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roodiepoo96 · Mar 28th, 2005, 11:13 PM

Hi,

I have recently got my mitts on one of those cooper s filler cap conversion kits for my one, and would like to fit it. Does anyone know where the instructions are online, or does anyone have a pdf/word document of them. The DIY section thread has a dead link, so was wondering if anyone can help.

If you can, please post or PM me,

JP

PS if it's a file that you want to send, then PM me for an email address.

Cheers

onemini · Mar 29th, 2005, 07:07 PM

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....3&postcount=14

I think that's what you need

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 29th, 2005, 08:28 PM

Well found mate. Those posted above are the instructions I used. I didn't remove the wheel or loosen the gas filler. It wasn't fun I started to regret the decision half way through but it was too late. I think the new gas cap looks brilliant but it was the scariest conversion I'e done so far! Requires alot of patience and brute force. Try not to snap the new plastic housing. I did when forcing it back into place. If you scratch the underneath paintwork down to the metal cover it with nail varnish (good to be a girl) or touch up paint to stop rust forming here! Good luck its really scary when you first look at the plastic housing thats existing in your car at the moment you don't know where to start. Definately use the credit card advise you need to pry alot toget it out! Hope this helps. PM me if you need any more help!

roodiepoo96 · Mar 29th, 2005, 08:34 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I found that the other day, but it didnt have the photos

I have since been sent the pdf version of that, if anyone else needs it send me a pm and it'll b on its way.

Cheers everyone, will let you know how i get on, and may be in touch, if i lose my bottle half way through..

JP

MiniMinor · Mar 29th, 2005, 08:49 PM

Yeah good luck with it.

I've done it and as said above it's quite scary at times.

Be very careful not to scratch the paint work i ended up getting a small flat bladed screwdriver and putting a bit of tape over then end of it just to stop it marking the paint. a old credit card or bit of flat plastic will help with leverage too.

When you are trying to get the old cap out just go very slow and take your time. You will hear little clicks as you work round the edge..

I got mine out in one piece but snapped a bit of the S liner getting it back in around the filler neck.

Also even though you loosen the filler neck it doesn't move that much.

It's one fiddley job.

Take your time !

roodiepoo96 · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:13 PM

Lots of good adice here guys (and gals)

Cheers

JP

MiniMinor · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:22 PM

No prob.

Keep us posted on how you go..

onemini · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:31 PM

Just to add a little balance... that PDF makes it seem really hard but I found it fairly straight forward. I didn't remove the wheel and found fitting the aero grille to the standard ONE bumper much more difficult. Good luck with it

Mar 28th, 2005, 11:13 PM	#1
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Cooper S filler Cap on Cooper/ONE Hi, I have recently got my mitts on one of those cooper s filler cap conversion kits for my one, and would like to fit it. Does anyone know where the instructions are online, or does anyone have a pdf/word document of them. The DIY section thread has a dead link, so was wondering if anyone can help. If you can, please post or PM me, JP PS if it's a file that you want to send, then PM me for an email address. Cheers

Mar 29th, 2005, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMinor Rockin' up the Rift ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over it ! Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 87,377 Online	Yeah good luck with it. I've done it and as said above it's quite scary at times. Be very careful not to scratch the paint work i ended up getting a small flat bladed screwdriver and putting a bit of tape over then end of it just to stop it marking the paint. a old credit card or bit of flat plastic will help with leverage too. When you are trying to get the old cap out just go very slow and take your time. You will hear little clicks as you work round the edge.. I got mine out in one piece but snapped a bit of the S liner getting it back in around the filler neck. Also even though you loosen the filler neck it doesn't move that much. It's one fiddley job. Take your time ! Soon be Christmas !

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMinor Rockin' up the Rift ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over it ! Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 87,377 Online	No prob. Keep us posted on how you go.. Soon be Christmas !

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Mar 29th, 2005, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 539 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....3&postcount=14 I think that's what you need

Mar 29th, 2005, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 3,412 Online	Well found mate. Those posted above are the instructions I used. I didn't remove the wheel or loosen the gas filler. It wasn't fun I started to regret the decision half way through but it was too late. I think the new gas cap looks brilliant but it was the scariest conversion I'e done so far! Requires alot of patience and brute force. Try not to snap the new plastic housing. I did when forcing it back into place. If you scratch the underneath paintwork down to the metal cover it with nail varnish (good to be a girl) or touch up paint to stop rust forming here! Good luck its really scary when you first look at the plastic housing thats existing in your car at the moment you don't know where to start. Definately use the credit card advise you need to pry alot toget it out! Hope this helps. PM me if you need any more help!

Mar 29th, 2005, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Thanks a lot guys, I found that the other day, but it didnt have the photos I have since been sent the pdf version of that, if anyone else needs it send me a pm and it'll b on its way. Cheers everyone, will let you know how i get on, and may be in touch, if i lose my bottle half way through.. JP

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Lots of good adice here guys (and gals) Cheers JP

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 539 Offline	Just to add a little balance... that PDF makes it seem really hard but I found it fairly straight forward. I didn't remove the wheel and found fitting the aero grille to the standard ONE bumper much more difficult. Good luck with it

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