Howdy all, I have another problem with the ol' mini.
I dunno if this is a common problem for the mini, but whenever I make a mild left turn there is a strange noise, which sounds like an alien from outta space, coming from the rear of the car.

Has anybody else had this problem before?

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Hmmm, now if it was a leprechaun or a ghost in the engine bay I might be able to help, but sorry, I don't do aliens.
Good luck.

have you checked your rear left and right wheel bearings?

if it's a whurring or high pitched vibration it's a good place to start.


jach the caar up at the rear and check for free play sideways with the rear wheels on. no noise or movment is good

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and a few conversions:
13B Extend in a 1600
4EFTE in a mini ute (all slowly)

minis also have gremlins, but they can be atrributed to the prince of darkness. He only has power over electrical issues though.

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Hehe, thanks for the advice about the bearings. I checked the back wheels and there seems to be a bit too much play, so I will see how to change them over in the manual and hopefully no more invasions.

But the aliens were good for scaring mates when I took them for a drive.

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Note the LR hub nut is LEFT HAND thread... if you are wondering why the bugger won't undo...

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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.

if it matters too you the taper bearings are better than the roller type they last a bit longer. considering it's not the most "clean" fun you can have with your mini it might be worth not having to do again for a while

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-doing a Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
and a few conversions:
13B Extend in a 1600
4EFTE in a mini ute (all slowly)

Thanks for the tips. With the thread, I found that out a couple of weeks ago when I put just about all my effort into undoing it.

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