The Internet Mini Encyclopaedia OBSOLETE ARTICLE LIST

A	B
'A' series engined models 'A' series engined models, with engine capacity 'A' series history A+ block (I) A+ block (II) 'A+' Engine Identification A+ gearbox with pre-A+ block, or vice-versa A+ 998 gearbox with an A+ 1275 block Acceleration, typical 0-60 times Ackerman angles Acronyms and shortened words, Commonly associated with Minis Adjusta-rides^(TM), tips for fitting Alarms for your car, usefulness of Alternator, how to check if it is working Alternator Output Currents Alternator problems, not charging Alternator, reconditioned units Alternator types Alternator Wiring Ammeter wiring Ammeter, wiring instructions Ammeter, wiring instructions (II) Ammeter, wiring instructions (III) Anti-theft methods Australian Mini Suppliers "Authi" Morris Minis, Spanish built	Backpressure in exhaust Ballasted ignition Ballast wire removal Ball joints Ball joints (swivel), Metro type Ball joints (swivel), replacing Battery charging Battery cut-off, FIA spec (I) Battery cut-off, FIA spec (II) Battery cut-off, FIA spec (III) Batteries, testing health of Bearing wear (I) Bearing wear (II) Bearings, Vanderval part numbers Big end bearings, mixed up Bolt sizes, common large sizes used on minis Bolt, tensile strength Bonnet lip, removal to look like a Mk1 bonnet Boost Modulator, What is it? (I) Boost Modulator, What is it? (II) Bore/Stroke ratios, and over-bore sizes Brake discs, history for 8.4" Brake disc, pad change Brake fade Brake fluid DOT types Brake fluid level warning switch/lamp Brake light switch, early and late types Brake master cylinder, suitability for disc brake use Brake pad squeal Brake piston, sticking Brakes, 1275GT discs (I) Brakes, 1275GT discs (II) Brakes, bleeding Brakes, Choices for 10" wheels Brakes, converting from 7" to 7.5" Brakes, Cooper 7" type Brakes, Cooper 'S' 7.5" disc upgrade Brakes, cooper S, which master cylinder Brakes, disc brake history for MkI/II Brake disc pad change Brake drum, curing oval drums Brakes, Fitting Metro discs to Mini Brakes, improving 'S' discs Brakes, Metro 4 pot vented type Brakes, Servicing Brakes, servo assisted Brakes, Upgrading drums to discs Brakes, Upgrading Metro discs to Grooved / Cross-drilled Discs Brakes, Upgrading Mini 8.4" Discs to Metro 4-pot Assemblies Brakes, vented S discs Brake wheel cylinder, lockheed part numbers for Brakes, wheel cylinder bore diameters Bulbs, legalities of fitting high brightness halogen type headlamps
C	D
Calculating torque from BHP Cam bearing removal, drift diameters Cams, commonly used on the A series engine Camshaft endfloat Cam timing Cam timing, degrees per tooth Cam timing, advancing Kent cams (276,286,etc) Carbs, alternatives to SU Carb icing, symptoms Carb to injection date Castor angle Catalytic converter, how it works Catalytic converter, removal CB radios, obtaining a license Charge warning lamp, when does it light? Clutch arm, repairing Clutch hose, fitting braided type Clutch problems - Bite point too low/high Clutch problems, verto Clutch, Types Clutch, Verto introduction Clutches, Verto and pre-verto - how do they work? Clutch, Verto throw Co-efficient of drag (Cd) values 'Colourtune' - what is it? Compression ratio, 998cc engines Compression ratio, calculation Compression testing, and ratios Compression testing guidelines Con-rod balancing Cornering, fast Cranks, A and A+ Crank case ventilation Crank, cross-drilling Crank dampers Cranks, differences between 998 and 1275 Cylinder head, 12G940 identification (without measuring the valves!) Cylinder head, 12G940 variants Cylinder head casting numbers Cylinder head colours and details Cylinder head, fitting a 1275cc head (12G940) to a small bore block, problems with water pump/pulley Cylinder head, fitting BMW 8 port Cylinder heads, modifying Cylinder head, stage numbering Saw the IME in "Classics" Magazine?	Dashpot oil, filling Dashpot oil, general theory Dashpot Oil, use of motorcycle fork oil Daspot oil viscosity Dashpot springs Dashpot springs (II) Dashpot springs, for HS6/HS8 Differential, Installation procedure Differential drive ratios Differential shim preload Differential unit swap Dipsticks (I) Dipsticks (II) Distributor caps, side exit Distributor drive, locating Distributor types fitted to minis Distributor water proofing, using a rubber glove Distributor weights, swapping Distributor shaft, dropped into sump (AAAH!) Door Removal Drive-shafts Drop gear ratios Drop gears 'binding' Drying out a laid-up mini Dump valve, on turbo, explaination of Dynamo to alternator conversion
E	F
Electric vehicles Electrolysis for rust removal Electrolytic cleaning solution Engine block preperation Engine capcities - 1300cc Engine capacity Engine numbers Engine removal, guidelines Engine removal hints Engine removal, summary Engine removal, which way is best? (I) Engine removal, which way is best? (II) Engines used in BL cars Exhaust pipe diameters, LCB->Link pipe Exhausts, theory of stainless steel increasing power Exhaust wrap Expansion tank, plumbing in	Fan, fitting Fan pulley, using smaller sized one Fifth gear Final drive, part numbers Final drive, pinion replacement Final drive ratios Final drive ratios vs. performance Final drive ratios vs. tyres "Finger Tight Malcolm" (FTM) - who is he? Fire Extinguishers, colour codes First motion gear, tail roller bearing removal Flasher units, for minis with side repeaters Flatspots, caused by weak dashpot spring Flatspots, throttle hesitancy Flip-fronting your mini (I) Flip-fronting your mini (II) Flywheel bolt, tip for undoing or when pulling Flywheel, removal tricks Flywheel starter ring gear sizes Flywheel, warning about lapping onto crank Flywheel (and pressure plate) weights Friction plates Front radiator, fitting Fog lamp(s), rear, regulations Four star petrol, places where it is still available Fuel gauge readings, adjusting Fuel injection, Converting a carb'd mini to Tbi
G	H
Gear linkage, roll pin alternative Gear ratios (I) Gear ratios (II) Gear ratios, 998cc gearboxes Group N cars, preperation	Handbrake turns Haynes Manuals HC test at MoT Head studs Headlights, legality of blue tint bulbs Headlights, main beam not working Headlights not working Headlight wiring Heated Inlet Manifolds Heater cable, modifications for servo'd minis Heater knob Helmets, advice on purchasing HIF44, initial setting up HIF6/44 carb, source HIF carbs, turbo type History of the Mini Horsepower, gross and net Hydraulic handbrake with rear discs Hydrolastic depressurisation, how to do it yourself Hydrolastic Suspension Units
I	J
Idler gear clearance Idler gear shafts Idler gear shimming Ignition, basics Ignition, coil electrical properties Ignition coil, testing Ignition, LT frequency Ignition, using MG metro Ignition problems Import Rules for minis into USA (I) Import Rules for minis into USA (II) Indicator lenses, legality of clear type (I) Indicator lenses, legality of clear type (II) Indicator, repairing self cancel Insurance tips	Jacking up a mini
K	L
Knuckle joints, special ones for latest Sportspack minis	Lambda sensors Leaded petrol, effects of Light clusters, rear Lock barrel replacement Lowering car, by cutting down trumpets Lowering rear suspension, warning about shock absorbers Lowered shocks, when to use? Lyrics for "Self Preservation Society"
M	N
Mayfair badge dates Metro 4-pot brake setup Metro 4-pot caliper types Metro engine compression ratios Metro engine upgrade Metro parts which can be used on a Mini MG metro head, differentiating it from a MG Metro TURBO head MG Metro head on a 998 block (without mods!) MG Metro, oil intercooler MG Metro Turbo, differences to MG Metro (non-turbo) MoT Rules, UK MOWOG, what does it stand for? 'Multispark', Possible method of operation? (I) 'Multispark', Possible method of operation? (II) IME as seen in .	Needle profile, SU carb, guide to throttle opening Needle codes for SU carbs Needle richer than BDL Needle richer than BDL (II) Negative camber bottom arms Negative camber bottom arms, need to adjustable tie-rods? Nitrocarbusising and tuftriding Numbers, on doors, legality of
O	P
Offset bores Oil codes (eg: 20w50) Oil cooler orientation Oil, explaination of movement round the engine Oil filters, used on MPi minis Oil filters, manufacturer cross reference Oil pickup, centre type, fitting Oil pressure gauge thread Oil pressure warning lamp Oil pressure releif valve, ball/spring upgrade Oil pump priming Oil pump types Oil types Oil unions, thread size Overbores Overheating	Painting alloy wheels Paint, spraying tip Paint stripping PCD (Pitch-Circle-Diameter) for wheel studs Petrol, burn characteristics (compared to diesel and oil) Petrol fumes Pinking Piston and chamber ceramic coatings Piston insertion Piston ring compression Piston rings, broken, possible causes Pitch Circle Diameter, PCD Power and torque Power figures, for various specs (at the flywheel) Power figures, for various specs (at the wheels) Power vs Brakes Primary gears Primary gear thrust washers
Q	R
'Quickshift', fitting 'Quickshifts' cont.	Radiator bracket, for 1275 or Metro Radar traps Radius arms Rear light clusters, converting from 'reverse' to 'non-reverse' type and vice versa Rear light clusters, converting from 'reverse' to Rear subframe mounting bolts Rear subframe removal Rear valance, rusty (I) Rear valance, rusty (II) Re-boring, typical UK prices Recovery kit, suggested items Red Hot / Jet Black models Registration letters used in UK Re-shelling (I) Re-shelling (II) Ring gear, inertial type, removal and replacement Roll-pin removal (gear linkage) Roll-pins, tip for retention RPM output wire from ECU Rules and regulations Running-in procedure, recommended Rust on bodywork surface
S	T
Safety, improving Safety, crash behaviour Scatter cams Size of mini Smell of fuel, before running out, possible explaination SORN (I) SORN (II) Spark plugs, codes for NGK and Champion Spark plugs, for turbocharged engines Spark plug gaps Spark plug temperatures Speed Camera Operation, Radar type Speed Camera Operation, Laser type Speed cameras, motorways Speeding tickets (UK) Speed traps, radar 'detector detectors' (I) Speed traps, radar 'detector detectors' (II) Speed traps, radar 'detector detectors' (III) Speed traps, radar 'detector detectors' (IV) Speed traps, radar 'detector detectors' (V) Speedometer Cable Replacement Speedometer Calibration Stages, of tuning (stage 1, stage 2, etc) Stalling, after fast driving Stalling, and revs dropping too low Starting difficulty (I) Starting difficulty (II) Starting difficulty (III) Starting difficulty, check battery terminals Starting difficulty, cold weather tip Starting difficulty, use of WD40 Starting difficulty, weak turn over from a good battery Starting, solonoid clicks but starter does not turn Steering column bushes Steering rack, checking alignment Steering rack gaitor replacement tip Steering slop Steering wheel boss types Stickers, applying to paintwork (I) Stickers, applying to paintwork (II) Stickers, removing (I) Stickers, removing (II) Stiff turn-over of new engine, possible causes Storing an engine Straight cut gears Stub stack S.W.G. (standard wire gauge) Subframe conversion Subframe, Solid front mounts SU dashpot oil Sump plugs Suspension Geometry Suspension, Ride height	Tachometer (Rev-Counter), Wiring Tail happy? Tax (Vehicle Excise Duty), new rules for 2001 TBi, what does it stand for? Temperature Sender, Location on Injection Coopers Tie-bar bushes Tie-bar bushes, fitting one-piece uprated type (ERA turbo etc) Tie-bar, replacement hints "Thatcham", security device testing Thermostat housing, removal if stubborn Throttle cable emergency 'repair' Toe-in / Toe-out Top Speed, theoretical, based on power and drag co-efficient Torque and power Torque Steer, theories for causes of Torque Tubes Transmission Types Turbocharging Mini Engines Turbo fitment, use ECU? Turbo, mods required for fitting Tuning 850cc Mini Engines Tuning small engines Turbo conversion Twin SU inlet manifold Twin fuel tanks with injection Two-pack Paint Type approval, etc Tyre Dimensions Tyres, Power Distribution and Cornering Forces
U	V
Union Jack roof Unleaded cylinder heads Unleaded engine numbers Unleaded Fuel Unleaded fuel, Article about valve seat recession Unleaded with high CR	Valve clearences, reasons for Valve sizes, 1275cc (12g940) heads Valve springs, ID'ing uprated ones Valve Spring Replacement (Without Removing Head!) Valves, Piston contact at high revs Valve train
W	X Y Z
Water in fuel tank, removal using meths Water injection WD40 (I) WD40 (II) WD40 (III) WD40 (IV) WD40 (V) Weights, of car/engine (in kg) Weights of parts Welding, MIG/TIG (I) Welding MIG/TIG (II) Welding, using oxy with various steels Wheel arches, moulding in with filler Wheel bearings, disk braked minis Wheel nuts, working loose Wheel, rear, rubbing Wheel removal with spinning stud Wheel removal with spinning stud (II) Wheels, steel 10" range Wheel studs, different lengths Wheel studs, removal and refitting hints Windows, fitting Windows, fitting (II) Wiper connecttions Wipers, Self-parking modification Wipers, slow Wiper motor, installation tip Wiring colour codes Wiring, (vague) standard for Britsh car wiring

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Why not visit the home of
the SU Carburetter!! ..... Burlen Fuel Systems