ok guys so having recieved a new job offer i've decided to keep the mini, only problem is she needs alot of work done asap well before the 8th of september!
Does anyone know if any of their mechanics (hopefully in munster) would be able to sort me out, i need both body and engine work to be completed, worst problem being a cracked sump!
Hopefully someone can help
Thanks in advance
Bobby
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How did you manage to crack the sump Bobby ?
Can it be alloy welded or will you have to replace the gearbox/casing ?
Can it be alloy welded or will you have to replace the gearbox/casing ?
A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
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been in thailand for two months so my sister had the car, she has no idea what i'm on about and is denying the lot!
it could be welded but i was thinking of getting a whole new box anyway with new gears.
any ideas on a mechanic for me?
it could be welded but i was thinking of getting a whole new box anyway with new gears.
any ideas on a mechanic for me?
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Ya could try O'learys garage in Ballincollig, mini specialists.
021 4877158
086 8663828
Ask for Gerrard
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not if you want to keep your wallet!!!
If ya can't fix it with a hammer, its an electrical problem!
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Bobby,
Where in Cork are you? When I have something on the Mini I can't do myself, I use Mick Lillis in Fermoy at 025-31081. Definitely buy the parts yourself because most suppliers in Ireland are buying from the same UK suppliers we use but they add their own mark-up on them. Most of us here use Somerford Mini Centre http://www.somerford-mini.co.uk/ who will get the stuff to you within 3 working days.
Hope it helps. Give me a call at 087-4195640 if you need more advise.
Billy
Where in Cork are you? When I have something on the Mini I can't do myself, I use Mick Lillis in Fermoy at 025-31081. Definitely buy the parts yourself because most suppliers in Ireland are buying from the same UK suppliers we use but they add their own mark-up on them. Most of us here use Somerford Mini Centre http://www.somerford-mini.co.uk/ who will get the stuff to you within 3 working days.
Hope it helps. Give me a call at 087-4195640 if you need more advise.
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Another old school Mini man in Cork is Dick O'Brien in Glounthaune/Little Island. He can be contacted at 021-4353226. Tell him I sent you.
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Billy,
There use to be a Mike Lillis up the road from us in Artane.He use to race a Mini in the Phoenix Park.I wonder if he's the same lad. Be about 48.
There use to be a Mike Lillis up the road from us in Artane.He use to race a Mini in the Phoenix Park.I wonder if he's the same lad. Be about 48.
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No, Mick Lillis Fermoy would be older as he trained on Minis in the 60s/70s.
Had a chat with Bobby and we figured that for the work he needed doing, Ray Cunningham at Galway Mini Centre http://www.galwayminicentre.com/ would be well worth a shout.
Billy
Had a chat with Bobby and we figured that for the work he needed doing, Ray Cunningham at Galway Mini Centre http://www.galwayminicentre.com/ would be well worth a shout.
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