Articles & Tech Tips

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• Blog - Information, tips, tricks, and general advice!

General Information

• • Links:
  • Online Parts Reference Catalog
  • Make Your Marque: ID Your Mini
  • "Driven to Performance" - Jun/Jul 2009
  • "The Mini Team That Could" - Oct. 2003

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News & Information Archive

Body

• • Links:
  • Hinge Pin Removal and Replacement
  • Rear Roll Bar Installation [C-STR47SD]

Brakes

• • Links:
  • KAD Caliper Info: Which Calipers do I Need?
  • Fitting KAD Calipers on Your Mini
  • KAD Rear Disc Conversion
  • Master Cylinder Identification Guidelines

Clutch & Gearbox

• • Links:
  • Double-Row Bearing on Mainshaft [AAU1365]
  • Easy pre-Verto Clutch Adjustment
  • Gearshift Lever Bushing and Spacer Installation [FOR063]
  • KAD 5-Speed Gearbox, Assembly Instructions [KAD1011300]
  • Master Cylinder ID Guidelines
  • Rod Change Shifter Conversion Bracket Kit Installation
  • Windage Tray Installation [FOR050]

Cooling & Heating

• • Links:
  • Keeping Your Mini Cool: The Workings of the Coolant System
  • Silicone Hose Kit Installation [C-GRH002]

Electrical

• • Links:
  • PerTronix Digital Rev Limiter Installation [PER600]
  • Tips for the 123 Distributor [SEL0003, SEL0004, SEL0005, SEL0006]

Engine

• • Links:
  • Building a Strong Short Block
  • Camshaft Theory by D. Elgin [ELG001, ELG003, ELG005]
  • Dual Valve Spring Installation [C-AEA526]
  • Dual Valve Spring Installation [C-AEA527]
  • Engine and Cylinder Head Identification
  • Replacing the Rear Main Oil Seal [13H2934, LUF10005]

Fuel System

• • Links:
  • Inlet Manifold Fitting Information [C-AHT770]
  • SU Carburetor Assembly Instructions

Suspension & Wheels

• • Links:
  • Tire Size Comparison Chart
  • Progressive Rear Bump Stop Kit Installation [C-AJJ3313]
  • Competition Bump Stop Kit Installation [C-AJJ4007]
  • Rear Anti-Sway Bar Installation [FOR013]
  • KAD Steering Rack Stop Installation [KAD1012230]
  • KAD Rear Anti-Sway Bar Installation [KAD1013207]
  • KAD Front Anti-Sway Bar Installation [KAD1013209]
  • Wheel Cylinder Circlip Installation [STL0087]