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Oil leaks

Postby Elizabeth » Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:00 pm

Hi guys!

I have just joined the website so perhaps i missed the thread where you talked about this but I couldn't find any...
I have oil leaks in several spots of my engine (not exactly sure where though). I was told a while back that there was no point fixing them as it would cost me a lot of money and once fixed, it could break again at the exact same spots. Do you guys agree??? Or should I get them fixed??? At the moment I just check the oil level and top it up regularly...

Cheers guys!
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Re: Oil leaks

Postby MiniMpi » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:06 am

Elizabeth wrote:Hi guys!

I have just joined the website so perhaps i missed the thread where you talked about this but I couldn't find any...
I have oil leaks in several spots of my engine (not exactly sure where though). I was told a while back that there was no point fixing them as it would cost me a lot of money and once fixed, it could break again at the exact same spots. Do you guys agree??? Or should I get them fixed??? At the moment I just check the oil level and top it up regularly...

Cheers guys!
Elizabeth


Hi Elizabeth and Welcome to the site! ;)
Is it a Classic Mini you have yeah?
If so, they do leak in a number of places!! lol
But more than lightly it is by the gear linkage or clutch oil seal.
Whereabouts are you based? As there is a great Mini specialist here in Cork that would be able to sort the leaks for you ;)

Hope you are enjoying your Mini and keep an eye on the events section too!! :)
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Postby Elizabeth » Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:08 pm

Hi Mini Mpi!,

Thanks for repying! Yes it is a Classic mini. It is British Open from 96. I am actually based in Dublin 15. Do you know anyone here who could help me with the leaks?
Will check out the event for sure!

Cheers,
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Postby MiniMpi » Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:15 am

Elizabeth wrote:Hi Mini Mpi!,

Thanks for repying! Yes it is a Classic mini. It is British Open from 96. I am actually based in Dublin 15. Do you know anyone here who could help me with the leaks?
Will check out the event for sure!

Cheers,
Elizabeth


Hey Elizabeth ;)

Ooooooh that is a lovely special edition!
Sunroof and interior trim is gorgeous :1icon_cool:
I am not too sure anyone in Dublin, but i will say that over half of the customers Ger(Irlmin) gets are from Dublin, Carlow, Mayo etc etc as they will travel to just get the job done correctly first time everytime ;)
His number is 086-8663828 if you want to give him a ring.
No matter what the leak is, it can be fixed and not for mega money either ;)

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Postby Elizabeth » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:24 am

Hi Ferg,

I Just spoke to Gerald on the number you gave me and I think he going to be able to help!
My baby car is going to spend a week in Cork and get pimped :-)

Thanks for your help!

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Postby MiniMpi » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:09 pm

Elizabeth wrote:Hi Ferg,

I Just spoke to Gerald on the number you gave me and I think he going to be able to help!
My baby car is going to spend a week in Cork and get pimped :-)

Thanks for your help!

Elizabeth


Woo Hoo :)
That's great news!
Glad to help Elizabeth ;)
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