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by bill773mini
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diesel engine
Replies: 38
Views: 6328

The only reason I was thinking bmw or Mb is rear wheel drive, would it be possible convert a front drive diesel to rear? Quite agree with all the above, it all needs looking into. When we put other engines in Mini's we don't need to re test them as sva tested so is it different? I have a pile of Min...
by bill773mini
Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diesel engine
Replies: 38
Views: 6328

The thinking behind this isn't just an exercise in efficiency and costs. My delivery Xsara 2.0 HDI does 45mpg on it's 5 hour 100 mile daily route. It costs £110 per year in tax and is reliable (ish) and will happily do 80 -90 mph when safe. However with proposed changes in tax legislation for both p...
by bill773mini
Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diesel engine
Replies: 38
Views: 6328

Diesel engine

Has anyone fitted a diesel engine into a moggy? Looking into the future I'm thinking about a method to side step future tax and emissions legislation for company vehicles. We currently run a diesel Xsara as a delivery car and I am probably going to have to change it in the next 2 to 3 years. I was t...
by bill773mini
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First question from a new member
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

What do you all think about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MORRIS-MINOR-TRAV ... 240%3A1318
by bill773mini
Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First question from a new member
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

Wow that's a lovely traveller. Looking at the resto pictures is that typical for the work needed one that looks sound on the outside?
by bill773mini
Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First question from a new member
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

Thanks for all the tips, I'm not far from Chester on the Wirral.

I will have a look around and see what comes up , I'll ask on here for your opinions on anything I find.

Thanks again
by bill773mini
Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First question from a new member
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

First question from a new member

Hello, I'm an avid collector of Issigonis's other little marvel but am looking for a daily runner with a little more space for all my clobber and the dog! I am thinking of getting myself a moggy traveller but know very little about them. I know that the wood is structural and there fore very expensi...