Just a quick question.... In the not too distant future, I'm looking to
replace the 998cc engine in my mini, with a 1275cc engine from a Metro. Is
there any difference between a later A+ series Austin Metro 1275 engine, and
an MG Metro 1275 engine? I imagine they're pretty much the ...

Hi people, it's been quite some time since I posted here, I'm starting to
get a bit nostalgic!
Anyway, here's my problem, as the subject suggests, I really did lose my
wheel at 50mph!

I'm getting very poor fuel economy (21 MPG) on my recently purchased
Mini Spi.
Its only done 20K miles so I dont expect anything too serious.(P reg)
It idles a bit high too, almost like the ECU thinks its still cold -

Just had an MOT failure and both sills need replacing, how easy is it
to fit the sills can it be done at home or do I need to take it to a
specialist.
I am in the UK home of the mini, the greatest car in the world,.

I am having clutch problems with my 1974 Clubman Estate.  Basically the
pedal  has very little resistance and when pressed to the floor it now will
not disengage the clutch.  Pumping the pedal does not help.  I bleed the
clutch last week and found no air.  While engaged it grabs ...

Howdy
i'm getting closer to the painting section of the rebuild and paint
choices have to be made.  i just want to finish with a black 1275GT,
wqhich is the original colour of the car.  The choice i have is to

Where in the UK can I pick up a set of early 1970s-type reflective number
plates (not the classic black & white/silver) - aluminium backplate with
reflective covering with plastic letters riveted to the backplate.
Cheers

It really pisses me off that these half witted
yankey movie people, now succumb themselves to ripping
off a great classic file & even doing a bad job of it in the
process.

The clutch on my MKII makes a noticeable whine when depressed.  This is a
different whine than my wife makes.  It works great!  In the books I noticed
a few solutions and suggestions.  My question is :  Is there any adjustments
I should try before I consider replacing bearings and ...

OK. It's not a mini its a Blitz kit car I'm building, with a mg metro
engine in the back. ... But i've still got a real problem.
Anyhows, this 1300 mg metro engine is connected to an RC40 exhaust
system and a K&N conical air filter, camshaft is standard as is carb

Any new mini owners out there?
I wana buy one...but need to know if they go well in the snow.....I'm in
New York State.
Anything else you can tell me would be appriecated.

What type of flip top caps can be fitted to twin point injection minis? Can
the minispares version using the standard locking cap?
I know that the original aston & monza locking type will fit- what about the
cheaper far eastern versions- which ones fit?

I have bought a second hand set of disc brakes (including the hub, flange
and driveshaft) for my drum-braked Mini.
The discs look OK, but what is the minimum thickness for the 8.4" disc?
No manual states this.

i need four old wheels for my mini so i can send my alloys for powder coating i
am in the wakefield area of west yorkshire england
if you have some you coulld sell to me or know where i could get some i would
be very greatfull

Has anyone here managed to fit low backed classic type buckets into a
pickup?  I would like to fit some but don't fancy buying them to find they
don't fit.
Cheers