Which manual (Haynes or other) do you have that would cover working on the engine, gearbox and clutch?
Hard copy and/ or digital.
As I am unable find somebody 'competent' here to fix the engine, clutch and gearbox.
I plan to remove engine complete with gearbox place on work bench and (while watching a LOT of Youtube videos ) work on it myself.
Even if I have to completely dismantle and re-build it.
WHY?
BECAUSE :
I had a 'mechanic' here try and fix
Fault to be remedied : The Mini Moke was having difficulty going into first gear, or any gear.
This 'mechanic' said he could fix it. Give him his due, he had rewired the Mini Moke relatively quickly and things seems to work.
So OK lets do it.
In the last seven(7) months he has replaced :
Clutch Slave Cylinder - pre verto type - Quantity 1
GEG401Cork Rocker Cover Gasket - Quantity 1
Top Engine Steady Polyurethane Bush kit - Black - Quantity 2
Ball Joint Kit - 1959-2001 - Quantity 2
Standard Tie Rod inc bushes each - Quantity 2
CV Joint Outer Quantity two(2)
Engine Mounting Mini 1959-01 Quantity two(2)
A bottom engine mount Quantity (1)
A transmission mount Quantity (1)
The carburettor has been 'replaced'. Leaking fuel. Was not leaking fuel when he received it.
A new electric fuel pump has been put in.
These were not requested although he said they needed doing.
After saying that the Mini Moke was ready to be returned to me today, after some seven(7) months, this morning he announces that he finds that 'the Mini Moke is having difficulty going into first gear, or any gear.'
PLEASE SEE SECOND LINE OF THIS THREAD for fault to be remedied.
I have had three individuals bring out the parts (by air) requested by him and even had one set of parts shipped by FedEx.
His bill is US$1,390.00 (labour only), but on a voice mail today says give him half.
The very thing that was supposed to be addressed is still not done.
And he is now proposing (in a voice mail) that the entire clutch now be replaced.
After a year bl00dy months I have the vehicle and out of this individual's (am being polite) possession.
This is the carp that he did instead of fixing it, (my comments in brackets)
Remove clutch slave cylinder to gain access to clutch cover [?]
Remove and reinstall starter [?]
Remove cover, disc and pressure plate to replace flywheel nut [?]
Remove radiator to replace front lower motor mount [is this necessary to do that?]
Remove and replace thermostat housing. [Could just have undone radiator hose. There was no leak at thermostat]
Tap threads into cylinder head to accommodate thermostat housing.[Could just have undone radiator hose. There was no leak at thermostat]
Replace top front motor mount
Remove lower right brake line to gain access to rear motor mount [is this necessary to do that?]
Replace bottom rear motor mount
Remove complete hub assembly on tight and left side of suspension to replace both axles [Hope originals are returned]
Replace both top and bottom ball joints on both sides
Remove tie rod ends install new rack and pinion boots
Remove and replace faulty ignition switch [ was working when handed over]
Remove and replace faulty ignition coil [ was working when handed over]
Remove and replace electric ignition module [ was working when handed over]
Remove valve cover and adjust valves [ was working when handed over who screwed them up?]
Replace valve cover [ was working when handed over who screwed them up?]
Replace valve cover gasket [ was working when handed over who screwed them up?]
Bleed brake and clutch
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How cold is it in UK ?
Anyone want airfare paid and free lodgings and (after it is working) all the rum you can drink in 5 days?
