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#81

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: TESA Harness Covering

Last post by skmini - March 31, 2024, 11:19:37 AM

I used their 51608 tape for my wiring harness.  It's supposed to be interior only, but I used it everywhere.  Much nicer to use than standard electrical tape.  The adhesive doesn't become a mess; you can unwrap it without having to clean everything up.  It hasn't deteriorated at all for me, but it's only been one year.

https://www.tesa.com/en/industry/tesa-51608.html

#82

Restorations / Re: 79 Canadian Mini

Last post by MiniDave - March 31, 2024, 10:10:13 AM

    

#83

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Oil leaks at the timing co...

Last post by 94touring - March 31, 2024, 08:23:04 AM

Take note of how it drips or puddles under the car.  If it's a few drops I personally wouldn't bother.  If it's a small pool...

#84

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: TESA Harness Covering

Last post by 94touring - March 31, 2024, 08:21:55 AM

I've used something similar on my rx7 harness.   Seems to work well.

#85

Maintenance and Modifications / TESA Harness Covering

Last post by tmsmini - March 31, 2024, 08:12:33 AM

Anyone have experience with this stuff:
https://www.tesa.com/en-us/industry/wire-harness

I need to redo some coverings.

#86

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Oil leaks at the timing co...

Last post by Coalhod - March 31, 2024, 07:27:39 AM

Radiator looks good so far.  There is some film on the timing cover.  I haven't taken record of oil consumption yet.  A friend of mine and I were at a British car event and he told some passers by that his Triumph Spitfire didn't leak oil to which the response was "there's probably not any oil in it!"

#87

Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Oil leaks at the timing co...

Last post by 94touring - March 31, 2024, 05:52:45 AM

How bad is it leaking?  Some oil leaking is pretty standard with a mini. The problem on the radiator side is the fan blowing oil into the radiator, which then cakes with dirt.

#88

Maintenance and Modifications / Oil leaks at the timing cover ...

Last post by Coalhod - March 31, 2024, 05:17:45 AM

Hello and Happy Easter;

Hoping there might be some tricks of the trade to curing this.  Engine out last year and found 1 bolt loose so tightened that up to spec on the cover and maybe will luck out again with just needing tightened.  The car made it at least 500 miles before the leaks started again.  Probably need to Loctite all fasteners.  If needed, I will take the cover off and flatten as I have had leaks happen from overtightening the bolts and distorting the cover.


The joys of "Living with a Classic". 

#89

Restorations / Re: 79 Canadian Mini

Last post by 94touring - March 30, 2024, 05:44:57 PM

Nice!   

#90

Restorations / Re: 79 Canadian Mini

Last post by skmini - March 30, 2024, 05:26:59 PM

Never would I have imagined...