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simon k wrote:
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Mine just fills up with a mixture of dirt and oil.


ewww, silicone is much nicer


Gorilla snot

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Panthersteve wrote:
If I remember correctly you should be able to sneak it in with just loosening the remote and dropping it down a little.


Yep. That's how I did mine. Just loosen the bolts enough and it slips in.

Question... Why is that plug even there?

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phillb wrote:

Question... Why is that plug even there?


I looked at that one day and wondered the same thing.

The machined crescent I believe is concentric with the bore down the center of the remote change unit. Could it have been a need to give the boring tools access into the housing at the factory?

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Mick wrote:
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Question... Why is that plug even there?


I looked at that one day and wondered the same thing.

The machined crescent I believe is concentric with the bore down the center of the remote change unit. Could it have been a need to give the boring tools access into the housing at the factory?


Yes thanks, that makes sense. (throws Mintie in Micks direction.) :D

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Mick wrote:
phillb wrote:

Question... Why is that plug even there?


I looked at that one day and wondered the same thing.

The machined crescent I believe is concentric with the bore down the center of the remote change unit. Could it have been a need to give the boring tools access into the housing at the factory?


good answer!!
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drmini in aust wrote:
It's more important to have that flat metal cover over the slots on top (above the bellcrank's cross pin). Not all remotes got this cover, those that don't have a magnetic attraction for nuts/bolts/washers/random bits that fall down the back. This can spoil your whole gearshifting experience... :lol:


This cover seems to be an Aussie addition, UK sourced cars don't have it. Some NZ cars do but those that do may have had one fitted here.

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simon k wrote:
I fill my hole up with silicone ;)


Can't believe this was just left alone..... :roll:
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66S wrote:
drmini in aust wrote:
It's more important to have that flat metal cover over the slots on top (above the bellcrank's cross pin). Not all remotes got this cover, those that don't have a magnetic attraction for nuts/bolts/washers/random bits that fall down the back. This can spoil your whole gearshifting experience... :lol:


This cover seems to be an Aussie addition, UK sourced cars don't have it. Some NZ cars do but those that do may have had one fitted here.

Al

I think I have a service bulletin from when BMC Australia introduced that cover.
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Morris 1100 wrote:
66S wrote:
drmini in aust wrote:
It's more important to have that flat metal cover over the slots on top (above the bellcrank's cross pin). Not all remotes got this cover, those that don't have a magnetic attraction for nuts/bolts/washers/random bits that fall down the back. This can spoil your whole gearshifting experience... :lol:


This cover seems to be an Aussie addition, UK sourced cars don't have it. Some NZ cars do but those that do may have had one fitted here.

Al

I think I have a service bulletin from when BMC Australia introduced that cover.


yeah, I've seen it, it says "this is an awesomeness cover, Australian minis are awesome, so they need this cover"
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smac wrote:
simon k wrote:
I fill my hole up with silicone ;)


Can't believe this was just left alone..... :roll:


Haha the thought did cross my mind to say something cheeky, but best not to upset the Mods ;-)

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smac wrote:
simon k wrote:
I fill my hole up with silicone ;)


Can't believe this was just left alone..... :roll:


Haha the thought did cross my mind to say something cheeky, but best not to upset the Mods ;-)


I know!! I left it out there, but no bites... I guess my hard work atbringing you lot into line is paying off! :twisted:
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Cooper_Matrikon wrote:
Noticed last night after an oil change and degrease that there is a little hole (about the size of my little finger) in the seal at the front/gearbox side of the remote. I remember my Morris 1100 was forever in need of new 'sandwich plates', but just wondering if there's meant to be a hole or I need to replace the whole seal/rubber sandwich plate. If so, whats the proper name of this rubber bit so I can order one?


The Part Number You need to order is 22A285

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1 of mine has the Rubber.
The other has Silicon.
I don't like dirt in mine

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