2003 Mini Cooper R50

[Laundrymike]

I’ve lost count the number of days I’ve had like that, messing about with cars…nevermind mate, get those few small parts and tools sorted - she’ll be back on the road this time next week

You got him the smallest bottle you could find?

It was a subtle hint…

 

[Blackie]

I’ve lost count the number of days I’ve had like that, messing about with cars…nevermind mate, get those few small parts and tools sorted - she’ll be back on the road this time next week

It was a subtle hint…

Speaking of which, my tool has been dispatched and should arrive tomorrow.

I don’t do subtle…..

 

[Ruairi83]

Bit of a downer today. Didn’t get anything done really.

Arrived late this morning as the wife had a dump run organised, then a moment of self doubt led me to waste time removing the clutch kit only to find out I did order the correct one.

I also wasted time trying to fit the gearbox alone, realising I’m not as strong as I was 20yrs ago lol.

Couple that with having to head home early as my kids finish school early on a Friday.

Ah well, regroup over the weekend and go back at it again on Tuesday/Wednesday

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Mike had spotted the other day that the lower engine mount was in bad shape so I picked one up today for it.
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Fair play Brian. Not a bad day.
More progress today, as it’s better doubting now than when it’s back together. Forward thinking bud. Fair play to you for getting stuck in and also to @Laundrymike for letting use unit and suppling tea towels and brown sauce! What a guy!

It’s the small things on here and the members helping each other out that matters! Love that as half the time we haven’t met in person! Keep it up!

 

[Blackie]

Yea that’s what my wife said too regarding the doubting myself part.

 

[Ruairi83]

Yea that’s what my wife said too regarding the doubting myself part.

Smart lady bud. Give yourself credit, but also better to doubt now than just before turning the key!!

Progress is progress. Sometimes it’s three steps back and one forward but it’s worth it!

 

[variant]

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Good job I went shopping earlier was told not to forget to buy brown sauce for Brian…unreal

Is it not confusing having two Brians in the house?

 

[Rigger]

Progress is definitely being made. Keep up the good work bud!

 

[svensktoppen]

I also wasted time trying to fit the gearbox alone, realising I’m not as strong as I was 20yrs ago lol.

I hear Jack has offered to put it on as you looked a bit weak, so I'm sure it will all be done by the time you get back for the next sausage bap and tea

 

[Blackie]

Is it not confusing having two Brians in the house?

It was for me when they were shouting at the dog for sniffing where he shouldn’t have been!

I hear Jack has offered to put it on as you looked a bit weak, so I'm sure it will all be done by the time you get back for the next sausage bap and tea

Ah Jack! He’s a great lad!

 

[Blackie]

Progress is definitely being made. Keep up the good work bud!

Indeed mate! But as you’ve probably figured, I’m my own worst critic! Lol

 

[big_pete]

Fair play Brian that’s a serious undertaking there! I wish I had the talent of knowledge for stuff like that!

Can you imagine how satisfying that first drive after the swap is going to be

 

[Rigger]

Indeed mate! But as you’ve probably figured, I’m my own worst critic! Lol

We all are to one degree or another. Human nature when you care about or put a load of effort into something.

 

[svensktoppen]

It was for me when they were shouting at the dog for sniffing where he shouldn’t have been!

Sure, the dog

 

[pablo]

Having replaced a clio gearbox on my drive to find the flywheel was binding the case, then having to do the WHOLE job again you were right to be sure.

Had fully reassembled everything ffs. Then nope. All out again.

 

[Blackie]

Fair play Brian that’s a serious undertaking there! I wish I had the talent of knowledge for stuff like that!

Can you imagine how satisfying that first drive after the swap is going to be

Thank you and yea, I can’t wait!

We all are to one degree or another. Human nature when you care about or put a load of effort into something.

Very true Allan!

Having replaced a clio gearbox on my drive to find the flywheel was binding the case, then having to do the WHOLE job again you were right to be sure.

Had fully reassembled everything ffs. Then nope. All out again.

Nightmare!!!

 

[pablo]

if you need an extra pair of hands Id be happy to help. be class to see it back!

 

[Laundrymike]

So, here we go again…sure what else would you be at Saturday teatime?

Bigger input shaft on the new gearbox, meant alignment had to be close to perfect to slide her home…so got creative with some threaded bar the same size as the gearbox bolts



Fully located



Which after some back and forth - supported with a jack, meant I could pull the box back out but not all the way, spin the shaft and try again



Great success - this was honestly my last attempt before I sacked it off for the day



One out, one in and had to wait till chief mechanic got home from a birthday party to tighten up the last awkward bolt



Couldn’t get out of the shed fast enough and indoors for a beer…there’s a small list of car related jobs in my head that I never want to do again - this has been added

 

[svensktoppen]

Great job by Jack there

 

[Blackie]

Jack to save the day!! As I said @Laundrymike, thank you so much!! I appreciate it.

Our brain storming over the phone worked then. Oh and I was glad to hear that you had the same doubts as me re: the clutch being correct or not lol

 

[Blackie]

I was doing my usual weekly visit at my Mum’s today with the kids and had a much more relaxing day lol.

Came home to the timing tool kit sitting waiting for me

So now thanks to Jack (and I suppose Mike) and can get tore into that when I return to Mike’s shed on Wednesday.

 

[gav525]

I was doing my usual weekly visit at my Mum’s today with the kids and had a much more relaxing day lol.

Came home to the timing tool kit sitting waiting for me

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So now thanks to Jack (and I suppose Mike) and can get tore into that when I return to Mike’s shed on Wednesday.

Wednesday? You busy or something? Get up there Monday and get it back together and get driving it again!

 

[Todd]

Wednesday? You busy or something? Get up there Monday and get it back together and get driving it again!

@gav525 coming in live from The Harp Bar

 

[Blackie]

Wednesday? You busy or something? Get up there Monday and get it back together and get driving it again!

In short I am busy lol. Wife has hospital appointments Monday and I have a late morning appointment on Tuesday.

So yea, Wednesday it is sadly.

 

[gav525]

In short I am busy lol. Wife has hospital appointments Monday and I have a late morning appointment on Tuesday.

So yea, Wednesday it is sadly.

Get it done then up the coast a blast, be some difference with the 6 speed

 

[Blackie]

Get it done then up the coast a blast, be some difference with the 6 speed

Yea I genuinely can’t wait!