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jonny f

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Car looked good and nice to see you again!


lee.pb

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Yeah good to catch up Jonny *happy*

On 15th Aug, 2016 jonny f said:
Car looked good and nice to see you again!

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


lee.pb

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Well the mini managed to make it all the way to castle combe, do 2 track sessions and home without the HGF as it usually does.

Since I've now got the love back for it after being away for 2 years it that time again to make some modifications.

first things first though is to find out actually what power its producing and then go from there, MJ shows a steady 203kPa so I assume that's about 14.8 psi sure someone will correct me if wrong.

whats your thoughts on power ???

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


Rob Gavin

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no idea but interested to know myself


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On 19th Sep, 2016 lee.pb said:

first things first though is to find out actually what power its producing and then go from there, MJ shows a steady 203kPa so I assume that's about 14.8 psi sure someone will correct me if wrong.

whats your thoughts on power ???



depends on ambient temps / pressure but thats about 1 bar boost, well just under

id have a guess of around 150bananas give or take

Yes i moved to the darkside *happy*

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lee.pb

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Another rolling road victim or should i say trip home from UKminis RR day. Mini performed well but looks like its well and truly killed a wheel bearing on the way home.









Even had the 4 pin diff lock up again on the way down after chasing mate in his B18 mini, usual large bang as it released so thats coming out for a Quaiffe. Just need to find one or bite the bullet and pay Swifttune.

Came away with 2 trophies which was a surprise but not complaining.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


apbellamy

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Did minisport supply the bearings as well as the diff?

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


Joe C

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*hehe!*

On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged...

Joe, do you have a photo of your tool?



http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1

https://joe1977.imgbb.com/



Turbo This..

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are those ball or tapered?


theoneeyedlizard

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Looks like balls to me.

Mini Sport stuff can be so shit.

In the 13's at last!.. Just


lee.pb

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They were tapered, think it's just the camera angle.

Got diff out now and there is play in one of the output shafts, I'll try and get the video up on here.

New quaiffe has arrived today just need to get it fitted and start the rebuild.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


chris_evans

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Lovely car mate! I'm building a turbo, but also have a weber box (changed my mind to go turbo shortly after welding it in and getting a respray!). I was wondering if you have any pics of how your wiring loom goes through the bulkhead?


lee.pb

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Hi Chris, replied to your PM.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


lee.pb

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Seems that rr mini has once again decided to throw the towel in and kill a head gasket on track after being battered for a good 20min at Castle Combe.

Managed to slide the old gasket out at event and put in a spare one as a quick fix to get it home but looks like it may have damaged the head or block as still run rough.

Time to pull the engine again and investigate more as well as fix he crunching 2nd gear.

Well it must be time for some upgrades, or as everyone has said ditch the turbo and go back tot Weber. Can’t see it happening but let’s see the damage first.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


John

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Suss the fault Lee and get it back together, got to be a reason why it eats gaskets.


On 3rd Oct, 2017 lee.pb said:
Seems that rr mini has once again decided to throw the towel in and kill a head gasket on track after being battered for a good 20min at Castle Combe.

Managed to slide the old gasket out at event and put in a spare one as a quick fix to get it home but looks like it may have damaged the head or block as still run rough.

Time to pull the engine again and investigate more as well as fix he crunching 2nd gear.

Well it must be time for some upgrades, or as everyone has said ditch the turbo and go back tot Weber. Can’t see it happening but let’s see the damage first.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.


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I'd start by taking at least 2 degrees out of ignition timing across the board. Engines don't just knock at full throttle 😉

On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


lee.pb

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I'm sure its only running 22 degree so not overly advanced, the 14psi is more than likely the limit for the CR and it broke a hose clip and dumped its water a couple of weeks before so might have had a slight warp in the head.

Hoping it not too serious as drove mates mini that had a weber and its nothing on the turbo......

Time for some garage time a few evenings a week think I'm going to pull the head tonight and see the damage .

Wish us luck.

On 4th Oct, 2017 Sprocket said:
I'd start by taking at least 2 degrees out of ignition timing across the board. Engines don't just knock at full throttle 😉

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


JT

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Is it me or is everyones turbo mini broken down!? Lol

Hope you get it fixed mate. I feel your pain as mine currently in bits again aswell! Lol

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985


lee.pb

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It’s damaged both block and head. Got some pictures but will have to upload tomorrow.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


TurboDave16V
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No way running 22deg of adv will you pop a gasket, I suspect your TDC reference is not where you really think it is - or there is it an honest mechanical issue causing this.

On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better


Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY



lee.pb

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TDC was spot on when checked but that was years ago, cant see it moving though as a fixed unit made by Tom. I suppose it will be a check once I get the engine fixed.

Mini dropped some water weeks before on a run and think it might of warped the head maybe.

Think i'll be looking for a replacement block and head now though.

On 4th Oct, 2017 TurboDave16V said:
No way running 22deg of adv will you pop a gasket, I suspect your TDC reference is not where you really think it is - or there is it an honest mechanical issue causing this.

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


Sprocket

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Skim the head and the block and fit a thicker Cometic head gasket?

On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


lee.pb

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yep that's whats going to happen need pull motor and get up to Benross to sort.
she'll be back up and running again ready for next year.


On 5th Oct, 2017 Sprocket said:
Skim the head and the block and fit a thicker Cometic head gasket?

What the mind can conceive the mini can achieve
MITP 2012 17.01 seconds 1/4 mile against "The Don"
MITP 2013 16.83 seconds 1/4 mile


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I remember hearing once about a harmonic that had the "teeth" machined into it, ran badly because the outer ring had "slipped" - never heard it happening since, and can't recall who it was - but it was a member on here I'm sure...

On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better


Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY



lee.pb

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Well found sometime this evening and motivation to get some work done on the mini since it making a mess of itself at Castle Combe.

Engine in out and stripped enough to be taken to Benross to see if a skim will save both the block and head.


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