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by DanRodd
Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New electronic ignition kit for £21
Replies: 29
Views: 7163

New electronic ignition kit for £21

Hi all,im shortly going to be picking up a simonbbc: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERMAX-electronic-ignition-kit-Lucas-25D-distributor_W0QQitemZ120512657344QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1c0f1d37c0 leccy ignition kit for my Minor (25d dizzy) I had a lumenition kit to go on ...
by DanRodd
Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What oil for a 1970 Moggie 2 Door?
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: What oil for a 1970 Moggie 2 Door?

is that the one that was on ebay in Southend on Sea?
by DanRodd
Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mmoc flags
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Re: mmoc flags

ive got one from the Midland rally a couple of years ago,dont know if they are still available?
by DanRodd
Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Tyre pressures for radials?
Replies: 6
Views: 739

Tyre pressures for radials?

Hi all,my new Minor has 155 Toyos fitted,i was wondering what tyre pressures would you suggest?i have the original pressures as listed in the manuals but obviously they were for 5.20 crossplies,different animals all together!
by DanRodd
Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi all,im back in the fold
Replies: 4
Views: 702

Re: hi all,im back in the fold

All being well i will hopefully be picking up my new Minor tomorrow,not looking forward to the 7.30 train tho!(its the hour or so before that i need to get up,get ready and get to the station that i dont like!)
Dan
by DanRodd
Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: hi all,im back in the fold
Replies: 4
Views: 702

hi all,im back in the fold

Hi all,after an absence from Minors for nearly 2 years,ive agreed to buy a car advertised on this very forum,so for that alone im grateful for the forums existence! Still got all my Minor books,mags,spares etc,just going to have to dig them out again! looking forward to driving one again and going t...
by DanRodd
Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could you have a look at this?
Replies: 55
Views: 8108

Im 20,its not garaged,justo n my drive,unlimited miles,fully comp,and i pay £250 so yours isnt too bad
by DanRodd
Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pics of the Beast on its first outing :D
Replies: 76
Views: 9901

what a FANTASTIC paint job,why not spray the seats to match lol!!
by DanRodd
Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could you have a look at this?
Replies: 55
Views: 8108

i just paid 1100 for my 2 door bought privately in similar condition,bit scabby around the rear wings and bootlid,and ive had to change the headgasket.factor in that it will want about £300 spending on it if you have high standards of mechanical efficency,like i do lol!
by DanRodd
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found one to look at!
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

well its the same colour as my old four door which is nice!
very good underneath,nice healthy engine,needs a few repairs to wings etc but nothing major,clean inside,drives well,knocked him down to £1100, with 12 months tax and mot!!
by DanRodd
Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found one to look at!
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Here she is,and yes,i have bought it!<br>Image<br>
by DanRodd
Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found one to look at!
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Found one to look at!

Hi all,only decided to go back(me and my dad have a saying,if all else fails,get a minor!) yesterday and ive already found an almond green 2 door saloon to look at only 11 miles away!it must be a sign or something. it is £1400 so i will be checking underneath very thoroughly! will report back later ...
by DanRodd
Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im Back!
Replies: 1
Views: 873

Im Back!

Hi all! I sold my 4 door in May and have regretted it ever since,ive been driving a Reliant Fox since then as i am or was quite into Reliants,but now i have come to the conclusion that i NEED a moggie in my life,so will be browsing the for sale sections and will try and find one!Ive decided that i a...
by DanRodd
Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's a minor like as a daily drive?
Replies: 29
Views: 7946

Im 19 and have just reinsured my Moggie for another year,Mot due in April.I passed my test last Feb,and having had a few other older cars,will not have anything other than a Minor,and i think i shall stick to that till the end of time!The Minor really does become like a family dog,it always starts f...
by DanRodd
Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: washer electric or manual
Replies: 7
Views: 2342

i find the thumb on the plunger method works very well,no electrics to go wrong!
by DanRodd
Tue Jan 01, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: MOT preparation
Replies: 21
Views: 4601

from what i remember any car that does not have an opening windscreen (old A7's etc) has to have washers fitted regardless of age.
by DanRodd
Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: wax oil
Replies: 15
Views: 3446

im due an oil change soon so looks like the underbody will be getting a thorough soaking!
by DanRodd
Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:50 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Speedo question
Replies: 9
Views: 2392

so that would make a non radial speedo over read?that wouldnt be a problem.
by DanRodd
Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Guy!
Replies: 35
Views: 6972

"what the heck is a Marina" that one made me chuckle!

welcome to the board,i think that if you work a list up people like bull motif could probably send all you need quite cheaply?
by DanRodd
Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Speedo question
Replies: 9
Views: 2392

need to find someone i can procure a satnav from then!!