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STEP ONE:
Warm up Mini for 5 minutes. Park on level surface and shut engine off.

STEP TWO:
Using the large spanner, unscrew the oil drain plug on the side of the sump beneath the car. Make sure you place an oil tray underneath the car to catch the oil. When the oil is flowing out unscrew the oil filler cap on top of head for better flow.
[Image: oil3.jpeg]

TIP:
A Mini engine and gearbox will hold over 4 litres of oil. If the container you are using to catch the oil cannot hold this amount, replace the sump plug to stop the flow of oil while you empty the container.

STEP THREE:
While the oil is draining out of the engine, remove the front grill using your screwdriver set to gain access to the oil filter.
[Image: oil2.jpeg]

TIP:
You can pour some new oil through the oil filler on the head to "flush" some of the gunk out, not necessary but useful.

STEP FOUR:
Next screw the sump plug back in until tight, do not over tighten. It's tight enough if no oil drips out when you fill it back up.

STEP FIVE:
Remove oil filter. If you have a hard time, purchase an oil filter removable tool. With the old Mini oil filter removed, line the new filter and seal with some new oil to help condition it.

STEP SIX:
Screw the new Mini oil filter onto the engine making sure that your hands and the filter casing are not covered in oil, which can cause slippage and prevent a tight seal. Replace the front grill.

STEP SEVEN:
With the oil plug back in place and the new oil filter fitted, start pouring new oil into the top of the engine through the filler hole using the funnel, and let it settle. Keep topping up the oil until the dipstick level reads close to max.

STEP EIGHT:
Replace the oil filler cap and close the bonnet. Take the car for a short drive around the block and then park it up and allow the engine to cool down. Once the engine is cold you will find that the oil level has dropped. Remove the filler cap and top up the oil until the oil level reaches max.

ALL DONE!

You should find that your Classic Mini runs a lot better after an oil change. I could not believe the difference an oil change made to my Mini in both terms of performance and how smooth the engine ran.

It is worth giving your Mini a regular oil change. Check your oil level periodically, and if the oil on your dipstick starts looking a little black, it's time for another change.

-D. Flint]]>
To carry out the oil change yourself you will need the following:

A 5 litre container of new oil
A new oil filter
A large spanner
A screwdriver set
An oil filter removal tool or large flat-headed screwdriver
A funnel
A clean rag
An oil tray
[Image: oil1.jpeg]

TIP:
You can pour some new oil through the oil filler on the head to "flush" some of the gunk out, not necessary but useful.

STEP FOUR:
Next screw the sump plug back in until tight, do not over tighten. It's tight enough if no oil drips out when you fill it back up.

STEP FIVE:
Remove oil filter. If you have a hard time, purchase an oil filter removable tool. With the old Mini oil filter removed, line the new filter and seal with some new oil to help condition it.

STEP SIX:
Screw the new Mini oil filter onto the engine making sure that your hands and the filter casing are not covered in oil, which can cause slippage and prevent a tight seal. Replace the front grill.

STEP SEVEN:
With the oil plug back in place and the new oil filter fitted, start pouring new oil into the top of the engine through the filler hole using the funnel, and let it settle. Keep topping up the oil until the dipstick level reads close to max.

STEP EIGHT:
Replace the oil filler cap and close the bonnet. Take the car for a short drive around the block and then park it up and allow the engine to cool down. Once the engine is cold you will find that the oil level has dropped. Remove the filler cap and top up the oil until the oil level reaches max.

ALL DONE!

You should find that your Classic Mini runs a lot better after an oil change. I could not believe the difference an oil change made to my Mini in both terms of performance and how smooth the engine ran.

It is worth giving your Mini a regular oil change. Check your oil level periodically, and if the oil on your dipstick starts looking a little black, it's time for another change.

-D. Flint]]> <![CDATA[Hello out there!]]> http://myminiforum.com/classic/Thread-Hello-out-there Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:30:52 +0000 http://myminiforum.com/classic/Thread-Hello-out-there <![CDATA[How To: Create Your Own Mini Trailer ]]> http://myminiforum.com/classic/Thread-How-To-Create-Your-Own-Mini-Trailer Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:40:24 +0000 http://myminiforum.com/classic/Thread-How-To-Create-Your-Own-Mini-Trailer

This is how it all started, a crash damaged Mini City. The engine and front sub frame had already been removed along with all the interior. Anything else that wasn't required was sold and this paid for the shell.
[Image: trailer1.jpeg]

First job was to weld a bar across the back of the doors to keep the shape and strengthen the shell. Then the roof was removed.
[Image: trailer2.jpeg]

Then the front of the car was cut off to make it more manageable.
[Image: trailer3.jpeg]

Next the rear seat back was removed to increase the load space. More bracing welded in place for strengthening and and to support the paneling.
[Image: trailer4.jpeg]

Bracing bars for the hinged lid were welded in place, trying to leave as small an overhang as possible so we don't have to stretch to load up.
[Image: trailer5.jpeg]

A 2" square bar was welded across the floor to stop it flexing. Then a 1" square bar was fixed from top to bottom to support the wheel carrier on the front. The front panel was probably the hardest part to do. On hindsight it would have been better to make it out of two pieces to stop it from buckling.
[Image: trailer6.jpeg]

Next the panel work on the top could begin.
[Image: trailer7.jpeg]

Experimenting with the towing bar to get the correct position bearing in mind that the trailer would be lower when loaded up. We tested this by having two people stand in the back!!
[Image: trailer8.jpeg]

Finally with all the panel work complete, it was starting to look like a proper trailer.
[Image: trailer9.jpeg]

The towing bar was attached to the front box section and to the back of the sub frame. The bar was designed so that it could be removed to save space in the garage. The sub frame had been lightened and all the braking system removed. The only things that remain are the radius arms and the hubs.
[Image: trailer10.jpeg]

After the spray job. It was only painted on the outside to save money, also we carpeted the inside anyway.
[Image: trailer11.jpeg]

Adding the finishing touches was the easy part.
[Image: trailer12.jpeg]

Here it is just before the trimmers.
[Image: trailer13.jpeg]

The trimmer used the same material as used on cabriolets for the cover. This provides waterproof protection that has so far not let any water in.
[Image: trailer14.jpeg]

Here is the trailer attached to the car. It certainly turns plenty of heads, more so than my 30 year old Cooper.
[Image: trailer15.jpeg]

The trailer was finished 2 days before our holiday to Switzerland. We covered 2500 miles in 12 days without any problems. The car only struggled on the mountain passes when we were over 2000 metres altitude. On the motor way it cruises along nicely and still returns good fuel consumption.
[Image: trailer16.jpeg]

Each area has different laws regarding creating your own trailer. Please check with your local authorities!
Mini trailer design/words, by Ian H.]]>

This is how it all started, a crash damaged Mini City. The engine and front sub frame had already been removed along with all the interior. Anything else that wasn't required was sold and this paid for the shell.
[Image: trailer1.jpeg]