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by dad
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: wheel nuts
Replies: 0
Views: 898

wheel nuts

hi, does anyone know what size wheel nuts i would have.i have marina diff and discs.and would like to buy some locking nuts .
by dad
Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 1007

rear shocks

hi,can anyone help? i have just got a set of minilites with 185s on the trouble is they rub on the rear shocks,for some reason they are fitted to the outside of the inner wing.i have looked at a kit from moss but dont know if its any good.or coulkd i buy skinny shocks.the kit from jlhs looks complic...
by dad
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front suspension
Replies: 29
Views: 7643

Re: front suspension

now i dont know what to do!!!!!!!
by dad
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front suspension
Replies: 29
Views: 7643

Re: front suspension

hi did you buy them as a kit?
by dad
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel size
Replies: 14
Views: 3114

Re: wheel size

thanks ill look at getting some they seem to go for about 60 quid with tyres much better..
by dad
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel size
Replies: 14
Views: 3114

Re: wheel size

mgf wheels seem to be 15 inch wouldnt this be a problem.
by dad
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front suspension
Replies: 29
Views: 7643

Re: front suspension

thanks for that perhaps ill look at charles whares.
by dad
Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front suspension
Replies: 29
Views: 7643

front suspension

i want to upgrade my front suspension moss have a kit using spax shocks does anyone know if they are any good,or should i look somewhare else....
by dad
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel size
Replies: 14
Views: 3114

Re: wheel size

thanks a lot,ill contact them..
by dad
Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel size
Replies: 14
Views: 3114

Re: wheel size

recomend anyone?
by dad
Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wheel size
Replies: 14
Views: 3114

wheel size

im looking at fitting a set of 14 inch minilites. i have marina axel and discs,does anyone know if 5 or5.5j will be better,and what offset i kneed?......
by dad
Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: temp
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

temp

does anyone know what the running temp should be for a 1275, as i have just fitted a temp gauge which reads half way between n and h .it doesnt increase but holds steady.i wounder if the gauge i have ,which i got second hand is of a car that runs at a lower temp ....
by dad
Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance for 17 yr old
Replies: 15
Views: 5707

Re: insurance for 17 yr old

many thanks guys ill look into it.
by dad
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance for 17 yr old
Replies: 15
Views: 5707

Re: insurance for 17 yr old

hes just joined the british mini club, so were hoping to get something from them.thanks again.
by dad
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance for 17 yr old
Replies: 15
Views: 5707

Re: insurance for 17 yr old

thanks, ive tried the minor ,but its got to be the mini.
by dad
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurance for 17 yr old
Replies: 15
Views: 5707

insurance for 17 yr old

does anyone know if i can get classic car insurance for my 17 yr old lad.hes set his heart on an old mini but the best price so far is 2500 silly money help.
by dad
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: timing chain
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

Re: timing chain

sorry forgot to say its an early 1300
by dad
Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: timing chain
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

timing chain

im changing my timing chain and have bought a kit,in with the kit is a felt washer i have no idea where it goes . can anyone help.also how do i adjust the chain tensioner.many thanks ..
by dad
Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: needle size
Replies: 6
Views: 1049

Re: needle size

many thanks its given me something to go on
by dad
Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: needle size
Replies: 6
Views: 1049

needle size

can anyone help me with needle choice on my early 1300 a series. i have a hif44 with a bdl needle which doesnt run smooth runs ok with a little choke. no air leaks.so i guess it needs to be richer?