I’m just about to do this Did you put fluid into the pressure pump or just air.? Thanks Steve
@BMCWorkshopАй бұрын
@mrcarbon1747 hi Steve, you can out Fluid in the container or just use air. If using just air, make sure that thd fluid in the master cylinder is always topped up and you'll be fine
@mrcarbon1747Ай бұрын
Thanks really appreciate it. Your videos have helped me no end on my restoration over the last few years 👍🏻
@BMCWorkshopАй бұрын
@mrcarbon1747 thanks Buddy, glad they have been of some use to you!
@bobhenson9867Ай бұрын
I didn’t see him check the bearings in the arm it has needle rollers x 2 in each arm did I miss it?
@roryculton3226Ай бұрын
Hi, I really enjoying your videos, they're very educational. 👍 I've just recently bought a 2003 hatchback model (52 plate) mini and the boot light is on as if the door is open but when you look at the car, the passenger side of the boot looks fine and flush, as if it should be, but the drivers side has a gap and slightly proud when it's closed. Any ideas how to repair it? Thanks, Rory.
@BMCWorkshop9 күн бұрын
Hi mate, sounds like an earthing issue. Check the connectors are clean would be my starting point
@roryculton32269 күн бұрын
Thanks for that, will do. 👍
@BMCWorkshop9 күн бұрын
Cool mate, sorry for the late reply
@user-cr9ty1dr5tАй бұрын
Should have took the bump stop out
@BMCWorkshopАй бұрын
Why?
@user-cr9ty1dr5tАй бұрын
It will give you more room to get the suspension out
@BMCWorkshopАй бұрын
Got ya
@JB-NZ2 ай бұрын
Hello. Sorry can you point me to the video where you replaced the support panel with the Heritage part, mentioned in this video about 3:56 into this video? I cannot find any videos online that show that part being replaced. Thank you.
@GreeNSHeLL6412 ай бұрын
Hi mate do you need drain the oil out of the sump?
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
No buddy, you can leave the oil and drain plug in the car
@GreeNSHeLL6412 ай бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop Thank you great video, have subscribed thank you for a speedy response appreciate it!
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
Thank you buddy. Hope you enjoy the videos
@GreeNSHeLL6412 ай бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop Keep up the good work :)
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
Thank you buddy. I'm having a break from the minis at the moment as I'm currently renovating my house but will get back to it!
@lint83912 ай бұрын
I personally prefer to fill oil to 3/4 for DPF equipped cars. To allow for possible fuel dilution / seeping into the sump from auto regens.
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
If that works for you then go for it but me personally, I stick to what the manufacturer recommends
@rob_lightbody2 ай бұрын
looks great, but the mini anorak in me has to point out that they're meant to be riveted on.....
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
Are you sure about that?
@rob_lightbody2 ай бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop 100%. Remember them when they were brand new. We had an 85, 89, 95 and 98 and they all had black rivets. You can still get the right rivets from mini spares.
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
@rob_lightbody yes I think your correct
@rob_lightbody2 ай бұрын
looks fantastic! WIsh I could get you to do mine!
@rob_lightbody2 ай бұрын
Loving the McDonald Minis sticker! Used Clarke for many, many years, still missed!
@jimhall96242 ай бұрын
what is the brand on the spot welder ?
@BMCWorkshop2 ай бұрын
It's s Clarke spot welder
@davidmolyneaux50623 ай бұрын
Incredibly helpful, thank you for taking the time to film and explain 😊
@BMCWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad it helped
@neilmccarthy90223 ай бұрын
Brilliant upload !! a huge help, Thanks a million fella !
@BMCWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍
@josephberrie95503 ай бұрын
the heel board and the way they connect to the subframe was designed by a five year old..I have never seen anything more useless than that disaster
@BMCWorkshop3 ай бұрын
I think Alex Issigonis was in his late 50s/ early 60s when he designed the mini but in all seriousness I agree its not a great design, especially when the bolts seize up due to corrosion or the captive nuts on the back start spinning. When that happens, they are a nightmare to get to
@ham40083 ай бұрын
I've got an alegro same set up ,Ihave this kit thanks now know aluminium spacer and o ring goes on first doing it on sloped driveway im draining oil out before job
@BMCWorkshop3 ай бұрын
Cheers mate, glad the video helped you
@Trident_Media71043 ай бұрын
That hardest part of this job looks to be the handbrake cables getting seized on the caliper, thanks for the video and I'll be doing mine when I'm back from London this weekend.
@aguiloco233 ай бұрын
Nice job, awful music...
@DHEvans4 ай бұрын
Did you hone the cylinder ?
@BMCWorkshop4 ай бұрын
I didn't on this occasion as the bores were perfect but I have done on other calipers in the past
@dr.chrismort84485 ай бұрын
Nice work👍
@BMCWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Cheers 👍
@alexgoodwill96505 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks for this. Ended up chucking the old filter on as couldn’t get it out the housing…. What’s the knack?
@BMCWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, the filter cartridge has a little nipple with a rubber seal on it and the knack is just to pull it off. Some filters need a good yank to break them free. Thd good news is, you can change the filter without dropping the oil!
@alexgoodwill96505 ай бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop thanks mate!
@BMCWorkshop5 ай бұрын
Your welcome Alex
@jasonkane77476 ай бұрын
hi guys, nice to see someone else from scotland on here
@BMCWorkshop6 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@sandy-by1gk7 ай бұрын
Superb!
@elwynrowlands94867 ай бұрын
Hello. I’ve watched plenty of your old mini videos. Stumbled across the R56 cooper D oil change. My son has the same car. I have a 93 SPI cooper. Getting to the point, have you done an R56 cooper D auto gearbox transmission fluid change video?
@BMCWorkshop7 ай бұрын
Hi buddy and thanks for watching. With regards to doing the transmission fluid change on an auto, this is a job I haven't done however I've done a manual transmission oil change a couple of times on the R50's but didn't film it. I can only imagine the job would be simple enough but will be a tad more complex as there will be a filter to swap out
@boatnut647 ай бұрын
So glad to hear it's not gonna be a "Garage Queen"... Cars should be driven... Keep up the Great Work Buddy. 💪💪💪
@BMCWorkshop7 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy 👍
@boatnut647 ай бұрын
So Sorry that I'm "Late to the Party"... I just stumbled onto your channel. I Love what you're doing, in such limited space. I'm restoring a '72 Chevy Nova, and have to work outside. Right now, we have a foot of snow, and it's still snowing (I'm in Canada) I Love the job you did on the engine steady. It's the kind of stuff I'm doing, while the weather puts a stop to the bigger jobs. I just rebuilt my pedal assembly, and painted it. (Little bits and bobs that all need doing) I plan on watching your entire build, and look forward to seeing how it goes. 💪💪💪
@BMCWorkshop7 ай бұрын
Thanks Buddy. Its not easy working in a confined space but I just about manage. Fortunately we have missed the snow so far but I think there's some on its way. I've been on a slight break from this channel but I plan on continuing with the restoration in the coming months. I also have a sister channel called BMC MOTO UK if your interested in motorcycles/ maintenance and touring Thanks for watching and I hope you find the channel useful. All the best, Sean
@MadeInGreatBritain8 ай бұрын
Nice work! Nice to see someone with some protective equipment on!
@BMCWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Cheers buddy
@matthewparsell89228 ай бұрын
Great video for a bit of a pig of a job. I changed both cables on my r52 convertible today. One tip I found elsewhere for releasing the cables out of the body near the lever. You used a thin screwdriver but the bracket over the 2 cable ends on my car had no gap to get a screwdriver down. However, I found another guide from an American forum and they recommended using a deep 11mm socket to release the clips. I tapped the socket over the end of the cable and then from underneath the car was able to pull the cable free. Was pretty straightforward and not too many swear words were uttered.
@gurjitphgurhe77278 ай бұрын
When checking, the oil, the dipstick may smear oil when removed, so rotate the dipstick when checking the oil level
@gurjitphgurhe77278 ай бұрын
3.7 litres or Four US quarts for our US cousins
@gurjitphgurhe77278 ай бұрын
Oil should be BMW-LL 04 Longlife spec why you using GM OIL not mini/bmw or castrol shell etc to LL04 spec. Correct oil and filter is essential. Also note…use good fuel filter like Bosch or Mann and not those cheap inferior ones, they may cause major issues. Never use wrong oil and it’s 5w30 SPEC Bmw LL04 fully Synthetic.
@BMCWorkshop8 ай бұрын
Have you checked the specification on the oil I used? I guess not...
@gurjitphgurhe77272 ай бұрын
Yes it’s not bmw/ mini approved or spec gm genuine oil has the following spec Dexos2 5W-30 Fuel Economy. Synthetic. ACEA C3. API SN/CF. Note dexos 2 is not approved for the vehicle
@sparkyt64979 ай бұрын
How much was the filter kit from main dealer
@BMCWorkshop9 ай бұрын
Hi buddy, the oil filter was about £23 delivered from a mini dealer on ebay. No doubt it will be cheaper from the main dealer if you visit in person. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133784633511?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8WursaLGRuq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=hQdU4Wo3TJe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@stevenbell955910 ай бұрын
Hi mate I've lost you on fb after getting hacked and can't find you now..get in touch buddy.
@BMCWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Cheers Steve, I was wondering what happened to you. I'll be in touch!
@DriftAllDay63vw10 ай бұрын
would this work and fit my 1963 vw bug???
@BMCWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Yes most definitely buddy
@retropic110 ай бұрын
That 'old dust shield' that you refer to is the oil seal. The aluminium thing with the O ring is just a belt and braces after market thing
@BMCWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Its a dust shield the aluminium thing you refer to is the oil seal....
@retropic110 ай бұрын
Wrong@@BMCWorkshop
@BMCWorkshop10 ай бұрын
Aye OK pal 👍
@user-bo8jm6wm2m11 ай бұрын
Hi Sean, great video, where did you get the drift tool you used to fit the metal ring? I can only see metric drifts online. Thanks
@BMCWorkshop11 ай бұрын
Hi buddy, the bearing drift set was bought on amazon, links in video description
@Darksylmoran11 ай бұрын
For all r50 owners who cannot get the fitting/cable end out of the caliper... Heat, i tried drilling,pulling cutting hammering. Took a blowtorch and heated the outside for 10 seconds and the cable poped out with little force. The fitting is tight and the old gasket gets stuck, heat is the answer.
@Domythingnow Жыл бұрын
Hi, i was wondering what settings (and wire speed) you have it on for welding on car panel thickness sheet metal? Did you also set the spot weld timer or did you leave that off when you were testing during the end of the video?
@ForestRossi23 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload, very helpful 👍
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve. I hope it proved useful for you. All the best, Sean
@harrymouland5402 Жыл бұрын
Hi , I’ve recently got a supermig. How do you set the gas regulator up with the correct amount of gas with no gauges ? Thank you
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Hi, you only want enough gas to shield the weld, too much or too little gas will ruin the weld. Ideally you just want a gentle flow when you pull the trigger
@mattwood3157 Жыл бұрын
My clutch on the thirty has gone quite heavy with an annoying squeak. Considering taking the slave cylinder off and cleaning up the piston? Reckon that's worth trying first or just go straight to replacing the slave cylinder?
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, I'd hazard a guess that the pressure plate on the clutch is on its way out, but it won't do any harm to check the master and slave cylinder first
@iangeddes3438 Жыл бұрын
Whose panels are you fitting on the front Sean .. great progress .. loads of good knowledge .. will be doin drivers side inner wing .. door osts ans step using heritage panels .. watched yout videos on this and oearnt losds ... regards Ian .. fellow scot from dumfries lol 😆
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, the scuttle is heritage along with the drivers side inner wing and A panels. The front wings and front panel are magnum. A bit of fiddling was required with the wings but with a little patience they fitted
@iangeddes3438 Жыл бұрын
@BMCWorkshop Thanks Sean .. used magnum years ago.. they seemed to fit ok .. by mistake ordered a magnum door post and part step panel .. fits where it hits so sent it back .. got a heritage one with post and step on the way .. heritage stiffner and heritage inner wing . Cost more but they fit much better lol . Had car 35 plus years .. but needs a lot of work now .. not going yo scrap it after all yhis time of ownership lol 😆 Congrats on all your good work and advice Thank you.. 😊
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
@iangeddes3438 I used heritage steps and rear quarters as the magnum step panel didn't look good plus the profile is wrong
@iangeddes3438 Жыл бұрын
@BMCWorkshop Agreed I got the step panel as well . Not using it and too late to send back .. cost more but less grief and better job in the end lol 😆 if a jobs worth doing...
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you could easily sell it on to someone who wants a bargain!
@2FTermination Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video! Do you have more videos with this 1.6D diesel Mini model?
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I only have what's on the channel for thd 1.6D mini
@jasonyoutube2908 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video. I’ll subscribe. Just one question please, do you think it would be possible to move the handbrake cables out of the way by just undoing the handbrake end? Our mini is a 2004, so knowing my luck I’ll have the same grief at the calliper end ! Be good to hear your thoughts please Best wishes Jase
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Hi jase, you'll need to undo the bolt under the handbrake lever. The biggest problem with the R50 calipers is they are aluminium and the ferrals on the handbrake cables are steel and the 2 metals react with each other and they weld themselves together so if your doing this job take it easy and buy 2 new cables
@jasonyoutube2908 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes I was just hoping I might be able to undo the handbrake cables at the front end, to be able to loosen them enough to remove the tank strap (ie to leave the calliper ends connected)? Sadly our tank strap has snapped today (driver side, but by the rear bolt has rusted through) guess that means I shouldn’t try to drive it ?
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't drive it if the strap is rusted out. Top tip, check out the prices from BMW Mini for a new strap. I got one from there much cheaper than the ebay crap and it was a genuine part. I've done a video on that too
@apprentice_pleb Жыл бұрын
I bet you can solve any problem with that hammer
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
A hammer solves alot of problems
@stevehills7420 Жыл бұрын
Good video, I’ve just done this job with exactly the same bearing kits replacement kits. I also noticed that the spacer is slightly less than half the depth of the original spacer. I also used the original spacers, there’s nothing to wear on them after all. I very accurately measured the width of the original bearings when placed together against the same for the new bearings placed together and they are exactly the same. So using the old spacer shouldn’t cause an issue.
@SOLOMOTOUK Жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the cross member Sean the mini looks well done from what I seen 👍👍
@SOLOMOTOUK Жыл бұрын
Hi Sean definitely finding these interesting 👍👍
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek, this project has certainly been a labour of love
@SOLOMOTOUK Жыл бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop Sean when I seen the car I could tell your putting everything into it brilliant job your doing be one of the best ones out there when it completed 👍🙏
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
@SOLO MOTO UK thanks for the kind words Derek, its taken a while to get where I am with it and I've had many ups and downs with the project but I'm in no rush to finish it and will plod away with it. Hopefully, if I get time, I will have the shell complete this year
@SOLOMOTOUK Жыл бұрын
@@BMCWorkshop Sean yes take your like you say no rush not only that it will be done correctly taking your time getting everything right I stripped and nut and bolt rebuild on that mgb GT I had was a fool to sell it mis it load’s always draw a crowd it was in the Coventry transport museum but had to get it out of there areal was snapped the quarter light over taking mirror got robbed of it so that was put it back in my garage not good just sitting there wasting away so that’s when I sold it. 👍
@BMCWorkshop Жыл бұрын
@SOLO MOTO UK I seen the photos of that car and it was immaculate and a credit to you. We all regret selling thongs we should have kept. I regret selling my Morris Marina 1.8 coupe, that was a cracking mk1 and was near mint when I sold it