I'm still stuck in the process of replacing the front discs on my 1991
mayfair. there doesn't seem to be any way to remove the hub flange from the
driveshaft. I got an answer from  steve in my last post telling me to tap
the end of the driveshaft with a hammer to free the taper ...

Project Vtec mini is kind of getting past the planning stages now, i've
finally planned out when im going to do what and when. So thats all cool. Im
going to be doing most of the cosmetic work first as i'm going to need to
keep using the car for the next 12 months or so, and finally ...

I have a mini that was hit from behind. It's an A-reg (1983), center
console simple one (just speedo with lights for oil, signal and
engine). It's in fine condition, with only 37,000 miles on it. The
body is solid. The engine is in good condition - has only had to have

Just a quick update... brakes are fixed. Master cylinder changed ok,
but didn't improve things. Took a second look at drums on the rear.
Nearside one looked a bit dodgy- changed the cylinder. No improvement,
but this fixed the structural problem. I then gave up and took it to

There's always a fresh puddle of oil underneath my sisters Mini Open Classic
these days, I can't tell whether it's coming from the selector rod seal or
the drive shaft seals as there's a fair amount of oil sprayed around the
underneath of the engine.

Should a mk1 bonnet catch have a spring in it?
Cheers
The Muffin Man

Quick question, is it possible to test for cracked/broken piston rings,
cracked pistons or other bore and piston related problems with the pistons
in the car?
Cheers

Appreciate knowing how much the original Mini fuel tank held.  In gallons.
Does anyone have an old Haynes or manual to hand?  Thanks
Andrew
mini@grannybuttonsNOSPAM.com

Does anyone know if anyone in the UK sells composite body shells?
In the US: http://www.minimania.com/web/item/MMFG1000/invDetail.cfm
Haje

   I'm trying to install a radio on my mini. My stereo (Sony MDX-CA580) has
a continuous power supply (yellow) and a switched power supply (red). I'm
having a bit of trouble trying to find which cable to connect to which
terminal of this head unit.

I am cleaning up a set of conetssa mags, my question is will paint stripper
react with the alloy, as i am trying to clean off the old paint so that they
can be recoated. Is this possible or what do you guys suggest to clean them
with? I will be repolishing the outer rim and that ...

Anyone ever seen these before?  Are they worth fitting as a period
accessory?  Anyone got a photo of some fitted?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463587663&category=43122
Cheers

Its a shame that someone cant take a joke, i dont have the virus anymore
that was attached to the tiscalli news email that was forwarded to me from
this group.
Its just thank goodness I have a daily updated virus shield that picked up

Having problems with the indicators on my 1989 mini 1000, they have been
intermittent for a short while and have now stopped all together. I've
checked the fuses, cleaned the indicator switch, and all the connections I
can find. But they still don't work, any ideas which wire coming ...

does anyone know how to convert drums to discs?