tenman
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Does anyone know if an automatic gearbox from a 1000cc mini is the same as the box on a 1275? or will fit straight onto it?... Clutch bands on mine are buggered for 4th/reverse, and I can't for love or money find a 1275 auto box which considering the amount that get converted to manual surprises the hell out of me... I can't just convert it to a manual box as its the wife's car and she only has a license to drive auto's...  |
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2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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Jan 14, 2014 10:59:46 GMT
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They're not the same boxes even though they do fit but they're totally different. In the cabin, I think the 998 auto box doesn't have a Park position, for example, and has a funny selector and I remember some bonkers chat about the 998 auto box needing an oil change every three thousand miles because it was very fragile.
Maybe the the reason you can't find a 1275 auto box is because they're a common upgrade to 998s because they're much better than the rubbish 'box that the 998s come with?
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tenman
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Jan 14, 2014 11:11:59 GMT
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heh, the 1275 box gets an oil change every 3K miles as well... they are pretty fragile...
it only likes mineral oil as well, put semi-synth into it and it'll soon tell you its not at all happy...
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Last Edit: Jan 15, 2014 11:46:10 GMT by tenman
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Jan 20, 2014 13:51:35 GMT
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Have you tried posing this question on "the Mini Forum" there is a ver comprehensive and mini specific technical section  |
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Jan 20, 2014 17:00:38 GMT
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I didn´t even know there has been an automatic mini?! Must be pretty rare? When I first passed my test and wanted a Mini in 1996 they were everywhere, and they were unloved and cheap but a bit rubbish. As above, I think that's what led to them getting converted to manuals. I had Minis during the years upto and after the BMW Mini launch and couldn't believe my luck with the way prices went so I guess as the value went up, lots were converted to manual and reinvented as "GENUINE REAL MINI COOPER" complete with squint bonnet stripes and rotten door hinges. |
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mtjm
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Jan 20, 2014 17:35:12 GMT
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If you haven't already, you could try MiniTechnique in Pilling for a 1275 auto box. Last time I spoke to them they were breaking a bunch of auto minis: www.minitechnique.com/I've had a few auto parts off them in the past. |
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Porsche
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Jan 20, 2014 17:39:46 GMT
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I didn´t even know there has been an automatic mini?! Must be pretty rare? My brother had one years ago when they still made 'em...it was pants and it wasn't long before we stuck a manual box in it. |
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Jan 20, 2014 23:18:05 GMT
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Costs about £700 to rebuild a mini Auto box.
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Gem
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Give Daps at Surf Blue Garage a call  |
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tenman
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welp, booked in at minitechnique for it swapping in a couple of weeks, was impressed by their set up... LOL, dribbled over the saab that was for sale for a bit as well, I already asked the wife and she won't let me try PX'ing my Lexarse for it...
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I didn´t even know there has been an automatic mini?! Must be pretty rare? My brother had one years ago when they still made 'em...it was pants and it wasn't long before we stuck a manual box in it. My very 1st car back in '84 was an auto mini...loved it....you just need to know where to find the "sweet spot" is for the "kick down"...then it can be good fun  |
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heh, the 1275 box gets an oil change every 3K miles as well... they are pretty fragile... it only likes mineral oil as well, put semi-synth into it and it'll soon tell you its not at all happy... Huh. I have a 1275 auto and this is the first time I've heard this... Never done a gearbox oil change (n0000000b), any advice? (Although at the current rate I get it out of the garage it will take another decade before I cover 3,000 miles!!) |
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rob963
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heh, the 1275 box gets an oil change every 3K miles as well... they are pretty fragile... it only likes mineral oil as well, put semi-synth into it and it'll soon tell you its not at all happy... Huh. I have a 1275 auto and this is the first time I've heard this... Never done a gearbox oil change (n0000000b), any advice? (Although at the current rate I get it out of the garage it will take another decade before I cover 3,000 miles!!) All Classic Mini's share their engine and gearbox oil. so it all needs changing if it needs it I tend to use 20/50 mineral oil. Mineral oil is generally the recommended oil, although there are those who swear by semi-synthetic... |
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Phew. OK that I can do!
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1969 Land Rover Series IIa
1980 MG Midget (bro's)
1981 Land Rover Series III
1981 Mini 'Cooper'
1982 Mini HL
1983 Mini Sprite
1987 Mini Advantage
1994 Mini Sprite auto (oil leak left as standard)
2002 Alfa Romeo 147
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gazjon
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I've rebuilt a couple, they aren't that hard to do and never used the special tools they mention. Got some pics somewhere
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tenman
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hmm, I tried semi-synth in mine once... it immediately started flaring between all gears and was not a happy bunny...
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Feb 17, 2014 18:37:00 GMT
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Also have a look for a Metro 1275 Auto - a few more of these around and certainly cheaper. I think the only difference may have been the inhibitor on the front of the box that came in contact with the Mini front subframe. The one litre auto was not very good, but the 1275 quite reasonable. I used to buy quite few naff ones and convert to manual using rotten cars easily available at the time. The autos always used to be nice as they tended to be low mileage and rust free.
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