Removing The Engine From A Classic Mini Cooper S

Join us in the workshop today as we remove the engine from a Classic Mini Cooper S.
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[@pjlangford1959]

Still catching up with the older videos and so far, very impressed just keep doing what you doing it's all good.

[@robgrant1540]

Really interesting. My 1965 S engine is going to have to come out fairly soon. I know it’s mundane stuff but there are always pointers you can learn from.

[@unclekevin5094]

Dont worry about repeating taking out and working on engines. Its like heart surgery, I could watch it all day long and still be thrilled when that engine bursts into life again at the end.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Kevin Delighted you get a kick out of this stuff. wont be long now and we will have this problem solved and get this old girl back together

[@johniksushibar165]

i remember being a 16 year old apprentice at a BL main dealer having astandard mini / 1100 engine on the floor in 20 mins....god, i was good ! :-)

[@HREIRL]

them where the days 👍

[@thomasfarrell9482]

Probably the first time I've enjoyed watching an engine taken out. The attention to detail was exquisite as usual as was the quality of the video. What was also interesting was the minimalist approach to what had to be removed, indicating the detailed knowledge of the subject matter. This will be an interesting project as it combines diagnostics and repair on a real job. Text book as usual with in depth explanations. Don't stop now.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks thomas you are very kind and im glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jonstout9236]

Paul - it is a privilege to see such an expert at work! Thanks for the content!!

[@HREIRL]

You are Most welcome Jon thanks for the kind comments

[@peterroshouse]

Another good video. Not only an expert, but an excellent teacher too which is a rare combination. You mention a contrast of day to day like this one and how-to vids. Many times the day to day things are also how-to like this one. Thanks again.

[@HREIRL]

Cheers Ron I suppose they are haha never taught of it like that :)

[@jerrooney8714]

It's great to see the day to day stuff a behind the scenes look at what goes into getting to it and then the how to solve it, always very interesting Paul.

[@HREIRL]

Im glad to hear that Jer I am always afraid other will get bored with the same stuff repeating from time to time

[@guygreengrass3963]

Hi Paul , these types of vid for me are the best . You get to see how things come apart & how to fix em then put em back together. However all your vids are very informative no matter wot type . Please keep em coming 👍👍👍😃

[@HREIRL]

Im delighted Guy I will try and bring you more of this type of content 👍👍

[@1380flip]

Finally got to watch the video, top quality as always Paul, hope the fix isn't too serious.

[@HREIRL]

Next video is out this evening and we got to the bottom of it :)

[@blacksebastian2]

Great video, thanks

[@TheMINIMOKE1]

Check for air leak on the input side of the pump. I had a situation where the blanking plate on the outside of the oil-pickup was fitted without gasket.

[@HREIRL]

Will do David will be striping back to the oil pump tomorrow and we should find the problem right quick in a hurry

[@stewartlawson3665]

You made that look very easy Paul, I suppose practice makes perfect. Although those Hardy Spicer drives make life a bit easier not having to pull the drive shafts. Great video once again

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Stewart, you better believe I have had practice taking these lumps out hahaha. Great engine to work on all the same and as you say having a few things a a particular way makes life a bit easer

[@2tall4shorts12]

Great vid and particularly useful for those that didn't grow up in an era where every other weekend was spent in the garage rebuilding something on a early BMC car. When whipping the engine out, particularly on your own, I found that a thin sheet of steel slid down between rad and inner wing helped remove the risk of damaging the fins of the rad as it came up past the cowling. Mine was mad from an old piece of scrap from work, bent to fit around the sides of the rad and hung off the rad cap. Based on the number of scratched it got, I'm sure it saved a few fins and maybe a core. Bit of old carpet draped over the bomet slam panel too. I even got to the point of making some tailored hoods to go over the wings out of som old vinyl shhet I had lying around. Actually prefered the remote change box over the rod change.

[@HREIRL]

Great ideas Colin thanks for sharing defiantly something I will gove consideration to in the future 👍👍👍👍

[@garydempsey3332]

Great work once again lads. Love the "Vlogging" and blogging ideas keep them coming 👍

[@HREIRL]

Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed :)

[@connorchappell2694]

Great video! We actually sell PTFE lined braided hose rather rubber. This removes all fuel permiation problems. Only issue is it can't be used with jubilee clips so requires some additional fitting.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks for the Heads up Conner. I love the PTFE pipe work I run it in all my race car builds the best way to go, unfortunately a-lot of the people out there are running the much cheeper poor quality rubber stuff. They run one line all the way from the tank through the cockpit and into the engine bay. Generally there is an awful smell of fuel in the car

[@andrewatkins3219]

Another good video Paul, it’s all interesting with your hints and tips 👍

[@HREIRL]

Thanks Andrew 👍

[@patrickcallaghan1714]

Another great video Paul, I would also love to see some of the special tools you've made if that's possible. It's fascinating seeing some of adaptions for race cars that can easily be fitted to road cars to make them much easier to work on, thanks Pat !!!

[@HREIRL]

Sure pat I will make that video in the very near future :)

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st lol. Hello, was just watching your part 2 jig build and this popped up

[@HREIRL]

Hay Paul thanks for tuning in 👍👍

[@tobymiddleton6763]

I wouldn't worry about repetition. You seem to share a new little gem or two each time. Very interesting regarding the braided lines... I'd like to hear/see more about the fuel system for this car. I always enjoy tool time so anything like that would be great.

[@HREIRL]

Thanks for the Feed back Toby I will do a bit more in-depth reviews on fuel systems and how I put them together in the very near future thanks for tuning in 👍

[@rhysdigby-gu9ql]

another great vid paul...looking forward to seeing what you find regards the pump,looking forward to a tooltime special tool video at some point,as you know im making a few of yours already haha..always room for more..

[@HREIRL]

Your a top bloke N, Im delighted I inspired you to make a few custom tools hope you have been finding them us-full :)

[@rhysdigby-gu9ql]

@@HREIRL oh indeed i am,getting lots of interest although i always tag you as i cant take the credit..

[@seankearney6915]

I would love to see your engine lifting bracket. I have only seen the curved ones that fit to the rocker cover studs. I was always dubious about lifting the the engine and twisting on them. I work more on Morris Minors which are a straight lift and have their own special bracket, but my brother has a Clubman. Interested to know the safest way to lift the Mini engine.

[@tobymiddleton6763]

I've lifted a few mini engines out now and I've only used the "standard" adjustable bracket that came with my hoist. They really help adjust the load so I'd reccomend either an adjustable or a flat out custom job as HRE uses. I'll be pulling a moggie 1098 soon so any tips appreciated haha. I understand it's easier to do engine and box as one?

[@HREIRL]

no problem Sean I will do a bit of an in-depth review on the next video I shoot

[@richardclarke2572]

Any news of the engine lifting attachment you were going to start making ?

[@jasongibson9752]

Awesome video! Can you tell me how your electrical cut off system works?

[@HREIRL]

Hi Jason, I take it you talking about the battery cut off. If so basically its a simple battery isolator switch which has a pull cable attached to it. when you pull the handle on the outside it just pulls the isolator into the off position.

[@paulp96275]

Paul fantastic but you take care walking passed those inlet ports if you fall in there your lost there proper opened up and the dowels idea is great do you Tig the lugs on the bottom of the manifold by building it up or do you weld a piece on and look after that V12 😂👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@HREIRL]

haha I had a good out loud laugh at that Paul. They are woppers, yes I tig welded some alloy on to the bottom of the manifold then milled it flat and blended it into the port.

[@richardstraub3607]

Do you Still offer the lifting bracket and can you shipe to the USA ?

[@thebluep0tat0]

Any screens on those trumpets? Always wanted to run open trumpets like that but worried about microscopic grit damaging the engine/rings.

[@HREIRL]

We dont run screens on this motors as there pulled down every 20 hours and cleaned. But 100 precent on a road going car where milage was a key factor I would be running K&N filters 👍👍

[@franciscomelendez3894]

Paul. Once more an excelent Video! Well done 👍 Would you use direct braided lines to the brakes with proper fitting? Now that you have a jig, it's easier to build a Mini Sprint

[@HREIRL]

Yes often use the braided hoses for the brakes but prefer to use copper through the car for a better brake pedal feel 👍👍

[@CooperSTraveller]

Wondering Paul what alternator you are running there? Looks a nice compact one with a good substantial bracket.

[@HREIRL]

It is the Kabota style Ac Delco buddy there a lovely little alt, I just machine up the bigger pulley and make the little extra bracket and they work a treat :)

[@CooperSTraveller]

@@HREIRL I’m going to have to stop watching your videos ... you keep making me add to the list of things I want to do to the Traveller lol I’m kidding of course. Keep the videos coming sir.

[@alexandremartin646]

Hi. great video. Any idea how long it actually takes to put it out ? And back in ? I have a gearbox issue on a 1997 1300 injection. I’m told it takes 4 hours out and 8 hours in. What do you think ?

[@HREIRL]

For a novice that sounds about right tbh, I have managed a lot quicker but only when under real time pressure

[@flundran]

How do you weld those inlet manifolds? I would like to do it to mine but I don't know where to start with the welding.

[@HREIRL]

The next time I have one to do I will make a video for you and hopefully that will make it a bit clearer

[@curtisrobertson-burd9241]

Hello Paul First time commenting.. Greetings from Canada. Really enjoying watching all the expertise regarding all things Mini. Mine is a 71’ Mini 1000 Canadian spec. Very interested in both “ Gretel” build and modified gear selector- By chance do you sell that exposed gear change apparatus as a kit..?/cost..? Keep up the exceptional content. Curtis.

[@HREIRL]

Hi Curtis, You are very welcome to the comment section and the channel for that matter, currently I dont sell them par say but I do take un customers units and modify them in this way IE mounting points, adding bronze bushings and I can fabricate a mounting pedestal as well. Bang me an email if your interested and we can work out a price for you 👍👍👍

[@curtisrobertson-burd9241]

@@HREIRL Hello Paul. Thanks for the reply, I was inquiring about the exposed gear shift lever assembly and cost more as a future adventure.. truthfully i am getting ahead of myself, I was rewatching the episode of you fabricating it, and thought WOW, thats what I need..... a bespoke one of a kind HRE "piece of kit".... I just received a box of goodies from Minispares, to get my Mini's stance right, and a new elect. distributor to start right, and a RC40 centre exhaust to sound the right. The fact is with any luck, you will more then likely build a whole bunch of savoury pieces of must have automotive genius!!!!So with that said I will continue to watch, enjoy, and maybe one day, be in the position to pull the trigger on one or more of HRE bespoke creations!!!! Thanks again for the reply. Curtis.

[@Conor.Twomey]

Paul, I assume the original Cooper S block is long gone. It looks like a 1275GT or a 1300 block from the Austin/Morris/MG 1300 ?

[@HREIRL]

Exactly Conor there far to precious to waist on a race motor, we just use these solid centre main 1275GT blocks keeps it looking period but not waisting S blocks :)

[@Conor.Twomey]

@@HREIRL of course, the S block had a casting hole under the main and the removable tappet covers reduce the stiffness of the block.

[@paulrobinson3528]

I have been and had a very quick look at my remote today. Its wobbling around but wont come off. i presume its stuck on the linkage, how does it come off??

[@HREIRL]

ya sounds like its stuck all right, try gently prying it with a large flat screwdriver :) should pop off

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@HREIRLCooper Remote for sale here very very soon

[@paulrobinson3528]

When you take the 4 nuts off the remote, should the remote just come away??

[@HREIRL]

Sure that’s how they Paul four bolts hood it to the box and align it with the shift fork 👍👍

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@HREIRL Thanks for the quick reply Paul. I dropped the whole engine and subframe assembly out 33 years ago and left it at the back of the garage. I went to take the engine out the subframe the other week and could not get the remote off.

[@tobymiddleton6763]

@@paulrobinson3528 33yrs? 😀 life defo took over there mate!

[@unclekevin5094]

@@paulrobinson3528 That was a great investment for you. It will have rocketed in value over that time as long as it still works.

[@paulrobinson3528]

@@tobymiddleton6763 Sure did. Started it in 1988 but you meet someone, get married/mortgage/kids. The kids have grown up, got rid of the wife and i now have money and time to it lol