Cylinder Head Refit. Did it work? - Classic Mini Workshop Part 6

[@DRW58]

Hi Keith the bulldog clip was inspired great idea, really enjoyed this especially the part where it didn’t start first time , kind of makes me feel a little bit normal again , I thought that only happened to me “it’s got fuel and a spark why won’t you start.” that’s just me all over. Take Care Stay Safe Everyone Regards Dave 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@andywhitelaw6957]

Good tip with the glue

[@edwardfothergill6156]

Well done that man!

[@peterroshouse]

Maybe common knowledge but the trick I learned a long time ago when a carb is flooded is to hold your foot to the floor and crank. It should clear it out and start. Pretty much always worked when I worked at a used car lot in high school in the 80s. Thanks again for the great content.

[@paulrobinson3528]

Your refreshed after having the kids round you all week lol. Glad mine are grown up!

[@peter.draper7731]

Well done Keith good to see it up and running

[@paulrobinson3528]

11:00 use of bull dog clip, bloody great idea. I've not fitted a "A" Series rocker gasket fro 30 years, could never get it right. Not as thick as you look are you Keith 😎

[@classicminiworkshop]

LOL

[@1chish]

And another masterclass in Mini maintenance Keith and another Mini definitely saved. That will be a really good little daily driver that can be taken to shows. I didn't have bulldog clips so I fitted a BMW head .. 🤣

[@classicminiworkshop]

Good excuse for a BMW head conversion :)

[@petesmith2132]

In my Mini racing days, I used to Evo Stik the cork gasket to the rocker cover, with a smear of grease where it contacted the head. The gasket would then last a whole racing season despite being removed several times to check the tappets. The advantage of Evo Stik is that it’s easily removed with petrol or thinners. Another suggestion would be to re-torque the head nuts after running the engine up to temperature, as well as re-checking the tappets.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers, I will 100% be re-torqueing the head now it's been run up to temperature

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st. HRE had the same treatment. So glad i finished work early!!

[@velmathemini]

Another brilliant episode 👏🏻 👌🏻. I'm definitely looking forward to see the engine swap on kitt.

[@classicminidetails8887]

That tip on the rocker gasket worked great for me on the van last year. I did a full bead of glue so that ain't coming off anytime soon 🥴

[@mk1leg]

great tutorial

[@dnf1903]

Hiya Keith-really enjoyed the video. It's going to be a cracking little Mini one day. The head work has turned out great. Hope your OK. Looking forward to seeing Marks Madgwick.

[@classicminiworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@deangaryjames]

Nice job, should quieten down when valve clearances are rechecked, i've got some narrow feeler gauges which is better on worn rockers 😊

[@classicminiworkshop]

Good tip!

[@josewindle]

Awesome video!! 👌 Crikey you were quick putting the head back on! Are you related to The Flash by any chance? 😜😂

[@rbirdi900]

Keith , thanks for another informative episode.. When are you getting some channel T-shirt's ,Mark included ..

[@classicminiworkshop]

I will sort some out soon

[@paulrobinson3528]

9:00 your Mrs must get really annoyed at Tea Cloths going missing 😁😁

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍

[@phillipplant8212]

Thanks for the tip on rocker gasket. What do you think of the digital torque wrench that you were using? Thinking of getting one 🤔

[@classicminiworkshop]

It works pretty well and of course can be fitted to any ratchet or bar

[@paulrobinson3528]

Whats going on between the top of the subframes turret and the underside of the crossmember??

[@classicminiworkshop]

Bushes falling out by the look of it

[@surfblue63]

That type of by-pass hose is notorious for failing.

[@midgelambert3880]

Keith I'm getting withdrawal symptoms ........ you didn't put out a video this past weekend N0v.6-7. Hope you are well. Cheers, Midge

[@classicminiworkshop]

Cheers Midge, unfortunately I didn't get a chance to do a video last week and I've been away all week working but back on it tomorrow hopefully

[@jordanblacow3139]

Hi Keith.. I have this exact problem.. just changed my head gasket fitted all back together but won't start... got fuel and spark.. I heard you say its flooded how did you get it to turn over

[@classicminiworkshop]

I just dried the plugs out and then used a booster pack

[@jordanblacow3139]

Yeah I dried my plugs still no luck 🤔🤔

[@franskamstra2728]

a small points on your clips. check the volume of the intro. it is way harder as the rest of the video.

[@classicminiworkshop]

My bad, I must have forgotten to balance the sound levels

[@franskamstra2728]

@@classicminiworkshop but the rest. I love your clips. You have a lot of knowledge of the mini and ik soaking it up for when I have the chance of getting my own. Keep it going