In my search for a how to rebuild an engine, I came across a couple of A series engine rebuild DVD's. Unfortunately they are all over seas and postage is mostly non existent oddly enough. So does anyone have any experience with these DVD's or a link? better yet a way to get one on the cheap

cheers

I have the one by Bill Sollis, which is worth getting and is a good place to start

cheers for that, does anyone know where to get it or something similar? A download link perhaps?

This is the link to Amazon, do a Google search too check prices

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTIMATE-MINI-B ... 02HRYFSM/2

Cheers for that,
for some reason I could only find racing videos of Bob Sollis. at this point I am planning on purchasing this DVD:

I will investigate and post a review soon hopefully

Just stumbled upon this on YouTube, the full 4hours+.
Only got through the pull down so far, but great video.

https://youtu.be/BaaPXIKwDXY

Just found the youtube that clip recommended. Inclues the rebuild.

Yeh, it’s pretty amazing video. I’m keen to watch it all the way through. Plenty of tips for someone like me.

When I started to do my own car repairs in the '70s, there was very little information anywhere. Just had to make my own mistakes and learn from them.
Even now, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of detailed 'how to assemble engines' type of information. You need someone more experienced to show how they do these things and all the little details that add up to a better job.
Youtube is good to a point but the videos are often by people doing the job for the first time themselves, after watching someone else's youtube.

The guys from mini mania in the US do a couple of really detailed videos. They’re also experienced and know a lot of tips and tricks

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It’s Bill Sollis in the video, not Bob (maybe Bob is his brother).

ULTIMATE MINI BUILDER - 1380CC 100BHP A-SERIES - A DVD BY MINIFILMS FEATURING BILL SOLLIS - FOR THE SERIOUS MINI ENTHUSIAST... Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is your comprehensive guide to building a high performance fast-road 1380cc A-series engine. With over four hours of in-depth footage, watch as Mini expert Bill Sollis strips a Metro 1275cc unit and then rebuilds it to 1380cc with all the perfect components for long-lasting and reliable power! And to proove the result, we run the engine on a dyno - revealing over 100bhp and 100lbs/ft of torque. Ultimate Mini Builder - 1380cc A-series is extremely detailed and offers invaluable guidance to anyone considering of home build. Extensive chapters and a comprehensive opening menu mean you can jump to exactly the section you want to watch, prior to heading into the garage! Seeing the job being done by a professional will give you enormous confidence to tackle your own rebuild Areas covered include... Comprehensive strip-down, What to keep, what to bin, How to set a specification. The Build - Crankshaft and bearings, Centre main strap, Pistons, rings and bolts, Camshaft and followers, Duplex timing gear, Adjusting the timing gear, Cylinder head fitment, Fitting of roller rockers, Gearbox strip-down & refurb, New clutch, Lightened & balanced flywheel, Performance distributor, Carburettor, Run-up on the dyno...and much more! BONUS FEATURE - Basic cylinder head refurb: Bill takes you through the basics of getting your cylinder head prepared, including lapping the valves and general inspection.