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can any of you that have done the conversion tell me if there is any major problems that you encountered when doing the conversion, that i may need to look out for, that is certain things that have to be done that are not obvious at first?
i'm hoping to get most of the bits to do the conversion before i start pulling my mini down, was going to use another subframe and get all of that done before even touching my car.. possibly having the subframe ready for the engine out of the car then installing subframe to car one complete?
i would appreciate anyones ideas on getting started with this.... also has anyone got any spare subframes?


I would highly recommend you remove the oil filter whilst trying to fit the motor. It gets in the way and adds unnecessary complexity when trying to determine the position of the motor. FYI - you can get an oil filter relocation kit for as little as $100.

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Also, take off the TPS sensor or it will get destroyed if you are not careful!

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ill have to check it out when i have a look at the front cut next week.

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just scored an 850 and a K, for $200 tonight.. k is well very ordinary, but 850 is all there (very rough) but savable!! has nearly everything with it 3 motors, nothing special, but hey... cheap round nose!!

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Riddo,

Nice score!

Do yuo really want to convert the 850? Not a lot of them about.

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Morris' aren't fun to do engine conversion in.

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still going to convert my LS, just found out about these two mini's and had to have them... on examination of the 850, it has already had a later engine (1100) put in so could be a good receiver for the 1275 maybe???

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still going to convert my LS, just found out about these two mini's and had to have them...


Addictive little suckers arent they

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damn straight. i wish i still had my clubby gt ex nsw police,,,,, oh well...

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