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.

Steel blanking plate used after converting from mechanical to remote fuel pump. Ref: 2A265, 2A0265.

Fuel pump blanking plate, for use after removing mechanical fuel pump. Ref: 2A265, FOR034.

Pair of mounting bolts and washers for 12A2032 spin-on filter head. Ref: HDWS305, HDWS274.

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. Ref: TAM1706, CAM6105.

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. Ref: 2K8169.

Cup type core or freeze plug for 1300 type blocks plus 998 A+ and 1275 A+ blocks. Ref: AEC876, AEC0876.

Cup-type engine core plug for classic Mini Cooper S only. 1.63'' (41.4mm) wide.

Kit that provides an internally baffled housing which enables the fuel pump port on the engine block to be used to vent the crankcase. Ref: C-2A265, 2A265.

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). Ref: CAM150, CAM0150.

Short cylinder head stud. Ref: CAM151, CAM0151.

Original AE liner as used by BMC/Rover to restore worn or damaged block; fits cylinders in all 1275cc motors. Ref: AEG428, SU3598, AEG0428.

Nylon guide tube for dipsticks; used on all pre-A+ blocks. Replaces the earlier metal tube. Ref: 12G107, 12G0107.

Polished stainless steel dipsticks with blue or red aluminum knob; fits all A+ engines, except for automatic. Ref: SEN012C, MSA1125, MSA1124, SEN0120, SEN0121.

Stainless t-handle dipstick. Marked 'OIL'. A nice dress-up item. Fits A+ classic Mini engines except for automatic. Ref: MSA1134, SEN0012.

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. Ref: TAM2119.

ARP high-spec washer for 3/8'' stud. 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. Ref: W3834, 200-8556, 200-8506.

11-bolt front plate for the A+ classic Mini engine with timing chain tensioner. Ref: 12G2626.

10-bolt front plate for the A-series classic Mini engine; reproduction. Ref: AEG161.

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

Fuel hose with special end pipe and fittings for all SPi and MPi classic Minis up to chassis number WD169574. Ref: WKB10018.

A+ engines used a slightly different gasket between the front engine plate and the block than earlier versions. Ref: Ref: CAM4700B, GUG705554GM.

Gasket that fits between the front plate and the block on early pre-A+ engines. Ref: 12G619B, 12G0619, KS816.

Paper gasket for removable blanking plate on engines not using a mechanical fuel pump. Ref: 2A113, 12G3494, GUG705779GM, CAM6657.

Cork tappet side cover gasket, as required by early classic Mini covers with flat flanges. Ref: 12A1139, CKS809, 12A1139B

Rubber tappet side cover seal. Sold each, two (2) required. Ref: 12A1175, KT005, GUG705505GM.

Gasket required by the pre-1979 classic Mini 10-bolt timing cover. Ref: 12A956, 12A956B, 12A0956B.

Gasket required by the post-1979 classic Mini 11-bolt timing cover. Ref: 12G2625, 12G2625B.

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. Ref: C-AHT281, AEG248, AEG0248HD.

Very complete ARP kit includes all of the head studs, plus rocker studs, parallel ground washers, and 12 point nuts. Ref: HSA11, 206-4204.

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 bolts made by ARP are direct replacements for the stock 1275 main cap bolts.

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

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. Ref: N71620, 300-8333.

Set of main cap studs and nuts for both pre-A+ and A+ series 1300 block, which have no removable tappet covers. Ref: 206-5401, MSA54, SEN125.

Set of six (6) studs for the main bearing cap on classic Mini Cooper S blocks. Ref: AEG323.