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[do_arte]

_{This is my MINI Van! the portuguese MINI IMA only with one rear door :)}

Edited by do_arte, 12 March 2017 - 10:50 PM.

[BronkoMini]

Been a bit busy with work recently, but the van decided it didnt like its gear box on christmas eve. Just got round to splitting the engine and this is what i found.

[BronkoMini]

So not updated this for a while!

Been pretty busy with work but now silly season is over i have time to sort this out.

I've actually done quite a lot to this.

So I was doing a metro turbo conversion on my saloon, but chose to go 16v instead, so that freed up the metro turbo for this.

Its a Metro turbo, 1310, GT1752 turbo, fusion fabrication manifold, mega jolt ignition, that's the basic spec, hope to have it running before christmas so i can sort my mini out before summer!

 

This is how the engine sits now:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

 So a to do list, with things off the top of my head: 

Modify turbo so i can put the 4th manifold stud and nut on, already drilled out the turbo threads, just need to grind. 
Rotate turbo and make a bracket to relocate the actuator. 
Find a place to put the fuel pressure regulator, then plumb in fuel return. 
Fit trigger wheel and sensor. 
Put radiator and other cooling system parts on, and paint some of them. 
Buy some adjustable engine steadies. 
Buy a lambda sensor and gauge. 
Still looking for a throttle linkage for this. 
Dont think theres much more before we can put the engine in. My biggest worry is sorting out the megajolt

Edited by BronkoMini, 25 November 2018 - 05:45 PM.

[BronkoMini]

This is my thread over on turbo mins, its got a bit more detail in:

http://www.turbomini...id=580759&fr=50

[BronkoMini]

And yes the engine has been painted pink 

[nev100]

Get it done for the club Xmas do, Bryn !!

That's 3 weeks, I think...

Neil.

[nev100]

Get it done for the club Xmas do, Bryn !!

That's 3 weeks, I think...

Neil.

[BronkoMini]

Get it done for the club Xmas do, Bryn !!

That's 3 weeks, I think...

Neil.

Haha I shall try, will see how it goes.

 

Bryn

[nev100]

You've got a useful helper/brother

[BronkoMini]

You've got a useful helper/brother

I think you mean i have a brother, he's neither useful or a helper 

[BronkoMini]

Small update:

The engine has been in a while, there's not too much more to do, but as everyone knows random jobs come out of nowhere. 

This is what it looks like currently:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

[BronkoMini]

Some random pics of whats happened: 

Oil drain:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Actuator re positioning mount:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Fuel pump:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Inter cooler location idea:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Had to change the brake end of the drive shaft:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Need a 90 degree fitting for the water drain:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Changed the brakes. Need to fit the mini fins on the rear before bleeding the brakes:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Oil catch can:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Currently trying to change from intertia to pre engaged starter motor, any help would be greatly recieved, ive put both the battery input and cable to the starter motor on the same terminal:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Sorting out the megajolt wiring:

by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

[BronkoMini]

Nearly there, just need to sort out the wiring, get an air filter, fill up with fluids, put the engine earth on and HT leads and spark plugs, then we can have a look at getting it started:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

[BronkoMini]

Edis etc located:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Exhaust modified and fitted:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Fuel pressure regulator bracket made up:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

And fitted:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Radiator top bracket made and fitted:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Rear brakes changed, just need bleeding:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Boost controller plumbed in just need wiring in:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

Fuel pressure gauge fitted inline:

Untitled by Bryn Kinsman, on Flickr

[nev100]

About bloody time.....!! Ha ha...

Great effort lads. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it.