gimme about 10 minutes and i'll get you sorted out....
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| Author: | Flute [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Problem with 'how to's' |
I was wondering if the images on 'how to's' can be kept somewhere so if the person that made the 'how to' leaves and takes the images we can still see them. I need to see how to fit 1/4 vent window rubbers and all the images are gone. Cheers. mods can delete this once they have read it. |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
I'll see if i can get hold of the original pics and host them on my own photobucket myself for a start. Mick is working on the attachment function, so maybe we can host all the photos on the ausmini server for the how to's as the ultimate solution. cheers michael |
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| Author: | Flute [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
Sounds great. Thanks. Just dismantling the doors and need all the help I can get. Winnabeys BMC publication was very helpful too. Cheers. |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
Seems that the original poster has no idea where those pics are now. Might have to come up with a better idea... |
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
gimme about 10 minutes and i'll get you sorted out....
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
FITTING 1/4 VENT WINDOW SEALS - Submitted by 'J_A_M' Many people will tell you that fitting 1/4 vent window seals is one of the worst jobs yo can do on a Mini. THEY ARE RIGHT!! The first side took me 3 hours! The second side only took 45 minutes. This job cannot be completed with the 1/4 vent window assembly fitted to the door, so the first step will be to remove the whole assembly from the door. Pull the old rubber seal out the window assembly, and drill out the 4 rivets holding the upright seal and remove this. Remove the 2 screws from the top of the frame assembly, holding the hinge to the window, and remove the nyloc nut from the bottom of the window. Remove the window from the frame. It might need a gentle tap to separate it at the lower pivot point.   Expect to pay $60 for the long seal, and $12 for the upright seal. If you are doing both sides, ensure the correct seal is going into the correct frame (they are left and right handed). Lay the seal on the frame and picture in your mind how the window opens. Choose your seal accordingly.  The next part can get tricky. As previously stated, it took 3 hours to figure this out, as no repair manual tells you how to do this. It is hard to describe this procedure, so I apologise if it is vague. Start inserting your seal at the pivot point and work on the short length. Push one side into the groove with your finger, and use a flat blade screwdriver to push the other side of the seal into the securing groove. When you reach the end, you will need to trim a small amount off, as I found my seals longer than necessary. With the short length secured, start at the other end, and insert the seal into the groove in the same fashion, finishing at the window pivot point, where you previously started from.   With the long seal fitted, it's time to fasten the short upright seal. This one is a piece of cake, in comparison. The original seal comes with 4 split rivets. I attempted to fit the seal with these, but found them useless. I used pop rivets instead, which held the seal very well, but didn't pull through, as the seal has metal inserts to prevent this.   With both seals fitted, reinstall your 1/4 vent window, which is a reversal of the removal procedure. This repair will take some time to complete, but the end result will be a nicely sealed window, from moisture AND wind! |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
Shazam! Were you using the Wayback Machine? I was just trying to find them from the deepest darkest web cache myself 
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
nah Mick, I'm a bit of a hoarder.... and to prevent the exact problem that Flute was having... I save guides that I know will be useful for me in the future. I've got a folder full of how to's from various mini websites. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
 Well done, and thanks I've already updated the How_To. |
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| Author: | mickmini [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
bollocks you numpties were doing the same as me, but i did use the waybackmachine to dig up the pics. I have a bit of experience finding datum needles in data haystacks. Anything you think that no will ever find out about is bound to be in there somewhere. I just updated the How to as well!!! cheers michael ps i am going to check all the How tos for similar issues. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
Can't have too many updates
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| Author: | Flute [ Sun Aug 31, 2014 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Problem with 'how to's' |
You guys are amazing, thanks so much! Very helpful these 'how to's' to the inexperienced like me having a go. Cheers. |
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