pickme
672 posts
Joined: 08/09/2004 23:10:14
Location: Chippenham United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
tools
Demon Tweeks sell a special tool for just this job.
Posted: May 22, 2005 08:14 PM
daniel
19 posts
Joined: 14/04/2005 02:29:38
Location: BENTONG Malaysia
hi, would appreciate if anyone can furnish spanner/box spanner sizes commonly used for working on minis. i need to stock up tools, thank you,
Posted: Dec 01, 2005 07:58 AM
tooled up
Get a 13mm ratchet spanner. Used everywhere but particularly useful for manifold studs.
Posted: Dec 01, 2005 07:59 PM
tom sanderson
22 posts
Joined: 24/05/2005 10:32:54
Location: Scunthorpe United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
also it is a good idea to get a really long extention bar so you can get to the bolt at the bottom of the radiator. i find that them impact screwdrivers are good for getting out the screws in the drum brakes and also for the door hinges if they are tight.
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 09:32 AM
Roy
261 posts
Joined: 19/09/2005 19:34:20
Location: huntingdon United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
you forgot that wonderfull cure-all, WD40! And yes, all of the nuts and bolts on my later model (1990) mini are metric! I have a metric/imperial 1/2 drive socket set,8-30mm,1/4-1,1/4 courtesy of halfords, cheap, but has not let me down yet in 10 years ( my first one got nicked out of the garden shed!). I also have another 3/8-1/4 drive socket set (again metric/imperial) that goes from 19mm down as small as 4.5mm which is very handy You may well have to buy a separate 32mm socket for wheel hubs as most sets only go up to 30mm. you will also need a comprehensive set of screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, circlip pliers(internal & external), mole grips (self locking pliers), hacksaw, junior hacksaw, soft faced mallet, hammer, various punches and, most important, a multimeter. this still only makes up a basic tool kit but enough to get you started. happy tinkering....
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 10:04 PM
thank you guys, its quite difficult to find imperial size tools here in malaysia, compared to metric ones. thank you especially to Roy for menioning tool sizes in detail.
Posted: Dec 05, 2005 12:53 AM
Andy
20 posts
Joined: 30/11/2004 11:44:55
Location: huddersfield United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Twin point diagnostic tool
Hi all, if you have a spare £200 i have found a fantastic PC based diagnostic tool for the twin points mems 2j ecu, just got mine this morning and its top stuff, it reads and clears fault codes, displays live engine data (temps, throttle angle/v, cam/crank angle ect) and it can re-code the ecu to accept the immobiliser code being sent to it (ie if you've fitted a new ecu)
Its from Avon Diagnostics, 01789 450808.
A bit cheaper than rover's test book at 4k!!
Posted: Dec 06, 2006 11:31 AM
bopper1959
39 posts
Joined: 10/11/2005 21:52:41
Location: cardiff United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
CAN ANYONE HELP?
I HAVE PURCHASED A BRAKE PIPE FLARING KIT TO RENEW THE BRAKE PIPES ON MY PROJECT, CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE IT PLEASE,
MANY THANKS, MARK
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 09:42 PM
Tim
1849 posts
Joined: 18/10/2004 09:40:59
Location: Bournemouth United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
I think it rather depends on what type of tool you've bought!
Can you post a photo or two?
Posted: Feb 16, 2007 09:09 AM
skyphilsky
2 posts
Joined: 05/05/2007 11:41:03
Location: Cardiff United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Tool 10, Caster/Camber Gauge
Hi, please can someone post my or email me instructions on how to use this tool please, its the Caster I am unable to check, I have managed use the camber section of it.
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=37707
thanks for the help
phil
Posted: Nov 17, 2007 11:57 AM
Sorted, thanks
Posted: Nov 17, 2007 11:59 AM
MasterP
5 posts
Joined: 01/02/2011 05:18:30
Location: Vista United States
Tool?? Tower Bolt 1990 Rover Mini
I measured the head of the tower bolt at 32 mm, but a 32 mm socket does not fit. Going to buy a 33 mm socket. Can anyone confirm this tools size? Amazing all the data out there and I can not find the tooling information. Need help
Posted: Feb 26, 2011 05:55 AM
Batmini
168 posts
Joined: 11/03/2007 10:47:54
Location: Kidderminster United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
tool
PLEASE REMEMBER YOU'RE WORKING ON A CAR DESIGNED BEFORE METRIC, ALWAYS TRY IMPERIAL SOCKETS?SPANNERS
Posted: Mar 01, 2011 06:26 PM
david hepplewhite
Joined: 17/03/2009 13:12:09
Location: doncaster United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
cone compressor tool
is a cone compressor tool needed to just remove the front cones, as i am fitting a coil spring set up and i dont want a compressor tool that will only be used once.
Posted: Dec 20, 2011 09:25 PM
It's the easiest way. You can just about do it without by removing the upper arm fulcrum pins but that in itself is quite difficult if the subframe is in situ. You can always hire the tool from a hire shop, or borrow from a friendly garage.
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 08:47 AM
By the way, I'm happy to lend mine out to anyone that needs it. Collect from Hertford (and return of course) and I would want a refundable deposit of £20. I only have the metric version.
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 12:08 PM
cone tool
thanks for the info and offer, it's appreciated.
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 02:21 PM
LutzLu95
Joined: 08/12/2023 09:51:55
Location: Übach-Palenberg Germany
Tools
Good Morning,
After changing my clutch this weekend, which was my first "operation" on my Mini, I came up with the following question:
Are there special sized or shaped tools for the mini needed? If so, where can I get them?
As a Mechanic I understand that the access on some parts bolts and screws is naturally limited. But sometimes I wished my wrenches where like 5/8" in short or "mini" sized.
Thx and Kind regards
Lutz
Posted: Jan 02, 2024 07:24 AM
Tools and workspace
Posted: Jan 02, 2024 07:37 AM
I have always used a standard Imperial size socket set, and an assortment of AF spanners, open-ended and ring. The most difficult job is removing some of the bolts around the clutch housing, as they are very close to the subframe, but you've clearly already done this job so know what's involved.
Remember you can always cut one end off a spanner to make it shorter.
The only special tool I've ever needed is the cone spring compressor, which you have to use if you want to overhaul the front suspension.
Posted: Jan 03, 2024 08:28 AM