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DanJackGrant
Mar 2nd, 2012, 03:24 PM
Hey guys, me again ...

Purchased my Aero grille and Cooper S petrol cap recently and just a couple of questions on both.

On the Aero grille are the '+' shaped tabs self tapping using the old hex bolts off my old top half chrome grille ?

On the Cooper S fuel cap, I have recently purchased the cap. Is it just a straight swap for the Cooper one ? Had a quick read of this link and it seems that way:

NMX1050 Gas Cap Upgrade Installation Instructions - MINI Cooper (http://new.minimania.com/ArticleV.cfm?DisplayID=1683)

Also is there anything else I would need to buy to fit this ?

Any help would be great. Thanks :)

Dan

mab01uk
Mar 2nd, 2012, 05:47 PM
Yes the + shaped grille studs are self-tapping, when removing the existing grille you need to ease them up with a flat screwdriver as well as turn them with a spanner. Place a blanket over the engine so you don't loose any when you drop them while working upside down under the open bonnet!

Fuel cap replacement details here in link below, it is a straight replacement of existing parts and fuel flap assembly on Mk1 Mini One/Cooper but you need to spray paint part of the new assy to match your Mini's bodywork:
Fitting: Cooper S Fuel Cap / Side Skirts - Forums (http://forum.minicooper.org/showthread.php?t=10383)

DanJackGrant
Mar 2nd, 2012, 07:14 PM
Dude your like the oracle ! Haha Thanks man, got the top half on today, managed to get the bottom one off and will work on trimming it down tomorrow ;)