How long for parts?

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:54 pm

I'm in England for a bit, helping a friend with a Morris over here. We wondered how long parts take to arrive from- say- ESM? I know in the US it takes a couple of weeks, but that's with the Atlantic...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:05 pm

Unfortunately there is a postal strike going on which may delay things - but you should normally get 'next day' delivery - certainly MOSS do that for me. Phone before 4pm with order and Postie is banging the door with the parts next morning at 8am !! generally - if you are willing to pay for next day courier service they will do it - even 'before 10am ' service. remember - many of th mechanical bits are in your local Autoparts place !
Where are you in England - there may be places nearby where you can just collect same day!

Post by **jackkelleher** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:15 pm

Devon, in tavistock... There is someone nearby, but he doesn't do too many parts. The car needs a dynamo, rotor arm, a few gaskets etc...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:45 pm

Almost all Mini stuff - so get them any autoparts place. Not often a dynamo needs changing - try new brushes first!

Post by **jackkelleher** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:03 pm

oh, it doesn't need replacing... It's quite simply not there! No dynamo, rotor arm, battery or starter. How much does a dynamo cost?

Post by **alex_holden** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:14 pm

Presumably you can buy a good used one from someone on here who's swapped theirs for an alternator?

Post by **moggyminor16** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:37 pm

i do have meany if you was near you could get most the bits you need from me