1275 GT Clubman - Rebuild
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Rear subframe - ready for reassemble! All tiny bits boxed up.

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Jamie.

looks nice mate

Craig

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Thanks Man ! Getting a really good Buzz out of it now seeing bits come together finally.

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Jamie.

Can anyone help with Lower arm assembly at all ? see below

On 30th Dec, 2011 Wile E. Coyote said:
Right well that should be everything for the front subframe.......

Apart from the Lower Arm Pins - But just trying to find out what size Nut they have on them and if they have a washer or not ? I generally can not remember, can anyone help me with what i need to complete the assembly for the lower arm pins please ?

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Jamie.

http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/index...roducts_id=3193
lower arm nut

Done now needs redoing lol

Thanks for adding that on :)

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Hey all, 

As I am getting closer to rebuilding both of the subframes, I have a question.......  

When I rebuild the front subframe on the bench and i come to putting the new rubber cones in and compressing them, I heard from
Someone that I need to put a certain size spacer ontop of the tower for when I compress the cone ?

My questions are, 

Has anyone done this rebuild on the bench? 
Have they used this spacer to compress cones?
Any tips for me assembling the subframe on the bench ?

Thanks
Jamie.

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Not sure what you mean but I've never had to use any kind of spacer when doing this job on or off the car but it may depend on which comp tool you have.

Craig

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Hey Craig, cheers for coming back to me,

I am using this compressor tool......

is this Same one as you ?

Edited by Wile E. Coyote on 7th Jan, 2012.

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

P.S. Any tips for me from anyone when reassembling the subframes ?

I took them apart ok but is first time reassembling one.......

Jamie.

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Jamie.

It appears your using hi-lo's just wind them right down, put cones in and wind up again. Done!

That easy ? Wicked Thanks Man.
I will keep you all posted with how i get on........

Edited by Wile E. Coyote on 7th Jan, 2012.

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Final welding to the underside today thank god !

Then it was followed by a degrease, and Kurust;




Then it had its first coat of red oxide;

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Just gave the Mini another coat of Red Oxide this evening, amazing what a bit of paint can do, things seem to really be coming together with it now. :)

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Question........

When I come to reassemble all the brake lines, when I screw them back together shall I put a light coat, and i mean a light coat of Copper grease on the connectors ?

Or is this a 100 % No ? As I wouldn't want to risk anything blocking the brake lines ? just after anyones comments on it ?

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

i've always used a bit of copper grease on the threads and between the fitting the pipe; Having said that, I alaways keep it away from the mating surfaces and internla parts to prevent contamination and sealing issues

Ah ok, wicked :) so it is safe to go on the thread :) just wanted to double check :)

Thanks Rob.

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Hey all,

I hope everyone has had a good weekend ? Well today was a good Day, managed to take the Red oxide on the underside up to its 4th and final coat, now to move onto the seam sealing and stone chipping etc. 

Also managed to remove all heater hoses, steering column and clutch and brake master cylinders. :)

Edited by Wile E. Coyote on 15th Jan, 2012.

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

nice bizy day for you then

Done now needs redoing lol

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Jamie.

been working away again but its looking like you've had a good one

Looking too

Craig

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And here it is, well this was with 3 coats but you will get the idea;





And the rest of the tasks on it to follow......

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Jamie.

Thanks Man !

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

Evening all, 

Not done anything on the mini this week, but i am seriously considering ripping out the wiring loom, have found in the Engine bay numerous amounts of cables just tape jointed, and the cables into the headlamps are cut all along them and back to bare cable.

I'm really against just jointing them with crimp connectors in the engine bag as I have come this far with the car, seems silly to not go into the wiring completely, 

I have never gone into this depth with wiring on a car it I am honest, trying to see how to attack this, buy a new wiring loom? Rip current loom out and see if I can make a start on replacing nakered cables on it? make my own loom ? 

At least if I do it, I will know how it has been Done and will hopefully get a bloody good understanding.

Hmmmmmm..........

My 79 Clubman Build Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=451008

Jamie.

this link is where you can get all your wire and plugs that fit your switchs if you go with make your own(diy).

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/

Craig

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