All SAE. aka UNF and UNC threads these days. Whitworth and BSF went out at BMC before the Mini arrived.
`Most' threads except the alloy gearbox are UNF. The box is tapped UNC.
Only metric thread on an Oz made Mini AFAIK is the spark plugs..
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| Author: | Pullstarter [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mini newby question |
Hey guys, Bit of a Mini newby and intending to buy a Clubman soon-ish. Just have one massive newby question: what tools do I need for one of these old girls, SAE, Metric or BSW? Cheers Simon |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
All SAE. aka UNF and UNC threads these days. Whitworth and BSF went out at BMC before the Mini arrived. `Most' threads except the alloy gearbox are UNF. The box is tapped UNC. Only metric thread on an Oz made Mini AFAIK is the spark plugs..
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| Author: | Pullstarter [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
drmini in aust wrote: All SAE. aka UNF and UNC threads these days. Whitworth and BSF went out at BMC before the Mini arrived. `Most' threads except the alloy gearbox are UNF. The box is tapped UNC. Only metric thread on an Oz made Mini AFAIK is the spark plugs.. Awesome, thank you very much! Looks like I'll have to buy some new tools, damn shame that lol. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
Pullstarter wrote: drmini in aust wrote: All SAE. aka UNF and UNC threads these days. Whitworth and BSF went out at BMC before the Mini arrived. `Most' threads except the alloy gearbox are UNF. The box is tapped UNC. Only metric thread on an Oz made Mini AFAIK is the spark plugs.. Awesome, thank you very much! Looks like I'll have to buy some new tools, damn shame that lol. Markets, Swap Meets, Tool Shop specials bins, Grandpa's Toolbox etc...so long as they aren't worn out 
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| Author: | winabbey [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
9YaTaH wrote: Markets, Swap Meets, Tool Shop specials bins, Grandpa's Toolbox etc...so long as they aren't worn out I agree, and also eBay and Guntree. You can usually find good used AF ring, open end and sockets by Sidchrome at low prices that will do the job without breaking the bank. Most of the nuts/bolts are 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" on a Mini. Get those and you are 90% of the way. |
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| Author: | Pullstarter [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
Thanks guys. I have Kincrome stuff in metric so will probably stick with that. It's proven strong and reliable and isn't too costly. |
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| Author: | Ian_B [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
7/16", 1/2" and 9/16 The hardest to find in the shed as you have misplaced them lol. I had to buy a couple of big impact sockets .Only needed for major stuff but you are stuffed without em Cheers mate |
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| Author: | Pullstarter [ Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
Thanks Ian, will get some impacts too 
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| Author: | Bill B [ Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
Not sure if you are only asking about spanner sizes or other tools as well. One of the best investments I made early on was a ball joint separator like the following. https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/prod ... /ZPN-15589 Before getting this, I used the 2 hammers hitting method on the front ball joints & tie rod joints. This made the job so much easier. |
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| Author: | Pullstarter [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini newby question |
Thanks Bill
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