Hello you just got a new subscriber lol so I just got a Mini 1000 looks like the one you just worked on no title with a lot of rust no motor no transmission no interior for $300 cash Can you please help me? How can I identify? What year is the car? And how much do you think a good used motor would cost me Thank you so much
@classicminiworkshop11 сағат бұрын
Hi, does the car have a chassis plate or chassis number?
@MrSpoonYTКүн бұрын
Great, Great work Keith, amazing insight into the TVR, have seen many in my lifetime, but never worked on one. many thanks joe
@dnf19032 күн бұрын
Hiya Keith-the TVR is stunning. You're lucky though-Bruce hasn't even got a temperature guage! Keep well.
@russfoggan40922 күн бұрын
"Its's a TVR" lol
@Fourwheeledfarming2 күн бұрын
Blimey! Someone’s doing well out of KZbin! 😂 Just kidding… looking forward to seeing content on this!! I would change those can connectors to a waterproof plug like the other end that you disconnected…
@classicminiworkshop2 күн бұрын
The KZbin Millions LOL
@tgrees2 күн бұрын
Great video 👍 The later T-cars had an additional expansion tank as standard from the factory which keeps the coolant swirl tank fully full. The cooling system without the additional expansion tank can draw air into the rad no matter how many times you bleed the system. I have an early T350 and installed the extra tank which has helped reduce engine temps. I also added a self-bleed hose from the rad bleed screw to the expansion tank 🍻
@classicminiworkshop2 күн бұрын
Thanks, that's very useful to know
@rbirdi9002 күн бұрын
Keith - time consuming, but a you got to the simple root cause. I notied the stylie of connectors and location. Best to swap out with waterproof DEUTSCH connectors.
@russfoggan40922 күн бұрын
This should be fun!
@jonmott11503 күн бұрын
TVR Tamora owner here (and a Chimaera) welcome to the silly grin club! Look forward to seeing you at some events, slightly jealous of the bonnet conversion, that looks great. Enjoy. Cheers Jon
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
Cheers Jon, welcome along.
@peterdemetriou22633 күн бұрын
Always satisfying fixing a problem yourself 👍
@maverick41773 күн бұрын
And it sports a Mk1 golf cabriolet washer fluid bottle 👍🏻😎
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
Well spotted!
@paulrobinson35283 күн бұрын
Keith is learning the engine layout because he is gearing himself to fit it into a Mini 😅
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
That would be an awesome conversion!
@peterdraper95953 күн бұрын
Nice car Keith sounds really nice great video
@neilpye60893 күн бұрын
The introduction was great!
@ssabc7623 күн бұрын
Hi Mate that a very good restoration. Where are you based? I want a classic Mini pre 1985. Are you doing any further restorations?
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
I live near Brighton. I've usually always got at least one restoration on the go
@velocity8003 күн бұрын
Have you outgrown your love for minis?? upgrading to a real car?
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
Nah, I think I'll always lover Minis, just fancied something a bit different for a while
@recreativesigns45713 күн бұрын
It’s a great looking car. Is the steering wheel standard on that. I assume it is as there are those buttons on the rear to adjust the readings. It looks a little bit like a Rover steering wheel.
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
Yes, standard wheel. The back buttons allow you to change the dash display settings
@recreativesigns45713 күн бұрын
@@classicminiworkshop it’s a beauty and sounds very nice.
@recreativesigns45713 күн бұрын
Always putting things off until Tamora. 😂
@paulrobinson35283 күн бұрын
Dear me 😆
@recreativesigns45713 күн бұрын
@@paulrobinson3528 I thought you’d like that one. 😂
@classicminiworkshop3 күн бұрын
Very good!
@SunnyMiniuk5 күн бұрын
Nice! 😎
@classicminiworkshop5 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@andrewlitchfield48439 күн бұрын
Looks very tidy Mark!! Well done... An off topic slightly question! Whats the sign writing on your Mini Van have you ever done any videos on it?
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew. They are just magnetic signs i had made in an old style with my company name on them. No, I'm due to do a video once the Cooper is finished as i'm looking to sell the van as i need the space. I bought it in 2014 and it had been restored by the previous owner. It's a 1960 smooth roof, only 20 on the road or known to be.🙂
@grahamwoodier50669 күн бұрын
Those trim panels either side of the speedo look like a nightmare to fit neatly. I am putting mine off - maybe next year. I have just fitted a Newton carpet set to my Mk4 and was rather disappointed that it wasn't a better fit. You seem to be progressing well though.
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thanks Graham. The trim panels are a bit of a pain and don't fit great but i suppose they weren't looking for perfection when they designed and built the minis!😬
@peterdraper95959 күн бұрын
Well done mark your getting there great video Keith
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thanks Dad. x
@mcmotors1009 күн бұрын
Lovely job! I’ve fitted my rear seats but I’ve not fitted my wheel arch covers 🤦♂️
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thank you. oh, seats out again then! 😅
@waynedavies257310 күн бұрын
those dash cards from newton are crap , i had to take mine back out to so an issue out and riped it to bits there to tight bought another same problem both went in bin got one of ebay and fittted perfect, newton reckon they use correct 1290 grain bought several item all been different grain , expensive shit
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
I'm really hoping they don't have to come out Wayne! I didn't know anyone else did them, i thought it was only Newton.😕
@kingrolovtec10 күн бұрын
Looking great, doesn't the hand brake cable guide have a rubber piece underneath it
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thank you. As far as i'm aware it only has the rubber on the under side in the tunnel.🙂
@dnf190310 күн бұрын
Hiya Mark-the interior looks brilliant-even the retro choke peg! I've got one like that in Bruce. Keep well.
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave. Standard upgrade 😉
@mickfrancis848110 күн бұрын
Good to see the standard Mini choke cable security device😂
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
😂 Standard upgrade!😅
@pda4918410 күн бұрын
Great stuff Mark.. That was relaxing watching compared to some previous 'white knuckle ride"' episodes recently 😅.. Just to reassure you that everything that was a pain in the rear end here was designed to be just that , especially the dash area. Carpets are looking really nice. The ladies also notice those as well as the availability of vanity mirrors ! 😅..
@markdraper74 күн бұрын
Thanks you. Yeah, sorry about that 😂Simple but effective to get those stress levels elevated! Much happier with the moulded carpets. 🙂
@paulrobinson352810 күн бұрын
1st again lol😅
@edwardfothergill615613 күн бұрын
Unlucky with the oil leak. Those covers do get distorted! The SU guidance is good except, when checking the balance. I’m too tight to buy a vacuum monitor & did it by listening to each in turn. The only drawback is that as an old guy my hearing is not brilliant (according to my wife in particular). I had to enlist my daughter!
@markdraper713 күн бұрын
Thanks Edward. Haha, same here with my wife 😂
@Blackinterceptor99915 күн бұрын
My poor Lincoln, in between the 1st owner and me it was at auction, and some brain dead numbskull jacked it up by the floors, both rear floor pans have jack marks and the left side was jacked up about 5 inches! She weighs in at around 4,015 pounds...that sheet metal had no chance! Unfortunately I don't have a drain hole on where the brainless auto assaulter attacked my floors... I'm gonna have to get various shapes of wood and just start hammering at it, I already have to repaint and replace deadener so I plan on upgrading anyways.
@classicminiworkshop10 күн бұрын
Gutted mate, thats a heavy car to be jacking on the floor pan!
@henrieglasius964415 күн бұрын
Vraagje waar kan Jodie bescherming hoezen kopen die over u spatbord hangen.
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Hello, I bought them from Nippy Cars Online from their trade stand at Beaulieu about 4-5 years ago. If you contact them they may still sell them. The are on FB and online.
@henrieglasius964414 күн бұрын
@@markdraper7 Merci
@MiniorMinority16 күн бұрын
Chin up mate, you will get there! At least its just a dodgy cover gasket, could be something like a poorly seated head gasket or clutch plate! You will get it all back together in a couple of hours no trouble.
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Thank you. It's just very frustrating sometimes! 🙂
@andrewlitchfield484316 күн бұрын
Hi Keith! Love the TVR and nearly scratched that itch a few times...maybe sooner rather than later!👍
@mk1leg16 күн бұрын
Take a look AT AC DODDS videos on setting up carbs
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
I did, but he doesn't do one on twin carbs. 🙂 Keith to the rescue! 😁
@paulrobinson352814 күн бұрын
@markdraper7 No good asking Keith, he has forgotten what carbs are, except the one's that he putting on in weight now being a pen pusher 😜 😉 😆
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
@@paulrobinson3528 😂
@nigelsears719117 күн бұрын
the big problem with the cover has always been they get bent and distorted cause they get over tightened and the centre gets pulled in to the point that the outer doesn't hardly make contact if remove the rubber seal and re fit it your see its distorted and the centre bottoms out before the outer edge touches the block so either chuck it over your shoulder and find a better one or punch the centre back so the outer touches first and do not over tighten the centre fixing
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
I know Nigel, it's so tempting to just give it another turn of the racket or spanner though! 😆
@philhuggett477617 күн бұрын
On the plus side, oil pressure is good 😁
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
🤣🤣 There is that, every cloud....😂
@snoozer492117 күн бұрын
If your wanting to rebuild a mini what is the average cost? Regardless of condition. And do you need any expensive equipment to build one? Many thanks
@classicminiworkshop17 күн бұрын
Alot depends on the condition to start with, but I would say 5-10k based on experience and you may need to spend 2-4k on equipment
@snoozer492117 күн бұрын
@classicminiworkshop Ah ok. Many thanks. I'm looking to build one myself as my grandad had built on himself, and he has experience with them. Was just wondering what price it would be nowadays
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
To do most of the stuff i've done, i've probably invested over £12k over the past 7 years in tools and machinery. I'm a house builder and didn't have mechanic tools so i started from scratch.
@mcmotors10017 күн бұрын
What a nightmare! I feel your pain. Life’s hard enough without this stuff, one dopey person making the loom causes you a world of pain. If it helps, this week I’ve had brand new rocker switches that rattle (fit badly). Leaky thermostat housing (my bad workmanship). A leaky heater matrix - replace with a new aftermarket one - took 4 attempts to fit it leak free (the outlet pipes were about 1mm below the surface so they would seal correctly - finally used a second o-ring as a spacer on the top). On a highly optimistic note I’ve booked mine in for an MOT on the 5th September and a show on the 7th… will it be ready? Will it be finished… just keep plodding along 👍
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Isn't it! I don't mind so much if i make mistakes as it's a me problem. When you pay someone to do a job and they mess up, it's still a me problem! Ok, it makes me feel a tad better. 😅 Oooh, i reckon we could get finished and mot'd at the same time! 😀
@mcmotors10014 күн бұрын
@@markdraper7 it’s a race 🤣. irritatingly if mines ready for the mot it may not be ‘finished’, I might have to put the glass in before the headlining and I’m sure they’ll be other stuff, I can only do what I can do… good luck with yours 👍
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
@@mcmotors100 😂 Good luck!
@deangaryjames17 күн бұрын
I had a first fire up oil leak once, my brother previously fitted the clutch oil seal and managed to turn the lip out, instant deluge! So out it came again. Another first time start, engine was revving and rough, that one turned out to be big air leak at inlet manifold as the flanges were thinner than exhaust so nuts were tight but inlet not sealing at head. These things are sent to try us!
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Nightmare! I can't stand even a tiny oil leak 😅 My Madgwick and Track mini both are leak free so i know it's possible on a mini, but they are both Swiftune Built.😁
@martinandersson104917 күн бұрын
I thought the MK3 ´S` were produced with the 1300GT block?
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
No, not that i'm aware of.
@peterdraper959517 күн бұрын
Glad you sorted it out mark can only get easier see you soon great video Keith
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Getting there Dad x
@paulrobinson352817 күн бұрын
Oil leaks, thats what Mini's are famous for, but not that bad of an oil leak. I know you really wanted to say "i got a f***ing massive f**k off oil leak" 😅
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
🤣 Not on my watch Paul. I want them leak free! There were a lot of choice words i wanted to say, but know to keep it clean. 😂
@paulrobinson352814 күн бұрын
@markdraper7 keep ot clean?, only just 😆 If it don't leak it ain't a mini 😆
@kavanobrien654717 күн бұрын
Wow your knowledge is amazing, can’t get my head around how detailed you are ,
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
Thanks Kavan. My attention to detail stems from my day job of a General house Builder.
@kavanobrien654714 күн бұрын
@@markdraper7my pleasure .
@pda4918417 күн бұрын
I really do feel for you Mark.. So close, but it seems one step forward and two steps back right now. The 'hot' exhaust manifold is worth a look before you do another start-up.. It could be your running with too much ignition advance which would also give higher idling speeds. Also check that your tappet cover gaskets are the 12A1175 type that are for the 1966 onward 1275 S cars. You probably know all this stuff but I always find helpful suggestions are better than negativity in these cases.
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
I know Pete, seems like it's been that way for a while! That's exactly what it was, scared the life out of me! They are correct and i've reset it back on. Once i've cleaned all of the oil off i'll give it another run and see if it's cured. We found another issue for the oil leak though. Positive and helpful suggestions are welcome, sometimes i don't know but i do try to study the in's and out's of the project i'm working on, but i don't know everything!😅
@pda4918414 күн бұрын
@@markdraper7 Restoring a car from ground-up, even if you've done a similar model previously, always seems to be a 'fresh' challenge that throws up a different set of issues and problems. Your Mk lll 'S' looks brilliant and is a credit to your endeavour and determination. Nearly there and the final hurdle is in sight.
@recreativesigns457117 күн бұрын
The anguish in your face was felt through our screens. “Pesky oil leak”. Well that’s what I think you were going to say before you buried your head in your hands. Let’s hope that is all the teething problems you’ll have to endure on the rest of the refit.
@markdraper714 күн бұрын
I have to stop, think and then turn the camera on. 😅 The out takes could make a very good 18 rated video. 🤣 Fingers crossed mate!
@paulrobinson352817 күн бұрын
1st
@edwardfothergill615617 күн бұрын
Very informative Kieth, thank you. The car looks fantastic & you should be well pleased after all your hard work.
@classicminiworkshop17 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mikeroz654919 күн бұрын
Lovely car Keith. Straight 6's make a gorgeous sound. Looks immaculate mate. Enjoy.
@edwardfothergill615621 күн бұрын
Great little sports car Kieth. Is it ULEZ compliant? If not, you can’t take it to work?
@classicminiworkshop21 күн бұрын
Its not ULEZ exempt which means I can drive it in but have to pay £12.50 per day. Thieving bstards!