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by benwall101
Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: alloy wheels deteriorating?
Replies: 1
Views: 2787

alloy wheels deteriorating?

Hi guys I have a set of 15" minilite style alloy wheels made by JBW that I brought just over a year ago from a morris minor dealer and the chrome lip around the edge in places has started to go dull with wavy lines going through it. I did try and take some pictures but it doesn't show very well...
by benwall101
Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: car left outside for 12 months?
Replies: 13
Views: 4052

Re: car left outside for 12 months?

Your probably best not to disconnect the battery as we have had several cars at work get flat batterys being layed for a couple of months and have lost the codeing to the key and they have to be recoded by main dealer or some auto electricians can do it. Your probaly best to start it now and again t...
by benwall101
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MGB Seats
Replies: 16
Views: 5339

Re: MGB Seats

A few members have fitted Ford Ka seats as well. I can recommend the ka seats, there not to bad to fit they just need the feet drilling off and repositioning in a different order and the large one to be cut into two, also the rear ones fit good as well to match. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...
by benwall101
Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front spoiler/spliter
Replies: 11
Views: 3819

Re: Front spoiler/spliter

cheers crazyChris thats the one i was looking for
by benwall101
Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini boss?
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Re: Mini boss?

They wont roy there atached to the heater slider, they help it smell a bit nicer and add a bit of colour :lol:
by benwall101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front spoiler/spliter
Replies: 11
Views: 3819

Front spoiler/spliter

Hi
Does any body have a picture of a minor with a front splitter/spoiler fitted?, I remember seeing one but im not sure were, i think it had a place for the license plate in the middle and 2 spot lights moulded in the front of it, it looked quite smart

Thanks
Ben
by benwall101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini boss?
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Re: Mini boss?

Cheers, im surprised more people haven't done it
by benwall101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini chain tensioner
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Re: Mini chain tensioner

cheers guys, i forgot that the mounts were built onto the front plate :D
by benwall101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini boss?
Replies: 15
Views: 2864

Re: Mini boss?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1463005_10201979993074887_640284281_n.jpg Heres what i did to the horn in my steering wheel, i removed the horn spring and connectors and soldered the wire onto one terminal on the push switch then put heat shrink over the top, then i bended...
by benwall101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini chain tensioner
Replies: 4
Views: 1408

Mini chain tensioner

I have managed to get a mini timing chain tensioner, cover and backplate. Is it posible just to change the backplate on my 1098 engine to the backplate from the mini engine to cator for the tensioner instead of drilling holes in the original back plate as mentioned in other posts. Also can i use the...
by benwall101
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Clip on Door Mirrors
Replies: 9
Views: 3185

Re: Clip on Door Mirrors

Hi
The clip on mirrors clip onto the edge of the qauter lights. Most pepole only have one low down on the drivers side, but i preffer two high up on both sides so i can see more :D


Image

Hope this helps
by benwall101
Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension bushes?
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Re: Rear suspension bushes?

Cheers, so just to confirm all 12 bushes on the rear suspension of the salon are all the same size?
by benwall101
Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension bushes?
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Rear suspension bushes?

Hi
are the there x2 different size bushes for the rear leaf springs a shackle?
if so which order do they go in?

Thanks
Ben
by benwall101
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Undersealing?
Replies: 3
Views: 1955

Undersealing?

Hi guys I am thinking about renewing my under seal as the old stuff is flakeing off, I have a few questions that I cant find definitive answers too when removing the old underseal should I remove it compltley back to bare shinny metal ? (if there is any hiding underneath) also is it fine to paint th...
by benwall101
Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National :D
Replies: 0
Views: 2260

National :D

Just thought i would say i attended my first national rally today and i realy enjoyed it :D I would like to thank all the organisers and the volunters who gave up there time to make everyones time enjoyable. All the members we met were all very friendly and helpful pepole. It was organised brilliant...
by benwall101
Sun May 12, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Meaning of reg?
Replies: 13
Views: 3415

Re: Meaning of reg?

I believe the vehicle has been off the road for a good number of years, so it will need an mot
by benwall101
Sat May 11, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spark plug caps?
Replies: 1
Views: 1004

Spark plug caps?

Hi
does any one know if it makes a diference of what type of rubber spark plug caps i can buy for my car?

and does anyone know what the rubber caps on the ht lead that screws in to the dizzy is called and what gauge is the ht lead?

Thanks
Ben
by benwall101
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Meaning of reg?
Replies: 13
Views: 3415

Meaning of reg?

We have had a tatty Minor sat at work in the compound for a good time now waiting for work to be done to get it throug an mot so the owner can swap the licence Plates off of it to another vehicle i have been told. The reg is 97TTA, iv been told this is a special reg with value does anyone have any i...
by benwall101
Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: Young Members
Topic: Hello from Somerset
Replies: 4
Views: 6151

Re: Hello from Somerset

Hi and welcome im also a young member from Somerset and my cars also my daily drive :D

if you havent joined already join the young members facebook group as there all very helpful and friendly pepole

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMOCYM/
by benwall101
Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Halogen lights not working?
Replies: 5
Views: 1168

Re: Halogen lights not working?

sorted it out now turns out the old bulb holders crimps were to far back to make a conection with the new bulb