New Classic owner
New Classic owner
Greetings! I am the proud owner of a 1981 Mini City named Boogie...she is Apple Jack Green/Black Roof...she is RHD with a 998cc engine...it was fun driving her home last night...there are a few issues but minor...she runs and drives great!
okedoke here are some of the issues:
it seems like the clutch throw out might be going out because i have to push the clutch pedal down hard to get a smooth engagement but once its going it shifts just fine
i noticed on some bumps the headlights flicker in and out
there is a tach but its not wired up...
there is a bit of rust on the door sills under the rubber trim
also the indicators they come on but they dont light up on the speedo
its a 28 yr old car so i know there are some issues so im willing to be patient and fix them so i can enjoy it more!
speaking of which what are some things to get a bit more performance out it
also i know its a Mini but what are some suggestions for oil/oil filter/spark plugs etc
it seems like the clutch throw out might be going out because i have to push the clutch pedal down hard to get a smooth engagement but once its going it shifts just fine
i noticed on some bumps the headlights flicker in and out
there is a tach but its not wired up...
there is a bit of rust on the door sills under the rubber trim
also the indicators they come on but they dont light up on the speedo
its a 28 yr old car so i know there are some issues so im willing to be patient and fix them so i can enjoy it more!
speaking of which what are some things to get a bit more performance out it
also i know its a Mini but what are some suggestions for oil/oil filter/spark plugs etc
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3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 256
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From: Aurora, IL
Oil Filters:
Bosh 3330, 72150 or 72161
Purolator PL10028 or PL10241
Ac Delco PF53
K&N HP-1002
Spark Plugs:
NGK BPR6EY (Stock number 2489 or 6247)
Spark Plug Wires:
Ask for 69 Austin America or a 71 MG Midget
Denso 671-4114
NGK EUX033 (Stock number 54406)
Radiator Cap:
Unipart 9132
Stant 11329
Radiator Fan (10"):
I am using a Hayden Rapid Cool 3670 from Pepboys ($45). Following the instructions, I converted it from a push to a pull through.
Alternator:
1998 - 2001 Saturn 1.9L (SW2 would work). $30 used off ebay, $80 + $25 Core charge remanufactured.
I had to pick up an aftermarket V-groove pulley. Pepboys/Autozone has replacement V groove pulleys as cosmetic modifications under the brand Sceptre.
Bosh 3330, 72150 or 72161
Purolator PL10028 or PL10241
Ac Delco PF53
K&N HP-1002
Spark Plugs:
NGK BPR6EY (Stock number 2489 or 6247)
Spark Plug Wires:
Ask for 69 Austin America or a 71 MG Midget
Denso 671-4114
NGK EUX033 (Stock number 54406)
Radiator Cap:
Unipart 9132
Stant 11329
Radiator Fan (10"):
I am using a Hayden Rapid Cool 3670 from Pepboys ($45). Following the instructions, I converted it from a push to a pull through.
Alternator:
1998 - 2001 Saturn 1.9L (SW2 would work). $30 used off ebay, $80 + $25 Core charge remanufactured.
I had to pick up an aftermarket V-groove pulley. Pepboys/Autozone has replacement V groove pulleys as cosmetic modifications under the brand Sceptre.
3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, IL
Might need to do some adjusting on the clutch, there are a number of places in the mechanical part of the clutch that can wear and cause clutch issues.
If you're going to replace the bearing I would suggest you either replace or thoroughly inspect the plunger, clutch arm, push rod and all the clevis pins. You have to take all that stuff off to get to the bearing anyway.
This can also all be done with the engine in the car.
If you're going to replace the bearing I would suggest you either replace or thoroughly inspect the plunger, clutch arm, push rod and all the clevis pins. You have to take all that stuff off to get to the bearing anyway.
This can also all be done with the engine in the car.
welp the clutch issue i think is solved...its the slave cylinder....lost all hydro pressure tonight...wasnt too gentle with it getting it home but its safe here rather than on the side of the road....going from 2-4 was fine it was that initial start from the line
3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, IL
As long as you're going to have the slave cylinder off, might as well change the rubber hose and maybe even the hard line.
Also wouldn't hurt to drain out the old fluid and then check the seals inside the master cylinder. Much much easier to do it all at once.
Also wouldn't hurt to drain out the old fluid and then check the seals inside the master cylinder. Much much easier to do it all at once.
Hey minimad...when u checked my slave cylinder what it horizontal(old version) or at a 45 degree angle on a plate...deion needs to know so he can get me the right one
here are some pics parked next to my R53 bumbles
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better shot of the dash from the passenger side
has a 2 speaker set up on the rear deck...not great but i have tunes lol
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better shot of the dash from the passenger side
has a 2 speaker set up on the rear deck...not great but i have tunes lol
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