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Author:  9/61 [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:46 pm ]
Post subject:  gearbox rebuild kit, Mini Sport UK
Does anyone have experience with the MINI SPORT UK gearbox rebuild kit or Gearbox Bearings.

http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-par ... rings.html

Also what is the thickness of the large laygear thrust washer when new?
Author:  Lillee [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:59 pm ]
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No idea but I have bought the Minispares full rebuild kit including diff planet gears and pin and have had no problems with it.
Author:  Wombat [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:53 pm ]
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I've also used the Minispares one and had no problems - had to buy extras though like springs and you need to assemble the laygear and measure the gap to get the right size washer. There were some other bits needed in the rebuild not in the kits as well
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:29 pm ]
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Your taking a risk dealing with the company in your link.
Author:  michaelb [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:31 pm ]
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Also compare pricing as I have noticed that Minisport prices with a 30% ? discount :?
are still dearer than Minispares :?:
Author:  michaelb [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:34 pm ]
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Quote:
Your taking a risk dealing with the company in your link.


Confused? I have had no issues.
Author:  Mick [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:06 pm ]
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I used the minisport kit in the link. I was after Minispares, but they were out of stock of one or two components at the time.

No dramas however, the laygear thrust was slightly undersize for what I wanted (it was exactly stock from memory however, whatever that is), so fixed that up. Baulk rings took a few thousand to bed in, and had to seperately pick up the synchro detent balls and springs.
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:27 pm ]
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michaelb wrote:
Quote:
Your taking a risk dealing with the company in your link.


Confused? I have had no issues.


The rules of the forum prevent me from listing the hassles I've had with said company over the past 16+ years. Never again.
Author:  michaelb [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:33 pm ]
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I am so far happy in my ignorance. :shock:
Author:  9/61 [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:39 pm ]
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michaelb wrote:
Also compare pricing as I have noticed that Minisport prices with a 30% ? discount :?
are still dearer than Minispares :?:


30% discount?
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:57 pm ]
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Maybe before spending your hard erned cash you might want to have a read of what other 'happy' customers have to say about this (coff..coff) quality supplier.............

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums//ind ... =7612&fr=0
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:15 pm ]
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I bought a set of rubbers (screen, rear window, doors, rear side windows) once, and they eventually SWAM here. 10 weeks!!! :shock:
Maybe I was unlucky, I do know some people who have had good service this year.
Author:  9/61 [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:26 pm ]
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GT mowog wrote:
Maybe before spending your hard erned cash you might want to have a read of what other 'happy' customers have to say about this (coff..coff) quality supplier.............

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums//ind ... =7612&fr=0


Thanks GT,

I'd just like to add that ausmini forum is a great community. I LOVE IT!
Author:  dodge [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:37 pm ]
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u always have problems no matter what company it is, i bought some things from mini sport including a metro turbo box with a close ratio guts in it, i only had 1 issue with all my stuff, i bought a door handle kit as they said it would fit my mk2 cooper doors, they didnt fit so i returned them. you would think by now someone over there would know what is the same and what isnt any good for aussie cars.
Author:  GT mowog [ Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:46 pm ]
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9/61 wrote:

Thanks GT



Your welcome.

There are a great MANY very good suppliers both locally and O/S. I can understand you desire to save money, but factor in the possible headaches (short supply, parcel gets lost, goods damaged in transit, warrenty claims etc etc) and then maybe some of the stuff from O/S is not so cheap?

I do also like to promote our local suppliers, I feel it important that get some business to keep their doors open, open for when you need it NOW or for that over the counter advice etc....
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