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[dasupersprint]

Process has been slow as usual because I spent a lot of time figuring out the braking system. I'm waiting for a big order from Somerford, we'll see how everything fits together.

Meanwhile, I refreshed the clutch master cylinder. Will buy the repair kit for it.

 

 

[dasupersprint]

And I've got to clean that filthy filthy wiring loom 

 

 

 

 

[dasupersprint]

Wiring loom is cleaned from all the oil and dirt! It's damaged at some places but not too bad. I began to put it in place by looking at my old pictures that I took when I disconnected everything

 

 

[johnR]

Are you not going to use a plate to seal the bulkhead behind the instruments?
Just needs a hole for the speedo cable and stops some of the crap/water from the engine bay getting into the back of your gauges.

[pete l]

What are those plates you have in your companion bins ? are they strenthening plates ? like you've got in the doors ?

[dasupersprint]

What are those plates you have in your companion bins ? are they strenthening plates ? like you've got in the doors ?

 

No idea, never gave much thought about them. I never got the chance to look at a Mini in details besides mine. (They are quite rare here)

Edited by dasupersprint, 28 August 2018 - 12:53 PM.

[dasupersprint]

Are you not going to use a plate to seal the bulkhead behind the instruments?
Just needs a hole for the speedo cable and stops some of the crap/water from the engine bay getting into the back of your gauges.

 

That's interesting, and it looks good, too. Where can I find this part?

[johnR]

I think most later cars with gauges in front of the driver had them

[dasupersprint]

While I'm rerouting the harness, I'm figuring what goes where, it's a pretty fun game. Windshield washer system is back in.

 

 

 

[dasupersprint]

The horn is repainted and sits proudly at its place.

 

 

[dasupersprint]

Refreshed this little bracket that goes under the lower dash rail

[dasupersprint]

Wires getting plugged. I will have to buy a new battery pretty soon!

 

Edited by dasupersprint, 31 August 2018 - 06:52 PM.

[Syma]

Process has been slow as usual because I spent a lot of time figuring out the braking system. I'm waiting for a big order from Somerford, we'll see how everything fits together.

Meanwhile, I refreshed the clutch master cylinder. Will buy the repair kit for it.

 

 

I honestly wouldn't bother restoring with the repair kit. I did both my clutch and brake cylinder with the repair kit only to find them leaky. ended up buying new. Considering the repair kit is 60% the cost of replacement master brake and clutch cylinders its false economy. Just my two cents. 

Love the updates keep them coming

[dasupersprint]

I refurbished the switch bezel that was really sad looking

 

[dasupersprint]

Reinstalled the plate for the top engine mount and the heater hoses, but not before a bit of cleaning...