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Maintenance and Modifications / Re: tips for reinstalling an e...
Last post by MiniDave - Today at 08:28:46 AMI usually do as skmini suggests, use a punch to move it around and get it lined up. If you still have it on the hoist, lift it slightly - if not put a jack under the sump and take the weight off so you can move it more easily.
The other thing you can do is drill out the holes in the subframe slightly - they're 5/16 now and you can go to 11/32 or even as much as 3/8 without causing any issues, just use a good flat washer under the head of the bolt......but it's better if you get them in as is. I like the idea of these mounts, but agree that sometimes they're just a complete PITA.
I've also found that they're not made accurately so the spacing of the holes doesn't match the subframe holes - close, but slightly off. That's when I get out the drill or a burr and make everything match. If you can get one in and threaded all the way into the nut, then see if the other one lines up to the hole, if not then make the hole match.
One quick question - you're not trying to mount a manual engine into an automatic subframe? Cause they are different....
The other thing you can do is drill out the holes in the subframe slightly - they're 5/16 now and you can go to 11/32 or even as much as 3/8 without causing any issues, just use a good flat washer under the head of the bolt......but it's better if you get them in as is. I like the idea of these mounts, but agree that sometimes they're just a complete PITA.
I've also found that they're not made accurately so the spacing of the holes doesn't match the subframe holes - close, but slightly off. That's when I get out the drill or a burr and make everything match. If you can get one in and threaded all the way into the nut, then see if the other one lines up to the hole, if not then make the hole match.
One quick question - you're not trying to mount a manual engine into an automatic subframe? Cause they are different....
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Maintenance and Modifications / Re: tips for reinstalling an e...
Last post by 94touring - Today at 06:44:01 AMI hate the bastards. Inevitably I cross thread one. I think the last set I drilled out the captives and used my own nuts and washer on the back side.
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Maintenance and Modifications / Re: tips for reinstalling an e...
Last post by skmini - Today at 06:30:35 AMI'm sure someone else with more experience will chime in. I haven't used mounts with captive nuts, so this might not be applicable, but I usually align the mount to the subframe with a punch, wiggling it around to get the holes to line up.
Hard to say which would be more of a PIA: lining up the captive nuts without cross threading/damaging the threads or trying to drop the left rear bolt in without captive nuts.
Hard to say which would be more of a PIA: lining up the captive nuts without cross threading/damaging the threads or trying to drop the left rear bolt in without captive nuts.
#4
Maintenance and Modifications / tips for reinstalling an engin...
Last post by ADRay - Today at 05:57:13 AMI'm at that great point in my refurb when I have dropped my A+ back in my Mini. I have new mounts with captive nuts (see pic)
I have placed it as close as possible, but it's just not completely seating (cap nuts look like crescents through all 4 holes). I've left it for a couple of days to see if the weight would compress the rubber a little.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to get past this issue?
Thanks
I have placed it as close as possible, but it's just not completely seating (cap nuts look like crescents through all 4 holes). I've left it for a couple of days to see if the weight would compress the rubber a little.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks to get past this issue?
Thanks
#5
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: TESA Harness Covering
Last post by jeff10049 - April 23, 2024, 10:05:23 PMAnother option I like is the braided stuff I think it looks nice and it works well some heat shrink at the ends makes for a really clean job.
https://www.amazon.com/Painless-70958-Wiring-Harness/dp/B00RV24RXG/ref=asc_df_B00RV24RXG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312142287749&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4836869658036328292&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1024543&hvtargid=pla-570739320473&psc=1&mcid=2eb113de245135e3831b57ffeaffe482&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVCnhenOhiwppkBmkKugfcnQuk7YHO4CjDCkqCr6yNCRTAR7P-dMmZxoCxXwQAvD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Painless-70958-Wiring-Harness/dp/B00RV24RXG/ref=asc_df_B00RV24RXG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312142287749&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4836869658036328292&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1024543&hvtargid=pla-570739320473&psc=1&mcid=2eb113de245135e3831b57ffeaffe482&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVCnhenOhiwppkBmkKugfcnQuk7YHO4CjDCkqCr6yNCRTAR7P-dMmZxoCxXwQAvD_BwE
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The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by cstudep - April 23, 2024, 07:24:57 PMPretty sure I would have had to been all in on the go-cart's, that would be a blast I think.
Looks like you got the obligatory karaoke in as well, well done!
Japan is one place I would absolutely love to go to some day.
Looks like you got the obligatory karaoke in as well, well done!
Japan is one place I would absolutely love to go to some day.
#7
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by 94touring - April 23, 2024, 09:20:39 AMQuote from: MPlayle on April 23, 2024, 07:00:19 AMWhat was with the go-cart groups?
You could rent them. It looked like a lot of fun.
#8
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by MPlayle - April 23, 2024, 07:00:19 AMWhat was with the go-cart groups?
#9
The Lounge / Re: Freon costs
Last post by jeff10049 - April 22, 2024, 10:59:42 PMr22 is in the process of being phased out, which might be the reason for the higher prices but $250 per lb is a little over the top. Grab your own 30 lb container of it probably last you 300 years. https://www.thebyron.shop/product/r-22-refrigerant-30lbs-new-in-box-sealed-r22-30-lb?m_currency=USD&skuid=1096836&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlZixBhCoARIsAIC745AbJF1IaesVhUIO-CxLkZoq1yCs6IIZdVwBOAr_Qc7s1FUm5kzprk0aAqlOEALw_wcB
#10
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by 94touring - April 22, 2024, 08:15:27 PMI've been in Okinawa a lot this month. I have to say it's one of my favorite places to visit. Even though this is "work" it's been more like a vacation. Not that I'm a cheap bastard but the prices on things are very affordable here. 8 bucks an hour to drink and a 3 course meal consisting of steak, king crab, and a daiquiri was $48. I don't want to go home to work 
Not pictured, saw a couple classic minis and a vw bus. According to the other guys wrist machines that calculate mileage, we hiked around 22 miles. P.S the snake drink taste like spiced apples.
Not pictured, saw a couple classic minis and a vw bus. According to the other guys wrist machines that calculate mileage, we hiked around 22 miles. P.S the snake drink taste like spiced apples.