So whats the biggest PIG of a job you have done on your mini

[kona]

I spent 4 Hours under the car yesterday getting my Manifold off the car, it was seized at the Y piece, Not even when glowing red hot would it come off, I game up and cut it out causing as little damage as possible.

Others have been Engine Mounts ( a whole day of fiddling, levering , hitting to get 1 bolt in), Seized Balljoints, the Roll Pin and THAT bolt on the Bell housing.

Anybody have any others?

[antodeco]

Used to be that fecking brake switch. Had a broken back doing it. That was until someone told me an easier way of doing it!

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Removing the split pins from the clevis pins at the bottom of the master cylinder push rods is a fun task.

To make things a bit easier I now use R clips instead of split pins.

[DOUGAL]

Dont forget the old bypass hose on the road side .

[kerryminigringo]

[quote="The Marcos Graveyard"]Removing the split pins from the clevis pins at the bottom of the master cylinder push rods is a fun task.

To make things a bit easier I now use R clips instead of split pins. [/quote]

Always put a bit of copper grease on the pin when putting it back in and along with the R clip makes things alot easier when you are in the inverted position again.

[kona]

Im liking some of the tips in this! , I havnt done it yet but the spring behind the servo looks like it has potential too. As do the Bolts for the rear subframe into the heel board!(thank god I dont have to go there, YET!)

[minivinnie]

trying to find a new clubby front bumper
as above,trying to get that split pin out was by far the worst job i had to do on the car when both master cylinders had to be changed!

[kona]

Cant wait for this pin!, looks like I will have to get some R pins , I need to replace the plate under the clutch master cylinder.

[DAVEY_C]

oh that pin is a nightmare but usualy comes out a bit easier the more you swear at it lol.... must stock up on R clips too, handy tip....

[Goose]

Used to be that fecking brake switch. Had a broken back doing it. That was until someone told me an easier way of doing it!

Theres an easier way ?? Repaired my switch and got a new one but have been avoiding fitting it till it was necessary.

[keith]

changing the rad on the roadside, only to discover that my "spare" was from a 998 and the bottom hose would *not* fit. This was at night, 20k short of Malin Head.
and as TMG said: clevis pins under the dashboard......

[keith]

Im liking some of the tips in this! , I havnt done it yet but the spring behind the servo looks like it has potential too. As do the Bolts for the rear subframe into the heel board!(thank god I dont have to go there, YET!)

needle nose pliers, a flat blade screwdriver and tough gloves for when it bites back.

[kona]

changing the rad on the roadside, only to discover that my "spare" was from a 998 and the bottom hose would *not* fit. This was at night, 20k short of Malin Head.
and as TMG said: clevis pins under the dashboard......

Depending on who fitted it, the jubilee clip for the bottom hose is a bitch if like me, some genius befor mounted the screw facing the Subframe

[EAMOSPUD]

Ya removing split pin from clevis pins. It does not help then when I manage to lose one of the clevis pins in the bulkhead area in the small gap where master cyclinder arms drop down. Pin slipped in there . 30 mins later with the aid of small mirror. Magnet and small nut retrieving tool. Got it back.
I just love working on my mini.

[CLUBMANGT]

Is it just me but I dont mind that split pin now who has had a go it getting the sheer bolts on the steering column out from the dash top side

[armo]

stage 1 kit (exhuast) spent 3 hours yesterday trying to get it to fit pain in the hole every time the engine comes out thats the part i dread all done now and never coming off agen

[Miniman]

Deseeming a mini is always fun!

[woody]

In the middle of one now you won't come accross too often, swaping the turbo with the engine in the car.

[kona]

Where is the turbo mounted?

Oh If your Flywheel is on tighter than normal, its a Pain in the ass, and if you dont have much time, its not something you want to run into. :/

[Kenneth Murphy]

Where is the turbo mounted?

. :/

at the back of the engine......

[kona]

If you undo the steadies and mounts counld you not tilt the engine? Although Id be taking it out with that much effort!.

[hughesmarkie]

[quote="woody"]In the middle of one now you won't come accross too often, swaping the turbo with the engine in the car.[/quote]

Agree... That's a pig if a job and the bolts on the elbow are always a nightmare from the heat!

[woody]

Heres the reconditioned turbo

And heres where it goes, below the exhaust manifold

I decided to go for the exhaust clamp rather than the elbow and thats gona be a right pig to get back on. Heads off gettin skimed at the moment so I'll find out Saturday if Ican get it all back in without removing the engine.