Morris Minor Owners Club

hi
I had the same prob, new dissy cap has cured it

john

yes please,

thanks

john

thanks
john

try the drop links that link the dampers to the body, thats what my rattle was

john

hi looking to fit rear belts in my 4 door,been looking at securon site and they recommend the 254 for this car but i thought i read a while ago that it was a bit short, has anyone fitted this belt? if so how is the length or alternativly what would be a better alternative

thanks

john

hi,

how are you getting on?

i,m only down the road in bridgwater if you need a hand

i,ll pm my tel no

john

hello
does anyone know the correct thread size for the block drain tap?
having trouble screwing mine in and want to run a tap up the hole to clean the threads.
thanks

john

yes , i did the smaller ones at 25 after the big head ones

thanks
john

thanks

just fitted my head and tourqued down to 40 ftlb as per haynes instructions, i,ve read on here about retorquing after the first heat cycle, ik take it thats after initial start up, warm up then when cool check torqueagain with wrench set at 40. sorry if this seems a daft question but wanted to check...

ok thanks

john

is that easy to do?
what parts do i need and do i then leave out the rubber bands?
i want to do this job once only and properly so any mod that improves things makes sence to me

john

thanks
that makes sense, none there at the moment so must have been left off

thanks

john

http://www.spridgetmania.com/morris-min ... rce=splash
seems usefull

just recieved my timing chain replacment kit from esm and in it is 2 rubber ring tensioners,
theres nothing like this fitted currently, can anyone explain how these go please?

pics would be nice if poss,

many thanks

john

hi is this any good for my 1098? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-METRO-SERIES-HEAD-/140739736955?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c4bdf57b if not what is the best , and straightforward, alternative to the standard head, not realy looking for more power just a easy to source replacm...

thanks for the replys, i am rebuiling mainly because the big ends are knocking quite badly , other than that it seems ok ,no smoke, minimal oil consumption, i would kike to do a complete job as opposed to just the bigends so as to be though,. we have an excelant machine shop here ( hamlins, bridgwat...

hi just about to embark on rebuilding my 1098, this is the first time for me doing a complete rebuild although i have done headgaskets on moderns so i,m quite happy to do it myself, what i,m after is any pooints and advise regarding things that should be changed as a matter of routine ( bolts/ lock ...

can i just add re exhaust problem i have found the clamps only good for one use as they stretch when you tighten them,
john

its brakes,
fit the correct parts now