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Post by dai9fxey on Dec 27, 2011 10:02:24 GMT 1
Hmmm, nasty.  Can't say I've seen that happen before DB. Did you have any clutch problems before the "heart attack".? Excessive wear in the thrusts and or clearance / end float is the only thing that could cause the thrusts to break up like that. |
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Post by ljonez on Dec 27, 2011 11:51:24 GMT 1
Wow that's impressive. Must have some huge thrust wear.
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Post by dai9fxey on Dec 27, 2011 13:50:23 GMT 1
I take it that the centre main cap bolts were not loose.?
Could more than likely be just worn thrusts and sheer bad luck.
The centre main journal looks to be undamaged though.
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Post by jackdaw on Dec 28, 2011 9:17:13 GMT 1
What could cause that sort of excessive wear on the thrust washers then ? Its a Metro engine with unknown history.  Is it just down to normal wear and running with high mileage? |
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Post by ljonez on Dec 28, 2011 12:32:11 GMT 1
Lack of oil changes, high mileage, excessive clutch throw
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Post by dogsbreath on Dec 28, 2011 16:54:15 GMT 1
Technically the oil was getting changed every trip too work (well at least flushed through lol) ah well job for the new year now as im on my way too france now too celebrate the new year with the soon too be parents in law ;D ;D
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Post by jackdaw on Jan 15, 2012 20:14:56 GMT 1
Whose been busy today then  ;D  ;D Looking good (apart from the inside of the car that is !!!!!!! ;D) |
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Post by dai9fxey on Jan 15, 2012 22:34:28 GMT 1
Great work and progress DB.  What motor did you settle on eventually.? |
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Post by dogsbreath on Jan 15, 2012 23:08:29 GMT 1
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Post by jackdaw on Jan 27, 2012 18:48:47 GMT 1
This weekend you can paint the water channels around the edges of wings and scuttle panel to finish it all off properly then !  ;D jd |
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Post by ljonez on Jan 27, 2012 21:19:49 GMT 1
Where's the engine coming from ? I still don't understand the need for that servo set up looks like a whole load work when you can fit a mini servo
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Post by dai9fxey on Jan 28, 2012 22:41:52 GMT 1
Nahhh. 10s will look much nicer.  |
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Post by timsmini on Jan 28, 2012 22:49:01 GMT 1
Have you just photo shoped them on |
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Post by timsmini on Jan 28, 2012 22:54:36 GMT 1
Wider 12" not 13"s
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Post by rhid_93 on Jan 29, 2012 0:27:17 GMT 1
12"
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Post by jackdaw on Jan 29, 2012 9:15:44 GMT 1
I'm with daisy on this one ! Gotta be 10" to get the Mini proportions looking right! Those 13's just look like a gold painted version of whats already on there to me. I'm not a lover of 13's on Mini's to start with tho !  |
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Post by musicmutt on Jan 29, 2012 15:36:26 GMT 1
Oooh what a quandary stick with the original 10" or fit bigger 12's or 13's ,, My 40 is on 13s and the JC on 12s ,, if it were me I'd go for the 12s on the estate. as they appear to be more suitable and in keeping for the cars age ,, the difference in the steering weight is that much greater with the 13s over the 12s so being lighter it makes slow speed manoeuvring that much easier I'm the opposite to JD I prefer the 13" Sportpack wheels ok it makes the steering that much heavier over the 12" but the extra grip outweighs that for me and the down side to the 13" tyre is the cost ,, anything from 60+vat each I'll Quote Minisport for Yokohama's other Brands are available ,, 10" A008 165/70 R10 £49.63p and For the all round 12" A539 165/60 R12 £57.48p each and the A539 13" 175/50 R13 £69.16p each all prices are including Vat but if you go for these Sporty Yokohama A048R 175/50 R13 at £102.29 each(including the dreaded Vat) yes there are Budget Brands out there but the price difference is not that great but then that comes down to personnel choice / how deep your pockets are and how Friendly your tyre supplier is for the best deal Hope this info helps with deciding on the tyre/wheel size  |
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Post by joshspragg on Jan 29, 2012 16:14:30 GMT 1
12's all the way, unless you can do 10's then 10's all the way
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Post by dogsbreath on Jan 29, 2012 16:28:38 GMT 1
Oooh what a quandary stick with the original 10" or fit bigger 12's or 13's ,, My 40 is on 13s and the JC on 12s ,, if it were me I'd go for the 12s on the estate. as they appear to be more suitable and in keeping for the cars age ,, the difference in the steering weight is that much greater with the 13s over the 12s so being lighter it makes slow speed manoeuvring that much easier I'm the opposite to JD I prefer the 13" Sportpack wheels ok it makes the steering that much heavier over the 12" but the extra grip outweighs that for me and the down side to the 13" tyre is the cost ,, anything from 60+vat each I'll Quote Minisport for Yokohama's other Brands are available ,, 10" A008 165/70 R10 £49.63p and For the all round 12" A539 165/60 R12 £57.48p each and the A539 13" 175/50 R13 £69.16p each all prices are including Vat but if you go for these Sporty Yokohama A048R 175/50 R13 at £102.29 each(including the dreaded Vat) yes there are Budget Brands out there but the price difference is not that great but then that comes down to personnel choice / how deep your pockets are and how Friendly your tyre supplier is for the best deal Hope this info helps with deciding on the tyre/wheel size Cheers for that. Jd and myself have always had a difference of opion on 13" wheels I had some on my old cooper and I like them yes the steering is heavier but like you say the grip is very good. I won't be fitting 10" until the car gets restored so its either the 12" minlights or the 13" superlights I bought for my other car as I'm not spending more again as I will of spent enough on this engine. |
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Post by ljonez on Jan 29, 2012 16:37:17 GMT 1
It's 10's or 12's for me everytime had 13" sports pack rims and I didnt like the poor handling and the extra harshness cos of the low profile tyre
Some wider 12's give just as good grip I've got 12x6 and they work well.
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