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Martin took tyhe picture. I looked at the filler cap to see if it was head gasket and as far as I recall it looked fine. Even the oil on the dipstick looked reasonably clear!

Neither he or his team had ever seen one as bad. I think he puts it down to a history of lack of oil changes (crap service history). I'm wondering if this is what happens if you don't let the engine cool down after hammering it. The car is BPU but there was no turbo timer! Martin?

Quick history: See the link in my sig for the car in question but I bought it in February on 90,000 mles. In March it had a full service including flushing and change of oil. After 2500 miles and on return from my fortnights holiday in June (giving the oil time to set????) the enine sounded rough and it was missing. I will admit to driving it for another fortnight albeit on any boost the engine was even less responsive than on an inch of pedal. (I now assume the occasional sudden degradation would be down to sticking valves). So off to the garage. On examination with MkIV Suprastore compression was lost in 5 and reduced in 4. On opening the engine they found what I would descibe as a coalmine!. The result of this was a number of bent, loose valves, and so on. (I assume Martin will fill us in on more technical details if questions arise!!!) The lower block may be able to get away with honing a couple of cylinders and the pistons are ok. The bottom line is that the engine needs a total rebuild and will end up costing around £3,500. Now I am over the cost shock at least I will be getting back a T plated VVTI with 0 miles on the clock. So... are there lessons to be learnt. Is this the result of poor oil change routine, the lack of a turbo timer etc? Anyone with a history on this car? It lived most of it's life in Plymouth. And before you all suggest it.... I can't afford to go Single at this moment in time and can't afford to upgrade the pistons either unless I am forced (or persuaded)! Here are the pictures that you are dying to see:

Your not trying hard enough with the drugs!!!

Ohh the SUPRA.. and there was me rating how crap the fairlady is!

Done. Though didn't cater for a post 1996 model! (Is it 10yr old plus cars they are reviewing????

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I am just pm'ing Ian R as I can't believe we are not making this some kind of event. We need to rattle the can on this Taffys... (to the tune of Men of Harlech) It could be the very thing that makes them English bastards pay the Severn toll for once! (Alright I appreciate I've just come back from the pub!) You can never find a 'pissed' smiley when you want one.

You can get Optimax at Crickhowell. It's a village between Abergavenny and Brecon. Not on route if you are travelling from Cardiff to Abergavenny but despite this CardiffSupra came close enough to smell it! (or would that be Shell it.)

I didn't realise that people pm without mirroring their actions on the thread. Because if you had updated the thread with that very fact and that it was no longer for sale I wouldn't have even had to ask for 1st dibs and then get my hopes raised. Anyway.... no worries, guess I'm just used to ebay where things are a little more contractual. I've put my handbag away now and thanks for the pm explaining everything. All the best mate

So Dan has informed me that they have been sold. Didn't think that was the way first dibbs worked! /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_angry.gif

For the sake of accuracey it is a '66 mini 2 digits on from the works montecarlo car enterred in the '67 montecarlo race. Pics on their way to you via email. He did some work on my Soop recently but made me promise I wouldn't tell anyone he had worked on a Japanese car so that's between me and you (and the other 4000 on the forum!!)

Hi Tobes, I've been trying to talk my father in law into supporting this as he has a 1964 mini cooper S which is as per monte carlo spec. It was off the line straight after the mini's that gained 1st, 2nd and 3rd over a period of 3 years back in them days. Is this something you would want in the modified car section or would this be better placed in the rally section. (Or indeed is it not welcome at such a show!!!) Recently it spent the WRC week in the window of Howells in Cardiff. It looks better than this!!! http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=car&id=2911&p=1964_mini_cooper_s_rally-2.jpg&y=1964&m=Austin&o=Mini%20Cooper%20S%20Rally

Is this still up for grabs?

errrr, no they look a bit crapo actually.. (pretend you're not that interested... he may drop the price)

I remember admiring those wheels with you when it was having a wash. If I'd known you were that interested I would have sidetracked him when you swapped them for yours.

arrrggghhh. The only Saturday of the whole summer I am away. Have fun the rest of you:tongue:

Cheques... that's a little outdated isn't it mate:rolleyes: Bank transfer, paypal, something that doesn't involve me getting out of my chair would be preferable!!!

£6 ticket for me and an £8 ticket for my father.. errr I mean son Sorry to be lazy Tobes but how do we get the dosh to you and get the club passes back?

I've had a go at this before. The runway you are talking about is also known as the M4... the Police timed me there as well! I'm up for it coz with the Piggys there (Peugots I mean ) at least I won't come last!!!

Oh they'll do that for you alright..... I went there and got some vibrations, but knocking is good

Mine is to.. so yours is already only half as rare as you thought!!!

Do you mean nick... or just remove. I assume the fittings are inside the boot so once closed you can't get at them. I am hoping it doesn't involve drilling!

Dan Can I have first dibs please. I see the other messages are there to throw me off the scent! I've PM'd you PM me to sort out bank transfer and Postage or pickup please

Sold to the man with a cracked one!!!! It is a clear one right... I don't want a ghastly red one adorning my arse! I'll sort this out and pay you for the brakes on Saturday Martin. They're already fitted!!! Cheers