Block & Fittings

This steel 4-bolt center main cap is the best way to counteract the flexing of the classic Mini's 3-main bearing crank, and is considered a must for race application. Fits all 1300 A+ or Austin America blocks.

If you remove the mechanical fuel pump from your engine block and convert to a remote pump, the old pump hole must be blocked. This simple steel plate is the way to go!

Set of nuts, bolts and washers to bolt the classic Mini engine to the transmission. Suitable for A-Series or A+ engines

Bolt used to secure the forked distributor retainer found on A+ engines from 1985. Replaces CAM6105.

Replaces long stud when converting to spin-on filter assembly. Two (2) required.

Brass plug, 1098-1275cc engines. Often removed to clean the oil relief galley.

Center main bearing cap kit for A-Series or A+ 1300 blocks (not for Cooper S). Strengthens the center mail bearing cap.

Center main bearing cap kit for 998 and 1098 blocks. Strengthens the center main bearing cap; requires machining the cap flat before installation.

Hard-to-find original type 1.625" core plugs for pre-A+ 998cc and 1100cc engines. Sold each.

Cup type core or freeze plug for 1300 type blocks plus 998 A+ and 1275 A+ blocks. Sold individually.

Core plug, cup type; Cooper S only. 1.63" (41.4mm) wide.

Some engines have the coil on a small bracket which is held to the engine on a cylinder head stud. This is the special extra-length version of the short cylinder head stud to give the little bit of extra threads it needs to allow the coil bracket to be fitted.

Long stud for cylinder head, use four (4). Sold each. Aftermarket.

Short cylinder head stud. Sold each. Aftermarket.

Original AE liner as used by BMC/Rover to restore worn or damaged block. Also known as a sleeve, this fits cylinders in all 1275 motors. Sold each. Machining required to

Nylon guide tube for dipsticks. Used on all pre-A+ blocks. Replaces the earlier metal tube.

A very nice looking and stronger version of the plastic dip stick guide tube used on pre A-Plus engines.

Nice replacement polished stainless steel dipsticks with blue (SEN0120) or red (SEN0121) aluminum knob. Fits all A+ engines except for automatic. See also SEN0012 polished t-handle dip stick for A+

Stainless t-handle dipstick. Marked 'OIL'. A nice dress-up item. Fits A+ classic Mini engines except for automatic.

Special round dowel that fits in the main bearing caps to locate correctly and ensure bolt goes through a casing where the surfaces meet

The inlet fitting you should use if your classic Mini has the TAM2097 filter head with the original oil supply pipe.

ARP high-spec washer for 3/8" stud. OD is .625" and thickness is .062. Black finish. Parallel ground for perfect fit and no loss of torque through your fasteners. Sold each.

ARP high-grade washer for head stud application. ID is for 3/8" stud, OD is .675" and .120" thickness to provide reliable torque through your fasteners

Fuel pipe that goes from fuel filter to engine on MPi models from chassis # WD169574.

Fuel hose with special end pipe and fittings for all SPi and MPi Minis up to chassis number WD169574. Reproduction part.

A+ engines used a slightly different gasket between the front engine plate and the block than earlier versions.

Fits between the front plate and the block on early pre-A+ engines.

Paper gasket for removable blanking plate on engines not using a mechanical fuel pump.

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

Timing cover (10-bolt) gasket for classic Mini engines up to about 1979

After about 1979, most classic Mini engines had a revised 11-bolt cover that required this gasket

Special as-original tapered 5/16'' cylinder head bolt as was used on the water pump end of the Cooper S block.

Special tapered 5/16'' cylinder head bolt as used on the water pump end of the Cooper S block; heavy-duty aftermarket version.

Very complete kit includs all of the head studs, plus rocker studs. Parallel ground washers and 12 point nuts are included. Renowned Automotive Racing Products

Complete set of ARP head and rocker studs for 9-stud A-Series and A+ engines. Includes 12-point nuts and paralell-ground hardened washers for precise fitting.

ARP head stud, 5.65". Sold each.

ARP head stud, 4.25". Sold each.

For restoration purist. Six (6) of these required for all 850/998/1100 big end main caps but not always fitted to A-plus engines in the end.

Set of six (6) high-strength main cap bolts for 1300 and A+ engines. Made by ARP.

High-strength main cap bolt for A-Series or A+ 1300 engine, made by ARP.

Main cap bolt for 1098cc engines. The bolts for the main caps should be checked and/or replaced whenever they are removed. 7/16" UNF, 2.5"long

High-strength main cap bolt for all "small bore" BMC A-Series engines. This includes 850, 948, 997, 998 and 1098 engines.

Aerospace quality ARP main cap bolt, extra length, for use with center main cap reinforcing strap. For 1300 and A+ blocks. Sold each.

ARP heavy-duty main cap stud nut. Flanged 12-point design for maximum clamping force.

Set of eight (8) high-strength studs and 12-point nuts to fit the FOR166 main cap set only.

This set of main cap studs and nuts is for both pre-A+ and A+ series 1300 block, which have no removable tappet covers. These studs are stronger than the original bolts by a large factor,

Set of six (6) studs for the main bearing cap on classic Mini Cooper S blocks.

Cylinder head nut as used on classic Mini A-series engines including Cooper S; can also be used on A+ engines