electrical ?

[valetboy]

hi,
in the last few weeks i have had problems at night when the lights and heater have been on,the problem i have is the engine is missing the more things i switch on, but in the day time, only the odd miss,and if i put my 4 fogs on the power dramatically decreases as anybody any ideas as i dont want to start replacing things if i dont have to. paul

[acidminis]

Lack of wigglys ;D

Nicely put jc

[valetboy]

i like the sound of wigglys,yep i will get that checked, thanks

paul


ps, battery is knew

[acidminis]

Knew what??? ;D

[taffy1967]

I had my alternator overhauled several years ago when it started to make rude noises by a local auto electrician firm and they fitted new brushes and bearings. So several years on and it's still working fine, I got to keep my original alternator and it cost a fraction of the price that an exchange unit normally costs.

I've heard that fitting a Pug 306 Diesel battery works wonders and it will fit in the battery well of a Mini.

Fitting an uprated alternator is also worthwhile if your Mini has loads of spot lamps and/or a big stereo and Mini Spares now supply a 70amp job.

[valetboy]

thanks guys that sounds quite positive,it will be one of a few bits i do over the winter months,

paul