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Now the bike is done, the more I read this thread the more I want something to restore. You're a bad influence.
No they do service give them a call. He is very good.
You may have done quite a bit of damage. Let me make sure I understand what happened. When you were working on your mini was the battery still...
If your near Philly Helix is a great shop and know MINIs inside out. @Dave.0 has one of the baddest R53 around they do all his work....
That looks great!
I looked on my mini and couldn't see it. Try www.realoem.com you may be able to find it in there
I know you probably have but double check all your vacuum lines. I had a vacuum line blow off my R58. it was sitting next to where it connects so...
I recently had a timing chain tensioner go bad. I replaced the the chain at the same time. its a kit that comes with everything. I know this was...
Less parts=faster car!:D Can you post a picture. But I agree with @usafpj13
Lightly modded stage??? What are you talking about? I think you are pulling past that! :D
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It has two PVC valves. One on the passenger side going to the intake and the other on the divers side going to the turbo. Sounds like that would...
I don't think the turbo cars are less reliable but the turbo is one more thing. I drove a R50 (non-supercharged first gen) before I bought my R53....
No it should not need blasting. As far as I know it is reliable. But that is a non turbo car. It will not have near the same power a S version...
@DneprDave did you block the PVC going to the intake?
Each generation is different. I would drive both the Gen1 and 2 cars to get an idea of what you like. My R53 and R58 are worlds apart but I love...
Hay Dave. I'll buy the jacks and trade you for the motor you have coming. Really I don't mind. I like being helpful :D
@EpicDad Maybe a long explanation is in order. As you can see there a lot of first Gen fans here, for good reason. I have a soft spot for the Gen...
JB weld where would we be with out it. That looks very nasty!
Push start was not available on the Gen1 cars. But heated seats were.