Bought this Cooper S from a seller who took a Mini Cooper abroad and
had it upgraded to a Cooper S so insurance company still taking it as
group 8 insurance. Just have to declare supercharger and exhaust as the
other upgrades (bodyparts) are all genuine mini parts.

My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops  a short time after
starting.
When I tick with a hammer or spanner on the carburator then the electric
fuelpump(back of the car)  starts to move again and I can drive . I already

Did anyone see
Top Gear, Monday 13th,
classic mini sent down ski jump ramp,
perfect take off,

I was wondering if anybody has converted a mini to a diesel?. If so did the
subframe have to be modified dramatically. The reason I ask was that I have
been offered a 1.5 diesel metro for much cheapness.

Hi ... any one got diagrams for HI-Lo's so i can manufacture my own
..??
Many Thanks ..

Thats correct, and we did all the a.s whooping, which ended the war. The

hey there, i just got my first car the other week, a mini its had a few all round problems but they are all sorted now its just ive baught this jl air filter and have nooooo idea how to fit it was looking for some help its like a small cone shape i did try a mate for help but he ...

i have just bought the above to replace a 98, and the heater valve is
sticking/seized probably due to lack of use - where is it located in the
engine bay, i know the earlier models are above No. 4 plug on the end of the
rocker cover etc - can anyone describe the location on the ...

Is there a tool for holding this pin whilst the nyloc nut is tightened
please? Where from (nr Manchester - UK)
Are they readily available and does the nut have to be tightened with
the sub frame out of the car?

ive a standard mini(rover city) 2 clock dash and was wondering if a 3clock
dash would directly replace this, i do have 2 extra wires that i believe
are for the rev counter, any ideas? cheers rich

I was wondering why my 1989 Mini 998 has difficulty starting when cold.
During the recent cold spell here in Holland I've noticed that it takes a
longer time turning the engine over before it starts, often several
attempts with pauses of around 30 secs between each attempt. When the

i have noticed on this board, most of the posts on here are of a technical
nature.  Im sure a lot of you out there have amusing/interesting stories
while out in your minis, why not share them with everyone here in this post.
just an idea

Just a question? Can u use Dot 4 brake oil for the Mini Clubman?

The latest scam in the area which is happening at the Shopping Centres
(Though this could spread elsewhere ???)
Two good looking 18 year old women come to your car as you are parking.
One starts wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, the other

Do you guys know the name of that hot babe on the flash content from
the website www.mini.ca?
Thanks.