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Post by michael on Sept 26, 2021 6:53:34 GMT
My name is Michael and I just bought a 1999 JDM Rover 1.3i in Okinawa Japan. Without doing any research, I thought the transmission is like any other, but I quickly found out that i assumed wrong. It runs great in reverse, but no forward movement although the engine sounds great.
I came across this site thru the ultimate mini restoration manual via autominiregister.proboards.com. I imagine I'll be needing some good advice once I start tearing into the engine removal and eventual breakdown so I can rebuild it. I'm guessing after a lot of reading that the forward clutches have worn out, but I was wondering if there were any less intrusive means of checking, verifying or ruling out some other, most simpler cause. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be great. I'm determined to save this mini and maybe give her lil engine some extra power in the future.
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Post by jockduck on Sept 26, 2021 11:22:46 GMT
Hi and welcome, The forward clutch is probably the weakest item in the autobox, you do not say what mileage the car has done which would be interesting. as you have a manual I suggest you carry out a pressure/stall test which will tell you if its an oil pressure problem or clutch failure, I assume you have tried the forward gears in "manual" with no success.
Jock
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Post by michael on Sept 27, 2021 13:50:57 GMT
Hi Jock, Thank you very much for the reply. Yes, I just received the manual in the mail a few days ago. The Haynes manual basically said to rebuild the automatic is very difficult and left it at that. Fortunately, the Mini Restoration Manual provided much more detail and a couple links which fortunately led me here. I'll be following your recommendations this weekend if the weather holds out. We have a massive typhoon about to hit or skirt by us. I'll check the mileage and report back later. There is only a slight hint of forward movement when placed in any forward gear. Pressing the accelerator has no affect.
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Post by notamini on Sept 27, 2021 16:09:56 GMT
Michael. If you want more technical data/manuals, I have a package that I have offered many of the members here. It includes a mini manual, technical rebuild info for the AP auto trans and some extras on the SU carb and Lucas electrics. All I need is your email. You may want to quickly review the information on this website: www.austinamericausa.com/Also if you check the How To section here there is an offer for an extensive manual by another member. Cheers, Mark |
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Post by michael on Sept 28, 2021 0:44:45 GMT
Thank you Mark! I requested membership in the BMC100. I'll also search for the extensive manual.
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Post by notamini on Oct 3, 2021 13:45:18 GMT
Group, I was thinking about this issue and wondered if you could give Michael some feedback on an idea I have. Is it possible his reverse break band is dragging?
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Post by michael on Oct 6, 2021 11:42:41 GMT
Jockduck, you were asking about the mileage, it 14,732km. That doesn't seem like very much. Maybe it has turned over once already.
I've finally got everything to do the pressure test. Now im looking for the place to test in on the engine. These jdm engines are packed with stuff in the way. I'll let you know what the results are as soon as im able to do the check. Also, I believe my transmission is an APII since it is a 1999. Thanks to all for their help and advice so far.
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Post by notamini on Oct 6, 2021 20:06:56 GMT
Michael, if you mean the Foulis manual, it is very scarce and usually very expensive. I luckily found one about three years ago but they are even more scarce now. If you want the jdm or something close for a manual, check out this link 1993 mini manual |
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Post by michael on Oct 10, 2021 13:41:42 GMT
Thanks notamini, Your link to the 1993 mini manual didn't work so I'll see if I can find one online.
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Post by notamini on Oct 10, 2021 18:37:22 GMT
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Post by michael on Oct 14, 2021 23:09:48 GMT
Hi Mark,
This link didn't work either. So far, I've only been able to download the min manual cover page link  |
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Post by notamini on Oct 15, 2021 13:37:31 GMT
Check your email.  Cheers Mark |
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Post by michael on Oct 15, 2021 15:15:55 GMT
Mark,
You are the man! Thank you so much! Thanks for emailing the link. Now I can start figuring out how to pull my engine and which parts/tools are needed to swap the forward clutches.
It's time to start collecting the correct parts/tools and knowledge to get this done right.
Everyone that I have found here in Okinawa Japan that works on mini's just say throw the automatic away and replace it with a manual transmission, but i'd like to preserve this lil automatic and make it bullet proof so others will also want to hold onto them.
Mike
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Post by notamini on Oct 15, 2021 17:40:48 GMT
Glad to help. If there is any other literature you are interested in and I have it, just let me know. That's why we are all here.
You have me wondering how important it is to get a network going to save as many parts as possible from these people who do rollovers. If we could get the Japanese and Americans and any other people of other countries together in a salvage system it would extend the life of our wee cars immensely.
Some 'A' engine enthusiasts have gone to exchange systems where they ask for old parts for recycling and send out refurbished parts to the donor. I believe Martin of MRA Minis is one who has done this with many parts.
speaking of Martin, you will find that likely all 'special' tooling you need to rebuild your auto box is available thru him. You will likely also find he has any parts you might need to replace.
Cheers Mark
P.S.
Here is my list of available Automatic AP II files For Download:
AP II transmission Parts.pdf 116 Kb
AP Transmission Leaflet.pdf 29.776 Mb
ap_automatic_transmission_rebuild.pdf 843 Kb (from Austinamericausa.com)
AP_Service_Manual.pdf 92.844 Mb
Austin 1100 Body Parts Compressed.pdf 38.192 Mb
Austin 1100 Mech Parts Compressed.pdf 23.409 Mb
Auto Trans sect Fa of Manual.pdf 2.195 Mb
BMC fastener book.pdf 851 Kb
Lucas Generator Diagnostics.docx 14 Kb
Lucas_Generator_and_Control_Box_Tests.pdf 827 Kb
LucasFaultDiagnosis.pdf 2.464 Mb
Mini Shop Manual Edition 9.pdf 57.434 Mb
Rover Mini_Repair_Manual_92-96 42.878 Mb
Service Devision AID SS 9.pdf 13.040 Mb (Remove/Install Auto Trans)
Service Training Notes AP II.pdf 3.322 Mb
The AP Breakthrough.pdf 35.850 Mb (Full Story of AP II)
Workshop Manual Sup for Auto Trans.pdf 9.086 Mb
Ask for one or all, no problems.
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Post by miniyard on Mar 28, 2023 12:35:47 GMT
Cheers Mark P.S. Here is my list of available Automatic AP II files For Download: AP II transmission Parts.pdf 116 Kb AP Transmission Leaflet.pdf 29.776 Mb ap_automatic_transmission_rebuild.pdf 843 Kb (from Austinamericausa.com) AP_Service_Manual.pdf 92.844 Mb Austin 1100 Body Parts Compressed.pdf 38.192 Mb Austin 1100 Mech Parts Compressed.pdf 23.409 Mb Auto Trans sect Fa of Manual.pdf 2.195 Mb BMC fastener book.pdf 851 Kb Lucas Generator Diagnostics.docx 14 Kb Lucas_Generator_and_Control_Box_Tests.pdf 827 Kb LucasFaultDiagnosis.pdf 2.464 Mb Mini Shop Manual Edition 9.pdf 57.434 Mb Rover Mini_Repair_Manual_92-96 42.878 Mb Service Devision AID SS 9.pdf 13.040 Mb (Remove/Install Auto Trans) Service Training Notes AP II.pdf 3.322 Mb The AP Breakthrough.pdf 35.850 Mb (Full Story of AP II) Workshop Manual Sup for Auto Trans.pdf 9.086 Mb Ask for one or all, no problems. Hi, I would like to download any of the above files that will help me in rebuilding my auto transmission please Thanks
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Post by notamini on Mar 30, 2023 11:52:48 GMT
Out of town for a few hours. Will contact you after. It works best if I send you the whole pkg.
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Post by miniyard on Apr 4, 2023 10:59:37 GMT
Out of town for a few hours. Will contact you after. It works best if I send you the whole pkg. Nudge
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