My fresh motor build leaks oil. ONLY from the side plates. I was pissed off that a 'full gasket set' didn't include seals for the bolts that secure the side plates.

I went to Karcraft today and found out that a 'full gasket kit' is catered for a 998 / 1098 pre 1975. These motors have a shallow groove in the side plate (needing a thin cork gasket), and only need a washer to seal the bolt.

Late 998's, 1098's and ALL Cooper S's had deep grooves in the side plates (needing a thick rubber type gasket) and an 'o-ring' and 'cup' to seal the bolt.

If you don't use these on a late type motor, you will get bad leaks!!! (as I have found out)

So for a mere $12 my motor will now be leak free!

So it's not a mini then??

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Bob Slattery
Duffman Says A Lot of Things - OH YEAH!!

Bound to rust underneath now! One less Clubby.... huhu

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Well gooooooooly, you lot are hilarious!

hey anton now i see the picture of gomer you and him have a disturbing resebalance
makka

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Anonymous moderation means the agro that is built up towards the mods isn't aimed at an individual (fewer "Makk" attacks). Less stress for mods means less moderator "retirements".

haw haw haw....