »
Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:02 pm
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I was changing the top engine steady rubber bush when I noticed this yoke was missing a nut & bolt (the one on the farside that is out of view)...
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Have you got some oil spattering on that side of the engine? It's not the most important part on the engine but I would put one on if you have one.
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Last post by Dilogoat's Gruff
Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:06 pm
MPi Light level switch
by
woody »
Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:32 pm
For anybody using the Rover Manual wiring diagram the switch in the diagram is wrong. Replace it with this one. Will make fault finding easier.
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Last post by woody
Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:32 pm
Connect VTEC to mini rev counter
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by
rmc123 »
Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:38 pm
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Does anybody know how to connect a VTEC B16 to the mini rev counter with 2 wires. Black & white and Green & Brown.
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His tacho is already RVC. I use a RVI with a megajolt although some say it won't work.
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Last post by woody
Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:48 pm
pilot light colour wire at alternator
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by
shay »
Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:41 pm
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i have changed my alternator from original to high output type cannot get pilot light on dash to work has anybody any idea what colour wire goes to...
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Sounded real good. A bit of tuning and it should be real nice
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Last post by woody
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:36 pm
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Last post by keith
Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:15 am
Diagnostic Readers for Minis
by
woody »
Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:41 pm
Sykes Pickavant
SP readers come in 3 parts ,reader, pod and cable
Reader
ARC2 displays 2 lines of data
ARC4 displays 4 lines of data
Pod
ARC2 &...
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Last post by woody
Thu Jul 11, 2013 1:41 pm
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Last post by mgb1978
Fri May 24, 2013 8:36 pm
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Last post by macker
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:24 pm
SU Carburettors
by
macker »
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:19 am
SU Carburettors
This is not strictly for a mini as most minis do not have twin carbs but the principals are the same for a single carb
The SU...
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Last post by macker
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:19 am
Removing and replacing contact points
by
macker »
Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:50 am
1.Locate the distributor and remove the cap
The contact breaker points are found in the base of the distributor below the distributor cap and the...
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:50 am
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Last post by macker
Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:00 pm
paint code reference
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by
macker »
Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:11 am
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Exterior - Colour Description - Paint No.
Old English White - Cream White - 8177
Snowberry White - Off White - 8341
Black - Black - 9000
Conway...
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Excellent job!
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Last post by maverick
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:02 am
Engine number guide
by
macker »
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:50 am
Leaded Engines:
850cc engines
8A 850 Austin 34HP until eng.nr. 25000
8MB 850 Morris until eng.nr. 25000
8AM 850 Austin/Morris since nr. 25001...
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Last post by macker
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:50 am
mini performance figures
by
macker »
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:46 am
850cc
Engine: Four Cylinder in line, cast-iron block transversely mounted in front, 848cc,
bore/stroke: 62.93x68.26mm
BHP: 34bhp at 5500rpm...
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Last post by macker
Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:46 am
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