I just added some pictures to my site that i took about a month ago and ill put up some recent ones in a few days.

http://www.liquefaction.com/jon/mini/Disassembled.htm

jon

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First stage of engine assembly:

http://www.liquefaction.com/jon/mini..._assembly1.htm

 

"Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?"

 

Looks like things internally arent too bad. If I were you, I would do an overbore on the cylinders along with new pistons and rings, the resulting increase in displacement and compression ratio, even though slight, should increase your performance some. I'd also have the head checked for flatness/warpage and pressure tested to check for cracks just in case. Being that the head was hot from the fire and then doused with water, there may or may not be problems. Any competent machine shop can do the tests and necessary corrections. From the pictures it looks like the rest of the engine and engine compartment looks pretty clean.

Keep up the good work!

 

Keep the updates coming! Hopefully you'll have your car on the road soon

 

wow! I saw mini parts Ive never seen before. I envy such

mechanical talent. Goodluck on your project! :smile:

 

What a great project! I hope you're having a great time with it. Building/restoring/creating from scratch is a great thing to do. When you're done with this project, your car will belong to you in a way that just writing a check for it will never match.

Please continue to keep us posted on your progress.

 

Jon,


Really cool project! This is very interesting. Out of curiousity how much did you pay for the Mini on ebay?

 

You have serious guts for taking on a project of this magnitude. You've earned my respect!

Keep the updates coming--it's great to see your progress.

Jeff

 

Looks like your making great progress. keep it up and keep us informed on your project.

 

Keepin it real :-) Quite and undertaking, and a Mini isn't exactly a simple car to work on either... Is the ECU ok???

While your are it, I'd seriously consider (if you are) installing the mods now. While everything is apart, it will make it much easier. Headers, intake, polished heads, etc... All will be a snap at the moment :-)

anyways, keep us updated and *respect*

 

Yeah, like the kitty. I've been inside and out of my car...and still have found no kitty!

 

hey guys,
thanks for all the encouragement, heres a few quick answers to your questions...

about 8k

only one problem....... money... the ecu was fine, it was away from the fire



i got the pistons back in today and i can accualy move them up and down by turning the crank... boy that was a great fealing


jon

 

i was up till 3 am last night working on this, here it is

http://www.liquefaction.com/jon/mini..._assembly1.htm

 

wow, respect bro, respect!

 

Sweet. You're getting there.

I think once you're done you'll definitely be qualified to work for a dealer or open your own MINI shop.

 

This is just a great thing to watch.

I wish youre near Minnesota so I could help. (Hey, maybe you are for all I know)

 

nope... mississippi, but i couldnt do this without all of your help

 

Others have said it, but I wanted to chime in. Thanks for sharing this!

 

 

What a warm, fuzzy thread (pun intended).

 

I was at Classic MINI, Mentor, Ohio yesterday. They are in the process of junking a complete motor that some retard drove into deep water and made it take a couple of gulps. all sort of nice goodies on it (Valve cover comes to mind) you might be able to get cheap. Call Classic BMW Parts......I am guessing it will go to the junkyard next week.

 

Thanks, ill try that... MiniUsa.com says that their parts and service department are close till monday, do i need to call them or just the dealership?

 

Call the dealership.... HURRY!!!

 

i did earlier and they said they couldnt sell me any parts off the car.... oh well

 

What do you need? I'll go bug 'em for ya..... don't stiff me though.....