after getting the overhauled head back it was seeping a bit o oil down the front of the head, I figured I had applied the spray on sealant too thick.
Simple I say just replace the gasket.
Then it starts to drip a little oil onto the pistons when resting.
easy just fit these stem seals.
the head is NOT coming off for the THIRD time this week so did this.
the long nose pliers are for wriggling the springs so as to locate the collets.
also used a piece of 10mm key steel in place of the pliers.
then wriggled the complete assy for fitting collets

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It's easy once you know how.

Snazzy little bit of metal work there diesel.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Checked it started.... it did and now charging up the leyland mini battery

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cheers Mick, hope it works.

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It's easy once you know how.

Finally got around to fitting an engine steady to the radiator end of the motor. Got fed up after snapping the other end gor the 3rd time. Then fitted up the adjustable camber and castor kit to the front end. Must say a m8ni with negative camber looks mean.

Rodney

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

Printed off the measurements for the Doc's bush idler bearing puller and had a go at making it late last night. I'm no fitter and turner but I think its good enough.

I didn't have an o ring so I used a cable tie
I also didn't have an M12 tap so I used 1/2 bsw rod instead.

It work great. Big thanks Kev for your how to.

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

Needed to replace the CV boot, so I pulled off the front hub and slipped the shaft out of the pot joint.
One whack with the lump hammer and off came the CV. Slipped the new boot on, replaced the CV and did up the clips. Decided to check the lube of the balls in the pot joint only to find there was only 4 balls. Searched and searched the garage for the other 2 balls but to no avail
I'm starting to think there never was 6 in there in the first place :-/
It's a terrible feeling knowing you are missing two balls

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Find a job you love and you will never have to go to work !

Wrassled with a smart looking electric blue clubman.

Pulled dizzy to bits, pulled carb to bits, broke carbon brush in dizzy cap, smacked head on bonnet hook, sprayed fuel across engine bay, drained and topped up hydrolastic suspension to correct height.

All in all good fun

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Just a normal day at the office then!

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt

Fitted up the negative rear camber brackets. Did a wheel alignment then took for a spin. Awesome too drive. A lot more confidence into the corners.

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

Not as Terrible as knowing your still have 4 there

Dropped my very recently acquired Mk2 Cooper S off for a Roadworthy. I have a date with VicRoads on Wednesday

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1965 Mk1 Cooper S Sprint/Hillclimb/Rally Car
2012 Land Rover Defender 90

Light clean on Dizzy, preparing for accuspark install.

and made my siggy

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

paid a vist to MSCN for some bling

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the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page
66 Mini Minor sponsored by http://www.lifeonthehedge.com.au/ The Dog Harness Specialists
It was a pleasure ausmini. I'll miss all you misfits and reprobates

Placed a order and deposit for carbon fibre parts to carbon weezel

Clubman bonnet
Double skin boot
Radiator fan
Radiator bracket
Hopefully l will see it in 6 weeks

Nearly finished building my rotisserie and made a engine lifting bracket thanks to the ausmini how to guides.

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SPO41 Mk2 Cooper S very original
1993 R32 Nissan Skyline GTR