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A Lego Legend?

Silly buggers, but the Lego Mini's don't look quite the biz though? I mean their supposed to be a 4 seater and have roo...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by taffy_turner
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by taffy_turner

Starter motor

Help required. I have a pre-engaged starter motor on my '89 Mini 1000 and when I turn the ignition key it just clicks....
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by albertswift
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by albertswift

Steering and suspension

Hi All, Yet another question for you! Can some one tell me what points and areas to look at please as my Mini shakes an...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by william_stanier
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by william_stanier

re running hot

Hi Never thought about the head gasket but the oil and water are both clean as a whistle. later Gary
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gary_teale
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by gary_teale

Help!! Headlining

Hi, Can anyone tell me the order that the coloured headlining hoops are fitted? I've lost the piece of paper that had th...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by thespeedtrifle
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by thespeedtrifle

Re: A clutch question; can anyone help with this?

When you are changing the clutch check for oil as the crank seal often goes. It may be worth replacing this when you hav...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Niannorth.2ads0t
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by Niannorth.2ads0t

running hot

Hi Our open classic doesn't like the warm weather. Its had a couple of mammoth runs recently and is getting very close...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gary_teale
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by gary_teale

Re: Up or down?

In message , Graham L writes >I've scored this Leyland panel van with the motor removed from the engine >bay. Because o...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by david
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by david

SRS fault on Classic Mini

Hi, my SRS light has just come on, any suggestions to get the thing to go off before i take it to Rover on Friday next t...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by barspeeed
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by barspeeed

Electronic ignition - what is best?

Greetings to all minifans! My '69 red MKII vil need an overhaul this summer. And I have decided, that electronic igniti...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by henrik_sodermanvæk
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by henrik_sodermanvæk

Drum to disc brakes - how? Can anyone help?

Hi, I've had a mini mayfair for a few years, so I know my way around a mini - but I'm not a car genius by any means so...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by davidincyberspace
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by davidincyberspace

A clutch question; can anyone help with this?

Hi, This may be a simple one but I've just bought a Mini Clubman Estate in very good cond. However, the clutch is slipp...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by davidincyberspace
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by davidincyberspace

mini fest 2006

mini-fest 2006 is in preston next month on the 22/23july, did anyone go last year and if so was it any good, me and a f...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stephen.waring
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by stephen.waring

Mini Front Brakes not working - help / ideas needed!!

I'm working on an '89 Mini - the brakes are dual circuit front/rear. The master cylinder, pipes and calipers have been...
14 comments posted 20yrs
posted by simon.pg.quick
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by simon.pg.quick