Logo Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Ah thanks for the spring images so they are right then. The guy had most of the brakes taken apart and in a box so I had to kind of guess by bad images on how to put them together. As with the brake shoes there is some pad on them but I'll probably end up replacing them as a pair of them is very worn Tori is coming around after work so I'll let him have a squizat how I've put them together Also today going to try my crazy homejob dizzy fix to see if I can get it started but cheers for all the help guys keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just popped around seems a fibre washer/spacer was omitted from the dizzy, possibly from the previous owner Distributor is distributing, spark isnt great but its there. Plugs are pretty foul and the points are way out (for logan to sort once he gets some feeler gauges, forgot to bring mine). Diddnt get a chance to check out the brake situation as he was busy off spewing his ring out with aids or soemthing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Diddnt get a chance to check out the brake situation as he was busy off spewing his ring out with aids or soemthing Just one of those everyday diseases, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 yeah 6hrs in the ED with a drip ain't fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 awesome, take it for a dodgy no brakes drive yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 nah not yet like to smoke up to much got to replace that gasket give it a clean perhaps aswell maybe let it run for awhile let it burn some of the sitting oil, petrol etc out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 well currently spent maybe 3-4 hours trying to get these exhaust ends off the engine so i can replace the exhaust gasket...but they don't seem to budge at all like they nearly come off but the middle one comes so far out then hits the engine bay.... anyway around this that's easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 havnt really had a good look at your exhaust, but pretty sure its a long centre branch - so is two piecees (the outside two and the middle one) may need to take them apart to get enough movement to get them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Pretty sure it's just all welded together from what i've seen will have another hack at it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Well it's pretty much been 2 days trying to get this stupid exhaust to come off so I can just replace the gasket....Considering just kicking in the firewall just so it can slide out easier or even at all...anyway around this? Because I'm running out of ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 undo top engine mount loosen bottom engine mounts and try to lean the motor forward? You should have a bit of give without removing the driveshafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Well it's pretty much been 2 days trying to get this stupid exhaust to come off so I can just replace the gasket....Considering just kicking in the firewall just so it can slide out easier or even at all...anyway around this? Because I'm running out of ideas il come over tomorrow sometime and check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Wondering if anyone who else has a Mini has a set of wheel nuts or a couple they have spare I really only need 1 and also an adjuster peg for the rear drum brakes i'm missing one of those also or if anyone knows where you can find one because everyone I seem to ask about them have no idea what it is because it looks like the inner of a door lock.. Muchly appreciated if anyone has these parts just leave a post on here Cheerssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sorry man, I don't really have any spare parts left as got rid of anything I didn't need. Surely there is a mini wreckers in Hamilton? If not, maybe call by at Horopito, buy them off the Minispares, Minibitz, or Swift Automotive. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I could buy some from Strong bros, and send them down to you? You could transfer the monies into my bank before I get them or after you get them. Just a suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Whats the cost of the wheel nut or set of nuts and the adjuster peg? and postage due to the fact money has been soaked up quickly by the mini Also anyone got a pic of the front drum brakes with the single ended springs for it? Can't seem to figure how they fit on they seem super loose even tho they are the right cylinders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Whats the cost of the wheel nut or set of nuts and the adjuster peg? and postage due to the fact money has been soaked up quickly by the mini Also anyone got a pic of the front drum brakes with the single ended springs for it? Can't seem to figure how they fit on they seem super loose even tho they are the right cylinders... No idea. And no. Idk when I can next go to strong bros. Maybe tuesday? Can't you just get a set of wheelnuts from Ripco or Superchump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logo Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 If strong bros has em yeah would be able to put money in on Thursday or after then finally have the brakes go for a hoon up the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Coolios, will let you know what happens when I go in on tues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I'll get you a photo of the front brakes later this week when I'm in the shed. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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