well, the rebuild has been going along very nicely and is looking very excellent, much thanks to Rodney and his dad. they had built it back up to the head, and we have been waiting for a head all week. we have finally found one which just happens to be unleaded! nice.

so that will be going on on the weekend, then ill have my mini back next week :D:D

PS i know its been on here before, im going to have a look at it, but unleaded head... i know i wont have to use valvemaster for the valve seats but what about the rest of the motor? does that need the lubrication that was in leaded petrol?

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OH thats exciting. nothing like the feeling of getting your
mini back on th road!!!

and nup, if your head is unleaded thats all that matters. so just
fuel up and away you happily go

oh thats good, cos i keep forgetting flashlube anyway and have to open him back up again. lucky i have never driven off before i realise!

edit/update: head is on, i'm on the road again! i ahvent actually been home so i havent driven it, unfortunately ill have to wait till tuesday!!! at least i got the day off (tuesday that is, my boss is a good fella)

thinking of giving it the cliche/ironic name BIG RED. does anyone here have a mini with that name???? that would make cool plates

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

lil red more like it
makka

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Actually to do with the additive..i mean if you fill her up now and then forget... will it do much damage to the valves? i was told the damage is done over EXTENDED periods of time without the use of the additive... anyone know the extent of this?

im not really sure but i know it's better not to risk it!

though i reckon that the damage is not gonna happen too quick...not sure

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince