Since I dismantled the front suspension on my Mini for some new cones. I took it in for MOT 5 months ago where it failed on a snapped and rotten subby. That's the only time it's moved. Today, with the help of a friend, the subby is in, exhaust is on, brakes bled, lights work! It's about ready again! I have missed my Baby so much!
Its Been 2 Years.....
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, Jan 06 2013 06:53 PM
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 06:53 PM
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:05 PM
good news. i bet your well pleased.
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:06 PM
Any pictures of the old subframe? Just curious as mines due for it's first MOT in 10 yearsSince I dismantled the front suspension on my Mini for some new cones. I took it in for MOT 5 months ago where it failed on a snapped and rotten subby. That's the only time it's moved. Today, with the help of a friend, the subby is in, exhaust is on, brakes bled, lights work! It's about ready again! I have missed my Baby so much!
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:10 PM
Errrm, not easily. I am on a phone. Have a look and a squeeze, if it's got big holes, makes crunchy noises when you touch it, then its bad! Mine was snapped too! Focus on the front corners near the sills, both sides of mine basically fell off! I miss my Mini!
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:14 PM
Looking forward to driving mine, not long! The subframe had a hole in so it's been grinded to bare metal and welded up. The rest got beat with a hammer to see if any more filler was hiding in there and there wasn't so fingers crossed:)
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:17 PM
I put a whole subby in. 60quid, not worth the effort of repairing a damaged one. I just have no time to work on it!
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:21 PM
Back in 1976 this rear subframe looks galvanised.........looks like it lasted until 1982.
http://www.theminifo...mechanics-1976/
The vehicle details for 7923 MM are:
Date of Liability 01 06 1982
Date of First Registration 11 09 1961
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 848cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:22 PM
It looks like mines never been out before and it would be my dad doing it alone due to me been at college. I think everything would be seized etc...
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Posted 06 January 2013 - 07:27 PM
Take your time. There are 4 bolts into the sills. These seize in and you have to cut out a chunk of your shell and fit new captive nuts. Loads of wd40, take your time, then regrease when you fit the new bolts!
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