Went to fit a new outer door handle gasket today and couldn't work out how to get the surround off
So is there anyone here that can tell me the correct way to get the outer door handle off
I thought it was a matter of undoing some screws and out it came
Your assistance is most appreciated

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1970 MK2 Cooper S

There is a circlip holding the outer handle to the C shaped metal piece that connects it to the latch assembly. I leave the clip off, just open the C piece a bit and it's not needed.

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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.

So do you have to squeezed the U shaped bracket to pop it off the square shaft so you can get to the screws

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1970 MK2 Cooper S

Been years since I did it but no, you can push the bracket off the handle with your fingers or a screwdriver.

BTW the door latch assembly can be removed with the window and runners in, the manual does not make this clear.

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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.

From what I remember, that U shaped bracket obscures 1 of the 3 screws only.

Change the snail spring (if loose) while your there, but as mentioned the glass doesn't have to come out.

Well i had another go today
Got the circlip off
Got the U-Shape bracket off
And that was it
Do you use a stumpy screw driver to undo the screws?
My hands are not Mini Friendly
I even had an endoscopy in there to see what was going on
So how do you get the door lock out?

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1970 MK2 Cooper S

Door lock slides forwards into the door. Then if I remember right you can put a screwdriver through the hole where the chromed cap was.

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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.

Yep, just like the doc said. Recently done this myself, remove the 3 door lock screws, remove the chrome cap, remove the self tapper and washer and push through the locating pin inwards, catch it as it falls into the door cavity, slide the door lock towards the front of the car and remove completely, remove the circlip on the U link lever, insert phillips screwdriver through the chrome cap hole and remove the 3 screws holding the outer door handle to the body. And as suggested, replace the return spring before reinstalling.

Tried all that and still couldn't get the door lock out
due to the vertical arm attached to the inside door handle rod
Might have a look next weekend

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1970 MK2 Cooper S

I take you door handles are the same as the earlier deluxes and cooper s. If they are the later burst proof style, maybe the mechanism is different in this style.

so what does a burst proof door look like

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1970 MK2 Cooper S

Does this thread help at all?

viewtopic.php?f=49&t=92144

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Doug's post show the door catch mechanism in great detail. Good one Doug. So Gundy, with my explanation and the drawing you should get somewhere.

Thanks Guys much appreciated

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1970 MK2 Cooper S