I've just bought a 1985 Mini City and I've got a bit of a problem with
the steering...
When you turn the wheel there is a creaking sound and it pulls
slightly to the left. Also, the steering seems very heavy (heavier

I have just brought a mini clubmna and it seems to overheat quite quickly
have replaced thermastat
alos has a rumblin vibration in left hand front
any ideas

Does anyone know roughly how much it would be for an independant mechanic to
do two front wheel bearings on an 11,000mile Mini Cooper 1.3?
Been experiencing some weird driving symptoms and jacked it up to my
amazement both are shot to peices! with about 5mm play!

Just for fun i decided to take apart the servo on my innoicenti
cooper, and was rewarded with brake fluid pouring out from the servo
the moment i loosened the screw holding the big circlup in place....
Should the servo fill with fluid?

Has anyone seen or heard from Makka,
Fitzy

Springing out of lurkerdom again, I wondered if anyone has had a new A
panel fitted and sprayed by a bodyshop recently? If so, what was the
cost approximately, and any recommendations for tried and tested
bodyshops in the Manchester area?

Does anyone know the size of the screws that hold the internal hinge to the
door. I Have chewed the old ones up removing them and the threads on the
door could also do with tapping out.

Hi just saw a really good cooper at a local garage, R plate 47,346 on clock.
The only problem is the service history according to the dealer it has been
fully serviced. But the logbook stops at 24,000 miles. It has only had two
owners. Is the lack of service history enough to put ...

Is there a paint code marked on the open classic anywhere, i am trying to
get a better match than the off the shelf touch ups.
thanks
Gary

Anyone know what gague brake and clutch pipe I use on my Mini? Is it
3/16th?
It's mostly from a 1992.
Cheers,

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Hello lads:
I am converting a LHD UK Moke to RHD and in need of the RHD pedal box.
Do you happen to have one or do you have a source?
Thanks.

Brand New Mini Cooper
We came to England through The Tunnel last night, (that's right, that's right!)
We claim asylum now they're treating us right, (so right, so right)
Oh something tells me, Ahmed this is the place to be,

I have just fitted a branch to my 1977 1100 mini clubman, however in order
to get an increase in power i had to advance the timing drasticaly. The
specifications require the timing to be set at 12 degrees BTDC at the
moment it is advanced passed 15 deg BTDC, as a result fuel ...

Hi There, i have an austin mini that is a bit worse for wear, it has lots
of rust in the bulkhead where the vent monting is screwed in, what is the
best course of action for this or any rust problems?
Please help me.