1275/1300 auto engine and box required

[yoda]

Hi all,

I have a very cheeky request! i desperately need to replace my manual unit for an auto (due to health issues) and having been used to a 1380 hot engine, i dont think i can go down to the 998 auto i have, which will end up in a mayfair for my wife!

Ideally i would like to obtain the whole setup complete with subframe. Running gear is not important but i would rather use the correct subframe than conversion mounts.

Now for the cheeky part! I am out of work, ( due to slight disability) and have been for nearly a year, so finances are really tight. I do have loads of spares including a couple of 998 complete running power units, Manual subframes, a reasonable shell with new front end but a bit of welding needed on the floors, and a whole lot of other stuff.

If anyone can help me out i would really appreciate it to be able to continue driving a Mini for a while longer.

I am in Kent, quite close to the Dartford, crossing and can also offer welding and other work including fault diagnosis on Mini's for parts trade.

I know this sounds cheeky, but i can only ask!

[Joloke]

I wouldn't normally suggest this
But
Though i don't condone the conversion of Automatic to Manual there are many that do this

As your addressing the balance ie one auto gets converted to manual one manual gets converted to automatic

Bated breath

Try asking on TMF The Mini Forum

I'm sure there will be somebody on there looking for a decent manual engine who would be willing to swop

I think most of us on here are looking for Auto running gear whereas on TMF its the other way around so just this once TMF may be able to help

Once you have the Auto Running gear Run for The Hills Far Far Away from those Auto converting Charlatans and we will help you with the rest ;D ;D ;D



Hope this is of some help?

Jodie

[shoutforjoy]

Oct 27, 2010 9:09:42 GMT Joloke said:

"...those Auto converting Charlatans..."

I hope you're not labelling all of the TMF members this way, Jodie! lol
Some of us are still on there flying the flag for automatics and recruiting new members for AMR!

If you're open to radical suggestions, Colin, you could sell Yoda as it stands now. You should be able to pick up a good 1275 Auto and still have a few quid remaining which would, no doubt, help you in your current circumstances.

Paul

[mini500auto]

I have a 1275cc auto engine and boxand with the shifter for sale take a look in the classified section

[yoda]

Ok, Guys, i like a few of the suggestions, but definitely not selling Yoda! he is Wayyyyy too nice a car to let someone else have it. i would rather not eat than sell him

The idea of selling Yoda's engine is also out of the question for the same reasons, plus, to get another engine built to this spec, would cost an arm and a leg plus a few teeth, so i will be putting it in storage for when my son can get insurance to cover him with it.

I have thought about selling one of my other Mini's, but hey! would you really condone selling one? You're having a laugh ;D

i have found an Mini for sale locally (hidden away from the general public) and its an auto too, plus its cheap, just needs 2 A panels and two sill for MOT, i am just not sure that after having Yoda with his awsome power, that i can drop to a 998 but maybe i can borrow some of my inheritance to procure it and once done, i could sell the Mayfair and make a profit, so therefore saving having to do a conversion and having enough to buy a decent engine for Yoda.

mini500auto, i saw your Ad, but like everyone else, its the shipping that bothers me as i am in Kent and pretty darn skint right now.

So! i have to make a decision. Maybe i should go with the car i have found and borrow the money for it. Or maybe wait, start advertising to do work on Mini's and tell the benefits office where they can poke their non existent help

or just make do with my lot as it is for a while.