Classic Mini Restoration | Speedo Cable And More!

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In this Episode I fit the speedo cable from the engine to the clocks, Smash on some more seam strips, finish of the chrome filler strip and change some shiny new bolts! all in preparation for the engine to go in place.
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And Here you will be able to follow my classic mini restoration from start to finish! It is an Austin Mini Mayfair 998cc registered in 1986. I bought the car with 2 months MOT and it was running although the slave cylinder had gone. My plans for the car are to restore it to my standards just like my Orange one if not even better... if thats possible. More videos on the way of the classic mini so be sure to subscribe and keep up to date.
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[@joeobrien6998]

Your videos are really useful. As a 15 year old with a 1989 mini trying to get the mk1 look they really help showing me what to do and how best to do it.

[@TomShorrock]

Joe O'Brien thanks mate! I know they may seem the most simple jobs but if you don’t know you don’t know😂 just as I don’t I’m learning aswell 👌🏻

[@LR180]

Very late to party but Iv just got myself a mini city E 1992 998cc and restoring it! Learning lots from your videos and gets me so excited to get stuck into mine 😊

[@TomShorrock]

Good on you mate

[@pullstart3696]

Thanks for featuring my mini Tom, means alot, thanks for the feedback and keep up the amazing work

[@TomShorrock]

Pullstart no problem Jason! I just hope I pronounced your name correctly ? 😉😂

[@pullstart3696]

Total Car Reviews ahah, you were nearly there, eveyone gets it wrong its fine dont worry about it 😂😂

[@deanbowles6429]

Great video as always .. looking forward to seeing the engine going in ..

[@TomShorrock]

Dean bowles thanks buddy! Means a lot! And me too! As soon as it’s in I’ll be asking a lot of questions in these videos to get it running haha! 😂

[@edpageproductions9537]

It was a relief when you straightened up the screws on the fuse box! 👍 Would recommend fitting the brake lines before the engine as its a bit easier. With the top engine steady removed, the engine will tilt forward enough to allow the exhaust manifold to drop into place, I've fitted an LCB and 3to1 this way. I have also fitted the top dash rail with the windscreen in place but it was a bit of a faff, don't forget the demister vents before you fit the dash rail.

[@MiniMattTV]

Hey Tom, another great episode. Re the exhaust and inlet, leave it off, it’s just another thing that will get in the way and potentially scratch the bulkhead. They’re pretty easy to install with the engine in anyway, I did the stage one kit on my driveway about 10 years ago on my last mini so you should be fine. Will you be putting any sound deadening on the firewall engine side? Do that before engine if you are. Sucks about having to take the windscreen out again, is that for the dash pad? Matt

[@TomShorrock]

Thanks for the positive feedback bud means alot! and for the advice! :) i wont be sound deadening the bulkhead as i want the engine bay to look original, Im aware you can get black deadening but i think all the effort thats gone into the paint will be hidden otherwise :)

[@leepolley4376]

Brilliant vids, keep them coming.

[@TomShorrock]

Im glad you think! id rather focus on quality and not quantity! :) dont worry i will do :)

[@GreenHawkDrive]

Another amazing video

[@TomShorrock]

Noah Holz why thankyou sir!!

[@ethelmini]

Fuse box - put the screw through and push the side of it on the inside with a flat blade driver to hold it while you get the nut on.

[@TomShorrock]

ethelmini top tip! Thanks buddy! 👌🏻

[@andycampbell4664]

Exhaust on after engine is in! Standard manifold can be put on engine before it goes in! Hope that helps! Love the videos keep them comin!

[@TomShorrock]

Andrew Campbell thanks Dude! It’s the after market manifold with the Y piece so what would you recommend? And don’t worry I’ll keep them coming 👌🏻

[@andycampbell4664]

Yes can fit to engine before hand just need to be carefull u dont scrape bulkhead when dropping in! Leave y piece until engine is in!

[@danielfarrell2429]

If you haven't already, I would recommend installing the flexible brake lines that go to the front wheels, very difficult with the engine in place. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TomShorrock]

Daniel Farrell already in bud👌🏻 they got put it when I got the car back as a rolling chassis👌🏻 thanks Dude!

[@danielfarrell2429]

Total Car Reviews that's good 👍 I went to fit braided lines on mine last weekend, very swiftly decided to move onto something else 🙊

[@samnickless8914]

Always entertaining :)

[@TomShorrock]

Sam Nickless thanks buddy means a lot! 👌🏻

[@1chish]

@ 12:16 that speedo drive flange needs a gasket underneath (GUG705565GM) and a pressure plat on top (22A862) which is like a smaller version of the Distributor clamp plate. I would hate to see all your brilliant work spoiled with an oil leak. And like you I am a bit OCD so screw heads MUST by in line!

[@TomShorrock]

thanks a bunch dude! means a lot! it was a long time ago I removed it from the car so i probably forgot it had one !

[@retroautos4570]

I would put the manifold on first if it’s a 3-2-1 but if you keeping the standard one just do it after. Love the video your making really helping with jobs I am doing. 👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥

[@TomShorrock]

Retro autos thanks buddy! Glad I could be at service haha! And it’s a 3 to 2 with a Y piece what do you recommend? 👌🏻

[@retroautos4570]

You can go for the y pipe or get a Single pipe. When I did my stage one kit I went for the single one. Don’t really make and difference

[@TomShorrock]

Retro autos haha I thought it would by make a difference! Guess it’s just a selling point 😂😂

[@retroautos4570]

There might be some different but not sure 🤔 😂 I am sure someone will comment and wright a book on the different between the 2. Keep make the good content mate 👍🏻

[@tristan20672]

If you fitting an lcb header, put it in position before fitting the motor, it is almost impossible to fit with the motor in. If you fitting a standard exhaust manifold it should be easy to fit with the motor in.

[@TomShorrock]

Tristan Schubert thanks Dude! I’m fitting the one with the Y piece is this what you mean?

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Total Car Reviews if you do need to fit a lcb manifold (Y piece one) then undo the top engine mounting bolt on the engine and use a toll jack to tilt the engine forward. Will slip in nice and easy

[@tristan20672]

Yes that's the one. put it in place then drop the motor in and bolt it to the motor. will make it much easier.

[@cammogames1485]

My “89” mini is off to get painted tomorrow 😋

[@TomShorrock]

CAMMO ooooo! What colour you going ? 👌🏻

[@cammogames1485]

Total Car Reviews the Renault Clio flame red ;) brill colour

[@TomShorrock]

CAMMO nice! I have a friend that went liquid yellow from the Clio with his mini 👌🏻

[@cammogames1485]

Renaults do some nice colour paints I wanted the David brown remastered red colour but the clio red is the closest I could find

[@raulsimoes3049]

Great video! It has remind me that i didn't told the story being my mini when i sent you the email :) I'm going to do that now :)

[@TomShorrock]

haha! thanks buddy! ill look forward to hearing it :)

[@raulsimoes3049]

It should already be on your mailbox =P

[@flyboyrolo2012]

I fitted a upper dashboard in my mini last week, i didn’t need to remove the windscreen to do it, but it was a bugger and took 2 people and patience, would be easier to remove the windscreen,

[@TomShorrock]

thanks for letting me know buddy! ill give it a whirl with the screen in first haha!

[@paulbrenton939]

Hi Tom, Re your voice over, :- SPEEDO CABLE CHANGE video, A REV COUNTER shows how FAST the ENGINE is going , The drive from the gearbox shows ROAD SPEED and DISTANCE TRAVELED !!!.

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Beauty tom, wondered where u had buggered off too. Dying of man flu it seems, tell ya ma to stick kettle on I'll be over soon 😂... I'm actually toying with a new idea for the channel keep em peeled 😁

[@TomShorrock]

haha! thanks buddy! 11 hour edit on this one haha! you best spill your idea ;)

[@MaddminiVlogger]

Total Car Reviews keep your eyes peeled for next episode will announce it there bruh aha. First part up BTW ;)

[@TomShorrock]

I will take alook bud :)

[@MaddminiVlogger]

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[@joshbrookes4537]

do the echaust last dude :) I made that mistake... connected it all up and then the engine needed to come out again for a gearbox issue.

[@TomShorrock]

Josh Brookes Production hahaha! Thanks for the info Dude! My first mini had a gear box issue, the syncro had gone 😮

[@joshbrookes4537]

ah man that sucks! took it out for the first time this weekend.. the exhaust fell of hahaha

[@tonywatkinson3523]

I thought my 3 2 1 manifold went In fairly easy with the engine in place as they split into 3 pieces anyway, would be easier with the bonnet completely off though. You’ll probably get a lot of personal opinions on this subject tbh.

[@TomShorrock]

haha! I want to tackle it in the best way to reduces scuffs on the paint within the engine bay haha! thanks for advice though bud!

[@minisareus]

If you are fitting an lcb exhaust fit an electric fuel pump dash rail can be fitted with windscreen in but not much room if going with the mk 1 look don't fit top dash rail

[@TomShorrock]

thanks for the info dude!! may i ask why you recommend fitting an electric fuel pump?

[@minisareus]

Because of the lcb it gets hot in the engine bay petrol was evaporating before it got to the carb the mini kept cutting out so fitting an electric pump in rear fixed the problem

[@tonypineda7255]

Hi, what kind of wheel arches do you have??

[@TomShorrock]

Tony Pineda group 6 fibre glass arches matey, from Huddersfield mini spares

[@dfsc2160]

hey Tom, i bought the same side mirrors, do you have some pictures or video of the fitting?

[@joshsmith8736]

What Speedo cable you use mate?

[@randkprouductions]

im going to send in a video of my mini.. hopefully i get picked haha

[@TomShorrock]

Look Forward to Receiving it dude :)

[@Chuby123]

You going to fit centre dash?

[@TomShorrock]

Chuby123 yes mate but I’m having it recovered first in a different colour 👌🏻

[@Chuby123]

hahahah the same as my Mini 35 then, vinyl dash and centre binnacle

[@TomShorrock]

Chuby123 you got it 👌🏻

[@Chuby123]

I hope you fitted the 26" centre speedo cable :)

[@fivedotsdave9723]

@ 6.10 if there was hair around it you could find it....

[@TomShorrock]

David F haha, how do you mean Dude? 😂

[@archieleal1260]

Hey I love your channel been here since the beginning can i get a shoutout in your next vid I'm buying a mini clubman