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BRAKES

Brakes - Pipe end flares	Jul-24-03
BRAKES - Rear brake bias adjustment	by: Keith Calver Dec-13-00
BRAKES - Fitting discs and required ancillaries	by: Keith Calver Dec-10-00
BRAKES - Split brake systems and adjustable bias valves	by: Keith Calver Dec-08-00
BRAKES - Pads, function and parameters	by: Keith Calver Dec-07-00
BRAKES - Pad types & choices for the MINI Cooper & S	by: Keith Calver Dec-07-00
BRAKES - How they work	by: Keith Calver Dec-06-00
BRAKES - Fundamental considerations	by: Keith Calver Dec-06-00
BRAKES - Silicone brake fluid, to use or not to use - t...	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00

CAMSHAFTS

Valve train - Setting valve clearances (lash)	by: Keith Calver Sep-30-04
Camshafts - Scatter cams, pros and cons	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-01
CAM TIMING - Mechanical Method	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00
CAM TIMING - Basic Notes	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00
CAM TIMING - Conventional method using DTI, etc...	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00

CLUTCH

Clutch - Drive Strap Alignment	by: Keith Calver May-29-03
FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUSH	Aug-28-02
DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Verto types including injection	by: Keith Calver Dec-04-00
DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Pre-Verto types	by: Keith Calver Dec-04-00
CLUTCH PLATES - Verto types, including injection	by: Keith Calver Dec-01-00
CLUTCH PLATES - Pre-Verto types	by: Keith Calver Nov-30-00
PRESSURE PLATE- Pre-Verto & Verto types	by: Keith Calver Nov-30-00

COOLING

Cooling: Controlling water temperature	Jul-23-03
COOLING - How it works	by: Keith Calver Jan-25-01

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder head - Combustion chamber shape	Feb-09-04
Cylinder head - Identification by casting number	by: Keith Calver Oct-27-03
Cylinder head - Min Tec head range	Oct-27-03
C-STR1057 Group A Turbo head gasket	by: Keith Calver Dec-12-02
Cylinder head - What can easily be achieved	Aug-28-02
Rocker gear - General compendium	by: Keith Calver Aug-28-02
Cylinder Heads - About Min Tec heads	by: Keith Calver May-25-02
CYLINDER HEAD - Torque-down and head gasket problems	by: Keith Calvers Jul-11-01
CYLINDER HEAD - Unleaded Fuel Use	by: Keith Calver May-16-01
CYLINDER HEAD - Suitability basics	by: Keith Calver May-01-01
Valve Guides - Materials and Usage	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
C-AEA527 DUAL VALVE SPRINGS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE4 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-bo...	by: Keith Calver Oct-20-00
MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) Large-bo...	by: Keith Calver Oct-20-00
CYLINDER HEAD - Valves; shapes, materials, and finishes...	by: Keith Calver Oct-19-00
CYLINDER HEADS- About Min Tec heads	by: Keith Calver Oct-18-00

ELECTRICAL

IGNITION - Possible pre-ignition/pinking cause	Nov-23-04
Ignition - Ballast Resisted Systems	by: Keith Calver Apr-11-03
Ignition: What's Needed	by: Keith Calver Apr-11-03
ELECTRICAL - Terminal fixation	Dec-12-02
DISTRIBUTOR- Initial ignition timing set-up	by: Keith Calver Sep-25-00
DISTRIBUTOR - Electronic ignition	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
DISTRIBUTOR - What the A-Series needs	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
DISTRIBUTORS - working basics.	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
DISTRIBUTOR - Electronic ignition	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
Changing from Dynamo to Alternator	by: Keith Calver Sep-01-00

ENGINE

Pistons - Mega piston performance report	by: Keith Calver Jul-14-05
Engine - Metro engine identification data	Aug-12-04
Crankshaft - Standard production crank identification	Oct-27-03
Engine - Identification Data UPDATED	Sep-05-03
Engine - Small-bore engine, 12G940 head fitting	Jul-24-03
Oil Gallery Plugs	Jul-23-03
ENGINE - Reliability of the 1380	by: Keith Calver Dec-12-02
Induction system - Improvements, initial testers	by: Keith Calver Sep-19-01
ENGINE - 1098, Initial Tuning	Apr-03-01
ENGINE - 998 TUNING, FURTHER OPTIONS	by: Keith Calver Mar-05-01
ENGINE - 998 TUNING, BOLT-ONS (STAGE ONE)	by: Keith Calver Mar-05-01
LUBRICATION - Oil pumps	by: Keith Calver Jan-24-01
LUBRICATION- Temperature critical	by: Keith Calver Jan-23-01
ENGINE- Running in procedure guide	by: Keith Calver Jan-19-01
LUBRICATION - Oil, what it does and how	by: Keith Calver Jan-19-01
FLYWHEEL & PRESSURE PLATE- Technical advances	by: Keith Calver Nov-27-00
FLYWHEEL & CLUTCH- General information	by: Keith Calver Nov-27-00
FLYWHEEL & PRESSURE PLATE- Effects of lightening the as...	by: Keith Calver Nov-22-00
FLYWHEEL - Verto type, injection	by: Keith Calver Nov-22-00
FLYWHEEL - Verto types (not injection)	by: Keith Calver Nov-21-00

More ENGINE Articles

EXHAUST

Exhausts - Sizing and styles	Feb-09-04
EXHAUSTS - BASIC INFORMATION	by: Keith Calver Mar-14-01
EXHAUST - Manifolds, types available and application.	by: Keith Calver Sep-28-00

FASTEN

Thread Locking Compounds - Application

Jul-23-03

FUEL SYSTEMS

Injection - Tuning Update 03.14.03	Apr-04-03
Injection - Tuning up-date Mar. 2003	Mar-07-03
Injection Cars - Tuning up-date	by: Keith Calver Dec-26-02
FUEL SYSTEMS - The History of SU Carbs	Dec-12-02
Injection cars - SPi-TPi tuning, basic information	by: Keith Calver May-25-02
Air filtration - K&N Air cleaner test	by: Keith Calver Sep-19-01
Carburation - Initial Considerations and Manifolds	by: Keith Calver Mar-22-01
SU CARBS - Dashpot oil.	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00
FUEL - Leaded/unleaded fuel and the alternatives.	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00
SU CARBS - Connection, HIF type	by: Keith Calver Sep-21-00
SU Carbs - Quick reference needle selection	by: Keith Calver Sep-08-00
SU Carbs - HIF, a more finely honed instrument.	by: Keith Calver Sep-06-00
SU CARBURETTORS - How They Work	by: Keith Calver Sep-01-00

GEARBOXES

Gearbox - Common sources of problems	by: Keith Calver Oct-28-02
Idler gear - Setting end float	Dec-04-01
Primary Gear - Bush Replacement	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
PRIMARY GEAR - Bush problems	by: Keith Calver Dec-01-00
GEARBOX - Up-rating drop gears	by: Keith Calver Oct-31-00
Gearbox - Up-rating diffs and FDs.	by: Keith Calver Oct-30-00
GEARBOX - Syncro vs 'Dog' engagement	by: Keith Calver Oct-30-00
GEARBOX - Final Drives, standard	by: Keith Calver Oct-26-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion Pre-A+ gearbox	by: Keith Calver Oct-26-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - How they work	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ...	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00
GEARBOX - standard production gearbox types	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00
GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ...	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00
GEARBOX - Limited Slip Diffs, what's available.	by: Keith Calver Oct-17-00
GEARBOX - Limited Slip Diffs, What they're about.	by: Keith Calver Oct-16-00
GEARBOX - Limited Slip Diffs; necessary parts for insta...	by: Keith Calver Oct-16-00
C-AHT54 Centre Oil Pick-Up Pipe - Fitting Instructions	by: Keith Calver Oct-09-00
New design ofC-AHT54 Central-oil pick-up pipe - the rea...	by: Keith Calver Sep-28-00

GENERAL

Engineering: Consistent Measurements	Jul-23-03
Tuning Mantra	by: Keith Calver Jul-11-01
IGNITION - Establishing a TDC reference point	by: Keith Calver Sep-26-00

MOTORSPORT

Performance Tuning - Overall considerations

by: Keith Calver Oct-05-01

PISTONS

PISTONS - Whys and Wherefores	by: Keith Calvers Jul-02-01
PISTONS - Favourable Features for Maximum Performance	by: Keith Calvers Jul-02-01

REVIEWS

Engine - 998 Tuning Further Options	Nov-21-05
New C-AJJ4008 and C-AJJ4009 rear anti-roll bars.	by: Keith Calver Sep-21-00

SUSPENSION

Suspension - Heavy Duty adjustable tie rods 21A1091	Jul-24-03
Dampers - Fitment data	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-01
Suspension - Fitting Hi-Los and similar derivatives	by: Keith Calver Aug-06-01
SUSPENSION - Lowering the standard dry set-up	by: Keith Calver Jul-12-01
SUSPENSION - Converting from wet to dry	by: Keith Calver Jul-11-01
Suspension - KPO; Adverse Effects of Fitting Wide Wheel...	by: Keith Calver Feb-27-01
Suspension - Corner Weights and Bump-Steer Basics	by: Keith Calver Feb-27-01
SUSPENSION - Basic Priorities	by: Keith Calver Feb-20-01
SUSPENSION - Terminology	Feb-20-01
SUSPENSION - Basic set-up method	by: Keith Calver Feb-14-01
SUSPENSION - Shock absorbers (dampers), basic knowledge	by: Keith Calver Feb-14-01
C-AJJ4004 New road-use front anti-roll bar	by: Keith Calver Oct-09-00

TIRES

Tires - Getting to grips, basic information

Oct-05-01

WHEELS

Wheels & tyres - Problems with 12-inch wheels rubbing	by: Keith Calver Oct-28-02
WHEELS & TYRES - Bigger Wheel Fitment Consideration	by: Keith Calver May-30-01

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