All set to put the Valves back in the head and bolt it all back together and I can't find the spring retainers or colletts.. It's doing my freakin head in. Just turned over the whole shed looking for them and nothing... Oh well back out there again to look... Maybe having a burbon or two will clear my thoughts...

its worse when you can find all but 1 collett

I only know that it pays to look up in high places in my garage, just above eye level is a common spot for items I want to have instant access to when I need them. "Instant" invariably being after an hour of looking for the said infallible hiding spot.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

have you checked the engine mount area on the radiator side thad damed thing is like the burmuda triangle any thing goes near there and it is never to be seen again... seriosly good luck with your search

The search continues......... I think they may be in a box.......

ring your parts supplier in the morning, order some, then go back into the garage and they'll be right in front of you

It reminds me of a time when my brother was rebuilding the head off his moke on the kitchen bench. He compressed a valve spring with a socket and then used a magnet to draw the collet away from the valve stem ....I think the missing collets ended up somewhere in the ceiling space! Mum never said a word...she was good like that!

Sad thing is that these are all in a zip lock sandwich bag with writing on.... three hours, still no luck. BUT I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!!

^^^ What Mr K said, been there done that

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Dean Hutton's first car was a Mini.

check your pocket.

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Chuck Norris is the only person alive who can kick you in the back of the face!!
mooo, I'm a pig!

Look around with a torch. Even with the lights on. It tends to focus your attention.

Before anyone says anything funny in reply:

1. No I haven't been drinking
2. I'm not irish and been drinking
3. It's not April 1.

Good luck

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

Don't worry they'll be in a 'safe place'. I put stuff there all the time and it usually takes hours to find them...

Good luck, I hope yours is a small shed.

Madmorrie

Hmmmmm about 10m x 13m ish

That's it I give up I've looked for five and a half hours and can't find them. Guess I'll order some more tomorrow. Grrrrrr F*@KING GRRRRR!!

Have you double checked inside the dishwasher

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