What did you do to your mini today?
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Arrr.... I did'na use any thread, lad. I just carved out th' mount with me knife, leavin' just enough o' th' original rubber t' center th' bushing, capped off th' bottom o' th' bloody thing, an' squeezed some 3M Windo-Weld in th' empty space....
I found that an empty Icebreakers mint tin were th' perfect size to cap off th' bottom once I'd drilled a 1.125" hole in it's center. I used a long bolt, a fender washer, and a wingnut t' hold 'er on th' bottom whilst I filled 'er with th' polyurethane.... You'll be wantin' to lightly grease th' mint tin so th' polyurethane doesn't stick to 'er....
C ya,
Dutch
I found that an empty Icebreakers mint tin were th' perfect size to cap off th' bottom once I'd drilled a 1.125" hole in it's center. I used a long bolt, a fender washer, and a wingnut t' hold 'er on th' bottom whilst I filled 'er with th' polyurethane.... You'll be wantin' to lightly grease th' mint tin so th' polyurethane doesn't stick to 'er....
C ya,
Dutch
#8282
Took Fenimore to Stevens Creek MINI, primarily because of damage caused by the stock jack when I tried (and failed!) to change out a flat. (Don't use the stock jack, it really sucks ***!!)
There was a rep from MINI there. He said the jack was not malfunctioning and was not a problem itself--but MINI has agreed to replace the gouged up rocker cover anyway. Happy!!
When the wheel was off (using a floor jack to lift the car, not the stock jack!) I had noticed a groove in the right-front rotor. They think this was caused by something getting stuck between the caliper and rotor for a while, before being tossed out. The groove is not normal wear, but it should not cause problems and will probably even out with the rest of the rotor before the pads wear out.
The sunvisor mirror covers are getting replaced, of course. I think they make those pivots out of silly putty...
They did the service campaign to replace the coolant temp sensor.
Inspection turned up an oil leak from the oil pump solenoid. (Why does the pump have a solenoid??) The leak had contaminated the engine wiring harness, which would eventually lead to failure. Both are being replaced.
Finally, they are doing the regular scheduled service/oil change/etc. It's a little early for that, but evidently they decided that 9500 miles and 11+ months was close enough to do it.
I must say that I'm quite happy with Stevens Creek MINI!
There was a rep from MINI there. He said the jack was not malfunctioning and was not a problem itself--but MINI has agreed to replace the gouged up rocker cover anyway. Happy!!
When the wheel was off (using a floor jack to lift the car, not the stock jack!) I had noticed a groove in the right-front rotor. They think this was caused by something getting stuck between the caliper and rotor for a while, before being tossed out. The groove is not normal wear, but it should not cause problems and will probably even out with the rest of the rotor before the pads wear out.
The sunvisor mirror covers are getting replaced, of course. I think they make those pivots out of silly putty...
They did the service campaign to replace the coolant temp sensor.
Inspection turned up an oil leak from the oil pump solenoid. (Why does the pump have a solenoid??) The leak had contaminated the engine wiring harness, which would eventually lead to failure. Both are being replaced.
Finally, they are doing the regular scheduled service/oil change/etc. It's a little early for that, but evidently they decided that 9500 miles and 11+ months was close enough to do it.
I must say that I'm quite happy with Stevens Creek MINI!
#8284
Just changed the oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, washed the engine bay, and restored the outer plastic trim with some mothers (wish I had some black wow). It was a good excuse not to study for a few hours. But I got a call while I was working on it about a Job interview tomorrow, which I hope I get so I can get the Mini some new parts it needs and some rims. Fingers crossed
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Bravo to this mini owner. The eyepatch cracks me up but the "earring" is truly the coupe de grace.
My favorite talk like a pirate joke:
A pirate walks into a bar with a captain's wheel in his pants. The bartender looks him up and down and says, "Captain, do you know you have a ship's wheel in your pants?" The pirate responds: "Ayyyye, it's been driving me nuts all day."
My favorite talk like a pirate joke:
A pirate walks into a bar with a captain's wheel in his pants. The bartender looks him up and down and says, "Captain, do you know you have a ship's wheel in your pants?" The pirate responds: "Ayyyye, it's been driving me nuts all day."
#8287
Hubby painted his grille with plasti-dip, along with the chrome strip that goes around the car (molding?). Looks awesome! Now my grille and front bumper chrome pieces are in the process of being plasti-dipped
Later, I'll be doing the headlight surrounds and the rear bumper strip. Maybe I'll do the molding strip like he did. I just don't care for the chrome.
Later, I'll be doing the headlight surrounds and the rear bumper strip. Maybe I'll do the molding strip like he did. I just don't care for the chrome.
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i put a tow hook ArrrrrrrrrAttachment 64810