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| May 20, 2015 06:24AM | 66coop | |
| May 18, 2015 03:04PM | minimans | |
| May 18, 2015 02:02PM | Willie_B | |
| May 18, 2015 11:47AM | minimans | Edited: May 18, 2015 11:48AM |
| May 18, 2015 07:32AM | Azbornmini | |
| May 16, 2015 06:34AM | Cup Cake | |
| May 15, 2015 04:34AM | Willie_B | |
| May 15, 2015 04:07AM | dklawson | |
| May 14, 2015 10:00PM | zippypinhead | |
| May 14, 2015 07:46PM | MtyMous | |
| May 14, 2015 07:41PM | Minimike1 | |
| May 14, 2015 05:27PM | jeg | |
| May 14, 2015 04:53PM | eliko12 | Edited: May 14, 2015 04:53PM |
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Never seen that Fumoto drain. Kinda cool.
I usually order a few new copper washers when ever I order other parts. Never want to not have one on hand.
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Ah! I see said the blind man as he took his dog spot for a walk............
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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The valve is a great idea! One thing i'de do though is saftey wire that valve handle closed just to prevent an oil spill caused by outside forces................
They make a clip that will prevent the vale from opening unless it is removed first.
"How can anything bigger be mini?"
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The valve is a great idea! saves wear and tear on the plug threads and the overzelous tightening to stop a leak because a) you forgot to buy a new washer or b) your too cheap to buy a new washer!! One thing i'de do though is saftey wire that valve handle closed just to prevent an oil spill caused by outside forces................
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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I also did the Fumoto drain valve. Works great!
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Anneal it. Heat to red hot. Quench in H2O.
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. G.B.S. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Oscar Wilde
//www.cupcakecooper.ca/
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I always made a mess with my sumpguard so I installed a Fumoto drain valve in a modified sump plug. Put a hose to a container and flip the valve. No washer to mess with.
"How can anything bigger be mini?"
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I also use the bonded metal/rubber seal that Zippy uses. Look for: Dorman/Motormite 65629
It will be a tight fit that has to be threaded onto the drain plug but they are great. Little torque required to get a seal and no drips.
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As an alternative, I use one of these ->
It's a steel washer with a rubber center. Available at almost any parts store. I use a 14mm (I think) and it screws right over the threads on the drain plug bolt.
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It is possible to change out this washer with minimal oil loss. You just have to be quick. Ask me how I know. haha. Had the same issue and wanted to try out a washer to see if it would fix it and it sure did.
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you could try turning it over instead of replacing it. Of course, draining the oil, and draining it again is a PITA.
I had many Austin America, (1275 engines) and minis, and never bought a new copper washer for the drain plug.
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Yes, that's the one -
The peasants are revolting... 
"Gone with the Wind" - a brief yet moving vignette concerning lactose intolerance
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Changed my oil in my 92 mini 1275cc. Have a oil leak at my oil plug now..... I did not change the cooper washer so I think this is the problem. is this the correct washer? //www.minimania.com/part/AED172/Oil-Drain-Plug-Copper-Washer
