yeah it was going about 80kms.... then all of a sudden was running like a dog and this explains why, apparently it has been blown for a while, the remove dtheg head and didn't put it back correctly
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Had an inspection on my mini :( :( |
And I found out it has a blown head gasket and that teh head is split and it was only running on 2 cylinders.... Plus other things, will have to spend $3500 to gte it to a perfect car.......... I am getting the most important things upto a grand fixed, that should make it roadworth for a little..... Many others have to spend a bit to get there mini upto a good standard? Ian |
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| Author: | steamer [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:09 pm ] |
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2 cylinders did your car ever get above 60 kmph |
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:13 pm ] |
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yeah it was going about 80kms.... then all of a sudden was running like a dog and this explains why, apparently it has been blown for a while, the remove dtheg head and didn't put it back correctly
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| Author: | steamer [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:56 pm ] |
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dodgy backyard mechanics 
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:59 pm ] |
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Yeah now I have to pay to get it fixed
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| Author: | Shard [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:56 pm ] |
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How did you not know it was running on 2 for a while? As soon as my moke dropped to 3 it shuddered like I was taking off in 4th and was obvious as rain ? Shard |
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| Author: | Spaceboy [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:01 pm ] |
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no i think he said it happened suddenly, no, at that price i would buy a much better mini... so you can do a 666, and keep buying em and selling em.. i am sure someone on here can help you for far less.. a head and a gasket shouldnt be more than a couple of hundred. |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Had an inspection on my mini :( :( |
YoungMiniac wrote: And I found out it has a blown head gasket and that teh head is split and it was only running on 2 cylinders....
Plus other things, will have to spend $3500 to gte it to a perfect car.......... I am getting the most important things upto a grand fixed, that should make it roadworth for a little..... Many others have to spend a bit to get there mini upto a good standard? Ian What else does it need apart from the head and gasket ? Head swap is fairly easy to do , just carefully follow the instructions in a manual and take your time , surely someone over there can give you a hand or guidance ? |
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:26 pm ] |
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Just be aware that this does not have to cost a fortune. A head gasket kit is <$30 - a head is bugger all from a wreckers or a mini enthusiast and the how too s are freely availbable in manuals and forums/. Getting your head done particularly with a crack in it is $300 - 400 any day of the week. A head from a wrecking yard or mini-ist is a lot less dont spend money unwisely and throw away the enjoyment of being a mini owner. Bathurst for the mini was over long ago. |
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:44 pm ] |
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Brakes, Suspension, Radiator.... And then small things... Is about $360 good for re-cored radiator and head been done? |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Had an inspection on my mini :( :( |
[quote="YoungMiniac"]Plus other things, will have to spend $3500 to gte it to a perfect car.......... Many others have to spend a bit to get there mini upto a good standard? Ian[/quote] Ian....do you have an itemised quote for $3500  Is this from a reputable Mini garage
As others have said....you may not have to spend a fortune to get this little jigger running  
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:57 am ] |
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I got an inspection from Cono at MiniCraft who has been reccommened from this forum.... If you want I coudl scan it and show you all.... |
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:06 am ] |
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Please do - but bear in mind that we havn't seen the car either. Do you have phots of it as well . |
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:17 am ] |
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Pictures here : http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21643 |
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| Author: | YoungMiniac [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:21 am ] |
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Here is what it says SAFETY CHECK ~ REPORT REQUIRE ATTENTION ALL BRAKE DRUMS - 2ND 0/SIZE REAR BRAKES ON MAX (JUST DRUMS?) FRONT WHEEL CYLINDERS WEEPING 6 RUSTY REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DRY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, ALL BALL JOINTS, LOWER & TORSION ARM BUSES, INNER CV BOOTS FRONT SUSPENSION LOW (SUSPENSION UNITS & KNUCKLES) ALL SHOCKIES STEERING RACK & TIE ROD ENDS RADIATOR 0/5, LOWER BOLTS MISSING, CORROSION CN WATER PUMP, CLUTCH RETURN SPRING MISSING MID EXHAUST MOUNT OIL LEAKS - ENGINE BACK PLATES, RIM DIE’? SEAL, SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL, DISTRIBUTOR 0-RING ENGINE STEADY BAR BRACKET LOOSE HEAD GASKET CLUTCH BEARING NOISY ' Will scna images now |
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