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flyingturd

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Moved my mini to my other garage today and it was a little smokey and when accelerating in 3rd it seem hesitant and flat
may need it set up? over fueling?

no idea

cheers


BENROSS

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Mitsi Evo 7, 911, Cossie. & all the chavs ...... won no problem

was it oil ? have you ever had it set up ?
whats the sp of your engine mileage etc?






flyingturd

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dont smell like oil, its never been set up properly, approx 500 miles on the engine.

1310 engine rebuilt approx 2008 ive owned since 2009.

thanks


BENROSS

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it could be over rich ........ you need to have it set up correctley! no excuses






flyingturd

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yeah thats what the plan is but when its dry out


eden7842

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When was it last driven?

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


flyingturd

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year ago


Rob Gavin

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Fresh fuel?


welshdan

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can recommend tommy at wilfield motors for a tune up if that's what it needs. make sure your motor is in good order though. he knows minis and a series inside out, and is local to you

cheers, dan


flyingturd

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yeah fresh fuel.
yeah im planning to take it there , what do you mean good order?


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I'd give it a good check over then take it on a steady drive for a bit. And see how it is

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


flyingturd

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its been checked over ive just finished its resto

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