[lucachiarelli]

Hi im starting to make my mini stock again.
Going to have a go at uninstalling gtt intercooler and alta oil catch can.
Anybody done this before or know any tips on this?
Thanks

[DaFlake]

Should be as simple as pop it off and put the old one back.

[lucachiarelli]

I'll be ok with the intercooler.
Its just the catch can.
Im not sure what to do when ive taken out the silicone tube that comes out the toip of the engine near where it says mini.
I cant leave it open

[DaFlake]

No, you will need to route the old hose back on. It varies depending on how the install was done.

[lucachiarelli]

Also taking my alta off.
I think i need to disconnect the battery in the boot.
Which one do i disconnect and do i just unscrew the bolts on the top?
Never fitted the alta myself so not sure what to do
Thanks

[Jaw_F430]

Luca you selling the catch can? If you are could you post up some pics and a price, just about to buy a new one but if yous goes for a good price might buy that


Regards


James

[lucachiarelli]

Ill take some pics when ive taken it off

[ScottyBoy]

Luca.....

The two pipes on the OCC, pop them off and the use the original pipe to attach from that plastic hose attachment were it says MINI to where the other OCC pipe went to under the intercooler.

Like this pic hear

http://images.motortrend.com/roadtes...ine_V iew.jpg

Scotty

[PmP]

Can I have first dibs on the GTT Strut brace if you are removing it in the near future?

[lucachiarelli]

Cheers scott.
Im going to sort it all 2moro.
Pmp strut brace went ages ago mate sorry

[minioneandrew]

You wanting rid of the intercooler for a decent price? What size pulley is it you have, and is it being removed?
Cheers

[Damo]

Luca if you need help with the Alta, should be back from London Sunday afternoon Never disconnected the battery when I did mine.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Reading this thread leaves me with one question: why are you retirning it to stock? If you don't mind me asking....

Tigger.

[Damo]

He's getting rid

Shame really as one of the few cars I like almost as much as mine (only other one is Windy but he needs big brakes - awaits scathing Pager message)

[lucachiarelli]

The only reason i want to disconnect the battery is because i started taking the alta off and unplugged the ecu plugs to take the black heat shield out and the cooling fan came on for some weird reason. I found it strange as the engine wasnt running and the keys werent in the ignition.
I then put the ecu plugs back in and started the car and the cooling fan went off
Im taking bits off the car as its going in for another car but unsure which as of yet.
I feel pretty bad taking the parts off my car and will feel even worse when it goes to a new home. Definately the best car ive owned so far.

[Damo]

Will have to see how long it takes before you buy another

[lucachiarelli]

I know lol.
Would try and get hold of a gp if i bought one again and really go to town with it

[Damo]

Do it before you sell all your bits!!! Would look good with some decent wheels brakes body kit

(Only thing I like is the rear bumper, spoiler and coloured tacho and speedo)

[lucachiarelli]

Would be good but sort of defeats the object of getting a new car.
Maybe next year if i save some pennies up lol

[Damo]

I've had 3 mini's and it never defeats the object Latest one is here to stay though. Just need finishing...

...over 50% of the way now though