Whilst changing the rubber cones and with radiator out
I noticed there is an oil leak around the timing cover.
I may as well change the gasket and seal while I have acess.

Question is how hard is the bottom pulley and bolt to get out
felix

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1966 mustang coupe 289 auto
1970 mgb roadster auto
1970 cooper S mk2
1976 mini S
1964 wolseley 24/80
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/1966mini/

Not too difficult , locking the crankshaft so you can get enough oomph onto the bolt to undo it and retighten it afterwards is the key . Once the bolts off the pulley should lever out gently . Replace the seal as well as the gasket and you'll have no problems .

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One easy way to undo the bolt is put a bar and socket on it, lean the bar back against the bulkhead and kick the starter, WITH THE COIL H/T LEAD OFF.

To align the seal properly with the crank on assembly, fit the cover and gasket, do bolts up loosely. Fit crank pulley temporarily into seal, wiggle the cover on the bolts, then tighten them. Remove pulley if needed to get to the bottom ones.
If you don't do this the seal and pulley may be misaligned, then the seal will leak before its time.
To hold the motor while tightening the bolt, select 4th gear then have someone hold the brakes on HARD.
BTW I no longer fit those crappy locktabs, I use Loctite 262 on the thread instead. Never had one come loose since.

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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.

Thanks guys that will be tomorrows job when I buy some new seals.

Just went to compress the new rubber cones in,
but realised that the thread in the new cones is courser.
Went to Bunnings and Mitre 10 to buy some brooker rod(threaded rod)
but no one seems to have the right size.Looks like I have to buy the right tool for this job. The 1/2 inch rod that they have is a sloppy fit.
Now I am getting frustrated.
Felix

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1966 mustang coupe 289 auto
1970 mgb roadster auto
1970 cooper S mk2
1976 mini S
1964 wolseley 24/80
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/1966mini/

A bolt supplier should be able to help you with the booker rod. Keep at it, it will all be worth it!

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Your newer cones are probably metric - make sure take a cone with you. Also get high tensile rod

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!