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Post by dai9fxey on Sept 24, 2008 20:18:39 GMT 1
Could well be the fuel Luke.
If the octane levels are low and seeing as it's a JC conversion which probably has a higher compression Ratio. that would cause the "pinking" which means the timing would be too far advanced.
Try some fresh Motion Lotion in it first to see if that cures the problem.
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Post by jc1380s on Sept 24, 2008 20:28:54 GMT 1
This sounds so very familiar !!!!!
Had much the same problem when we couldn't get Boris started, I thought it might have been fuel then but that turned out to be timing in the end.
jc
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Post by luke7neon on Oct 2, 2008 21:16:25 GMT 1
Timing is now set at 8 degrees BTDC, problem solved! Thanks for the tips.
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Post by quiff on Oct 4, 2008 21:19:05 GMT 1
This is a stunner mate, if its ever up for sale let me know:P best of luck with it.
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Post by danni432 on Aug 16, 2009 17:10:30 GMT 1
Hey everyone a little update on lukes mini, hes away on tour at the moment for the whole month so while hes away im looking after the mini... good idea for him bad idea for me as he knows i like to work on minis  lol! this friday ill be getting all new tyres around on it for him on the original alloys with the limited cooper centers as all the tyres have gone v bad since it was standing for so long with prev owner. and it at the moemtn has odd alloys all around lol. ive been trying to clean it up but itll need a good day or washing and polishing as its got mold marks on it and things. changed the washer bottle for a new one today as the old one had split. will need to replace the piping on it aswell as its not working fully new wipers also went on. things i can see needed ... - new bumpers as they rusted to much - new grille -new rear valance - possible respray on the roof as the gloss has gone from the paint work. - new seals all around. - a panel passenger side. interior is fine and the car is solid other then the two bits of wleding work needed i can see. its been kept all original for now but i can see it being kept that way as its pretty limited. hope your all well, havent been on here for a very long time ! Danni xxx |
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Post by Phil J on Aug 16, 2009 18:37:20 GMT 1
Good to see you havnt lost the mini bug Danni |
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Post by dai9fxey on Aug 16, 2009 18:42:44 GMT 1
Hi Danni. Yep, it has been a while. Glad to hear that Luke's Mini is going to get the treatment it deserves. Sadly, when any car is unused for a while the elements take their toll. The job is well worth doing though. |
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Post by boycie101 on Aug 16, 2009 21:25:47 GMT 1
nice to see you back on here danni, good to hear not given up on the mini bug |
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Post by taffy1967 on Aug 16, 2009 21:41:34 GMT 1
Good to hear from you again Danni.  |
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Post by danni432 on Aug 20, 2009 22:58:32 GMT 1
aw thanks guys good to be back.. my mini bug never went away it just hid for a while after gordon going  im taking the mini to the tyre place tomorrow to ge tnew tyres on it as a surprise for luke when hes back. not sure i want to give the mini back now after having it this long and falling in love with it LOL! going to give it a good clean on saturday day, check the levels n things and then take it for a nice run |
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Post by danni432 on Aug 23, 2009 11:41:00 GMT 1
four new tyres on yesturday and one of them has been going right down since ive had it put on  and its brand new so i dont understand why its going fully down and ive pumped it up three times now. only had them put on yest morn... theyre closed today any advise on what to do? i cant afford another tyre burnt a hole in my pocket yesturday |
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Post by jjitaljob on Aug 23, 2009 11:56:54 GMT 1
what size are they? if there 12 x 6 they have probably caught the bead when fitting the tyre and hoped it would seal. if not that then it could be the rim itself is badly corroded but if its leaking on the rim it usually takes longer than a day to go down... dependant on how quick it is obviously... let me know how you get on. j
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Post by danni432 on Aug 23, 2009 12:18:47 GMT 1
its goign down in the matter of hours. um theyre standard size? do you think if i took it abck theyll look at it or will they charge me again?
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Post by dai9fxey on Aug 23, 2009 13:37:12 GMT 1
As JJ quite rightly says the problem may be what he suggests.
And yes, you are perfectly within your rights to take the faulty tyre / wheel back to the fitters.
They should do the job free of charge.
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Post by jjitaljob on Aug 23, 2009 14:53:19 GMT 1
yes they are responsible as they did the job which isnt upto satisfaction. just ask them to take the tyre off and check for broken bead as that what it sounds like. its not uncommon. and if the tyre is ok then you are very unlucky to have a puncture the same day as a new tyre   |
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Post by danni432 on Aug 24, 2009 22:01:14 GMT 1
took it back to the tyre place today apperently it was paint that was peeling from the alloy which was causing it but we shall wait n see if it stills go down ill go back again
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lol! 
im taking the mini to the tyre place tomorrow to ge tnew tyres on it as a surprise for luke when hes back.
and its brand new so i dont understand why its going fully down and ive pumped it up three times now. only had them put on yest morn... theyre closed today 
