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Post by Matt~Attude on Aug 21, 2006 18:13:37 GMT
hello all, wat sort of things would have to be changed to a metro lump so it would work in a mini?
thanks
-matt-
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2006 19:01:16 GMT
what type of metro lump
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 21, 2006 20:00:44 GMT
If you mean A series Metro engine I have done this several times now . People may do things differantly to me and there is a lot involved when putting it in a short message . To simplify things Use the mini : Clutch flywheel starter end cover from the mini gearbox complete with the clutch release arm etc . clutch slave cylinder. engine mounts inlet and exhaust manifolds radiator thermostat housing . Drill four 3mm holes around the circumferance of the Mini thermostat . Use a Metro water pump. The reason for the holes and the metro pump is because the mini has a bypass hose between the head and waterpump, the metro does not , its all to do with coolant flow. You do not need the expansion tank . Look at the drivers side end of the top of the Metro cylinder head. It has no heater tap just 2 threaded holes for the heater tap studs and a blank in the casting between the studs . Drill out the blank in the casting and swap the heater tap retaining studs plus heater tap and gasket from the Mini head to the Metro one. I usually use the Metro distibutor , especially if its electronic . The wires just need switching round thats all . Obviously if funds allow a rebuild is a good idea. I recommend at least replacing the HEAD GASKET  , engine mounts ,thermostat , water pump, clutch , oil and air filters and any relevant gaskets required. If your swapping a 998 for a 1275 a uprated rad is a good idea. Dave |
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Post by oldgit on Aug 21, 2006 20:40:36 GMT
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 21, 2006 21:57:43 GMT
I do not know what your talking about ;D
You going to Castle Coombe or not ?
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Post by MiniHaven on Aug 26, 2006 21:13:29 GMT
is that the same as a bert with a gizmo jim ?
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 26, 2006 21:24:37 GMT
blooming ell Shawn, you have been at the Southern Comfort.  Or Is this part of the gobbledy gook lingo some of you are using ? d |
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Post by oldgit on Aug 27, 2006 18:41:57 GMT
is that the same as a bert with a gizmo jim ? Yes Shawn you got it  Us olduns know the lingo ;D |
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Post by MiniHaven on Aug 27, 2006 19:44:06 GMT
or waz it trhe buggerrrrrrz with the wasname and the gizmo wiv de duuflux thingy ?
i like being old ,,,,,,,,,,,not long till the free bus pass and the heating handout during the winter now yipppeee.
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Post by MiniHaven on Aug 27, 2006 19:48:35 GMT
on a more serious note if your putting the engine into a clubby you can keep all of the cooling gear from the metro as you can put the metro front radiator and electric fan in the front no worries without putting a fan on the engine fanpulley.
S
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Post by MiniGT5 on Aug 28, 2006 0:03:16 GMT
Shawn, Anyway of using the metro rad in the front of a round nose without extending / cutting it?
N :-)
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 28, 2006 8:23:18 GMT
apparently there is a metro rad that has both outlets on the passenger side which helps fitment . The racers use them.
Not a lot of point really when one of the supper cool side mount rads from minispares are more than adequate for a tuned roadcar.
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Post by MiniGT5 on Aug 29, 2006 0:09:33 GMT
not a lot of point but they do look cool
N :-P
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 30, 2006 22:06:47 GMT
When you around again Neil .
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Post by Stephen on Sept 17, 2006 15:43:00 GMT
so why can u not use the clutch from the metro?
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, engine mounts ,thermostat , water pump, clutch , oil and air filters and any relevant gaskets required. If your swapping a 998 for a 1275 a uprated rad is a good idea. 
