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Car Forum / MINI / December 2004Stabilizer question
Hi all, Due to my engine misfiring recently, I have noticed the top stabilizer has started to disintegrate, the metal plate was contaminated with rust and has now fallen to bits, this part fits under the clutch master cylinder and looks like it bolts on, is this correct, and is there a modified replacement on the market, Thanks Fitzy Hi, The top stabiliser plate is replaceable, but you have to remove the clutch cylinder to do it. Usually it is the bottom plate that breaks off the bulkhead, so while you are doing the job it is well worth checking this out. As far as I know, there is no modified replacement for this part. Keith > Hi all, > Due to my engine misfiring recently, I have noticed the top stabilizer has [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks > Fitzy Cheers Keith Fitzy > Hi, > The top stabiliser plate is replaceable, but you have to remove the clutch [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> Thanks >> Fitzy >Hi, >The top stabiliser plate is replaceable, but you have to remove the clutch >cylinder to do it. Usually it is the bottom plate that breaks off the >bulkhead, so while you are doing the job it is well worth checking this out. >As far as I know, " there is no modified replacement for this part." but you could easily make (a similar) one (bottom plate) of thicker material (it's only a plate with a 90 degree bend and some holes) FWIW, Theo van den Bogaard >Keith > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> Thanks >> Fitzy Thanks Theo, I will considering this option, as it looks quite easy to manufacture, Fitzy >>Hi, >>The top stabiliser plate is replaceable, but you have to remove the clutch [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >>> Thanks >>> Fitzy Here's a close up of one on my Moke: http://austinmini.ositech.net/Moke/Done/images/DSC02971.jpg I need to get the bottom one too. Gotta reel those nasty 850cc 34hp in yah know - lol.  Signature_________________________________ http://austinmini.ositech.net Looking for cheap Austin Mini, Wagon, Clubman, Mokes and other variants for sale in the USA. > Thanks Theo, > I will considering this option, as it looks quite easy to manufacture, [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >>>> Thanks >>>> Fitzy YES there is a replacement for the engine stabilizer!!! It's called the "ultimate engine steady" and can be bought from any good mini parts supplier for around ?20 to ?30 quid. It replaces the top engine steady coz they tend to break! Easy to fit too. It's the first thing I always put onto any mini I but coz they solve no end of problems with the engine "rocking" > Hi all, > Due to my engine misfiring recently, I have noticed the top stabilizer has [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks > Fitzy But if you have good bushes and no corrosion, for most applications the standard steady is perfectly adequate! Having said that, I have an ultimate engine steady on mine lol The Muffin Man > YES there is a replacement for the engine stabilizer!!! > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >> Thanks >> Fitzy Thanks People, I have seen these ultimate engine steadies advertised, any recommendations as to what manufacturer, or are they all the same, Fitzy > But if you have good bushes and no corrosion, for most applications the > standard steady is perfectly adequate! [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >>> Thanks >>> Fitzy They all seem pretty much of a muchness. You can get deflex bushes for them but once you tighten them up it shouldn't make much of a difference. The Muffin Man > Thanks People, > I have seen these ultimate engine steadies advertised, [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >>>> Thanks >>>> Fitzy Steve at DSN has my order, a new bracket, this is to keep it original, and a new ultimate engine steady, just to be on the safe side, and a couple of hoses , just to keep as spares, thanks to all Fitzy > They all seem pretty much of a muchness. You can get deflex bushes for > them but once you tighten them up it shouldn't make much of a difference. [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Fitzy I have fitted the original stabilizer bracket, and also fitted the "Ultimate" engine steady,,,,,,,,, what a difference the "Ultimate" bracket makes, , the mini seams quieter, smoother, less squeaks and rattles ,or am I just imagining things , I should have fitted one of these things ages ago,, Thanks again people Fitzy > Steve at DSN has my order, > a new bracket, this is to keep it original, and a new ultimate engine [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> Fitzy yup ur correct the stabilisers work wonders for your car i also wish i fitted one years ago too..... i need this for LHD not for THD. there's anybody can help?? regards miniacs... :) > yup ur correct the stabilisers work wonders for your car > > i also wish i fitted one years ago too..... |
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