Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: GNAT - The Resurrection

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  1. ScottinBend

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    #262 ScottinBend, Apr 10, 2012
    Is this a normal use of the resonators? I always thought they were simply a way to slightly modify the sound before getting to a muffler.
     
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    #264 Detroit Tuned, Apr 10, 2012
    i am about to go work on the car now. it needs a valve cover and going to hook the engine up the the trans i think tonight..going to work on it a bit..or till i pass out.. :donut1:
     
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    #271 Crashton, Apr 12, 2012
    When Nathan first moved to town I thought we were having a lot of thunder storms. Came to find out it was just Nathan firing up Gnat.... :D
     
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    #272 Metalman, Apr 12, 2012
    Storms are forecasted for Detroit.... But expected to be somewhat milder leading up to the 21st of April.... With the storm gradually moving towards Columbus.... Arriving with mild thunderclaps towards evening..... True forecast....:D
     
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    #291 Mr. Jim, Apr 13, 2012
    Hey now..... Lol :)
     
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    #297 goaljnky, Apr 14, 2012
    Yeah... cool... can I get that with some extra cheese? :cornut:
     
  7. Nathan

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    #298 Nathan, Apr 14, 2012
    Shocking...



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    #299 05r50, Apr 14, 2012
    Nice Yellows Nathan!!
     
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    #311 Metalman, Apr 15, 2012
    I happen to like sautéed mushrooms.... Whatsamatterwithyouguys???
     
  10. Nathan

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    #316 Nathan, Apr 16, 2012
    No story, nothing untoward there. It's a normal sealant from the factory seen in just about every MINI Valve Cover.
     
  11. agranger

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    #317 agranger, Apr 16, 2012
    Yep. I asked a tech about that on a recent DIY day at MINI of Dallas. Nathan's actually looks like a thoughtful job by the person who did the application compared to the glop of crap that was inside that cover. The tech admitted that the first time he saw it, he went running over to another tech to ask WTF?

    Honestly, though, I think that Chad just had a PBJ for lunch and had run out of napkins. He figured "Why not... what are the odds that the Gnat's engine will be cracked open for the 4th time?" and wiped his fingers there. :D
     
  12. Nathan

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    #319 Nathan, Apr 16, 2012
    Word has it the engine is going back in tonight and possibly even started too! Now where did a leave that Gene Wilder It's Alive image...

    Tanks all nice and polished again. :D Thanks Matt :Thumbsup:

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    Rebuilt TSW Engine Mount, it had some issues. I have to remind and/or mention this mount was the last beta version so a few little issues are no big deal here, much was learned from the mount.

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    The pièce de résistance - engine on cart all ready for install.

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  13. Nathan

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    #321 Nathan, Apr 16, 2012
    Yee...it is. I'm just the reporter for this fun. Chad, his team, and a whole lot of others are what is making this possible.
     
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    #327 Nathan, Apr 16, 2012
    Back in the saddle again....

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    #334 Nathan, Apr 17, 2012
    New to me used A/F probe for the new to me used A/F Gauge obtained from a M/A member about 10 months ago. Has a lead that plugs into the thingie that plugs into the OBDII port for data logging.

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  16. Nathan

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    #337 Nathan, Apr 17, 2012
    Gravity fill of transmission, must mean the axles are in place. Either that or Chad is making a skating rink on the shop floor the hard way. :arf:

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  17. Nathan

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    #339 Nathan, Apr 17, 2012
    Nope. I'm patient.

    BTW, I was mistaken, the gauges going in are new ones. Boost and Air/Fuel.

    Bought them almost a year ago too...The For Sale thread.
     
  18. agranger

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    #340 agranger, Apr 17, 2012
    Fancy funnel! Is that a MINI factory tool?
     
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    #344 Nathan, Apr 18, 2012
    I'm starting to think GNAT is gonna be a bit of a rocket when I finally get her back. The car was pretty strong before, but with all the little things that The Chad has found that has been sapping power away fixed... Oh My...

    Now I'm starting to get a little anxious. Mind you, just a little.
     
  20. agranger

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    #352 agranger, Apr 18, 2012
    Vets sell those as well

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