Sure is. :(
POS has only done 50k (allegedly).
But, you can't run around in it with a crank out of time position with cam-gears because the pistons will be kissing the valves pretty soon.
New engine would be 5k on a car worth 9k on autotrader. So its got to be done & worth doing. :)

Only 50k,thats ridiculous, sounds like it needs fixing then selling;).

J
 
Afternoon folks:).

Managed to work outside till 10am today, I have learnt not to be stupid:rolleyes:. Went out the front as no direct sun and put the repaired wheels back on the fender, so that fully operational again:).
Its wet out there now, well is was in the pool:D:D.

Have decided to sell the cat;) he is bloody useless:eek::oops:.
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He never moved:rolleyes:, the bird finally flew off when I wondered if it was hurt and went to pick it up.
Rare bird in the UK for those wanting to guess:).

J
That's 2 different birds lol.. which are you on about
 
Sure is. :(
POS has only done 50k (allegedly).
But, you can't run around in it with a crank out of time position with cam-gears because the pistons will be kissing the valves pretty soon.
New engine would be 5k on a car worth 9k on autotrader. So its got to be done & worth doing. :)
@kevstar seems to have experience of the new Minis, maybe he knows something about the issue?
 

Looked at the first hit (the tube).
Come on @DanClarke it only took him 6 mins:p:D. But probably cost 1k for all the "special tools" though:rolleyes:.
Oh plus the day to get the engine out:oops:.

It also seemed that the crankshaft sprocket was basically held in place with clamping force only, or did I miss a locating dowel/key.might have to watch again.

The only thing I liked was lifting the whole lot out in a oner:).

I fink Dans got better things to do with his time TBH:D.

J
 
Looked at the first hit (the tube).
Come on @DanClarke it only took him 6 mins:p:D. But probably cost 1k for all the "special tools" though:rolleyes:.
Oh plus the day to get the engine out:oops:.

It also seemed that the crankshaft sprocket was basically held in place with clamping force only, or did I miss a locating dowel/key.might have to watch again.

The only thing I liked was lifting the whole lot out in a oner:).

I fink Dans got better things to do with his time TBH:D.

J
So you looked at one?
Bettern me then!!!
Thanks for the info!!!!!!!
I think there is a Land Rover product that also only holds the Crankshaft in position with clamping force.
Seems barmy to me but then what do i know!!;):D:)
 

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