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[lippo]

 Refitted the 3 clock dash with a new pcb from eBay for the left indicator bulb which needed moving over when going from 2 clock to 3 clock.

 Fitted a new washer bottle kit as the original washer jet motor was knackered.

 Replaced both the hazard and indicator relays with the newer type - much better.

 I'd also fitted a fuel filter a few weeks ago after the car lost power on the motorway - I wasn't happy with the fuel line lying so close to the centre branch so I've used a metal cv boot clip to hang it loosely to the speedo cable by the fastener into the bulkhead. Less chance of going up in flames.

 Finally, after thinking about the stereo options and initially buying a cheap bluetooth pcb adapter, I opted for a Sonos Roam which is so much easier and no wiring involved.

 

 

 

 

 

[roblightbody]

Adjusted the warm idle down from about 1050/1100 to about 800 after putting it off for years... what a difference!  Car drives much more smoothly when you're off the throttle - if you've been putting something silly like this off, just do it!  I didn't realise it was so easy either.  Loved bombing around in the sunshine this evening (which has been rarely seen in the West of Scotland this summer).

 

Also took my newly acquired Mistral Mod 5x12 wheels to a wheel place to get refurbished in original John Cooper Garages white- just need to figure out the right nuts & locking nuts to get.

 

And also looked at the flat red paint and wondered what to do about it, it looked great just 3 weeks ago after a polish.

[GT Jimmy]

Finally put my steering wheel on straight nearly 5 years after putting it on

 

 

And I've reluctantly agreed to show my car at the local summer show on August bank holiday Monday so thought I'd better clean it, first wash since January

 

 

I'd better give it a polish as well

[Gcal]

Took the engine out as a possible gearbox fault to find I can push both output shafts out one side of diff,looks like a possible diff rebuild

[Gcal]

Popped the diff casing off to find the diff pin has snapped and planet gears fallen out that's why I have no drive

[J808]

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fitted the newly refurbished wheels which came from a member of the forum and have been acid stripped and powered coated, new arches and trim, the mini is looking smart again.

[Bobbins]

Nice one, they look really good with a refurb :)

[GT Jimmy]

In the unending quest to rid the GT of its annoying misfire I fitted new plugs, cap, arm and some powerspark leads today. Pleased to say it's 95% there. I think cleaning the k+n filter might get it there

[joyce1bro]

Made up a carbon mounting plate and did a wiring loom for my COP’s

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[roblightbody]

Fitted my restored 'Mistral Mod' alloys + new tyres and took it for a wee road test.  Really liking the way they fit in the arches compared to the Rover ones.  Ride height slightly too high in the photos after being jacked up.

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[cooperd70]

Fitted my restored 'Mistral Mod' alloys + new tyres and took it for a wee road test. Really liking the way they fit in the arches compared to the Rover ones. Ride height slightly too high in the photos after being jacked up.

They look fantastic! A great find. Would love a set of those for my 1990 Cooper Conversion.

[JXC Mini GT]

Decided to fit a tracker to the GT.

[Aly-g]

Cut out more rusty bits ,now waiting for delivery of some sheet metal to replace the missing bits !


Allan

[cooperd70]

Fitted new NGK gapped plugs and Powerspark Powercor leads...let's see how she goes 😊

[Bobbins]

Made up an “over-shelf” from MDF and acoustic foam to sit over the existing shelf and hide the Pioneer speakers …