BM's All New "Ouch that's another skinned knuckle" Mini Restoration Thread

[GROWLER]

You're NOT copying and pasting this btw I hope?

Nooooooooooooooo.... of course not! 

Most excellent. I KNEW I could trust you. All for a good cause ey?

Now, what's on the itineray this avvy then ey?

Head off to inspect the valves p'raps?
What about getting the subframe off for a closer inspection p'raps?

[Snoopy]

I now remember why it was I stopped buying Minis and found a job that included a company car.

All those hours laying under the bloody things.


But don't stop ~ the entertainment value is tremendous..even Wenchy might enjoy it.

[Barman]

You're NOT copying and pasting this btw I hope?

Nooooooooooooooo.... of course not! 

Most excellent. I KNEW I could trust you. All for a good cause ey?

Now, what's on the itineray this avvy then ey?

Head off to inspect the valves p'raps?
What about getting the subframe off for a closer inspection p'raps?

Got the rad off, alternator, etc.

Undoing all the other stuff but I need to get hold of a trolley jack and some stands later this week before I can lift the body off the front subby and engine...

The head was theoretically done a few hours running ago and is unleaded ready...

[Nick]

Notice how he waited until LL had left the country to buy this rust bucket  

[Barman]

Notice how he waited until LL had left the country to buy this rust bucket  

 

[Snoopy]

I await her return with eager anticipation ~ I reckon we will hear the  from here.


'specially when she sees what he has done to the concrete drive and her best towels.

[Barman]

I await her return with eager anticipation ~ I reckon we will hear the  from here.


'specially when she sees what he has done to the concrete drive and her best towels.

 

Those towels will wash out.... 

[Nick]

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-2053.aspx 

[Snoopy]

I found that oil dripped onto the drive was best removed with a biological washing powder, liberally sprinkled over the offending marks and then scrubbed furiously with a yard broom. Works reasonably well on concrete but is useless if you have a brick drive.
Gravel is, of course, best removed and replaced but she'll still spot any colour variation from what was there 6 months ago so only remove the oil stained bit and mix any new gravel in with the old. Think "The Great Escape" and the disposal of the soil dug out of the tunnels and you may have a chance.

[Barman]

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-2053.aspx 

Christus, how many of THOSE did you order? 

[Barman]

I found that oil dripped onto the drive was best removed with a biological washing powder, liberally sprinkled over the offending marks and then scrubbed furiously with a yard broom. Works reasonably well on concrete but is useless if you have a brick drive.
Gravel is, of course, best removed and replaced but she'll still spot any colour variation from what was there 6 months ago so only remove the oil stained bit and mix any new gravel in with the old. Think "The Great Escape" and the disposal of the soil dug out of the tunnels and you may have a chance.

It is stamped concrete... However, the sun is so fierce here spilt oil quickly breaks down... probably like.... 

[Darwins Selection]

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-2053.aspx 

Christus, how many of THOSE did you order? 

The 'charcoal' coloured ones look just the job for you BM.

[Barman]

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.901-2053.aspx 

Christus, how many of THOSE did you order? 

The 'charcoal' coloured ones look just the job for you BM.

Do they deliver to Cyprus I wonder...? 

[Snoopy]

I found that oil dripped onto the drive was best removed with a biological washing powder, liberally sprinkled over the offending marks and then scrubbed furiously with a yard broom. Works reasonably well on concrete but is useless if you have a brick drive.
Gravel is, of course, best removed and replaced but she'll still spot any colour variation from what was there 6 months ago so only remove the oil stained bit and mix any new gravel in with the old. Think "The Great Escape" and the disposal of the soil dug out of the tunnels and you may have a chance.

It is stamped concrete... However, the sun is so fierce here spilt oil quickly breaks down... probably like.... 

Dead man walking 

[Barman]

I found that oil dripped onto the drive was best removed with a biological washing powder, liberally sprinkled over the offending marks and then scrubbed furiously with a yard broom. Works reasonably well on concrete but is useless if you have a brick drive.
Gravel is, of course, best removed and replaced but she'll still spot any colour variation from what was there 6 months ago so only remove the oil stained bit and mix any new gravel in with the old. Think "The Great Escape" and the disposal of the soil dug out of the tunnels and you may have a chance.

It is stamped concrete... However, the sun is so fierce here spilt oil quickly breaks down... probably like.... 

Dead man walking 

She's not back 'til September...