Classic Mini Workshop Project Sprout Pt56 Refit The Rear Subframe

[@tonyaylott4114]

Looking great Keith 👍👍

[@markharris7662]

Sprout is really getting there now. Really looking forward to seeing the painting of both mini's. You have both worked so hard on them.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Both cars will be painted in the next 2 weeks! I can't wait

[@LoneStarMini]

can't wait to hear/see the difference when you put new bearings in...

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yes, much quieter after

[@andyfry1970]

Hi Keith, well it honestly looks like brand new under the back there, really nice! As for the bearings great spot hey, better safe than sorry, I ordered genuine rover ones for the rear as they didn't have Timken at the time, (already had Timken fitted them on the front) and I couldn't even tighten up hand tight and wouldn't turn either, then gave it to my local mini man and he said he doesn't fit anything other than Timken, which he luckily had. He did check the Rover ones and said they were naf! Luckily I got my money back on the strength that they had dealt with him for years! Great stuff can't wait to see it all painted and on the road! Maybe you and Mark can do a road test together, a duo video hey! 😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Yeah, Mark is more comfortable speaking on camera now so he will likely be a bit more involved in future videos

[@BMCWorkshop]

Good job Keith :)

[@thedjse]

Awesome video... you made that subframe look light they bloody aint!!! PS I need those overalls

[@classicminiworkshop]

Had my Weetabix mate

[@Dagowly83]

Good spot with the bearing! As you say, worth doing it whilst you can!

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Thats going to be So much fun to drive, Keith. I envy you.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

This is coming on great, don’t be too disheartened by the bearings. I like the way you use copper slip on bolts too, just like me and it’s made life easier for me when revisiting a bolt that’s been in for a while.

[@pauljeffries]

Another great update Keith, and top work as always, make sure that you order timken bearings 👍

[@classicminiworkshop]

Too late LOL!

[@doddsy799]

So pleased i found this channel, great content with regular uploads, top draw. Always picking things up that will help me with the re-assembly of mine. Cheers.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Glad it helps

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Top work Keith love seeing this car come together now. It’s going to be a cracking little car once it’s done 👍

[@stephenstokes8318]

If it isn't one thing its another with Mini's but at least you spotted now and not half way to Germany. You seem to be having issues with the jack it was going down by it's self when you were jacking up the subframe

[@classicminiworkshop]

I just hadn't locked the jack off. Didn't notice until I played back the footage

[@sam._.buswell8181]

Lovely work pal keep it up that jack wanted to get away a few times didn’t it! Haha

[@classicminiworkshop]

I didnt notice the jack creeping until I watched it back at x10 speed

[@sam._.buswell8181]

@@classicminiworkshop I’ve rewatched this now that I’ve actually got a mini and I’m at the stage of refitting my subframe. Your videos are the most useful guidance. Cheers Keith.

[@classicminihaha2508]

Looks like you enjoyed that How tight do you do the hub nuts - hand tight or manual torque tight?

[@classicminiworkshop]

I usually torque to spec and see how they feel, if new bearings are fitted and they are tight when torqued I back them off a bit and retorque after a few hundred miles

[@classicminihaha2508]

@@classicminiworkshop Good advice thanks

[@andywhitelaw6957]

Looking great Keith!