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| Feb 7, 2018 05:00PM | thewerewolf | |
| Feb 7, 2018 02:27PM | malsal | |
| Feb 7, 2018 11:08AM | newguy01 | |
| Feb 7, 2018 10:13AM | kenatminimania | |
| Feb 7, 2018 09:44AM | Spank | |
| Feb 7, 2018 08:33AM | newguy01 |
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If you want to buy used engine.. try www.car-parts.com and then can ship on pallet for about $150 anywhere in the USA.. later bc
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As you stated these engines are not inexpensive to repair and i think with an oil delivery problem you are looking at a hornets nest. You would be way ahead to buy a used engine with comparable or lower miles than the boat anchor you currently have.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Ok, thanks the guy says it has an "oil delivery problem". That made me suspect an oil pump problem, I was considering a complete rebuild to be on the safe side but after looking online and calling around I am finding they don't sell a complete rebuild kit. I would have to order parts separate and piece the kit together. Just trying not to get into something that will cost a fortune to repair/rebuild. I am finding that Mini engines are a little more expensive than your Fords and Chevy builds.
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Originally Posted by newguy01
Not very knowledgeable about Minis, looking at buying a 2008 base hardtop that needs an engine rebuild. I can't find any rebuild kits, where can I find some help?
We don't have a set 'rebuild kit' as the kit will vary depending on the issue with the defective engine. This will also affect the cost of the rebuild.
You will need to diagnose the problem before we can offer you an answer to your question....
Ken
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Don't do it.
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Not very knowledgeable about Minis, looking at buying a 2008 base hardtop that needs an engine rebuild. I can't find any rebuild kits, where can I find some help?
