I would just like to say

[Stanleysteamer]

Morning all dogs oot & im off oot to get on a train I aint been on one of them fings for 15 years
Wish me luck lol

(In the buffet car)
"What's on the menu?"
"Dunno mate, just look at the messes on the table cloths!"

 

[Turktowner]

@marjon
Issa Green woody peckerer?

 

[DanClarke]

Thats enough to give you chest pains.

J

Sure is.
POS has only done 50k (allegedly).
But, you can't run around in it with a crank out of time position with cam-gears because the pistons will be kissing the valves pretty soon.
New engine would be 5k on a car worth 9k on autotrader. So its got to be done & worth doing.

 

[marjon]

@marjon
Issa Green woody peckerer?

Dont think so, we have many of them and they have a red caps. But not this 1.

J

 

[marjon]

Sure is.
POS has only done 50k (allegedly).
But, you can't run around in it with a crank out of time position with cam-gears because the pistons will be kissing the valves pretty soon.
New engine would be 5k on a car worth 9k on autotrader. So its got to be done & worth doing.

Only 50k,thats ridiculous, sounds like it needs fixing then selling.

J

 

[Turktowner]

Dont think so, we have many of them and they have a red caps. But not this 1.

J

I thought that too. Maybe a juvenile that int learnt about cats?
Otherwise you got me..

 

[kermit_rr]

Afternoon folks.

Managed to work outside till 10am today, I have learnt not to be stupid. Went out the front as no direct sun and put the repaired wheels back on the fender, so that fully operational again.
Its wet out there now, well is was in the pool.

Have decided to sell the cat he is bloody useless.
View attachment 271085

He never moved, the bird finally flew off when I wondered if it was hurt and went to pick it up.
Rare bird in the UK for those wanting to guess.

J

That's 2 different birds lol.. which are you on about

 

[marjon]

I thought that too. Maybe a juvenile that int learnt about cats?
Otherwise you got me..

It is a juvenile female, as its the time of year they are gathering and getting strength up ready for their winter hols.
Think she was just tired and needed a rest.

As for the cat, in name not nature.

J

 

[marjon]

That's 2 different birds lol.. which are you on about

Nope its the same 1, honest.

J

 

[Stanleysteamer]

Sure is.
POS has only done 50k (allegedly).
But, you can't run around in it with a crank out of time position with cam-gears because the pistons will be kissing the valves pretty soon.
New engine would be 5k on a car worth 9k on autotrader. So its got to be done & worth doing.

@kevstar seems to have experience of the new Minis, maybe he knows something about the issue?

 

[kermit_rr]

Nope its the same 1, honest.

J

I can see it now.. i recognise it but can't place the name.. i should know it..

 

[Stanleysteamer]

....Garage just called.
Wifey's BMW Mini Countryman needs a new timing chain (full kit).
£950 + vat but if the existing guide & tensioners have broken up it will be more because the pan will have to come off too!
German Engineering at its finest?

Loads of stuff here if you fancy doing it yourself!
https://www.google.com/search?q=BMW...e&ie=UTF-8#scso=_MxfxYq2RO9COlwTP14GgDQ26:741

 

[Turktowner]

It is a juvenile female, as its the time of year they are gathering and getting strength up ready for their winter hols.
Think she was just tired and needed a rest.

As for the cat, in name not nature.

J

Who's gonna tell M you've bin trying to pick up young burds

 

[Stanleysteamer]

....Garage just called.
Wifey's BMW Mini Countryman needs a new timing chain (full kit).
£950 + vat but if the existing guide & tensioners have broken up it will be more because the pan will have to come off too!
German Engineering at its finest?

Any other parts on it remind you of a toilet?

 

[marjon]

Loads of stuff here if you fancy doing it yourself!
https://www.google.com/search?q=BMW...e&ie=UTF-8#scso=_MxfxYq2RO9COlwTP14GgDQ26:741

Looked at the first hit (the tube).
Come on @DanClarke it only took him 6 mins. But probably cost 1k for all the "special tools" though.
Oh plus the day to get the engine out.

It also seemed that the crankshaft sprocket was basically held in place with clamping force only, or did I miss a locating dowel/key.might have to watch again.

The only thing I liked was lifting the whole lot out in a oner.

I fink Dans got better things to do with his time TBH.

J

 

[Stanleysteamer]

Looked at the first hit (the tube).
Come on @DanClarke it only took him 6 mins. But probably cost 1k for all the "special tools" though.
Oh plus the day to get the engine out.

It also seemed that the crankshaft sprocket was basically held in place with clamping force only, or did I miss a locating dowel/key.might have to watch again.

The only thing I liked was lifting the whole lot out in a oner.

I fink Dans got better things to do with his time TBH.

J

So you looked at one?
Bettern me then!!!
Thanks for the info!!!!!!!
I think there is a Land Rover product that also only holds the Crankshaft in position with clamping force.
Seems barmy to me but then what do i know!!

 

[kermit_rr]

Has we decided wor the burdy is yet? It's not a green woody

 

[Turktowner]

Has we decided wor the burdy is yet? It's not a green woody

Yerp idiz, a nipper..

 

[marjon]

Who's gonna tell M you've bin trying to pick up young burds

M knows full well she took the pics.

But that one got away.

J

 

[kermit_rr]

Yerp idiz, a nipper..

Not seen one in those colours before! The blue feet are familiar though