Racing Green 89 Mini

Started by MiniDave, August 19, 2016, 01:37:24 PM

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MiniDave

I had ordered a new Lucas Sport coil which came in yesterday - surprised me since I only ordered it Wed afternoon and it was here Friday! Anyway, bolted that in last night and boom, car started instantly and I could feel the difference even just running in the garage.

Drove it to brekky this morning and again - started on the first turn of the key, idled better and ran perfectly, engine def feels smoother too.

I have a new set of wires and plugs on the way, and I got a valve cover gasket too as I haven't checked the valve adjustment in a while, so.....time for some maintenance.

It also feels like something's loose in the front end, it tramlines and darts around under braking - never did that before.

I need to pull the fuel tank and see if I have a leak like Bruce found as I also have a LOT of fuel smell when the car has sat for a bit.
Complete failure at retirement - but getting better!

1972 Mini Racing Green
1972 Mini ST hotrod
2017 Audi Allroad - Glacier White - His
2018 Audi Allroad - Floret Silver - Hers

94touring

Yeah see it's a noticeable difference!  Those lucas sport coils are 40k too after researching them