Moved the mini to one side of the porch to get the front end of the commodore in for some suspension bushes that needed doing. Painted the radiator surround, then went to fit, but old one had screws in and new one needs bolts. Picked up axle stands and torque wrench from aldi, think its time I stopped using bricks!

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A wheel bearing, a ball joint, and a change of oil and a slight tune on a mate's Clubman.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Test fitted 2 of my new mambas yesterday!

They stick out past the guards about 3 inches so I think I need to find some flares.
Still unsure on what type!

Cheers, Rhys.

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2000 Holden Rodeo TD - The Daily
1998 JDM Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V -The Weekender
1977 Leyland Mini 998cc, 1293cc in the works - The project
1977 Leyland Mini Van - Sold
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe - Sold
2004 MINI Cooper S Chilli - Sold

They were never NOT going to stick out though, but geez they look great. My favorite wheel ever!

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Yesterday, I started to replace the single row timing chain with a duplex vernier setup that I've had lying around for over a year!

Did this because I had a oil leak from the seal, and the chain was making a lot more noise. The single row was quite stretched. As I had to countersink two of the holes on the front engine plate, I removed it. Bugger, I had forgotten to order the front plate gasket.

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'68 Morris Mini 1310 A+ (Now Sold!)

G'day Jim!

There's a gasket template in here. viewtopic.php?f=25&t=82577

Print it out and use it to cut out a template on gasket paper. The size will be exact on A4.
Supercheap have rolls of gasket paper in the gasket isle which is the right paper to use here.

(pick up some wad punches for the holes too, they're great!)

Mick

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Is there recommended thickness' for those gaskets Mick?

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

Took them on a cruise!

Not mine but martys.. dropped the pretty motor in the hole. Connected everything up primed the oil pump and cooler hit the key and broom. Couldnt have started any easier. Really sweet sound too.

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

No, not at all. The gasket won't affect any running clearances on the timing gears.


Gotta be careful with the thickness on the Primary Gear Cover. Nothing else though.

I like to use thick paper myself. The gasket paper you buy in the roll has a good quality feel about it. I use the same roll for just about everything except the primary gear housing.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Awesome minis and nice shot! Very talented driving 3 at once [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND SMILING EYES]

Changed the fuel hose from the pump to the carb. The old one was falling apart.

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Cheers
Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

Hi Mick. Unfortunately the A+ engine has slightly different shape gasket for the front engine plate. I think its because of the tensioner. I will pickup some gasket paper and hole punches to add to my arsenal though! I've ordered a new speedo cable, whilst it's easy to get to the bottom connection. Are you supposed to grease the inner cable, and what type grease... moly or high melt?

Thanks for the hands up though!

Jim

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'68 Morris Mini 1310 A+ (Now Sold!)

Hmm, you mean the timing gear cover or the one between the plate and the engine, I thought the one to the engine was the same? I should drop in the timing gear cover however. I'll get onto it.

Light grease will do, either type. Its more about having a grease in there then any particular type.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

They do look sexy!
And I knew they would stick out so was expecting to get flares anyway.
Hence why I test fitted so I could measure up for flares!

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2000 Holden Rodeo TD - The Daily
1998 JDM Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V -The Weekender
1977 Leyland Mini 998cc, 1293cc in the works - The project
1977 Leyland Mini Van - Sold
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe - Sold
2004 MINI Cooper S Chilli - Sold