Classic Mini DIY: Early 998 Nut and Bolt Restore #3

Most classic Mini tappet covers use a rubber gasket, but early covers with flat flanges require this cork gasket

Seven stocks genuine Rover tappet cover gaskets so you don't have leaks after installation. Cheap tappet cover gaskets are extruded and sliced, Rover gaskets are molded and have a seam

No longer available new. Good used condition. Part may show some wear. The three synchro idler gear can also be used on 4-synchro with careful spacing of the

Chilled iron cam follower designed to minimize float and jump normally seen in original cam followers which ultimately causes power loss.

Set of eight (8) AE-style chilled cast iron lifters, reground to give the optimum radius to provide the correct rotation on the camshaft in use.

Crankshaft rear seal that presses into the flywheel housing. OE spec, with scroll markings on inner lip. Suitable for competition use. See also 13H2934E for a NAK seal and LUF10006

Less expensive version of the rear main seal manufactured by well-known seal manufacturer NAK. Does not have the scroll markings.

Machined spacer ring at rear of all primary gears, important for adjusting the thrust clearance of the primary gear. Slightly oversized at .162 thick.

Horseshoe-shaped clip locks into primary gear backing ring. Aftermarket. See also 22A0319 Rover ring.

Brand new gear with bushings installed - ready to install. Note that this gear is not for early 850-1098cc cranks with 1.375" diameter tailshaft. This gear fits only pre-A+ 998,

Used tappet chest side cover without breather for all 850-1098 engines plus Cooper S.

Used 10-bolt timing chain cover for A-Series engine. Rubber seal pushes in from the inside. No breather.