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- Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:03 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Impossible to stop water leak
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4248
Re: Impossible to stop water leak
When I did mine I put a piece of butyl sealant at the end of the runners so it squished out under and around when they were fitted sealing it tight, I used the same sealant behind the waist rail trim on the join of the runners . The car was left out the other night in torrential rain all night and n...
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:01 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Mud flaps fitted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2822
Re: Mud flaps fitted
They look great
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stone Chip or Underseal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1083
Re: Stone Chip or Underseal
I think you need a coat of something else to seal the etch before a top coat, epoxy primer would be a good choice. Personally I'd use exoxy primer then a coat of chassis black enamel as it's not as hard as Smoothrite so less likely to chip. Then finish off with a decent spray on wax, I use Bilt Hamb...
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Electrolytic rust removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2176
Re: Electrolytic rust removal
Electrolytic rust removal does seen to work well but I always use citric acid. It's very safe (used in bath bombs so can go down the drain) and if left for long enough, a couple of days maybe, will remove even deep seated rust. It's dead cheap too.
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ford ka front seats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1341
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:05 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Impossible to stop water leak
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4248
Re: Impossible to stop water leak
I had a similar problem before the re-build and added a fillet to the bottom edge using a window seal I had in. It pushed between the runners and the glass (no picture of the front bit bit sorry). I had used the softer, comes on a roll, runners so not sure if the normal type will be flexible enough ...
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:45 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Impossible to stop water leak
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4248
Re: Impossible to stop water leak
Did you put a bead of sealant between the interior wooden trim and the glass runners before screwing them on?
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:55 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electronic ignition - spares
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1741
Re: Electronic ignition - spares
If the dizzy has a black module attached to the side then it's probably off a 90's Mini. I still have the original one on my 91 Cooper and I've rarely had the cap off as when I do everything is clean and how it should be. The modules are available from Mini specialists if needed. If it's the Accuspa...
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Traveller sliding glass seal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1297
Re: Traveller sliding glass seal
I didn't attempt it with the glass fitted but while I was fitting a new wood frame I fitted new seals. I found that prising with thin screw driver pushed up between the seal and the metal frame did the job easily. A smear of red rubber grease helped push the glass and the new seal in nicely. https:/...
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: tyre stem issue TR412/TR413
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1076
Re: tyre stem issue TR412/TR413
My tyre place calls the ones you need taxi valves
- Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cleaning agent
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1134
Re: Cleaning agent
I've used Ariel washing powder and hot water in various plastic screen wash and header tanks. Left over night it does a pretty good job. If it's rusty stains then you could also try a spoon full of citric acid if the washing powder doesn't work.
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Two part rubber mix
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1921
Re: Two part rubber mix
Great stuff Sugru. The little door bump stops I made (before my last post) for my Commer camper are still there and intact, can't believe it's over seven years ago
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 2:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1802
Re: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
Yes I did fit a K&N element, I borrowed it out of my Mini Cooper when it was off the road for resto. Now the Mini is back up and running I've fitted an ordinary paper element in the Minor until I find a reasonably priced K&N (they are around £50 new). They are a performance add on and with s...
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fitting remote brake servo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 355
Re: fitting remote brake servo
Something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354216584335?hash=item5278f4248f:g:5kkAAOSwlQFi882S&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsDUMyB%2BbEHmju9nHn%2Fgo1bBYFAirt8h54O0m1E8QX5Xqo7cCKimNmJO5JTb0HaRpwgMdeLBJJftY4xJCEtJ0tWkZHF3g9h1%2BF9aAfSliif6KdU6Sky6p7oVk2kfp70Go8885Som3WNx0R%2FfR4oMu5rje3hUeQ%2FpStw7Ltq...
Re: polishing
I've started using Harley Wax, pure carnauba wax. Goes on like melted butter and polishes up lovely
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine identification plate
- Replies: 7
- Views: 536
Re: Engine identification plate
Thanks for that link, I need an engine plate for my '91 Cooper
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1802
Re: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
Yes that's the one. I left the hole open where I cut the inlet off, you don't really need the extra holes but as I'd fitted a K&N element I thought the extra air flow would be beneficial. This set up has been proven by Keith Calver to be more efficient than a K&N cone and it's a lot quieter ...
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1802
Re: Which air filter for HIF38 carb?
I'm pretty sure that air box will foul on the fuel pump and maybe the battery.
I used a standard Mini air box but cut the inlet tract off and drilled a couple more holes on the outside to allow a bit more air in. You will also need a matching elbow to fit the filter
I used a standard Mini air box but cut the inlet tract off and drilled a couple more holes on the outside to allow a bit more air in. You will also need a matching elbow to fit the filter
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hassle verses No hassle !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 397
Re: Hassle verses No hassle !
I did the same and bought a new pump after failing to get the original pump working properly with an overhaul kit, turned out expensive :-? As for squirreling away stuff that will come in handy one day - I'm in the process of re-arranging my garage/workshop and embarrassed with some of the absolute ...