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[minisi35]

A bit more testing tonight. The heater, main and dip beam all working. Couldn't get the wipers to work so double checked the new connector I had put in the loom was all ok which it was. I know the original connector had corroded which is why I replaced the plug

I had 2 more motors one of which was good and worked when plugged into the new loom but the wheel box threads were too far gone

So it was just a matter of changing the wire and spindles, if you have never done this before then it's quite simple. Remove the 4 small bolts off the cover on the motor. Inside you will see a wheel with the linkage attached

Remove the circlip and the washer underneath and disconnect it. Then it's a case of doing the same with the old motor and reversing the procedure ( it was cleaned and regreased before the cover was bolted down)

Another job done and a celebratory beer !

[keefr22]

.. and a celebratory beer !

Cheers!!

Looks like you're making good progress still. I just can't motivate myself to go out the garage at the moment, as the cold plays havoc with the arthritis in my knees, I just wish spring would hurry up & arrive!!

Are you still aiming to do any events this year?

[minisi35]

Thanks Keefr22
Well i hope to run it in over the summer and get used to it doing local navigational events then theres 4 events which count towards the championship Ive entered so will give a couple of those a go. Its been over 12 months since i drove on an event and im itching to get back out!!

[Archived4]

What've you done with your old car then? Making a new project? Or just selling it? Cracking work by the way!

[minisi35]

It's next inline for rebuild , need to get this one done now as the other one is out of mot

[minisi35]

One thing I've added this week is a separate oil pressure light, having had an engine seize as the diff pin broke and blew a chunk out of the diff housing. I could have saved the engine if I had a oil light that worked!! Lesson learnt

Edited by minisi35, 05 April 2013 - 10:26 PM.

[keefr22]

That's on my 'to do' list as well - I was lucky once, I had fitted one to one of my Escorts having read the Boreham preparation 'Bible', & seeing how the works cars had a big red light, I had to have one too! Which was fortunate when my properly torqued up sump plug (really, it was!) came loose on a 'test' session....!!

[minisi35]

not alot to report recently. Weve stripped the engine i was going to use but the threads on the crank are knackerd and theres a few chipped teeth on the gearbox so need to find replacements for both

Edited by minisi35, 10 April 2013 - 04:19 PM.

[Italianjoblofty]

Hey dude glad to see the project is coming along nicely :) I've been thinking of doing some road rallying myself but i have no idea of the regs? What would i need to put back in to make it viable? and also i've heard people just place the back seats and carpet in the boot lol? is this true or are they pulling my leg lol?

Lofty

[keefr22]

I'd like to see how they get a back seat & carpet into the boot of a Mini....!!

The 2013 Blue Book regs for trim in road rally cars says;


18.1.4. All major internal trim as fitted to the body type
by its original manufacturer when offering it for sale
must be retained. This trim will include headlinings,
inside door panels, carpets and rear seats.
18.1.5. Front seats may be improved or replaced.
18.1.6. The trim, including the rear seat may be cut to
allow the fitting of a safety cage.
18.1.7. If equipped with a non standard fuel tank it must
be separated from the driver/passenger compartment
by a protective bulkhead of non-flammable material
preventing the passage of fluid or flame.
18.1.8. Full harness seat belts may be fitted.

Edited by keefr22, 16 April 2013 - 11:33 PM.

[minisi35]

Hi lofty, long time no see, keefr beat to this one. From what I remember of yours then you would have to do very little to get it to road rally spec, just the trim/seats do need to be there

[keefr22]

Hi lofty, long time no see, keefr beat to this one. From what I remember of yours then you would have to do very little to get it to road rally spec, just the trim/seats do need to be there

Hope you didn't mind me butting in, but I was immersed in the Blue Book at the time (again), so it was dead easy to cut & paste the reply! I'd noticed that many stage events still had a road rally car class, so was trying to find out if that would be an easier preparation route than a full blown stage car. It isn't, you basically have to build a full blown stage car with interior trim....!!

[minisi35]

That's what I've been trying to build to be honest
I've made a list of things to finish now so corner by corner I'm working through it

A few new bits fitted for piece of mind, o/s/r all done !

Also wired in the number plate lamp which I had forgot. New crank has arrived and a mate is coming round to build the engine tommorrow

[rally1380]

Kayaba shocks? Or are they just to get it on its wheels and changed for adjustable ones later?

[minisi35]

No they are what ive always used! Ive always found the adjustable ones to be a pain to find to adjust and that they are inconsistent.
what do you use?