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Assemble running gear (Part 1) – Drive shafts and CV joint
In anticipation of receiving the fully restored shell, I started assemble necessary suspension components and running gear, so that I will have a rolling shell which make subsequent work a lot easier. Otherwise, I will have to rig up some sort of support to transport and store the shell. During the last two years of […]
Removing Front And Rear Windscreen
Flipping through various manuals to seek out instructions or hints has become a frequent occurrence in this rebuild project. But sometimes the method recommended by “authorities” doesn’t seem to be optimal, at least not optimal in my particular case. If you read Haynes Mini Restoration Manual, it suggests you to insert a screwdriver or similar […]
Removing Sliding Windows
Fueled by the inspiration from today’s MOASF meetup, I went to the garage after dinner, cranked up heater, and set out to remove the sliding window from door frame. Looking at the window from inside, the glass panels rest on a felt covered channel, which in turn is fixed to door frame by a chrome […]
Engine Dissembling, Part 11
Switched gear to work on engine block a bit as I’m waiting for the deep 1-1/2″ socket. Managed to remove timing chain and camshaft. It’s all very straight forward. The only slightly tricky bit is to removing the timing chain gears. Both gears need to be pulled out at the same time. The smaller gear […]
Engine Dissembling, Part 10
Disassembly work on gearbox only progressed a bit before running into a halt due to, again, lack of tool. Back then when I remove flywheel, I had to buy a 1-1/2″ socket to undo the big bolt. I was only too happy to pull it out again when I saw the bolt on the front end […]
Mini From Down Under 