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[GT Jimmy]

I adjusted the valve clearances on the GT. While there I replaced the alloy rocker cover with an original type one I cleaned up and painted black at least 2 years ago.

Then I dropped the oil, only to find my chain type oil filter tool wasn't up to its job. Got a different one coming tomorrow, was tempted to go gorilla and whack a screwdriver through it

[Mito]

Replaced the petrol tank, due to rust inside it due to condensation.

I put a new tank in mine, so thought I'd try this to prevent it corroding again

https://bilthamber.c...roduct/gas-mac/

Only time will tell if it actually works

[Verderad]

Started prepping the steel wheels for new tyres. 

Wire wheel on grinder to bring it back to metal 

 

Sanded and degreased 

 

Etch and Primer applied. 

 

[Steve220]

Not today, but a few weeks ago!

Made 140bhp/154lbft at 10psi!! Started to get ignition break up last 5500rpm so replaced the MPi coil pack with a smart coilpack (internal ignitor) and it cleared! Also got cruise control working!!

[Shooter63]

Spent 2hrs thrashing the granny out of the LCB Y piece, so I can get to the fuel pump to change the gasket to stop a biblical oil leak.

Shooter

[Jayse]

Trying to find an exhaust manifold to down pipe clamp that fits.

 

Going to get the cast version later today, hopely its a bit taller so as to properly catch both the manifold and downpipe flange.

[Designer]

I had the same problem. What I found was that there was an extra collar of metal around the end of the exhaust pipe creating a double thickness flange. Removing this then meant that I had a perfect fit with either type of clamp.

[JXC Mini GT]

So after replacing the defective CV boots, CV joints, brake discs and changing the oil and filter I took it out for a run and all seemed fine until the right hand rear indicator stopped working, on investgation the lampholder had corroded, luckily I had kept the old lamp assembly as the new one is less than 2 years old, I then noticed that my brake lights were not working, it turns out that the brake light switch needs replacing, so that's my next task..

[Davidmt]

After finally getting the carpets in I fitted the rear speaker panel with some 6x9s - it's a tight squeeze as the Optimise carpets have a thick foam backing but just about managed to get them all in and secure.

 

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[Aly-g]

Checked the piece of paper underneath mini in my garage after work. Annoyingly, still weeping oil from gearbox! It had new oil seals when work was done last week with my mini guy, while in for welding, and will now need to go back. Maybe a bad batch of seals from the shelf, or they didn't put them on properly? Hummm.... All under warranty, though.

wouldn't be a real mini if it didn't leak some oil !!!!

 

Allan

[Aly-g]

After finally getting the carpets in I fitted the rear speaker panel with some 6x9s - it's a tight squeeze as the Optimise carpets have a thick foam backing but just about managed to get them all in and secure.

 

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good job done there, looks very posh.

 

Allan

[Aly-g]

fitted new valve stem oil seals in hope that it will stop the smoke when first starting  up after standing overnight, head back on tomorrow ,fingers crossed.

 

Allan

[coopertaz]

refitted dash and full service and tune ready for mot now not cranking, typical mini.

[and90cooper]

Took the Center caps out of the minilites-I prefer without,and had a play about with the ride height-still needs to be lower but it’s much better

[roblightbody]

Removed wiper arms. Unbolted wiper motor and pulled out with the rack. Opened motor and pulled out main gear. Examined for damage and establish it had a completely flat spot where it had worn away (despite lots of grease!) which caused my wipers failure on the very wet drive it day.

Ordered new part from Mini Spares.

In my spares box, I have a new rack and new wheelboxes, but the existing ones look fine so I'm thinking I'll just leave alone...