Comments on: Mini Repairs

By: Adrian Ritchie

Adrian Ritchie — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:31:28 +0000

The usual suspects are probably things like idle speed, and fuel/air mixture. You could pull out the spark plugs and check their colouring as that will tell you a lot about the running of the engine.

By: Phrixus

Phrixus — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:33:42 +0000

Hi Simon,

Afraid I am not a parts supplier but you could check the usual suspects in the ignition system. If you own a Mini, I highly recommend the Haynes manual for your model and year… they give you all the information you will need!

Shane

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:46:20 +0000

Hi,

i have a mini sprite n reg with 37k miles… the engine is in good condition and car starts up quickly, however it sometimes cuts off after ignition so have to keep restarting or keep the revs up. However, it has just started ‘dying’ when I change gear when moving… any idea what parts I should buy from you to replace to solve this problem please?

Best regards,

Simon

By: Phrixus

Phrixus — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 09:33:41 +0000

The oil leak is sooo much worse now that we fixed it!!! I have had to order some more seals and bits to try and get it sorted. As soon as I am happy with it… I will probably take it apart to add the new cam and bits!!

By: GrinGod

GrinGod — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 09:27:08 +0000

From what I now know about Daves van and your mini I can only say it’s a good thing we don’t have an MOT over here.

Not that my bike would pass it!

By: Phrixus

Phrixus — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:20:52 +0000

At least that yes!!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:21:21 +0000

I am glad to see standards of workmanship at St Martins Garage are being maintanined then

What exactly does “proper and safe use” mean then…… Keeping the welding torch at least 20 cm away from the full tank of fuel under the van???