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brett
 Post subject: Need to Vent!! GRRR
PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:37 pm 
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So, the Cooper S was down on power and not starting instantly.. So.. Booked it in to the local mechanic, to adjust the timing.. Picked it up, after they had an attempt at it. Now it barley drives, coughs and back fires..... GRRR closest Mini Mechanic? 400km each way.. FFS!! That is all :evil:

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I thought you were in Brisbane?

I hope they didnt charge you for it?

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nah out west!! No mini mechanic out here!

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DIY......read the $hit out of some tuning books and the service manual (what mini person wouldn't have one :roll: ) and have a crack yourself. Can you make it worse?

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yeah thats what we decided..

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if you can't do it yourself, then find someone who does british cars - landrovers, jaguars, MG's - whatever - they all use the same gear as minis... sometimes a bit newer, but it's the same stuff, or they'll at least know where to start

taking it to someone who only does modern junk is just asking for headaches
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Find out exactly what the monkey did. You'll need to speak to them in person cause what they wrote on the job sheet won't include the actual actions they performed.
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surely the ausmini brains trust will be able to help out. I reckon you'll get it sorted. Good luck.

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Yep , the St George Mini team, are sorting it this Saturday after we have all voted!!! :D

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The best mini mechanic in St George left town 6 months ago Brett.:)
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Nah, hes still here! LOL..... only stiring..

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Scotty is building a monster with 5 speed box, maybe rover body and 7 port head with A+ gear box

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brett wrote:
Scotty is building a monster with 5 speed box, maybe rover body and 7 port head with A+ gear box


Sounds like something i would like to see.
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I had to put the westlake head in the show room sadly it can't be fixed :(
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Bummer what's wrong with it ??

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