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Post by tony105 on Sept 25, 2012 9:44:05 GMT
This may seem like a daft question, as I use my automatic Mini Mayfair everyday and therefore cover lots of miles. I am soon to drive from County Durham to Oxfordshire - a trip I have not made in a Mini since 1994 when attending Rovers Birthday event for the Mini!
I wonder how many automatic owners regularly use their Minis for long distance motorway driving ? Touch wood, I've never had any overheating problems with my car and I've recently had a Maniflow LCB, and cat back Maniflow exhaust fitted together with a K & N filter. I'll probably renew the green stuff pads and will of course have the Mini serviced just before I go. I'm also thinking that to have certain spares on board like new fan belt, etc: may be a good idea. Any comments would be much appreciated. Roger Tony.
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jime17
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Post by jime17 on Sept 25, 2012 21:23:18 GMT
My advice would be just take it easy. Stop regularly and check oil/water etc, but I'm sure you know that anyway.... Lets hope the rain we've been having eases up.
I bought a mini a couple of months ago after not owning one for 20 years and when I came to drive it 200 miles home, it was pouring down. It doesnt have an engine shield so I made a cover for the distributor / coil out of a cut up supermarket bag for life. I don't know if its technically correct to do so, but I got home. Maybe I would have anyway, but I kept expecting to be stranded on the hard shoulder of the M6 in the rain. Anyway good luck with your drive.
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Post by tony105 on Sept 30, 2012 17:37:48 GMT
Hi Jime, Many thanks for your advice. That sounds very reassuring hearing your 200 mile trip. I'm probably underestimating my car as I use it everyday in all weathers. Hope you are enjoying your Mini following your 20 year break! Cheers. Roger/Tony.
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Post by tony105 on Oct 15, 2012 11:28:49 GMT
Further to my original post. The Mini has today gone to my local Mini Specialist to have a full service, tappet adjustment, - I'm going for 20/50 oil this time (as mentioned in my other thread in Oils), and general check over - ball joints etc: Am quite looking forward to the trip !
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Post by tony105 on Nov 2, 2012 18:57:11 GMT
Update - The Mini made it!!!!!!
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Post by tony105 on Nov 5, 2012 19:01:43 GMT
I'm delighted to report that my Mini drove with no problems whatsover to Oxfordshire and back to Durham. I treated the Mini to a trip to the Heritage Motor Museum - of course! as the Mini (and me) deserved it! I averaged a steady 65 on the Motoway - regularly checked the oil and water (it didn't use a drop!). Prolonged overtaking was the only time that a bit more power would have been nice - thus my other thread today in regard to fitting a stage 1, 2 or 3 Cylinder Head. My Mini is a 1996 model with now 49,000 on the clock. Great car, and so capable!
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Post by mollythemini on Nov 22, 2012 19:23:49 GMT
hi everyone,i am new here this is my first post,re long drive i live in glasgow and 7 years ago i bought a mini on ebay a 998 auto ,it was in southampton we flew down and picked it up in the airport car park handed over the money(300) and drove her all the way home,never missed a beat took 11 hrs though,she has passed her mot every year since,the worst year she needed 2 new front sub frame mounts,this year she only needed 2 new wipers and a rear light bulb.but now she has a problem the diff out put shaft is worn,i need a fibre washer and roller bearings,i saw them on the mra web site,does anyone know where else i can get them,any help would be great,many thanks freddie
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