Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
Did I really write in this blog that I am relieved about the state of the MGB (aka Maggie)? After correcting the valve clearance, I did a full service on the car. This includes an oil change, checking the brakes, another compression test, cleaning the fuel filter, and an ignition timing check. A 20-kilometer Test... Continue Reading →
If you have ever taken one of the last carburetor Mini Cooper's on a longer tour - you know that the standard seats aren't comfortable. The later MPI Mini's (MK7) - like the one I worked on earlier this year - had really nice uprated seats. But finding a good pair for a reasonable price... Continue Reading →
The weekend started with a bit of research on LED lights for classic cars. A while ago I switched to LED headlights on the Mini. First, I had the Apollo bulbs from Steveston Motor Company. LED headlights make a huge difference in the dark compared to the standard H4 bulbs and certainly add security. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
Miffi - my Mini- is currently my main daily driver. Since I restored the car in 2018/2019 I did just under 10000km without any noteworthy faults. It is clearly more a city car and only on the recent longer trip to Hamburg and Cuxhaven I noticed something is rattle under the car occasionally. My guess... Continue Reading →
After I completed the subframe, steering and suspension overhaul on the Mini40 and rolled it out for the first time - it was already clear that it won't take long until it will return. So, guess who's back this week? The Mini40.... With the new rubber cones and old trumpets, the suspension was high up... Continue Reading →
With a few hours to spare this afternoon I got the engine back in the Mini. After putting the drive shafts backs into the subframe, I decided to also place the exhaust manifold in the engine bay prior to lifting the engine back in. On the carburetor Minis I did in the past it wasn't... Continue Reading →
Cleaning the quarterlights could have waited. As they were in my way over and over again, I stupidly started to clean them. A laborious, boring task that I wish I would have done later. One of my readers from Canada sent me an email and pointed out that it is super easy to distinguish chrome... Continue Reading →
While the entire family was able to end our Corona quarantine earlier this week - I didn't really have much time and motivation to work on the Mini and MGB recently. Maybe the only Covid19 symptoms I had were a lack of any motivation and desire to sleep a lot. But as I will change... Continue Reading →
Fixing C6622 