Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi all, what is the best modern shock absorber oil to use to replace the probably 44 year oil thats in the Dampers on my 65 Moggie 1000, and where can yo buy it? Thanks Rich

Ah yes, maybe it could be the number plate fixings that are letting the water through. I will investigate further, thanks

Hi all. I think I have seen posts before re Boot seals and water leaking into the boot. I have a new seal fitted, the oblong rubber type that fits on the Boot lid. I can see an impression of the body lip on the seal so I assume that its making good contact when the boot is closed. However, after ony...

Hi all, having read Owen Burton's Modification manual, I would like to undertake a fitting of a 2 speed wiper mod. I have a suitable 2 speed wiper motor, but as I understand it from the manual, to achieve the corect wipe arc some pirating/modification of the Minor single speed wiper drive plate to d...

Hi all, has anybody found an easier alternative rear screen heater than changing the screen to one of the aftermarket heated screens. Also has anybody tried to fit an alternative indicator contol switch/dip switch combo on the steering column. My good lady seems to have difficulty in locating the fl...

Hi all, finished my 65 moggie at last. Front Disc brakes, Servo and Saab 9000 leather seats. However does anybody know of an aftermarket larger gearbox knob that will fit the Minor gear lever. My good lady finds the original knob too small and as she is the main driver, to keep her happy I want to f...

Thanks everybody. Seems my friend was right, the pump can be heard ticking when driving. My wife will be driving the Moggie so just wanted to pre empt any concerns she may have. Thanks again Rich

Hi, having just put my Moggie on the road after a full restoration, I am looking for advice on whether it is normal to hear the fuel pump clicking whilst driving. I'm told by a friend who had a Moggie back in the 70's that it is normal to hear the pump in the cab. Before starting, after the initial ...

Thanks guys, looks like I will have take the darn engine/gearbox out again ! I suppose deep down I knew it would come to that, Rich

Hi all, having run up my engine before replacing the front panel and gearbox cover, I had a loud sqealing noice when engaging gear and riding the clutch. I presumed that this was the trust bearing so out came the gearbox and I fitted a new clucth bearing. I have to say that there did'nt appear to be...

Sent COH Baines an e mail, their reply says that the rubber sections they can supply would also be too hard. Still looking, Rich

Hi, I need to buy a Boot Seal for my 66 1098 Minor. I purchased one from one of the suppliers that is far too hard and I can't close the Boot. I contacted Bull Motif who say they are the only supplier of the correct softer Seal that is as original, but are having supply difficulties and can't say wh...

Hi guys, I want to replace the original steering wheel with an aftermarket alternative. I would interested to have your views on which is the best to go for with 14 inch Minilites fitted. many thanks Rich

Hi, Just been trying to refit the rear window on my 1966 Minor. Got 90 % there and b-----r the cord split the rubber getting it around the last corner !!. I know the rear window can be difficult on the Minor and of course must be installed from the inside, so before I attempt to refit with a new rub...

Hi All, having fitted Saab 9000 front seats I am now trying to sort out how to overcome the problem of fixing a shoulder hieght runner for the seat belt. I guess some fixing arrangement will need to be done to the B post. Anybody done this? Any novel idea's. Any responses, possibly with a pic, would...

Hi all, following discussions on alternative front seats I've gone for the Saab 9000 option. I was able to aquire an excellent pair of leather seats from a 1997 car. The seats are fully electric which apparently is a good option. My problem is ` how to wire them up' The seats have 2 sockets under ea...

As promised, a picture of the frame. This is the one at the rear of the seat. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1134526/rearframe.jpg To be honest it should be a bit more heavy duty than this, but it should give you a starting point. All the brackets were removed from the base of the seat runne...

Albert is a 58 with the burgundy leather trim. these seats: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1134526/Rover200BRMseats.jpg are from a Rover 200BRM and the colour is somewhere in between the leather and cherokee red. They tilt, slide and recline and the drivers is height/angle adjustable and has...

Newton cherokee red vinyl is impossible to match! I've been trying for the last 4 years, ever since Newton refused to sell it by the metre. Hi, you seem to have red seats in your traveller with headrest so presumably not standard. What seats have you fitted and does the colour match (or sort of mat...

Hi again, yes I'm sure the Newton seats will be great quality. I am fitting a new interior less seats from Newton (buying from Bull Motif much cheaper). The Wife has an adversion to Vinyl or leather seats, so as the car is really for her to drive I supose I'd better fit cloth faced seats of some sor...