I have my mini up on stands at the moment.
Year 2000 MPI (which has gone largely unused due to multiple relocations). I have replaced the 25 year old (new) tires and done all the fluids and lubrication, .
In my inspection efforts, I've found that certain fasteners are really prone to rust. I've been replacing some of these as I go...
I have a need to move this mini some 200km next week. Concerning me are the following items:
The rubber Boots / Gaiters / Bellows to the CV joint look great. - But the boots on the steering rack are quite brittle. One side is already in two pieces.
It is unlikely I'll locate the proper boots in a few days... (There are no mini spares shops anywhere near me...) Maybe I can wrap this in some plastic to keep dust out for now so that I can do the replacement after this move?
Could anyone provide a quick overview of the level of disassembly required to replace these? -Thanks!
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The other issue that caught my eye is that what looks to be the gear shift housing is moist with oil. I changed my oil and did go for a run after;
After this run, I noticed that there was a bit of oil around my valve cover. I found the valve cover fasteners to be basically hand tight. I gave them a bit of a snug (- to slightly tighter than hand-tight only...).
There are no oil leaks really (the floor is clean...).
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Could this be splatter from spilled oil from the filter while changing the oil? (The rod linkages going to the transmission are completely dry... or from the oil coming from the valve cover? (I do not think so.).
I am not familiar with oil leaking from this location. I'll be grateful for some insight, as well as the impact of these two issues on my somewhat required drive...
Edited by Blumeanie, 13 December 2024 - 05:59 PM.