I think my valve guides are worn. So my question is can someone come up with a list of parts I need to replace and have machined. My other option is to buy a refurbished slightly modified head and keep the original. Thanks

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Have you looked around the island for an engine reconditioning shop? They should be able to source the guides (with your help if necessary and reco the head

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"Show me the Mini!"

So you think they are worn? Best to find out first before buying parts that you might not need.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

Why not just freight the head to Matt Read in Brisbane or Graham Russell in Sydney and explain what you want done?
Simples...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Guam is so limited, recent experience is that there is no place that would patch an inner tube..... what more valve guides for a Mini and I would like the head to be unleaded fuel ready.

I assumed it is the valve guides, etc. is the easiest thing to do at this point. It smokes when idling and after the car is parked for a while after running. When I bought the car 5 years ago it had compression reading that were fine.

I also took my own and they were fine. I also never knew that the Mini had valve stem seals which my Mini's never did.

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

I could do that and would be ideal depending on the $$$. If the cost to buying a ready one even used would be comparable because shipping might be a lot because of the weight.

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Replace the valve stem seals?

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

Are these the rubber pieces that sit on top of the valve guide? if they are mine does not have any

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

Luke ear?

https://www.ebay.com.au/c/5010885893

http://russellengineering.com.au/perfor ... der-heads/

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"Show me the Mini!"

Yes they are the valve stem seals.

Google replacing valve stem seals in situ and see if it is something you can do yourself. I use rope to stop the valves dropping. You would also need to find something to compress the valve springs to remove the valve collets.

Or pull the head and do a proper job. Then you can feel how much play is in the valve guides.

Mine has none of that, but i will take a picture later just to verify. Never had a Mini that did have those.

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

It is common practise to only fit them to inlet valves. If you dont have any fitted then you may be lucky and find a that fitting some will fix some of the smoking issues.

Viton seals are the best.

Do it mate.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

sorry I could not post a picture. I could not find a site that would host it for free. but I am pretty sure no valve seals. Does someone have a picture of how it looks installed? Thanks

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1973 Clubman GT - YG2S8 1637

You don't have to use a third party image hosting site. You can upload an image directly from your computer/phone to the Ausmini server as you post a comment.

See here - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=96873

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