998 Pistons

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:44 pm

Any Mini people out there (Roy?) recommend the best place for getting hold of a set of 998 pistons and rings pls?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:56 pm

Just try the usual Mini suppliers - Minisport or Minispares etc etc. Some may have special deals on - so check em all out!

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:58 pm

I've no experiance with Mini suppliers so I don't know if there are any good or bad ones... Maybe you could PM me any that I should avoid? Thanks....

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:59 pm

Honestly - don't know of any to 'avoid'. just look for the best deal! What size do you need - standard - or oversize ?
Suggestion from The Miniforum is to try www.minisport.com.au
Seems to depend if you get charged import duty on them - or not! Seems to be a 50/50 strike rate - folks who have been charged -and folks who didn't.
Miniforum also reports various sets on ebay - have you looked?

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:03 pm

Don't know yet as I still haven't sourced the block - I'm just planning ahead....

Post by **Cam** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:33 pm

Just to add my 2 penneth. I have used both those Roy has listed and had excellent service from both for the past 15 years or so. Had some good advice from them too.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:57 pm

Try these - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-998-flat-top ... 35a61721c2
Good price at the moment.

And these may be worth a punt - already on the con-rods http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mini-1000cc-conro ... 3ca8e6a04c

You would need to investiagte these very carefully - he is talking rubbish in the advert - obviously has no clue. They are certainly NOT 'Cooper' - may not even be 998! Ask him for some sizes! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-PISTONS-DISH ... 2a03c3ba6c

Otherwise NEW pistons seem to be about £40 EACH - which seems a LOT!

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:53 pm

Thanks both - I'll keep all the suggestions in mind. I notice +0.120" 's on the Aussie site !!

Post by **TRANS4MATION** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:06 pm

Hi psl you could give jon speed a try there on the attlebourgh ind est were the nuneaton ground is only 5mins from you or try the engine recon places on heath end road & tenlons road .
EDIT.. pm sent with there contact info

regards c

Post by **Matt** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:04 pm

I have 2 standard bore 998 pistons still in the leyland box if they are any good to you... (and I can find them)

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:10 pm

PSL - this lad from The Miniforum has a set of low mileage standard A+ pistons - I would contact him asap! Globule123@hotmail.com

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:20 pm

Thanks Matt and Roy but until I get a block I won't know if I need standard size or not ;-)

Post by **billlobban** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:50 pm

If its the block I'm thinking about I'm still waiting for a crank from BM to rebuild my transplant now supposedly mid Jan. I do however think that it may require a rebore (considerable) judging by the amount of oil its currently using

moggyadventurer · Post by **moggyadventurer** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:21 pm

Hi, Bull motif have recently taken over a mini firm and have Mini pistons available with website to follow shortly. If may be of benefit.

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:22 pm

billlobban wrote:If its the block I'm thinking about I'm still waiting for a crank from BM to rebuild my transplant now supposedly mid Jan. I do however think that it may require a rebore (considerable) judging by the amount of oil its currently using

+120's available in Aussie land

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:23 pm

moggyadventurer wrote:Hi, Bull motif have recently taken over a mini firm and have Mini pistons available with website to follow shortly. If may be of benefit.

Bully taking on Mini's now eh? Maybe wants to give Moss a run for their money