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Author:  ozmotorsport [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  What a crap day - Mini voodoo
Well I know of three minis that had trouble today and if that was not bad enough, stupid events led to a chain reaction you would not beleive.

Due to an early start 6am, I packed my car last night. Got up this morning pissing rain thunder, lightning the whole lot. Jumped in the car and took off, Got half way to liverpool (THICK FOG) and wondered what time it was - DAMN left my phone at home. Then I noticed ALT light glow (see other thread)

Got to Liverpool and took the wrong turn for Krispy Kream and had to go the back way (more about that later) .

Got to KK, the only one there was Brad, no probs I'll use his phone. His phone was dead. It's Pissing rain and a huge electrical storm and nobody can contact anybody. Meanwhile Mrs Oz is at home with my mobile ringing its nuts off.

Decided ALT problem was not going to get me far so headed home. Got to edge of liverpool and found Josh broken down on the side of the road. IF I HAD GONE THE RIGHT WAY AT 7am I WOULD HAVE FOUND HIM AND THINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SO BAD.

Did a U turn went back to help him. 2 Hours later we are still stuck there. Meatime we hear Kev's car is also refusing to proceed.

Josh calls Tow truck. I decide I have to get my car home before traffic builds up, jump in wont start. Using precious battery power trying to start it.

Josh gives me a push start and I take off. Hit every red light and I can feel the car dying.

BUT the little car looked after me. Made it all the way to the top off Bulli Pass and she died so I just rolled all the way down the bottom. No phoen to cal anyone so I walked the rest of teh way home and went back with a friend and Jumper leads.

Left home 6am, got home 11:30am. Accomplished SFA.
Author:  Fruity [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:41 pm ]
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Oh crikey.. :shock: Err...umm...I guess the day can only get better!?
Author:  68matic [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:43 pm ]
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well if you boys look in the mini calendar today,
the 23rd of January 2005
is a morbid day for the mini
thats why three minis on the road weren't able to make it anywhere
this phenomena falls under the category of whale beachings, desert bright lights and why my keys are always found in the fridge when i lose them
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:48 pm ]
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Bit of bad Lucky thier Chris..we got the run down off Josh when he arrived in Gosford. I guess you have an Alternator to chuck in
Author:  ozmotorsport [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:53 pm ]
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So how did Josh get his car going?

Did he tell you the past where I just started going off? I'de had just about enough by that stage.
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:06 pm ]
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he purchased a new coil GT40R
and then drove up...no he did not mention the additional words
Author:  ozmotorsport [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:16 pm ]
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Even with my limited knowledge I had my suspects it was the coil.

So he did not tell you about the part where we got it started by spraying a constant stream of WD 40 on the coil to stop the spark jumping to the pole. LOL the car ran OK until you stoped spraying the WD 40.
Author:  min13k [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:18 pm ]
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hey oz this is myt number put it in your phone if you break down up here and need a part i should have it here 0412 938 072 ..... btw remember the bloody thing
makka
Author:  13secmini [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:26 pm ]
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makka = RTA roadside assistance for minis :D

Do you do hybrids?? :shock:
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:26 pm ]
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yes he did mention the WD40 situation...but did not mention the language
Author:  Mini Mad [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 4:59 pm ]
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Haha, yea oz..I went down the road to Peps and grabbed a GT40..once installed started first go :) thanks for your help, glad you got back semi-ok.

I left out the additional words cause to do so would have made a long story even longer :P But yes, Oz went off at the little quirky mini's ;) ...lasted a good couple of minutes too :mrgreen:
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:02 pm ]
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Sorry I don't want to believe it Oz does not look the Type..


Hay Jim..one of three...I left two vidio's and my MCC beer cooler at your place :cry: you can watch them and use the cooler..just don't loose them :D Untill we meet again
Author:  Mini Mad [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:06 pm ]
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Gaf, we sent the vids back with brad, you can drop round and pick them up from his place :)
Author:  gafmo [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 5:07 pm ]
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Mini Mad wrote:
Gaf, we sent the vids back with brad, you can drop round and pick them up from his place :)


Coolies... 8)
Author:  J_A_M [ Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What a crap day - Mini voodoo
ozmotorsport wrote:
Left home 6am, got home 11:30am. Accomplished SFA.


This is becomming a familiar event with you Chris..... :lol: :wink:
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