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:D Good stuff :!: :!:
:D Red Engines always go faster :!:
:idea: As the Doc said run it in fast it will stay fast!! 8)

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PHWOAR, thats hot 8) .
Good to see it's going back together.
Looks way faster :wink:

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It went from 1098cc to 1132cc...I haven't driven it yet but have been for a quick wizz in the street as a passenger.

It looks so mean without the bonnet on :twisted:

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Driving a mini around with no bonnet or grille on is good fun!
You get some crazy looks from people!
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Driving a mini around with no bonnet or grille on is good fun!
You get some crazy looks from people!
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Moreso when you drive around without a bonnet and an exhaust 8)

My hearing took a beating that day, driving 5km to get the exhaust fabricated :lol:

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good stuff. id suggest putting the fuel pump down under the tank, on the rear subframe if you can
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Harley wrote:
Driving a mini around with no bonnet or grille on is good fun!


Driving a flipfront around with no front is also fun!

Great work on the engine, and with everyone else, i'm very much liking the detail on the engine! Top stuff.

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He spent at least 20hours over 2 weekends working on my engine.


My maths puts me at around 25hrs, about 20 of those being the weekend just gone. Had a few hiccups but its all running pretty sweet. Just a bit of oil dribbling out of one of the sideplates and a bit of water leaking from the 2 temp senders which shouldnt be too hard to fix, the aftermarket one in the head may be a hassle though.

I'm just glad it started so incredibly easy, i must have done a good job... :D
Heres to hoping it lives a nice long life.
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Just a bit of oil dribbling out of one of the sideplates and a bit of water leaking from the 2 temp senders which shouldnt be too hard to fix, the aftermarket one in the head may be a hassle though.


Blue RTV (Loctite) will fix both

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Not it's never overheated.

The engineer said that the distributor was out of time a little which was causing the pistons to fire slightly earlier than they should.


Firstly I'm glad your back up and running, Kirsten, great to here.

I thought that was what a your mechanic's job was, to ensure the car is running to its full potential and correctly? Key to stopping that happen again, is regular maintenance and service. I drop the sump on mine, fuel filter change, oil filter change, dissy tune up, timing, radiator fluid, and other things every 2 -3 weeks. Though I do use the car alot, going to and from Brisbane, for uni 4 days a week, plus travelling all around the Goldie Coast, from day to day. But it pays off, I have never had a break down yet! Something for you to consider i guess.

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mini_mad_matt wrote:
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He spent at least 20hours over 2 weekends working on my engine.


My maths puts me at around 25hrs, about 20 of those being the weekend just gone. Had a few hiccups but its all running pretty sweet. Just a bit of oil dribbling out of one of the sideplates and a bit of water leaking from the 2 temp senders which shouldnt be too hard to fix, the aftermarket one in the head may be a hassle though.

I'm just glad it started so incredibly easy, i must have done a good job... :D
Heres to hoping it lives a nice long life.


wanna rebuild mine next? :P
Looks like you did an awesome job! Jay is looking sweet as Kirsten. We may have to have a celebratory run now :)

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hehe how much would you like to pay :lol:
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um........ $10....maybe $11 if you do a good job :P

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Lockie, I don't know what your game is but you're going about the right way to not having any friends.

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