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Lucky Dave · Jun 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM

TBH Ade just took the engine out for a bet, to see the look on Bhozars face when he popped in to see his new aero sills!!

MINI-Morgan · Jun 6th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

TBH Ade just took the engine out for a bet, to see the look on Bhozars face when he popped in to see his new aero sills!!

lol!! the lengths people go to for a joke

Bhozar · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

lol!! the lengths people go to for a joke

I thought they were joking when they told me they had taken the engine out!

Anyway, some pics from today: (This time as clickable thumbnails as I was told off)

I dont know if thats the original clutch, but thats what it looks like after 58k miles on the car in total. I bought it with 26k on the clock end of August 2006.

MINI-Morgan · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Grrrrr I hate MINI2 sometimes......you write a good post and then it doesnt appear

So to cut a long post short..... when are you going to put us out of our misery? And why have they even removed the skirts, bumpers and boot?

Loui · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:27 PM

So clutch an coilovers ehhh

Bhozar · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

Grrrrr I hate MINI2 sometimes......you write a good post and then it doesnt appear

So to cut a long post short..... when are you going to put us out of our misery? And why have they even removed the skirts, bumpers and boot?

Where would the fun be then

The side skirts are off for a little mod, much like Loui suggested.

MINI-Morgan · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM

ah.. I see the front struts are already fitted! Never noticed you had new engine mounts and an engine brace! I still dont understand the skirts and arches? so you are fitting Skis??

Lucky Dave · Jun 6th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Carlo fandango (hamlet advert style) wheels arches?

Paul Webster · Jun 7th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Poor old Ade must feel left out with his stock suspension

Ant FR · Jun 7th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Carlo fandango (hamlet advert style) wheels arches?

theres that name again, i will have a pic for you latter on you might like

Bhozar · Jun 8th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Crank pulley that is being removed. While it is off, new oil pump rotors are being fitted.

A pair of gearboxes. The new one will be built up and be fitted.

The Cross coil overs have been fitted to the front, and two small holes are due to be drilled in the rear to allow adjustability without dropping the suspension every time.

Bhozar · Jun 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Engine stripped and waiting for new parts. New flywheel and oil pump rotors now fitted.

Ready and waiting for delivery to the paint shop. I am now the owner of the lighest MINI Cooper S ever... what with no bumpers, side skirts, engine....

alski · Jun 11th, 2008, 06:36 AM

did your old rotors look ok? and will you be fitting an oil cooler?

Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original)

did your old rotors look ok? and will you be fitting an oil cooler?

Pictures of the old oil pump rotors are here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/gt-tuning...re-causes.html

Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Latest picture from 5 minutes ago:

Now breaking for spares

James@fomsport · Jun 11th, 2008, 04:12 PM

my summer project is turning into an autumn one at the mo as im waiting for parts is getting a custom colour done or just re done in leccy blue?

Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by James@fomsport (original)

my summer project is turning into an autumn one at the mo as im waiting for parts is getting a custom colour done or just re done in leccy blue?

Well, the answer to your question is; yes

I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier.

The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do!

2 much · Jun 11th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Well, the answer to your question is; yes

I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier.

The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do!

i bet you cannot wait till next thursday

.

James@fomsport · Jun 11th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Well, the answer to your question is; yes

I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier.

The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do!

very true lifts and ramps do easier a life make

my project car is still working in its base form so i should be glad for that, its not going to be silly but i hope to set the bar for what can be done to a cooper without spending needless money doing the head, and maybe over the winter build a cooper s engine into cosworth spec.

MINI-Morgan · Jun 11th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Well, the answer to your question is; yes

I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier.

The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do!

How many miles have you done???

Soooo what colour are you going for??

Jun 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#21
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 811 Offline	TBH Ade just took the engine out for a bet, to see the look on Bhozars face when he popped in to see his new aero sills!! For All Your Mini's Needs 01905 620011

Jun 6th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) TBH Ade just took the engine out for a bet, to see the look on Bhozars face when he popped in to see his new aero sills!! lol!! the lengths people go to for a joke One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Grrrrr I hate MINI2 sometimes......you write a good post and then it doesnt appear So to cut a long post short..... when are you going to put us out of our misery? And why have they even removed the skirts, bumpers and boot? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	So clutch an coilovers ehhh WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	ah.. I see the front struts are already fitted! Never noticed you had new engine mounts and an engine brace! I still dont understand the skirts and arches? so you are fitting Skis?? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Jun 6th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) lol!! the lengths people go to for a joke I thought they were joking when they told me they had taken the engine out! Anyway, some pics from today: (This time as clickable thumbnails as I was told off) I dont know if thats the original clutch, but thats what it looks like after 58k miles on the car in total. I bought it with 26k on the clock end of August 2006.

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) Grrrrr I hate MINI2 sometimes......you write a good post and then it doesnt appear So to cut a long post short..... when are you going to put us out of our misery? And why have they even removed the skirts, bumpers and boot? Where would the fun be then The side skirts are off for a little mod, much like Loui suggested.

Jun 6th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 811 Offline	Carlo fandango (hamlet advert style) wheels arches? For All Your Mini's Needs 01905 620011

Jun 7th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#29 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Poor old Ade must feel left out with his stock suspension Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Jun 7th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#30 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Carlo fandango (hamlet advert style) wheels arches? theres that name again, i will have a pic for you latter on you might like

Jun 8th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Crank pulley that is being removed. While it is off, new oil pump rotors are being fitted. A pair of gearboxes. The new one will be built up and be fitted. The Cross coil overs have been fitted to the front, and two small holes are due to be drilled in the rear to allow adjustability without dropping the suspension every time.

Jun 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#32 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Engine stripped and waiting for new parts. New flywheel and oil pump rotors now fitted. Ready and waiting for delivery to the paint shop. I am now the owner of the lighest MINI Cooper S ever... what with no bumpers, side skirts, engine....

Jun 11th, 2008, 06:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
alski dyno-mite, might not.... My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 988 Offline	did your old rotors look ok? and will you be fitting an oil cooler? carefree

Jun 11th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#34 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original) did your old rotors look ok? and will you be fitting an oil cooler? Pictures of the old oil pump rotors are here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/gt-tuning...re-causes.html

Jun 11th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Latest picture from 5 minutes ago: Now breaking for spares

Jun 11th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#36 (permalink)
James@fomsport - contact me via email - My Classifieds Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:08 PM Posts: 454 Offline	my summer project is turning into an autumn one at the mo as im waiting for parts is getting a custom colour done or just re done in leccy blue?

Jun 11th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by James@fomsport (original) my summer project is turning into an autumn one at the mo as im waiting for parts is getting a custom colour done or just re done in leccy blue? Well, the answer to your question is; yes I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier. The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do!

Jun 11th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#38 (permalink)
2 much MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Well, the answer to your question is; yes I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier. The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do! i bet you cannot wait till next thursday . turbo power

Jun 11th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
James@fomsport - contact me via email - My Classifieds Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:08 PM Posts: 454 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Well, the answer to your question is; yes I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier. The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do! very true lifts and ramps do easier a life make my project car is still working in its base form so i should be glad for that, its not going to be silly but i hope to set the bar for what can be done to a cooper without spending needless money doing the head, and maybe over the winter build a cooper s engine into cosworth spec.

Jun 11th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#40 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Well, the answer to your question is; yes I have been running about like a mad-man getting parts. I have been getting a few bits here and there slowly, then its been a mad rush to gets bits as some engine parts were leaking fluid. Actually, just about everything was leaking fluid that was attached to the block! Almost every crank seal was leaking, water pump was leaking, And there were a few others. It was well worth taking the engine out if nothing else to see the leaks a lot easier. The car will be complete next Thursday and back on the road. I love working on my car but sometimes its worth geting pro's to do the work. they also tend to do it a lot quicker than I could ever do! How many miles have you done??? Soooo what colour are you going for?? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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