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BODY

Factory trim molding installation - GFZ107 & GZF105	by: Rachel Nelson May-10-04
Overider and rail kit for Mini bumpers, MSSK025	Jan-30-00
Quick release bonnet hinge kit, MK3, C-CZH530/1	Jan-30-00
Quick release bonnet hinges MK I&II, C-14A7246/7	Jan-30-00

BOOKS

SU Reference Catalog Review	by: Robert Benton Feb-22-06
Tuning the A-Series Engine - Book Review	by: Robert Benton Feb-22-06
Consumer Book Review by Karl Aldinger	by: Karl Aldinger Dec-31-05
Consumer Book Review by Tim Lewis	by: Tim Lewis Dec-28-05

BRAKES

Mini Front Wheel Bearing Seal	Mar-08-09
Fitment of Tandem Brake Master Cylinder - GMC227	Mar-18-05
EBC GreenStuff Brake Pads for the MINI Cooper & S	by: EBC Oct-30-03
Hawk Brake Material Description	by: Hawk Brakes Sep-26-00
Upgrading Mini Brakes	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-20-00
Mini Brake Data	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-09-00
Metro 4-pot conversion	by: Gemma Kernich Feb-16-00
Competiton brake pads	Jan-30-00

CAMSHAFTS

C-AJJ3327 Installation Notes	Mar-06-06
Camshaft Theory by Elgin	Jan-28-06
Kent Camshaft Fitting Rules	Jan-27-06
Kent Camshaft Timing	Jan-27-06
Who is Kent Camshafts	Jan-27-06
Adjustable belt drive timing kit, C-AJJ3328	Jan-30-00
Camshaft Design by Dema Elgin	by: Dema Elgin Jan-30-00
Camshaft Drives	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3323	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3325	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3327	Jan-30-00

CLUTCH

Mini Flywheel and Clutch Identification	Mar-08-09
Primary gear question and answers.	by: Chuck Heliker Feb-26-09
Mini Cooper Verto Clutch Information	by: j. jeffery - Mi... Aug-06-08
Clutch Checking (Pre Verto)	by: Chuck Heleker Feb-24-01
Clutch FAQ (non-Verto)	by: Marcel Chichak Feb-16-00
Clutch Works	Jan-30-00

CYLINDER HEAD

C-AEA526 DUAL VALVE SPRING FITTING INSTRUCTIONS	Mar-16-05
MSE4 - Post 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
CYLINDER HEAD - Valves; shapes, materials, and finishes...	by: Keith Calver Oct-19-00
Stage 2, Budget big bore head	Jan-30-00
Competition Cylinder Heads	Jan-30-00
Competition head stud and nut kit	Jan-30-00
Cylinder Heads	Jan-30-00
High lift rocker assembly, C-AHT436	Jan-30-00
Rocker Gear	Jan-30-00
Offset rocker bushes, C-AEG644	Jan-29-00

ELECTRICAL

Improving Your Mini Cooper Gas Mileage	Aug-06-08
Smiths Voltage Stabilizers	May-14-08
Troubleshooting Lucas Points	May-14-08
Lamp Bar Installation Instructions	May-14-07
PIAA Frquently Asked Questions	by: PIAA Jan-12-07
Pertronix Application Questions	Feb-01-06
123 Distributor Aplication Guide	Jan-31-06
123 Ignition Mounting Instructions	Jan-31-06
Do's and Don’t of the 123 Distributor for the Mini Coop...	Jan-31-06
Ignition Tune-Up Kits	Mar-16-05
Wiper Switch Conversion	Nov-27-02
Mini & Cooper Wiring Diagrams On-Line	Feb-19-02
IGNITION - Establishing a TDC reference point	by: Keith Calver Sep-26-00
DISTRIBUTOR - What the A-Series needs	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
DISTRIBUTORS - working basics.	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00
Changing from Dynamo to Alternator	by: Keith Calver Sep-01-00
Distributor Adapter	Jan-30-00
Alternator Conversion Instructions	Jan-30-00
Electrical polarity	Jan-29-00

ENGINE

Locating a VTEC motor for your mini conversion.	Mar-19-09
VTEC Conversion Kit MTB2 Installation Manual	Mar-19-09
VTEC Conversion Kit MTD Intallation Manual	Mar-19-09
VTEC Conversion Kit MTK Installation Manual	Mar-19-09
MAGDOG3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	Jun-24-08
Protect Your Engine: Using MagDog as an Optimal Solutio...	Jun-24-08
“BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY” IN NEW ENGINE OILS ?	by: DF Sales & Mark... Nov-27-07
A Supercharged Comparison	Aug-24-07
Mini Harmonic Damper	Jan-25-07
OIL IS KILLING OUR CARS!!!!!	by: Keith Ansell, F... Jan-08-07
Project Small Bore, Part 3: Carb/Manifold Combos	Sep-22-06
Project Small Bore, Part 2: Cylinder Head	by: Graham Russell Jul-24-06
Project Small Bore: Part 1	by: Graham Russell Jul-21-06
Upgrading your Fuel Injected Mini! – Part2	by: Don Racine Jun-06-06
Upgrades for Fuel Injected Minis	by: Don Racine Mar-24-06
DEVES Piston Ring Installation	Jan-30-06
ARP Bolts & Fasteners	by: ARP Automotive ... Jan-28-06
Big-Bore Power Units from MINI MANIA for the Mini Coope...	Aug-06-05
Supercharger kit for the MINI Cooper	Aug-06-05
Mini Cooper Supercharger Pulley HP Benefits	Dec-09-03

More ENGINE Articles

ENGINE STABLIZ

Lower Engine Stabilizer, MSSK1	Jan-30-00
Mini engine stabilizer steady bar, MSSK1300	Jan-30-00

EXHAUST

Catalytic Converter Information	Sep-30-03
RC40 exhaust fitting	Jan-30-00

FUEL SYSTEMS

How to Improve your Mini MPG	May-12-08
How Colortune Works	May-09-08
Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned for Better Fuel Econom...	Dec-28-07
Weber Carburetors Float Level - DGV / DCOE	Apr-27-07
WTCC Carburetor	Nov-09-05
Needle codes for SU carbs	by: Don Racine May-21-05
Carburetors: Conversion from Injection to Carburetors	Apr-15-05
Mini Cooper Air Filter Technology	Oct-30-03
Tuning your DCOE-Style Carburetor	by: Mike Kimball an... Sep-29-00
A Basic Guide to Electronic Fuel Injection for Minis	by: Cameron Otway Feb-16-00
Inlet Manifolds	Jan-30-00
Installation of HIF-6 or HIF-44 Carburetors	Jan-30-00
SU Fuel pump, FUL117	Jan-30-00
Weber carb information and part no.	Jan-30-00
Carburetors	Jan-29-00
Synchronization of Twin SU HS-type Carburetors	Jan-29-00

GAUGES

Temperature Gauge Calibration	Feb-18-00
Tachometer Conversion	Jan-30-00

GEARBOXES

Gearbox Rebuild	Jun-19-08
Quaife Limited Slip Differentials	Jan-26-06
C-AEA3240 - REPLACEMENT FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUS...	Apr-15-05
Phantom Grip LSD Installation Instructions	Feb-10-03
22G2026MM Rod Change Shifter Conversion Bracket	Dec-05-00
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 - How they work	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 - 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
Quick Shift Kit, Remote type C-22A1750	Jan-30-00
LSD Design	Jan-30-00
Magnetic oil trap, C-2A3637	Jan-30-00
Mini Idler Gear- 4 sync 22G943	Jan-29-00
Center oil pick-up pipe C-AHT54	Jan-29-00
Quick Shift Kit, Rod change type, C-22A1751	Jan-29-00

GENERAL

Fuel Economy - What you can do	Jan-07-08
Mini Identification	Feb-13-06
What marque is your Mini, Mini Cooper?	by: Keith Dodd Jan-18-06
Is Your Dyno Lying?	Aug-25-04
Mini FAQ Part 2	by: Hamish Hubbard Jul-19-04
Mini Chassis/VIN and Commission Numbers, Part I (Revise...	by: Chuck Heleker May-11-04
Mini Chassis/VIN and Commission Numbers, Part II	by: Chuck Heleker a... May-11-04
The Magnuson-Moss Act	Jul-08-03
UK REGISTRATION / TAG SYSTEM	by: Big Mack Mar-29-01
MINI TIME LINE - UPDATED 11.13.02	by: Chuck Heleker Feb-05-01
Mini & Mini Cooper FAQ Part 1	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-21-00
Mini Torque Wrench Settings	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-13-00
Mini Cooper Identification Guide	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-09-00
Technical History of the Mini 1959-1975	Apr-05-00
Vintage Race Mini	by: Don Racine Mar-27-00

IGNITION

Spark Plugs Overview

Jan-30-06

INTERIOR

Newton Interior Samples Book

by: Hugo Teixeira Feb-16-00

MINI MANIA

New Product Development at Mini Mania	Apr-23-08
How to Improve the Handling of Your Mini - The Basics	Jul-16-07
How to use Mini Mania Discount Coupon Codes	May-24-07
Upgrades for the Mini Cooper MPI/TBI models	by: Don Racine Jan-15-07
Wish List Feature on Mini Mania Site	Jul-03-01

MOTORSPORT

Solo II Autocross Novice Handbook

by: Kate Hughes Mar-22-02

PAINT CODES

Paint Codes	Jan-22-09
Austin Mini Paint Color Codes	Apr-25-00

PANELS

Nose panel replacement process from our customers	Jun-09-07
Body Stripping	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-21-00
Rust and Minis	Jun-21-00
Body Shell Fitting	Jun-16-00
Mini Body Dimensions	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-13-00

REVIEWS

Mini Cooper Stage I, II and III Kits Compared

Jun-24-04

ROVER PARTS CATALOGS

Rover Mini Cooper Parts Catalog, 1990 and Later	Jan-16-03
Rover Parts Catalog On-Line	Dec-18-01

SUSPENSION

SPAX frequently asked questions	Jan-28-06
Choosing a Sway Bar for your MINI Cooper or MCS	by: Don Racine Dec-02-04
SHOCK ABSORBERS (DAMPERS)	by: Keith Dodd Oct-20-04
C-AJJ4009 Fixed Rear Anti-Roll Bar Fitting Instructions	Mar-16-04
TOOL10 - Instructions for Camber/Castor Gauge	Dec-12-03
KONI Shock Absorbers	by: KONI Oct-30-03
Mini suspension, steering and handling data	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-08-00
Adjustable rear anti-roll bar kit, C-AJJ4008	Jan-30-00
Sway Bar Information and Theory	Jan-30-00
Fixed negative camber bottom arms, C-AJJ3364	Jan-29-00
Front bump stop kit, C-AJJ4007	Jan-29-00
Heavy duty adjustable tie-rods	Jan-29-00
Mini coil over conversion kit, CK17	Jan-29-00
Progressive rear bump stop kit, C-AJJ3313	Jan-29-00
Mini MKIV front and rear subframe assemblies	by: British Motor H... Sep-10-99

TIRES

Did You Know That Improper Tire Pressure May Drasticall...

Apr-22-07

WEATHER_STRIP

Mini front door window channel, 24A88

Jan-30-00

WHEELS

The Original Minilite Wheel	Jan-30-06
Wheels of fortune	Jan-30-00

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