April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
OK, so what new guy will be bringing the doo-nots?
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I am going to try to attend the Saturday festivities. I can bring doo-nuts if no one else does. I have may things with boxer to attend to. Maybe next garage day, this one seems pretty full up. Be happy to assist in any job.
2003 Dark Silver Metallic MINI Cooper S.
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
you can count out my swaybar/springs... so that should open up a lot
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
What do you need to do to your car? We should have time to get some things done for sure.....
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Im going to try and make it this Saturday. I don't need to do any work on mine atm but I figured it would be a good chance to meet people and help if I can.
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I think I want to reinstall the OEM springs and use the FSD's. The lowered MINI is just to harsh. Or use the lowering springs and purchase a set of Koni adjustable yellows. Also have noticed a bit of oil on my garage floor. I haven't had time to investigate where it's coming from. Last December Boxer turned 10 years old but just about 50k miles. SC oil may need to be changed and also the transmission fluid. I have been wanting to pull the front subframe and replace the ball joints and upper shock bearing plates. I wonder if your students would like to service a MINI. I could give it up for a week.
2003 Dark Silver Metallic MINI Cooper S.
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I had oil on my garage floor before. I initially thought it was an oil leak or something. Turned out to be the power steering hoses had leaks in them.boxer wrote:I think I want to reinstall the OEM springs and use the FSD's. The lowered MINI is just to harsh. Or use the lowering springs and purchase a set of Koni adjustable yellows. Also have noticed a bit of oil on my garage floor. I haven't had time to investigate where it's coming from. Last December Boxer turned 10 years old but just about 50k miles. SC oil may need to be changed and also the transmission fluid. I have been wanting to pull the front subframe and replace the ball joints and upper shock bearing plates. I wonder if your students would like to service a MINI. I could give it up for a week.
Bruno - 2022 JCW
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Boxer, I doubt we can all that done in one fell swoop, but come with what ever parts you want to use and we'll plan it out, OK?
If we drop the subframe that's the time to do all the ball joints, spring plates and so on.....
Oil leak is probably the crank sensor, if you haven't done one yet.
Supercharger oil is probably fine, tranny fluid is easy.....just pick up the new fluid you want to use.
Shock bearing plates should be done while we have the springs out.
If we drop the subframe that's the time to do all the ball joints, spring plates and so on.....
Oil leak is probably the crank sensor, if you haven't done one yet.
Supercharger oil is probably fine, tranny fluid is easy.....just pick up the new fluid you want to use.
Shock bearing plates should be done while we have the springs out.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I'll help with whatever although my skills are limited. Would love to watch some of the festivities. If I could rotate tires that would be great. The fronts seem to be wearing a little. Maybe I need to lighten up the right foot.
Daryl
Daryl
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
If you are coming, be sure to post in this thread so I can get a head count, OK?
And new members might want to read my thread on shop etiquette too, just for info.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2698
Despite today's gloomy weather, Saturday looks promising so far, sunny and warm. Should be a good day for some MINI wrenchin!
And new members might want to read my thread on shop etiquette too, just for info.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2698
Despite today's gloomy weather, Saturday looks promising so far, sunny and warm. Should be a good day for some MINI wrenchin!
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
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89 Mini "Racing Green"
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I won't be doing my speaker this time (I got busy and didn't get a chance to order it) but I'll still be doing the oil change.
Hi my name's Stephanie...
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Minidave- Are we responsible for the dispose of the oil and coolant fluid or do you have some place to get rid of it?
My name is Hilary
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Aussie 2013 Pepper White MCS, black top/mirror caps, chrome hood scoop & interior trim, leather seats, Automatic.
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I usually just have someone run it up to the closest autoparts store, it's free to dispose of it there and they will take it. I'll take the used filters up to school, they have a service that takes care of them.
Hi! My name's Dave!
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I plan on being there at least until lunch. Im due for an oil change.
This happened to my passenger door last year as well. I ordered the part but when I opened up the door all I had to do was snap the old one back in place so I still have the new cable if you need it.SWT CHI wrote:Has anyone ever repaired a disconnected passenger door cable? The door opens from the outside, but not the inside.
Is it do-able? What parts should I request from Baron?
Mahalo
LaDonna was a 2003 MCS EB. Sold with over 223k miles!!! Best car I ever had!!!
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
By my count we have 17 cars coming, and we can't work on all of them at once, so everyone will have to work together and co-operate....if we do we'll get everyone's car finished.
Gonna be a full house, hope the weather stays good, but so far it's looking OK.
Gonna be a full house, hope the weather stays good, but so far it's looking OK.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Minidave wrote:By my count we have 17 cars coming,
All I can say is " "
That is a LOT of MINIs!
Sorry I'm missing it!
Greg
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'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Well, since my last post, things change. Work has interrrupted my weekend plans. I will be not able to attend the garage day. Maybe next time.
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Minidave wrote:By my count we have 17 cars coming, and we can't work on all of them at once, so everyone will have to work together and co-operate....if we do we'll get everyone's car finished.
Gonna be a full house, hope the weather stays good, but so far it's looking OK.
I'll be there at 9 with your shop towels but I can hold off on my oil change but I'll try to help out if possible. And I'll bring some doughnuts
Hi my name's Stephanie...
Max- 2024 Mini Cooper S All4 Clubman
Past Mini's:
2009 MCS
1977 Leyland Mini 1000
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1977 Leyland Mini 1000
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
We'll have time to change it if you want too, your call.
Thanks for bringing my shop towels!
Thanks for bringing my shop towels!
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
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89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Don't forget, need to check my upper strut bushings on the drivings side for cracks. I'm almost positive they are cracked. Luckily if that is the case, Baron is down the road, though I doubt anyone wants to tackle that kind of project.Minidave wrote:We'll have time to change it if you want too, your call.
Thanks for bringing my shop towels!
Bruno - 2022 JCW
Former MINI's
2006 R53 Mini Cooper S
2011 R55 Mini Cooper Clubman
2013 R56 Mini Cooper S JCW
2008 R56 MINI Cooper S JCW
2014 R55 MINI JCW Clubman
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2013 R56 Mini Cooper S JCW
2008 R56 MINI Cooper S JCW
2014 R55 MINI JCW Clubman
2017 F56 MINI Cooper S JCW
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I'll drive-by the KK on the way.Minidave wrote:OK, so what new guy will be bringing the doo-nots?
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Excellent - see you about 9 am then!
Don't forget coffee, it's going to be chilly this morning......
Don't forget coffee, it's going to be chilly this morning......
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
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89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
Shoot. I overslept. Getting ready and heading your way shortly. Hope it is not too late
Bruno - 2022 JCW
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2006 R53 Mini Cooper S
2011 R55 Mini Cooper Clubman
2013 R56 Mini Cooper S JCW
2008 R56 MINI Cooper S JCW
2014 R55 MINI JCW Clubman
2017 F56 MINI Cooper S JCW
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2006 R53 Mini Cooper S
2011 R55 Mini Cooper Clubman
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Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
I want to thank Minidave and everyone that come back to help us with the oil and coolant change after we had lunch!
Appreciate all of the help and knowledge.
Thanks again,
Hilary
Appreciate all of the help and knowledge.
Thanks again,
Hilary
My name is Hilary
MINI Coopers in the family
BlueBerry 2003 Indi Blue MC, Black mirror caps & stripes, CVT.
Aussie 2013 Pepper White MCS, black top/mirror caps, chrome hood scoop & interior trim, leather seats, Automatic.
MINI Coopers in the family
BlueBerry 2003 Indi Blue MC, Black mirror caps & stripes, CVT.
Aussie 2013 Pepper White MCS, black top/mirror caps, chrome hood scoop & interior trim, leather seats, Automatic.
Re: April Shop Day - April 20th 9am
No problems on the drive home then?
We had a fun shop day, the weather co-operated nicely, and although it was chilly at the start, the nice warm sunshine made it all OK.
We got a lot of work done on a bunch of cars, and thanks to Bill from Baron who dropped by to lend his expertise as well!
We only had one "failure", one o-ring on an oil filter that tore and leaked, but we caught it and changed it out and all was good.
Thanks to everyone who came and helped, it was a fun day!
We had a fun shop day, the weather co-operated nicely, and although it was chilly at the start, the nice warm sunshine made it all OK.
We got a lot of work done on a bunch of cars, and thanks to Bill from Baron who dropped by to lend his expertise as well!
We only had one "failure", one o-ring on an oil filter that tore and leaked, but we caught it and changed it out and all was good.
Thanks to everyone who came and helped, it was a fun day!
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Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)