Putting the sill trim on without creases.
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| Author: | p7676 [ Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Hello All, My suggestion to the Moderators is to have a topic on, the hardest job that I did on my Mini, and the way you fixed it.We could all learn from your experiences. which may save us from major stress.I do not know very much about Minis and I have to rely on past mechanical knowledge on other vehicles. I can see from the posts there are many knowledgeable Mini enthusiastic out there in Ausmini town. My hardest job was making new hydrolastic lines. If the topic goes ahead I will explain the best way to make them. What do you think? P7676 |
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| Author: | 8700s14 [ Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Great idea. I have a 'logical working knowledge' of cars in general and have a pretty good idea of the theory for most mechanical tasks, but I often find when working on the mini there are little details along the way that I learn of jobs specific to the mini. A great example would be the radiator 'easy out' method! |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Have a good look through the How To folder. Is this the sort of thing you are thinking of? viewforum.php?f=25 |
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| Author: | peterb [ Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Putting the sill trim on without creases.
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
steering rack - always a c*nt of a job... best tip is to make sure the U bolts fit through the holes from the inside, and squeeze them closed if they don't - the bastards spread their legs and won't go back in! |
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| Author: | oldblade [ Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
simon k wrote: steering rack - always a c*nt of a job... best tip is to make sure the U bolts fit through the holes from the inside, and squeeze them closed if they don't - the bastards spread their legs and won't go back in! yeah i looked at that job and said screw that i'll pay someone else to do it 
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| Author: | CPOCSM [ Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Bloody mini electrics! Still can't get the blasted indicators to work at all! |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Getting my hand out from under the engine mount whilst trying to get more purchase from the block and tackle with the other hand  
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Fitting the cotter pins for the brake/clutch master cylinder pushrods under the dash, then inserting the split pin. How to break your back/neck in one easy lesson! |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
Will we be voting on these nominated categories or just adding our own - with possible solutions? I agree with all the above jobs, but that avoids naming the "hardest" job. Early in mini ownership I found that replacing the water pump by-pass hose was not easy. The master cylinder clevis pin job has always been a pain although Dr mini's bent needle-nose pliers helped. Now I find it hard to bend myself into the position the reach the pedals. Separating the upper/lower front ball joints was a pain until I bought a tool to do it. |
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
peterb wrote: Putting the sill trim on without creases. Yes, this one gets my vote. Just tried it last week, got over-zealous with the heat gun and totally effed it up 
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| Author: | mmiller6512 [ Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
1/4 window seal Has to win hands down |
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
AEG163job wrote: Fitting the cotter pins for the brake/clutch master cylinder pushrods under the dash, then inserting the split pin. How to break your back/neck in one easy lesson! I spent a lot of time doing the opposite - getting the cotter pin out. It had rusted to the pedal, so I had to unbolt the pedals and remove the pedal mounts and springs, disconnect and drain the master cylinder and push the brake master cylinder up as far as possible into the engine bay and remove the plunger from the master cylinder to get it out. It took me days. |
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| Author: | p7676 [ Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
you guys aint done nothing until you try to bend the hydro lines.1.5 days |
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hardest ever job that I did on my mini. |
mmiller6512 wrote: 1/4 window seal Has to win hands down +1 on this mongrel job. |
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