nippy, the rebuild

[@lex]

hi there, my 1997 rover mini cooper mpi's engine ceased this month august 2006. it is a bit of a mystery as the car has been well looked after, with plenty of oil etc. i have started to strip the engine bay so's i can take the 1275 engine out and...... well i dont know what comes next any body like to see how i get on ?

i have'nt attempted anything like this before.

how would i post some pics ? :confused:

cheers

[Deano]

If you go on to www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) and join for free you can upload your digicam pics on the then right click on the pics url press copy then right click on the post your writting then paste and then your pics on the site any probs let us know cheers Deano

[charlie_mini]

hi mate, any ideas what part of your engine has ceased? - was nippy running with no oil in it?
best thing to do if you havn't done anything like that before is a haynes manual, socket set, screwdrivers and the biggest hammer you can find! that usually sorts most things!
try this site, seems quite ok for tech stuff
http://www.niksula.hut.fi/~mdobruck/siililand/mini/diy/

[@lex]

hello lads

thanks deno for the info on getting my pics on....i have took some, i'll get them on as soon as i can.

thank you charlie mini for the advice and support.
the car was running fine with with plenty oil etc.... i parked up after returning from the welsh mountain zoo and she would'nt start up again, i did all the usual checks and was very supprised to find that the engine had ceased.
i've got the manual mate... the big hammer is out and has seen some action already.... and that site is good, cheers.

i hope to have the engine out by tommorow night 03/09/06. then it's back to work for a rest.... can't wait to look inside to find out what has happened.

i dont know what im looking for though, hopfully it will be obvious.

cheers

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Aww. Poor liccle mini. Hope you get it sorted soon. Then you can come and join the mini addicts on a mini adventure! Hope you can make the meeting on wednesday and meet all the mini nutters! :D

[@lex]

here's a pic of poor iccle nippy...... almost ready to take the engine out.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/e06b4d35.jpg
have never been to one of your meetings and will not be able to attend on wednesday as i will be working. hope it goes well and to see you nutters at the next one.

[@lex]

if you want to see the pic in the post above....... you can now do so.

the engine is still in the car to date 05/09/06... not much is coming off easy, but it is coming off (see big hammer in the pic (nicknamed garth)) nippy is teaching me loads and i have made up some new swear words..
.. it's all good in the hood though.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4052.jpg

i'm getting exited about lifting the engine out and the posabilitys for making nippy even better than she was. any ideas? all are welcome.


cheers

[moddinmad]

lookin good. nice flip-flops! ;)

[charlie_mini]

poor lil nippy! its a very nice colour tho! what kind of speed were you looking at? and how much you got to spend? is it stage 1's?
a stage 3 head, kent cams and a new carb needle and dizzy would make it unstoppable! but they all come at a price! :( every silver lining has a cloud!

[@lex]

hey moddimad, charlie mini

question: what do you call a french man who wears sandles all the time ?

answer: phileep fulop.

i'm not going to put an old engine from the scrap yard in her, i'd like to have some reliability and yes, some proformance is a must. the engine that's still in is a 1275 mpi, so if its an injection is the carb needle and dizzy ? still an option. like i said i've never done anything like this before. i can't aford the £3300.00 i was quoted for a drive in drive out replacement from mini sport + i'm just too tight.
building the new engine to my own spec would be great but again im not that confident. i dont know i might have to give it a go. keep the suggestions coming and any fashion tips would be appretiated also.
http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/?action=view&current=78c53cc4.flv

cheers

[Siano :)]

I really like those pics in the backround in the garage (an nippyy of course!!) they're like mini xrays in a mini rescue hospital :D

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

I love the colour of Nippy. What is it? :)

[Deano]

looking good you got your engine back in yet?:)

[@lex]

hello people

the stencilling on the windows is my baughter's handy work. they do look like
x-rays.... ha ha.... i like that.

yeh i love the colour too.... nippy is tahiti blue, been told the code is jmp (blvc65). please tell me if im wrong. i am bit worried about getting a colour match and blending the random patches where she needs touched up.... ooh er mrs.

the engine is not out yet deano..... blumin'eck. i'm not pit crew.
it took me one evening to get the exaust of man :) . i did'nt realise there were three bolts :confused: , i had only released the two which were visable.. duuur :o .

i am off work until saturday 9/9/06 and if my mate turns up with a A-frame, it will be out soon. i do'nt know whats going back in ?
i do'nt want to be doing this again in the near future.

cheers

[@lex]

quick update: no A-frame or trolley jack to hand at this time, so no progress.

[@lex]

still no progress.... waiting for my pal to come with his A-frame and trolley- jack.

i'm getting withdrawal symptoms. i miss my mini.

[TONYELF]

Don't despair mate. all will come together in the end. Keep your pucker up (or whatever keeps the smile on her face!

[TONYELF]

On nippy I meant,sorry missus!

[TONYELF]

The only joke about a Frenchman I know (other the than the one where he tries five berets on in a cow field till he found his own!) was why do french sailors wear numbers on thier caps?
answer-- they would look right prats if they had French letters on wouldn't they?

[Siano :)]

tony ur dad jokes seem to go from bad to worse :o :p :p :p

[TONYELF]

hey Siano. have just asked eric if he can't sleep, he,s answered to a reply within a minute of me putting a reply! looks like you can't sleep either, i'm up so dam late as I can't type fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Siano :)]

:p im just silly, i can never sleep lol, think the ale is my excuse lol

[@lex]

On nippy I meant,sorry missus!

ha ha..... i knew what you meant tonyelf. do'nt be sorry the mrs was'nt.

upset that is.

thanks for the jokes. they were good compared to some of mine siano....
hard to believe i know.

still no progress on nippy. i'm a bit stuck at the minute. :confused: but still keen

cheers

[Babybek]

So what stage you @ now....

I rebuilt my engine (also an MPI) last winter. Well I say I, I mean my lovely bf!!
We rebored it to a 1293 and put a sportier cam in it (dont ask me which one, coz i have no idea!) and some omega forged pistons which had been dished out if that makes sense. It already had a stage one kit on it.

Other than that I think a staged head would be good too... or a mapable ECU if u've got loads o dosh to spent!!


PS Sorry if I haven't been on in a while, I've just moved house and am interneless for the while... but I still love you all!!

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

No worries. Nice to hear the latest update from south wales :) Hopefully we should have our Open Classic on the road next year. Will try and get Dean to upload some pics of what it looks like now. Should be a massive transformation when she is done. Poor Polo (the car with a hole) has been paintless, wheelless, engineless, and webasto roofless for ages. Needs some serious TLC and lots of money spent. Doh :)

[@lex]

hi ya babybek

i have taken everything out of the engine bay exept the break servo thing, i'm not sure about doing that. maybe i could get the engine passed it ? i am waiting for a mate to borrow me his trolley jack so's i can get her of the ramps and onto the axel stands, in order to take the wheels off and then remove the drive shaft.

thanks for your input.... thats just the kind of thing i'm looking for. the plan is to do the work myself and spend on quality stuff, so she's the dogs what'sit's. unfortunately i have'nt got a clue and am learning as i go.

hope you are settled into your knew home ok now and hey.... we all love you right back.

cheers

[@lex]

just a quick update

my mate is having car problems of his own right now.

i have done what i can on my own, so i'm left twiddling my thumbs and looking @ the pics of you all getting out and about (can you hear violins ?).

cheers

from the mninaddict who needs a fix maaan.

[Deano]

with an spi its easyier to drop the engine and subframe down thru the bottom as lifting it past the servo is trickey and needs to be removed meaning that you need to beled all the brakes:)
cheers Deano

[@lex]

Yeh, your right deano,

it does'nt matter if you lift the engine out or leave it on the sub frame and lift the car, you have got to bleed the breaks because the servo is in the way one way and the break lines are attached to the sub frame stoping you lifting the car body of (learning all the time). that will give me something to do and another first.

i had a guy her today to give me a quote on painting the inside the engine bay, replacing my a-panels and the little bits and bobs, like inside the boot, the bottom of the doors, under the head lights etc. i did'nt think it would cost so much.

any one interested it helping me nicking some gold bullion.

cheers

[charlie_mini]

hey @lex, any news about the re-build yet? does nippy ride again??

[Gr4H4m]

have you sen the deals at M&M's in warrington they can sort a pre-loved engine... and fit it...

http://www.mini-metro.co.uk/

[@lex]

no progress mate, thanks for asking though.

i'm a bit lost @ the minute, the guy who was helping me has got a new girl friend and i don't like to pester him. i was thinking about having the work done for me but i won't learn anything that way, so i'm being patient and going cold turkey.

nippy with ride again and when she does i'll be making up for lost time.

cheers

[Gr4H4m]

no progress mate, thanks for asking though.

i'm a bit lost @ the minute, the guy who was helping me has got a new girl friend and i don't like to pester him. i was thinking about having the work done for me but i won't learn anything that way, so i'm being patient and going cold turkey.

nippy with ride again and when she does i'll be making up for lost time.

cheers

good point I have done the same, only by doing do you get to know. I think the first step is the biggest leap and follow the manuals etc to make sure you keep everything safe... I do tend to read forums, mags and the original workshop+ haynes manual before making my mind up about things like brakes and upgrades... People like Dean are a god-send very few techies give honest help and not just snippets of info.

[@lex]

good point I have done the same, only by doing do you get to know. I think the first step is the biggest leap and follow the manuals etc to make sure you keep everything safe... I do tend to read forums, mags and the original workshop+ haynes manual before making my mind up about things like brakes and upgrades... People like Dean are a god-send very few techies give honest help and not just snippets of info.

very true gr4h4m,
a honest opinion / advice from some one who has got experience and knoledge is a great help. :)

five speed gear box.... is it worth the cash, should they be straight cut etc
what components would be in a realy strong, quick mpi engine
is a 1380 cc engine going to last or should i go gor a 1285 cc :)

i'm saving me pennies

ps m&m's sound good, how do you think they would react to me asking if i could watch them working on me car and asking loads of stupid questions.

cheers

[Gr4H4m]

John was looking at M&M's for an engine swap the do it same day drive in and out. I'm not sure about watching.

As for the engine choices I'm not sure as I only run a 998, dean might be able to help. I would be looking at the same points as yourself, I would want to ok at reliability and power. Most of the engine suppliers will discuss options with you like Morspeed, MED etc (You should find contact details all over the place, mags etc). I would call a few and also have a word with Dean this should give you a good idea where to spend your money,, top end, bottom end, self build, cooling, oil cooling. You should then have a good idea about the costs, and what you can re-use.
A smaller re-bore would allow or another later down the line.

Someone might be able to recommend a local builder?

[@lex]

nice one gr4h4m, :)
think i'll give them a bell :( :rolleyes:

cheers

[Gr4H4m]

nice one gr4h4m, :)
think i'll give them a bell :( :rolleyes:

cheers

There was a good engine build writeup in Mini World. It talks about some of the pitfalls. It also suggested if cash it tight to have a quality bottom end built then use the existing top , upgrading it later as things like the head are bolt-on. It gives you a car that is running in the meantime.

Are you leaving it as an injection or switching to Carbs?

[Deano]

Engine and gearbox specs are all down to what you need the car to do eg race rally road. 5 speed boxes are very good but when you add up the price of the box etc it`s sometimes cheaper to fit a different engine with 5 speed box as standard like honda vtec`s and suzuki swift etc
I like these mbe 4 speed sequential dog boxes these are the dog dangleys when it come`s to A series gearboxe`s but @£3700 you would expect them to be good:)
A good cam nothing to mad `throttle body `ported head and good engine management will make a mpi go like stink and still be pretty good on fuel and reliable.
Cheers Deano

[@lex]

never thought about switching to carbs..... :confused: .... i am now. :)

thanks lads, have got a better idea now.

cheers

[@lex]

Engine and gearbox specs are all down to what you need the car to do eg race rally road. 5 speed boxes are very good but when you add up the price of the box etc it`s sometimes cheaper to fit a different engine with 5 speed box as standard like honda vtec`s and suzuki swift etc
I like these mbe 4 speed sequential dog boxes these are the dog dangleys when it come`s to A series gearboxe`s but @£3700 you would expect them to be good:)
A good cam nothing to mad `throttle body `ported head and good engine management will make a mpi go like stink and still be pretty good on fuel and reliable.
Cheers Deano

is that £3700 just for the box :eek:
what's the benifits of a s/c c/r box ? has anyone in miniaddicts got a s/c c/r box.
i am trying to decide the spec of my new engine.

cheers

[charlie_mini]

anything here take your fancy???
http://www.morspeed.co.uk/minibargins.htm

[Gr4H4m]

anything here take your fancy???
http://www.morspeed.co.uk/minibargins.htm

You can't have the 12G295 head as thats now on my car :D

[@lex]

yeh charli mini, that kad 16v would be nice eh.... :rolleyes:

if i ever get this engine out..... i plan on taking it to med as a trade in and blag a look around in the new year. ;)

how's the mini running now with the new bits gr4h4m ? :confused:

cheers lads

[Gr4H4m]

yeh charli mini, that kad 16v would be nice eh.... :rolleyes:

if i ever get this engine out..... i plan on taking it to med as a trade in and blag a look around in the new year. ;)

how's the mini running now with the new bits gr4h4m ? :confused:

cheers lads

Like a bag of spanners.... but I'm having a crack as sorting the mixture etc ASAP, then get it to a rolling road next week.... I hoping for about 50bhp but who knows...

[CooperS]

any fashion tips would be appretiated also.
cheers

As the audio on one of your move clips seys "I love you just the way you are" - that is one stunning Mini you have there - I want one like that!!!!

[@lex]

ha ha...... cheers coopers,

i just whent back and had a look @ the clip :rolleyes: the music was'nt planed @ all, it just happened like that..... yeh, the sport pack's look great and i think tahiti blue and white is the best, sunny day set her of too..... roll on summer.

thinking of changing her name when she has a new med road comp engine, in the new year.

merry christmas and a happy new year

[Deano]

ha ha...... cheers coopers,

i just whent back and had a look @ the clip :rolleyes: the music was'nt planed @ all, it just happened like that..... yeh, the sport pack's look great and i think tahiti blue and white is the the best, sunny day set her of too..... roll on summer.

thinking of changing her name when she has a new med road comp engine, in the new year.

merry christmas and a happy new year


could call her very Nippy:p

[CooperS]

Any progress??

Look at that - It says "User" now - not very flattering, how many posts 'till i can stop being a user???:eek:

[Gr4H4m]

Any progress??

Look at that - It says "User" now - not very flattering, how many posts 'till i can stop being a user???:eek:


500 I think it the next step....

[Siano :)]

Any progress??

Look at that - It says "User" now - not very flattering, how many posts 'till i can stop being a user???:eek:


lol...... sure u'll become even more exciting to be a super user!!!! :rolleyes:

[@lex]

Any progress??

Look at that - It says "User" now - not very flattering, how many posts 'till i can stop being a user???:eek:

hi coopers
nah...... no progress mate, she's just sitting out the winter in the garage, while i save my pennys. :(

i know what you mean about being called a user...... it's got a stigma about it..... it relates to the whole addict theme though.
i really need a fix man.

cheers

[@lex]

it's no good... i just can't manage it on my tod and i'm fed up missing out on all the fun, so i'm looking for local mini specialist to do the work for me. any ideas ?
still planing on purchasing a med engine.

cheers

[liam_italian]

Hey m8 give me a brief update of where your at with it all then, and some pics would be helpful, im sure i could spare a day or 2 to give you a hand with it!

[@lex]

wow... thanks very much liam, but it would be me giving you a hand... i am hopeless and i aint got many tools which is a big problem. it has'nt changed since the last pics on this thread. oh, i tell a lie, i did manage to get the exhaust off along with all the other bits attached to the engine. i need to get the wheels off so's i can ..... well you'd know better than me.

cheers

ps what's happening with your rebuild mate ?

[@lex]

What do you guys think of the M E D Road Competition Engine. this is what they say about it.

Our best selling custom built engine unit combination over the past twenty five years, this combination gives you the customer the very best value for money anywhere today

Cylinder block
Fully prepared cylinder block, bored and plateau honed, refaced, cam bearings fitted, supplied and fitted centre main strap, hot chemically cleaned and supplied with new oilway and core plugs,

Crankshaft
Crankshaft is carefully selected then reground, ni-tempered with micro polished journals Pistons
Our exclusive performance Omega pistons are supplied and fitted to conrods which are then checked for alignment fitted with new rod bolts and balanced end over end Quality bearings
Vandervell or ACL crankshaft bearings in race material are built into this engine

Cam & timing
A MED profile camshaft from theexclusive Piper range along with new followers, heavy duty duplex timing set and steel backed oil pump.

Clutch assembly
The flywheel assembly with this engine is lightened and fitted with new clutch plate and cover after which it is dynamically balanced with the crankshaft and front pulley

Cylinder head
Our new Road Competition cylinder head is fitted with 36.0mm and 30.0mm plasma nitrided race quality valves these have wasted stems and 3 angle valve seats on both inlet and exhaust to maximize air flow. New hi-flow silicon bronze valve guides with special tapers which also aids air flow. The ports all fully modified with full valve guide boss removal and then matched to the standard exhaust manifold gasket. Combustion chambers reshaped and profiled for maximum flow, the valve seats are then cut with 3 angle seat. Lead free inserts are fitted for the use with unleaded fuel and dual rate double valve springs.

Gearbox
The gearbox is completely stripped to a bare gearbox casing, after which the casing is dipped into our decarbonising fluid bath to burn off all traces of oil, grease and paint. Before the gearbox is built we hot chemically clean the casing. Then it is built with new 'genuine' baulk rings, double roller bearing, single roller bearing, needle roller bearings, top quality central oil pick up pipe, genuine Rover competition differential pin and planet gears with new output and planet gears thrust washers.

Transfer gears
Transfer gears are also reshimmed on both idler gear and primary gear with new input spigot bearing and idler gear bearings

Final touch
The finishing touch as with all MED complete units is the use of new plated external nut and bolts and the assurance that the unit has been test bed run with all the nessacery final adjustments carried out by our experienced technicians

All fully assembled by our experienced technicians with our Gold quality 1.5 roller tip rockers and competition head gasket

EXTRAS.....
All the following prices are optional but must be added to the advertised price in yellow
• For the addition of straight cut close ratio gears please add £350.00
• For the addition of straight cut drop gears please add £235.00
• For the addition of MED straight cut roller bearing drop gears please add £300.00
• For the addition of MEDs new LD 1.5 rocker assembly please add £60.00
• For the addition of MEDs ultra light steel billet flywheel assembly with comp plate and cover please add £210.00

THIS IS JUST A SMALL SELECTION OF OPTIONAL EXTRAS SO

what extras would you go for ?

Price: £2,500.00 :eek:

[liam_italian]

Where exactly do you live m8? Also let me know when you have all the parts to finish her, that means things like new engine mounts etc etc. And also if you could get hold of an engine crane that would be great, hooking up an injection engine is no big drama, just time consuming! Also you will need an engine stand and a jack!

[@lex]

i was going to get all the bits when the engine was out. got stuck on the drive trian. :o
am based in coedpoeth.

cheers

[@lex]

had a chat with a.w engines today and i hope to get nippy into them some time next week for them to have a look @. jusy need to find some one with a trailer and a bit spare time. ;)

cheers

[Deano]

Andy is a fantastic engine builder & really knows his A Series motors:)

[@lex]

that's great to know deano. i am looking forwrad to meeting him.

was hoping to get to the birthday bash last night, but did'nt get home until about 8pm last night and was knackered. hope you all had a good time.

cheers

[Deano]

It was fantastic mate:) some right antics playing twister at the end too! it was a full moon last night lol

[TONYELF]

It was fantastic mate:) some right antics playing twister at the end too! it was a full moon last night lol

Yeh I saw it too (popping out of someone's pants) LOL:D

[@lex]

am sorry i could'nt come to see you guys in the flesh :eek:
will have to make time for the next one.

cheers

[Siano :)]

Yeh I saw it too (popping out of someone's pants) LOL:D

wonder who that was :rolleyes:

am sorry i could'nt come to see you guys in the flesh :eek:
will have to make time for the next one.

cheers

Will hold to to that :p

[@lex]

have got a trailer sorted out just incase i decide to take nippy to see andy @ a.w morors next week.

cheers

[@lex]

[QUOTE=Siano
Will hold to to that :p[/QUOTE]



if i'm of duty i'll definitley pop down..... but i ai'nt having anything to do with any to-to. :p :)

cheers

[@lex]

whent to see andy @ aw motors today.... what a nice chap.... there are some rather nice motors on the premises. :cool:
hope to get nippy down there the end of this week. unfortunately i had the trailer organised for tuesday and i do'nt know if i can have it on friday. :(

cheers

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Hope you get it sorted soon mate. Cant wait to meet nippy :) Im sure Andy will sort her out. Fingers crossed for the trailer

[@lex]

should be ok for friday. :D

cheers

[moddinmad]

just spotted this on ebay mate http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-COOPER-1-3i-MPI-ENGINE-AND-GEARBOX_W0QQitemZ160095275349QQcategoryZ100916QQrd Z1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160095275349

[@lex]

thanks for that moddinmad... will keep an eye on it. ;)

will be taking nippy to a.w motors (as seen on the links section of mini addicts) tomorrow for andy to have a look @.... so should find out what the hell happened all those month's ago. hope it's not to serious.... must admit i'm a bit nervous. :( :)

thanks again

[TONYELF]

Good luck for tomorrow M8. I am hoping to start on Elf Sunday and will be in touch over weekend. Cheers:)

[@lex]

Good luck for tomorrow M8. I am hoping to start on Elf Sunday and will be in touch over weekend. Cheers:)

ok lah.... working saturday, then monday's my last day before my holz. :D

it's about time i had some good luck

cheers

[@lex]

managed to transport nippy to a.w motors today. you may be able to see my run-around that i had painted in the same coulour as nippy. ;)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4397.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4398.jpg

cheers

[moddinmad]

he he hope nippy get sorted very soon

[TONYELF]

Nice motor Alex. hope I get a finish like that on the Elf:)

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Well how did nippy get on? When will you know mate :rolleyes:

[@lex]

hi kaye, should know by sunday... fingers crossed.

cheers

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Good stuff. Fingers crossed for you. :D

[@lex]

thanks for that moddinmad... will keep an eye on it. ;)

must have taken my eye of it. :confused: or am i losing my mind. was'nt there a link to an engine for sale on ebay on this thread.

[moddinmad]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-COOPER-1-3i-MPI-ENGINE-AND-GEARBOX_W0QQitemZ160095275349QQcategoryZ100916QQrd Z1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160095275349

last page at the bottom mate;)

whats happening with nippy?

[@lex]

Ah, there it is…:confused: . Wasn’t there when I looked earlier. Very strange. Any hoo, a.w motors (andy) said he would phone today and let me know today. I phoned him to find out but there’s no answer @ his premises and his mobile just rings… he must be driving or something. He’ll probably phone me when he sees his missed calls. I’ll let you know when find out. cheers

[@lex]

managed to get through to andy on monday 18th..:) .. he is very busy and forgot to phone me but will have a look @ it on tuesday / wednesday and we will go from there. :) well it's friday and i have been nursing my phone all week..:( . andy must be rushed of his feet. will keep you all posted.

[@lex]

i called in to see andy this afternoon... he is up to his eyes in poorly engins but has promised me he'll start on nippy tonight or tomorrow morning then phone me when he knows what caused the engine to die. cheers

[moddinmad]

hope he lets you know soon. bet its killing u now waiting

[@lex]

yeh, i'm looking forward to having nippy back and running. you can relate to that moddinmad mate i'm sure. how you getting on with mini-mini ? cheers

[moddinmad]

ive got all the parts for her but not the time. should have her done tomora tho. im hoping

then mot monday or tuesday cant wait.

[@lex]

hope it goes through without a hitch.... talking of hitches, i'm hoping to hitch a ride to blackpool on wednesday with tony elf. :D might see you there ? cheers

[TONYELF]

Sorry Alex .Just received a message from organizer

Really sorry tony,
only reserve list available now..
have had to cap numbers shall I add you to that..
Alison

Which means of course if we turn up I suppose the Police could cause some bother and maybe jeopardise the run?
unless of course you see if minirichy has a spare seat?
Any news on mini now?

[@lex]

Sorry Alex .Just received a message from organizer

Really sorry tony,
only reserve list available now..
have had to cap numbers shall I add you to that..
Alison

Which means of course if we turn up I suppose the Police could cause some bother and maybe jeopardise the run?
unless of course you see if minirichy has a spare seat?
Any news on mini now?
aar, that's a shame... nevermind.... was looking forward to that.
no tony... have'nt heard from a.w motors, he did say he would phone me. :(

[TONYELF]

Sorry about not hearing any news. Still thinking of going to Blackpool for a run if any others who have'nt managed to register. You game if there is enough ? Please answer on the Guiness record Thread (and anyone else please):mad:

[@lex]

progress. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4451.jpg

[liam_italian]

Woohoo, has he been able to tell you what happened to the engine to make it sieze up?

[TONYELF]

You shoulda bought a Skoda, they carry a spare engine in the boot ! (old joke)

No seriously, hasn't anyone told you there has to be an engine there to make it go ! Hope it's not serious.

[@lex]

your the oldest member with the oldest car so it stands to reason you are going to have the oldest jokes. :D i do'nt know what the problem was yet as andy has'nt been intouch. cheers

[@lex]

ok i have found out what caused nippys engine to sieze !!! :eek:

[Siano :)]

ok i have found out what caused nippys engine to sieze !!! :eek:

don't keep us in suspense!! .........

[charlie_mini]

ok i have found out what caused nippys engine to sieze !!! :eek:
:confused: :confused: :confused:

[liam_italian]

tell us please!!

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

We saw liccle nippy today looking very naked without her engine. Hope she is going to be ok :)

[@lex]

The seat dropped ? this caused other things to happen… two pistons broke. Hope this makes sense to everyone. Andy told me in more detail over the phone, but I need a diagrham to understand fully. he is ordering the parts today i hope. fingers crossed all goes well. cheers

[liam_italian]

Well atleast you know the engine is repairable! Happy days!

[@lex]

happy days. :) waiting for the new A.E Pistons, andy recons they are really good quality. the head is going to need some work also. deano has been to see andy and is having a look to see if he can find a suitable replacement andy can use. this will help keep the cost down. thanks very much dean. also thinking of having a centre oil pickup pipe installed while he's there, what do you all think? there is some heat damage on the bulk head and it's gone a bit rusty. andy said i can go up to his premises any time and work on it.... cup of tea and everything, fantastic... not many places would welcome you like that. thanks again dean.... you hope for some good advice when you join a forum like this, but you get so much more from the miniaddicts. i'm not even a signed up member.... yet. :) cheers

[moddinmad]

i'm not even a signed up member.... yet. :) cheers

like that end word but not as much as tony will lol :D

[markrally73]

I Have just realised i have seen nippy last week outside andys in buckley as my mate owns a unit by the cafe called Autopro .
Looks well in tahiti blue;)


Cheers

[@lex]

I Have just realised i have seen nippy last week outside andys in buckley as my mate owns a unit by the cafe called Autopro .
Looks well in tahiti blue;)


Cheers

thanks mark, I like the colour of your mini busa too. ;) What kind of thing does your mate deal in @ autopro ? just out of interest. Cheers.

[@lex]

hello, here's an update. the pistons have been fitted, new seats e.t.c. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4537.jpg there is a crack in the head... http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4535.jpg andy is looking for a replacement. the engine will be back in the car by the weekend. :D ps i managed to rub down the rust / heat damage on the bulk head today and treat with that rust killing stuff, then paint with high heat resistant paint. cheers

[FlightlessNinja]

Looking good.

[@lex]

Looking good.

cheers flightless..... it's getting there. :D

[FlightlessNinja]

I just wish i had one to work on ;-(

[Gr4H4m]

hello, here's an update. the pistons have been fitted, new seats e.t.c. http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4537.jpg there is a crack in the head... http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4535.jpg andy is looking for a replacement. the engine will be back in the car by the weekend. :D ps i managed to rub down the rust / heat damage on the bulk head today and treat with that rust killing stuff, then paint with high heat resistant paint. cheers

Nice one @lex, man those pistons look shiny wont stay like that for long :) I bet you can't wait to get the beast back on the road.:cool:

[@lex]

Nice one @lex, man those pistons look shiny wont stay like that for long :) I bet you can't wait to get the beast back on the road.:cool:

yeh man.... can't wait :)

[charlie_mini]

great stuff mate! nippy will be back on her wheels in no time!!

[@lex]

nippy has got her engine back in....:D . just need to find a replacement head. purchased a new water pump, a gaiter for the drive shaft from m&m's today.... had the guided tour... superb :) . cheers

[charlie_mini]

the end is in sight..... have you got a completion date set??
do we get to break a bottle of champaigne over the good ship nippy when she's back on the road?? :D

[moddinmad]

do we get to break a bottle of champaigne over the good ship nippy when she's back on the road?? :D

sod that drinking it mite be more fun :D


ok maybe not but you mite scrath the paint

[@lex]

no complition date... is there such a thing when mini's are concerned, but once the replacement head is sourced and modified it'll be soon after that. when that day comes and andy has been payed, i might be able to afford a bottle of asda's own lemonade to celebrate :eek: . neh... andy (a.w motors) is sound and keeps the price down for miniaddicts :) . cheers

[@lex]

:( no luck finding a replacement head yesterday. cheers

[TONYELF]

Have you tried Chester Mini Centre yet? Worth a try. They're not from from the camping shop on Sealand Road between Chester and Sealand on the A548

[@lex]

andy may have found one from one of his contacts. fingers crossed. cheers

[Steve]

May have one from a mg metro should fit ok. I will have a look next time I go to the garage.

[charlie_mini]

last time i was up there M&Ms had a 12g940 metro head for £50 just on the counter if thats any help??
cheers

[Deano]

Because its an Mpi engine it has stud holes in the thermostat pocket for the alternator to bolt on so most heads wont do:mad: ive got a stack of heads and engines here but no mpi ones:(

Dont worry Andy will sort it:)

[@lex]

Because its an Mpi engine it has stud holes in the thermostat pocket for the alternator to bolt on so most heads wont do:mad: ive got a stack of heads and engines here but no mpi ones:(

Dont worry Andy will sort it:)

yeh, that's the problem... mpi's are'nt as avalible, with them being later models. an m.g metro head might be ok... i'm not sure. cheers

[liam_italian]

keep ur eye on ebay m8, there was 2 on there lat week!

[@lex]

will do liam... i am a bit dubious about ebay though... with my luck @ the minute. cheers

[@lex]

still lookin for a head. it's getting boring now. :( cheers

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

Keep trying mate something will pop up soon :D

[TONYELF]

one on e-bay in Blackpool
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-Metro-Turbo-Cyl-Head_W0QQitemZ190109430870QQihZ009QQcategoryZ43122 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This any good?

[Gr4H4m]

Have you tried the wanted Ad's on other forums.... Someone might have one lying arround? or you coule try a couple of engine builders like Morspeed, etc and get a built one....

[@lex]

here,s a pic of the engine back in and the head i am finding difficult to find a replacement for. so close and yet so far :mad: .
cheers
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4546.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/DSCN4576.jpg

[moddinmad]

looks a fantastic job :D

[liam_italian]

Lookin great m8, and dont worry a head will turn up soon!

[@lex]

thanks guys, i have got so much going on @ the moment. the search for the mpi head is turning into a right drama. i have been looking on ebay... i even concidered buying a whole car of ebay (steve). i then went to chester mini centre (yesturday) and had a chat with brian, who said he new of two mpi engins for sale (aprox £500each) the guy would'nt split the head.... if brian purchased the engine to split, he would want £250 for the head.... hmm, i could get a stage 2 or 3 from mini sport for £350ish. then gr4h4m found a guy on another forum who is selling a mpi head... so i emailed him and i have left a message on his phone. i am waiting to hear from him to respond. if he comes back and all goes well, i am going to give gr4h4m a great big sloppy kiss.... there may even be toungs :p ;) :D watch this space. cheers

[liam_italian]

Well if worst comes to the worst and you still haven't found one, then you can buy mine off me in a month as im fitting a MED stage 3 head!

[@lex]

:D tell me to get lost if you want mate... i'm about to be very cheeky :D would you not sell it now ? that would save me having to give gr4h4m a sloppy kiss. :p cheers

[liam_italian]

well the thought did cross my mind, but im worried the block face will start to corrode if there is no head on there!

[@lex]

well the thought did cross my mind, but im worried the block face will start to corrode if there is no head on there!

No problem mate… I have had the same worry, so I totally understand. My block face has been like this for about a month now. Seem ok though, kept it covered. thanks for the first refusal on your head when you are ready though.... lets hope i'm sorted before then. cheers
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...7/DSCN4546.jpg

[Deano]

Grease up the block:confused: then put £ towards Med head:)

[Gr4H4m]

or stick Alex's kanckered one on whilst you are waiting... not that I'm trying to get him out of the kissing or anything:D :o

[TONYELF]

This thread must be in the running for a gold medal 14 pages! LOL:D :D

[@lex]

or stick Alex's kanckered one on whilst you are waiting... not that I'm trying to get him out of the kissing or anything

Grease up the block:confused: then put £ towards Med head:)
good thinking lads... but it looks like i will owe gr4h4m a sloppy kiss, as i might be meeting up with that guy on saturday. however if liam changes his mind, i'd rather have a drive up to his place and put the cash towards his med stage 3 head.
This thread must be in the running for a gold medal 14 pages! LOL

you just made it 15pages...141 replies and 1794 views
. hope it does'nt go on for much longer mate. ;) cheers

[Siano :)]

i think you should start a new thread lol, could gt lost reading this lol

[liam_italian]

how does £160 sound then?

As you know head is good, only covered 42k and engine was running very nice before it's bump.

[TONYELF]

Go for it man!!:D

[@lex]

how does £160 sound then?

As you know head is good, only covered 42k and engine was running very nice before it's bump.

sounds good mate... but i was looking forwad to snogging gr4h4m. :p
i will p.m you now liam.
cheers

[liam_italian]

but i was looking forwad to snogging gr4h4m.
cheers

Dont let me stop you! lol

[@lex]

you will be glad to hear i am collecting the head on monday. hooray :D

thanks to every one who has helped me in "the quest for the mpi head"

the miniaddicts must be the best mini enthusiasts club in the world. hope i can be of assistance to you guys in the future.

if i was'nt so skint now. i'd purchase the head of gr4h4ms mate also... as a spare... or to pass on to some one in the future. they are so hard to find.

Cheers

[Gr4H4m]

yippeeeee man that was close :D

[Deano]

I will definatly keep my eyes open for mpi gear;)

[MiniRichy]

I will definatly keep my eyes open for mpi gear;) As you all know Lou over heated at the last meet, and with some help (okay a lot of help!!:D ) I found out the electric fan had seized, now you'd think one of the local dealers/ spares shops would have one, but you'd be wrong!!!:mad:

[moddinmad]

sure if you come to himly tomorow theyd have one there ;)

[liam_italian]

apparently the mpi fans are hard to come by these days!

[Cooper D]

yippeeeee man that was close :D
Bet ur gutted now r'nt ya m8!!!

[lester]

bit of a long shot on the later Moke they had a front mounted rad with an electric fan. The moke club have the fans in stock at reasonable prices, it could be the same fan it's worth a try mate.
cheers lester:cool:

[TONYELF]

you will be glad to hear i am collecting the head on monday. hooray :D

thanks to every one who has helped me in "the quest for the mpi head"

the miniaddicts must be the best mini enthusiasts club in the world. hope i can be of assistance to you guys in the future.

if i was'nt so skint now. i'd purchase the head of gr4h4ms mate also... as a spare... or to pass on to some one in the future. they are so hard to find.

Cheers

Not "must be" WE ARE THE BEST ! LOL:D

[@lex]

Bet ur gutted now r'nt ya m8!!!
No coment. :D
Not "must be" WE ARE THE BEST ! LOL:D
sorry tony... you are right. :) cheers

[@lex]

Had a run to Caernarfon today to collect “the mpi head”. it was nice to meet liam and his dogs… what a great set-up you have there liam. I called into aw motors on the way back so andy can give it the once over, before it is dropped onto the block. Could be sorted this weekend :D . Once back home I phoned around for a new water pump…. Mini spares wanted ££48.75.… so I ordered one from Huddersfield spares, £17.50 and it should be with me by tomorrow or day after. cheers

[moddinmad]

just wondering why its that much cheaper? just be carefull mate after al the work thats done you dont wanna skimp on quality

[@lex]

just wondering why its that much cheaper? just be carefull mate after al the work thats done you dont wanna skimp on quality

i purchased a good quality one from m&m's last week for £14 but it was for a single point injection. so i figured £ 48 was a bit steep. cheers

[moddinmad]

no probs mate was just a thought :o

[@lex]

no, no.... thanks moddinmad. i want quality components, but how will i tell if it's cr4p... coz ill send it back, rather than take the chance.
that's why i payed a bit extra for "the mpi head" coz i new it's history.

ps 17 pages now tony. :o could be another world record im involved in with the miniaddicts

cheers

[liam_italian]

this any good to ya @lex?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GenuineUnipart-Mini-MPI-Injection-Water-Pump_W0QQitemZ330119957074QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43122 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[@lex]

this any good to ya @lex?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GenuineUnipart-Mini-MPI-Injection-Water-Pump_W0QQitemZ330119957074QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43122 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

yeh, that is useful liam... nice one. :)

cheers

[MiniRichy]

Just a quick note to let you know thet I got the same part (Genuine Unipart Water Pump) last week from Rollings in Wrexham For £23.00 inc V.A.T, so you would probably pay more on ebay after postage and that;)

[@lex]

Just a quick note to let you know thet I got the same part (Genuine Unipart Water Pump) last week from Rollings in Wrexham For £23.00 inc V.A.T, so you would probably pay more on ebay after postage and that;)

oh yeh... did'nt think rollings would stock them. do'nt suppose you know the parts No richy. cheers

[TONYELF]

no, no.... thanks moddinmad. i want quality components, but how will i tell if it's cr4p... coz ill send it back, rather than take the chance.
that's why i payed a bit extra for "the mpi head" coz i new it's history.

ps 17 pages now tony. :o could be another world record im involved in with the miniaddicts

cheers

Ok You win! but don't expect a prize! ( members might get one!) hint hint!:D
With a bit of luck,it might come to an end this week maybe????????:)

[Deano]

Alex ive seen your head today lol:p new valve`s fitted looks the muts:)

[MiniRichy]

oh yeh... did'nt think rollings would stock them. do'nt suppose you know the parts No richy. cheers

I cant find the box or the receipt anywhere (I must have chucked them:( ) but if you go and ask they have everything on computer now!:)

[Gr4H4m]

Well is it a goer Alex???

[@lex]

Alex ive seen your head today lol:p new valve`s fitted looks the muts:)

cheers dean, should'nt be long now. :D :D

[liam_italian]

Progress, where's the progress?

[@lex]

will know more on monday. cheers

[liam_italian]

We needs pics!

lol, I was just thinking, there's a little bit of my mini in your mini now!

[TONYELF]

Jeez ! Guinness book of records, Here we come!
Looking forward to hearing some good news at last.:)

[@lex]

We needs pics!

lol, I was just thinking, there's a little bit of my mini in your mini now!
will get some pics of "our nippy" soon as mate.
Jeez ! Guinness book of records, Here we come!
Looking forward to hearing some good news at last.:)
next weekend with a bit of luck. cheers

[TONYELF]

will get some pics of "our nippy" soon as mate.

next weekend with a bit of luck. cheers

Now , you will have to try and get some Sundays off so you can come on some runs,and "maybe " join the best mini club around ?

[@lex]

hope to have plenty of sunny sundays runs out with you chaps. :D cheers

[TONYELF]

hope to have plenty of sunny sundays runs out with you chaps. :D cheers

Glad to hear it! You will be most welcome (You know that of course!):D

[@lex]

hope to be sorted wednesday. woo hoo :D :D :D

[TONYELF]

Thank God for that ! It was almost becoming an epic ! LOL:D

[@lex]

not ready yet :( the new water pump does'nt seem to fit and i can't remember where how it all goes back together :o . wish i took the time to label the wiring loom. learning all the time. i will head back up to a.w engins on friday, as i am off work and with a bit of luck get nippy running. cheers

[MiniRichy]

not ready yet :( the new water pump does'nt seem to fit and i can't remember where how it all goes back together :o . wish i took the time to label the wiring loom. learning all the time. i will head back up to a.w engines on friday, as i am off work and with a bit of luck get nippy running. cheers

Im off on friday as well, so if you like i can bring lou up to you for comparison;)

[Deano]

Im off on friday as well, so if you like i can bring lou up to you for comparison;)


I did say to A w engines there was another mpi in the club would prob be a big help;)

[@lex]

Im off on friday as well, so if you like i can bring lou up to you for comparison;)

that would be brilliant. i get off work @ about 9am... if you can manage it mate.

cheers

[MiniRichy]

that would be brilliant. i get off work @ about 9am... if you can manage it mate.

cheers

Ive got to wait for a package first, they usually deliver in the morning though, after that I'm free. Were abouts in Coedy do you live? I will pm you my Mobile number.

[TONYELF]

not ready yet :( the new water pump does'nt seem to fit and i can't remember where how it all goes back together :o . wish i took the time to label the wiring loom. learning all the time. i will head back up to a.w engins on friday, as i am off work and with a bit of luck get nippy running. cheers

Don't mean to butt in Richy but It looks as if Nippy is still at AW motors.
Suggest you contact @lex on

[@lex]

Don't mean to butt in Richy but It looks as if Nippy is still at AW motors.
Suggest you contact @lex on
it's ok... minirichy has p.m'ed me his number already. cheers

[TONYELF]

Glad I spotted it ! Even if I help you get to page 20 of this Epic!
Sorry I can't pop up to help.I start work at 12 noon today.
Anyway what are you doing at home ,shouldn't you be at Andy's yard doing Nippy or having a break having just finished work?

Good luck with Nippy

[@lex]

just returned from a.w motors. a big thank you to minirichy for bringing his lovely mini, to use as a referance and for the blast around the block in it.... great :D . nippy is almost there. turns out the internals of the clutch slave cylinder droped out when i transported nippy to a.w motors all those months ago. so i whent to rollings in wreham. they wanted £57 :eek: i only want the internals man. so it's a trip to m&m's tomorrow, where i can should be able to pick up the other bits and bobs i need. cheers

[MiniRichy]

just returned from a.w motors. a big thank you to minirichy for bringing his lovely mini, to use as a referance and for the blast around the block in it.... great :D . nippy is almost there. turns out the internals of the clutch slave cylinder droped out when i transported nippy to a.w motors all those months ago. so i whent to rollings in wreham. they wanted £57 :eek: i only want the internals man. so it's a trip to m&m's tomorrow, where i can should be able to pick up the other bits and bobs i need. cheers

No Worries mate, I enjoyed looking around the workshop, very impressive. Nippy's looking very close, I'm looking forward to seeing her running at the next meet!!!:D this makes page 20 as well, do I get a prize???

[TONYELF]

No Worries mate, I enjoyed looking around the workshop, very impressive. Nippy's looking very close, I'm looking forward to seeing her running at the next meet!!!:D this makes page 20 as well, do I get a prize???

Nope! but will let you come on our wedding run on 22nd June (if you can spare the time. don't forget you are welcome to come to the evening do as well.(just let me know for catering numbers.thanks):)

[Deano]

Glad its getting there mate:) fingers crossed for you

[@lex]

Glad its getting there mate:) fingers crossed for you

:D cheers dean, hope she's done by wednesday. i purchased all the bits needed to complete..... Oil filter, thermostat and clutch slave cylinder = £17 the lot from m&m's. cheers

[MiniRichy]

Well its Thursday any news?

[@lex]

Well its Thursday any news?

andy said should be ready on friday. i am working friday so hope to pick her up on saturday. :) did you get ya fan sorted ? cheers

[MiniRichy]

andy said should be ready on friday. i am working friday so hope to pick her up on saturday. :) did you get ya fan sorted ? cheers

Nope, i phoned the guy on Monday and he just kept saying it was in the post, so i canceled it and said i would send it back if it arrived. Ive ordered another one now from minisport should be here in 7-14 days:mad: as they have to get it from Caterpillar who supply rover spares to the UK apparently:D

[@lex]

Nope, i phoned the guy on Monday and he just kept saying it was in the post, so i canceled it and said i would send it back if it arrived. Ive ordered another one now from minisport should be here in 7-14 days:mad: as they have to get it from Caterpillar who supply rover spares to the UK apparently:D

:mad: that is a pain... why do'nt they just say sorry it was my fault, we'll sort it... we all get it wrong some times. it would still be a pain but at least you aint been lied too. hope this one arrives on time mate.

cheers

[Deano]

You could get a fan from Demon tweeks:cool: A after market one would do . just have to patch the wire`s up;)

[MiniRichy]

You could get a fan from Demon tweeks:cool: A after market one would do . just have to patch the wire`s up;)

I tried that but the space it has to fit in is very limited, and if you can get it in fixing it there is a sod!!!

[@lex]

we-heyyy.... nippy is running, she started up yesterday. got to say another huge thank you to minirichy, who drove up to buckley yesterday so's we could use his car as a referance again :) nice one richy... i can feel a sloppy kiss brewing :p .
once we juiced up the battery she started up :D . it was great to hear her ticking over, music to my ears. there are some gear adjustments needed so fingers crossed :cool: .

cheers

[Gr4H4m]

we-heyyy.... nippy is running, she started up yesterday. got to say another huge thank you to minirichy, who drove up to buckley yesterday so's we could use his car as a referance again :) nice one richy... i can feel a sloppy kiss brewing :p .
once we juiced up the battery she started up :D . it was great to hear her ticking over, music to my ears. there are some gear adjustments needed so fingers crossed :cool: .

cheers

Well done.....

[TONYELF]

Just remind me to keep a good kissing distance away from you when I next see you LOL
Is Nippy at home now?

[@lex]

nippy's not home yet mate. i am planning a welcome home party for her though... going to break out the hosepipe and car shampoo, play some barry white on the old c.d player and give her a good rub-down. XXX

cheers

[moddinmad]

sounds like a plan that mate. whens that goin to happen?? hopefully in time for wednesday :D

[@lex]

sounds like a plan that mate. whens that goin to happen?? hopefully in time for wednesday :D

do'nt know when, i am hopping monday. i will be looking to get the mot sorted asap.

cheers

[@lex]

almost there.... the clutch slave cylinder supplyed by m&m's was'nt up to scratch... never mind. so it's a search for a new one, chuck it on and of i go:D .
cheers

[@lex]

ah well, the new clutch plate put in during the rebuild needs replacing. this is on order and should be fitted tomorrow. here is a quick vid of nippy running for the first time in months :) . cheers
http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/alexm_007/?action=view&current=DSCN4630.flv

[Gr4H4m]

soo close....

[@lex]

......and yet so far.
nippy is home as of yesterday. called in for an mot on the way home and failed on:
front nearside indicator..... dodgie wink
windscreen washer...... need a wash
offside steering rack gaiter split.....:confused:
nearside front lower ball joint has exessive play...:rolleyes:
and the horn do'nt work.... :o

cheers

[charlie_mini]

least it wasn't its emmisions! :D

[Gr4H4m]

......and yet so far.
nippy is home as of yesterday. called in for an mot on the way home and failed on:
front nearside indicator..... dodgie wink
windscreen washer...... need a wash
offside steering rack gaiter split.....:confused:
nearside front lower ball joint has exessive play...:rolleyes:
and the horn do'nt work.... :o

cheers

Lecy bits are probably because it have been standing a while.. so a clean up with a fiber brush or emery and they should work. The indicator it prob earth...

those 13" wheels eat ball joints... I would recommend Marks method of grinding them in should help them last longer, or the high spots wear then you get slack which speeds up the wear... I would suggest getting extra shims if you order the ball joint kit as you will need them to get it spot on..

[Steve]

Thats not bad nice easy repairs it should only take you a couple hours to do the lot. You should be able to get all the bit from rollings as you are in wrexham.

[liam_italian]

oh well atleast it's not a problem with the cylinder head :D

[Deano]

Not a bad test report that mate at least its not got metal cancer:(

[RSP]

Hope you get them fixed soon mate.

[Gr4H4m]

alex I'm starting to wonder if Nippy exisits:p

[@lex]

thanks for all the comments guys. :)
ya right the repair list aint to bad, it's a pitty i am working until saturday morrning, as i would like to have been part of the wedding parade.... oh well :rolleyes: .
the horn and windscreen washer have got me puzzled. the indicatour terminal has corroded so that's easy.
will follow the miniaddicts tv fantastic directions / tips for fitting ball joints :cool: .
there have been times when i wished nippy did'nt exist.
there are a few other things, but will be happy to be back on the road, in a mini. :D

cheers

[MiniRichy]

Any News?? Do you think you'll be ready for Wednesday?

[@lex]

Any News?? Do you think you'll be ready for Wednesday?

yeh, should pass mot today. am working wednesday though. see you soon. :D

cheers

[@lex]

:D passed mot:D.... getting there @ last.

cheers

[Gr4H4m]

well done Alex I bet you can't wait to get to the meeting on Wednesday....

[Steve]

Well done, bet your just glad to able drive it again. Its been along time coming.;)

[Deano]

Waaahoooo:) Nice one

[KAYE (Mrs Jones)]

YIPPEE Congratulations mate, didn't take long did it? lol :D

[@lex]

well done Alex I bet you can't wait to get to the meeting on Wednesday....

sorry... sh... i'm @ work :rolleyes:

YIPPEE Congratulations mate, didn't take long did it? lol :D

ha ha... a housing estate has been built in my area in the same time it’s taken me to get it sorted. :o

just the body work to do now.

cheers

[TONYELF]

Congratulations at long last. 23 pages and not a gong in sight(yet) see you soon ?:)

[MiniRichy]

Hows it going @lex, any more news? Will you be at the Caerwys show this weekend?

[@lex]

Hows it going @lex, any more news? Will you be at the Caerwys show this weekend?

is it saturday ? or sunday... am working sunday.

it's hard keeping under 3000 revs during the running in period, but it's great being back in a mini.

cheers

[TONYELF]

It's Sunday I'm afraid,blast dam and buggery, don't you change your shifts around at all?:(
We'll have to get you another job! Can't you bring a Client or two for the run?

[@lex]

It's Sunday I'm afraid,blast dam and buggery, don't you change your shifts around at all?:(
We'll have to get you another job! Can't you bring a Client or two for the run?

my shifts are a pain :mad: . dont think it would be a good idea to bring client this sunday :eek: . hope you have a good one... i look forward to seeing the pics. see you soon.

cheers

[TONYELF]

my shifts are a pain :mad: . dont think it would be a good idea to bring client this sunday :eek: . hope you have a good one... i look forward to seeing the pics. see you soon.

cheers

What do you want pics of the rain for ? LOL:D :D