10 fixings per trim – Evenly spaced along each straight section.
Not on the curved parts (corners)
Numbers 1 & 10 are slide on, all the others are pop on type.
The holes are drilled 1/8” Read more

Vertical rear moulding for the Estate and Traveller rear side windows.

With the double row channel grooves facing upwards. This is a side view elevation.

This channel will require the ends to be cut exactly as above to the original angle of 20 degrees and the correct length as shown which ensures the best fitment. As the material is not the easiest to cut cleanly it is recommended that a new hacksaw blade or good quality snips are used and the channel grooves are packed with wood splints. Alternatively, you can use your old original sample as a template. Read more

We now have a new range of electronic ignition distributors available. Read more

The cable bracket is made to fit universally and will replace the original bracket as tacked in on the latest Minis. The funny looking tag, which points to the heater, is used on later cars to hold a relay and the single bolthole faces the front. This bracket should be fitted about 3" back from the lower padded rail of the parcel shelf and 5-6" from the R/H door seal. Ensure the choice of bolt holes in the cable bracket lines up with metal on the parcel shelf as latest vehicles have gaps (visible from underneath) and the plastic cloth of the parcel shelf would tear. Read more

To enable use of these centre main straps, the centre main cap has to be machined flat to the nearest cut, to level the cap between the main cap bolt holes horizontal surfaces. 

To achieve maximum thrust washer location, it is possible to machine the cap down its centre section using a one inch...

Manufactured from high-tensile manganese-bronze, these baulk rings were developed for competition use where the standard sintered metal baulk rings have proven far from adequate. This material is not to be confused with the brass/silicone- brass materials, all-over-machined, experimented unsuccessfully with by others in the late eighties/early nineties. It is a purpose-sourced material, precision cast and finished-machined using the very latest technology.... Read more

Your 5 speed gearbox has a special 5th gear, laygear, and reverse idler shaft assembled with a modified gearbox main case and a different speedo end casting.

These parts must be removed before the main gearbox cluster can be removed. When a clean work area has been prepared, the removal of the 5th gear and laygear is as follows.

1. Remove the new speedo end casting assembly with the two bearings. These are a slide fit in the casting and are not positively retained.

2. Remove taper bearing No LM11749 off the 5th gear shaft along with the needle roller bearing carrier from the bore of the 5th gear, leaving the gear loose on the shaft.

3. Remove diff and housing as per workshop manual, turn the selector rod at base of diff housing area anti clockwise-and with the spool pull out as far as possible... Read more

10 fixings per trim.
Evenly spaced along each straight section. Not on the curved parts.
Nos 1&10 are slide on, all others are the pop on type the holes are drilled 1/8" Read more

Fitting kit instructions for MS82 Right Hand Petrol Tank

1. 21A2183 Right hand tank (NOT PART OF KIT)
2. 14A7057 Tank neck grommet
3. 21A1329 Tank stand
4. 2A2226 Tank strap upper...

I frequently hear the phrase "big-bore engines tend to be unreliable long-term because of head gasket problems". Which is complete rubbish, even when non-Payen head gaskets are used.

These big-bore engines can be supremely reliable - providing the are machined and built correctly in the first place. Something that continually astonishes me doesn't happen even when engines are built by some of the self-proclaimed A-series 'experts'. Read more