TEST If converting from A plus verto type clutch to the original Diaphragm type these are the major components you will require:

All the major extra parts required to convert from Verto Clutch to Diaphragm type parts (in brackets indicate alternatives)

6 x GHF323 shakeproof washer 3/8” UNF
2 x GFK5240 bolt remote housing short 1” UNC
1 x 88G508 flywheel keyway – pre verto (EN24T)
6 x 2A3658 clutch flywheel strap
1 x 2A3601 clutch return spring anchor
1 x CLZ628 clutch arm pin – bottom
1 x CLZ518 clevis pin for clutch arm at the top
1 x 22A747 flywheel bolt pre verto
3 x 2A3657 clutch bolt long cover to pressure
3 x (C-2A3657 ) clutch bolt long cover to pressure
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The latest exciting addition to the Mini body panel range is the full mini rear panel, pressed using original tooling, but with a unique modification to allow the provision of Mk1 Rear Lamps to be fitted.

The panel is hand finished by Heritage craftsmen to ensure the highest panel quality. Only available as a full repair panel, the aperture for the rear window... Read more

Since the inception of the newer design of this essential component, literally hundreds, if not thousands, have been sold and used. Some folks have been suspicious of the filter gauze, believing it to be too fine and therefore restrictive in flow.

Others have questioned the 360 degree, straight cut-off end, suggesting it may cause ... Read more

The end of the 2007 racing season is in its last throes. I have had several 998-based race engines returned for their post season post-mortem, and I have very good news to report.
The most arduous scenario the 998 engine could possibly see is that of the Class One Grass Track racing fraternity. Read more

Every Mini owner at some point will have an issue with a broken bolt or a stripped thread, due to the fine thread on the majority of bolts fitted to these cars. Whilst most are an easy repair, such as bumper bolts, others can be a lot more difficult to repair.

An ideal example of this is the bolt for the .... Read more

In order to keep your Mini in full working order this winter, we have put together a small guide of things to check, besides the routine servicing

Cooling System
Antifreeze is a must in a Mini for the winter. A Winter mix of Antifreeze to water over the winter will stop any potential problems with freezing conditions.
Cooling Hoses. Check the condition of all... Read more

These are a direct replacement for the standard bottom arms and will add 1 1/2º of negative camber to whatever the car has as standard – quoted by the manufacturers as being 1º positive, ±1º.

If the car has 1º positive, fitting the negative camber arms will give 1/2º camber. Measuring what the car has with standard arms will help determine what camber setting will be achieved by using C-AJJ3364.

Negative camber helps reduce under steer, thus improving the car’s cornering performance. Altering the car’s ride height also alters the camber angle and so needs setting before considering the fitment of C-AJJ3364 – lowering the car adds negative camber, raising it adds positive camber.

Excessive negative camber will....

The combustion chambers are left in a basic shape only with a nominal 16.4cc which allows enough metal for those with the latest advanced ideas of shape to apply them and create the correct compression ratios for the desired use.

Valve and seat material specification allows use of unleaded fuel. Thoroughly clean the cylinder head before final assembly. Check that the small circlip is in the correct position in the valve guide at a point where the guide protrudes through the cylinder head beneath the valve seat. Place the valve spring seat over...

When using a new unmachined cylinder block, the block face can be machined to within 0.25”(0.635mm) of the piston crown at T.D.C. This will give approximately 12.5:1 on a 1293cc engine with 13cc chamber.

If the cylinder block being used has undergone machining to bring the piston to within 0.10”(0.254mm) of the block face, machining the piston crown is necessary.

Providing forged pistons are used...

This valve spring set has been developed to fit standard sized top caps, and cope with mild/fast road rpm and high valve lifts, without crushing, of up to 0.475” without modifications when fitted to a cylinder head that has standard or near standard valve spring heights.

However, where possible, it is always advantageous to correct and match the valve spring heights (measured from the spring seat in the head to the underside...