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by mistertom7
Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:04 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oddball heater matrix
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Thanks for that everyone. Unfortunately, one of the metal inlet/outlet connectors on the heater matrix itself broke off in the removal process, as it had become welded to the hose over time. I think reconditioning is probably out of the question. However, I shall take up your advice Kevin, and track...
by mistertom7
Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oddball heater matrix
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Cheers Gareth ,

I'll give them a ring tomorrow and enquire. I'd rather given up on the Mini thing as i bought a matrix off E-bay and , although it seems to cover all the relevant years and models, did not fit the old casing.


Thanks for the info


Mr Tom
by mistertom7
Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oddball heater matrix
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Oddball heater matrix

Hi I have recently removed a heater from a 65 2-Door saloon that has had a 1275/Toyota box conversion and I cannot source a replacement matrix. As I've lost the phone No of the man who did the conversion, I am wondering someone in the club has had the same problem. The matrix is identical in every w...
by mistertom7
Thu Apr 01, 2004 9:34 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Converting from Leaded to U/Lead Petrol
Replies: 86
Views: 26587

Hi Can anyone tell me how it is possible to know if a cylinder head is converted to unleaded or not by looking at it? I recently bought an Ital and am treating it as if it is an original head but I still don't know for sure regards Welcome to our world...! :lol: Mr Tom For unleaded conversion, there...
by mistertom7
Sat Feb 28, 2004 9:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ital/Marina Hub puller
Replies: 14
Views: 4364

Thanks guys

Loadsahelp. I'll have another go at it tomorrow.

Cheers

MrTom
by mistertom7
Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ital/Marina Hub puller
Replies: 14
Views: 4364

Ital/Marina Hub puller

Hi Has anybody had to remove an Ital rear hub? All the pullers I can source are for studs centred 100-115mm. The Ital studs are centred 95mm and I need to change the bearings and seals. I like these cars. I really do. Ive owned almost a dozen, and still clean one I used to be taken to school in, but...